Some details on the mandatory neutralization for all racers outside the time limits. I have mined this data from a variety of sources to help those riding the event. Best of luck. 

Checkpoint

Last time to pass checkpoint

Distance From previous point

Ascent from previous point

Veysonnaz

11:00 am

 TBC
 TBC

Hérémence

11:30 am

 TBC
 TBC

Mandelon

13:00 pm

 TBC
 TBC

Evolène

14:00 pm

 TBC
 TBC

Eison

15:00 pm*

 TBC
 TBC

La Vieille

16:00 pm*

 TBC
 TBC

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