Alta Alpina 8 Pass Challenge

"The World's Toughest Double Century"

The ride features:

• 20,300 feet of climbing over 198 miles
• The most scenic double century ever on the best pavement
• Start/Finish at Turtle Rock Park
• Featuring these eight passes in the order listed:
  1. Kingsbury Grade aka Daggett Pass (East)
  2. Luther Pass (South)
  3. Carson Pass (East)
  4. Blue Lakes Road
  5. Ebbetts (East)
  6. Ebbetts (West)
  7. Monitor (West)
  8. Monitor (East)
• Fully stocked rest stops
• Post-ride meal at Turtle Rock Park
• Ride Fees:
  1. $150 by 1/25
  2. $160 by 5/1
  3. $205 by 6/23
  4. $225 onsite

This is the ultimate one day challenge and is for riders physically and mentally prepared for this adventure.

Each course location has opening and closing times that must be respected and volunteers will strictly enforce cut-off times intended to keep everyone safe.

An exclusive 8 Pass Finisher Jersey will be available for purchase to those who ride their bicycle over the full 8 Pass Challenge route within the time limits.

The Grand Tour and Alta Alpina 8 Pass Challenge are both scheduled for the same date. If you are a California Triple Crown participant and wish to ride both events we can accommodate you in our staff ride. Please contact challenge@altaalpina.org for details.