Long Distance

The challenge that truly tests you

The Long Route of L’Étape San Bernardino by Tour de France is designed for cyclists who want more than just finishing a race — they want to face a course that demands strategy, endurance, and character.

With over 120 km and more than 1200 meters of elevation gain, this is not a race won by strength alone. It’s about pacing, decision-making, and mental resilience.

The Route

The course starts and finishes in San Bernardino, with its opening kilometers running alongside Lake Ypacaraí — a visually stunning section that can be deceptively demanding.

As the race unfolds, the route expands through key مناطق such as:

• Nueva Colombia
• Altos
• Atyrá
• Caacupé
• Tobatí

Creating a dynamic and varied course with constant rhythm changes.

This is not a flat route.
This is a course that forces you to respond.

Route Profile

The elevation profile clearly defines the challenge:

• Multiple categorized climbs
• Progressive fatigue accumulation
• A demanding final section with key climbs near the finish

The effort is not concentrated.
It is distributed to wear you down.

Key Race Segments

The Long Route includes official L’Étape race features:

• Sprint Challenge
• KOM (King of the Mountain) Challenges
• Timed sections
• Feed zones

These segments are strategically placed, forcing riders to choose when to attack, when to conserve, and when to endure.

A Course That Demands Strategy

This is not a route to improvise.

• The opening kilometers may tempt you to push — but they punish mistakes
• The middle section demands consistency
• The final stretch requires character

Every decision matters.

San Bernardino — The Perfect Stage

San Bernardino is more than the start line.

It’s the heart of a course that combines:

• Natural landscapes
• Local culture
• Ideal terrain for road cycling

Racing here means experiencing a new chapter of L’Étape Paraguay.

Technical Details

• Distance: 120–123 km
• Elevation Gain: +1200 m
• Level: Advanced
• Surface: Asphalt
• Start & Finish: San Bernardino

Includes:

• Fully marked course
• Official L’Étape segments
• On-course feed zones
• Official timing
• Tour de France experience

Who Is This Route For?

For experienced cyclists with strong preparation and a competitive mindset.

For those who don’t just want to finish,
but to compete.

The Reward

It’s not just about crossing the finish line.

It’s about managing over 120 km of effort,
facing every climb,
and proving to yourself that you can go further.