Jausiers is located in the Ubaye valley's lush Mercantour National Park. With its "crystal clear" waters and pure air, the town is considered a "blessed" spot, perfect for various outdoor activities.Tour de France 2008: Stage 16 - Cuneo to Jausiers
Jausiers has a population slightly over 1,000, making it the smallest town to stage host for the Tour de France in 2008.Bikeradar.com: Stage 16: Cuneo - Jausiers
2008 Tour de France
Jausiers is the arrival town for stage 16 of the 2008 Tour de France. After departing Cuneo on July 22, racers will face what VeloNews calls "one of the most intense stretches" in the Tour: 157 kilometers of twisting roads, steep hills and lots of uphill peddling.VeloNews: STAGE 16: Cuneo—Jausiers (157km)
On the route, bikers must ascend (and descend) the "highest paved road in the Alps," the Col de la Bonnette-Restefond.Bikeradar.com: Stage 16: Cuneo - Jausiers
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