Team Bahrain Victorious is pleased to announce a new partnership with Serre Chevalier Briançon, one of the largest ski resorts in the French Alps and a renowned location for high-performance altitude training.

As part of the partnership, Bahrain Victorious will undertake an altitude training camp in Serre Chevalier Briançon during July 2026 as riders prepare for the latter stages of the season, including the Vuelta a España and other key racing objectives.

Located in the heart of the French Alps, Serre Chevalier Briançon offers access to some of cycling’s most iconic climbs, including the Galibier, Granon and Izoard. Combined with its altitude, training infrastructure and ideal recovery environment, the region provides the perfect setting for riders and staff to maximise their preparation.

A group of approximately 20 riders and 12 staff members will be based in the region, taking advantage of the area’s unique combination of altitude, challenging terrain and recovery-focused environment. The camp forms an important part of the team’s preparation as it builds towards the final months of the racing season.

Beyond the sporting benefits, the partnership will also see Bahrain Victorious engage with the local community through a series of activities, including meetings with young cyclists, fan engagement opportunities and community events throughout the training camp.

The agreement reflects Bahrain Victorious’ ongoing commitment to providing its riders with world-class training environments while building meaningful relationships within key cycling regions across Europe.

Milan Eržen, Managing Director of Bahrain Victorious
“For us, the decision was an easy one. We needed a location that could provide the right altitude, challenging climbs and a professional environment where our riders could focus completely on their preparation.
Serre Chevalier Briançon has some of the most iconic climbs in cycling and offers everything we need for an altitude camp. It allows us to prepare in the best possible way for important races later in the season.
At the same time, we value working with partners who share our ambition and understand high-performance sport. We have felt a commitment from everyone involved and that gives us confidence that this can become a strong long-term partnership.We are excited to bring the team to Briançon, work in one of the great cycling regions of Europe and connect with the local cycling community.”

Arnaud Murgia, Mayor of Briançon
“We are proud to welcome Bahrain Victorious to Briançon and to begin this partnership with one of the leading teams in professional cycling.
Our ambition has always been to position Briançon as a destination for elite sport, and this collaboration is further recognition of the quality of our environment, our infrastructure and our ability to host athletes at the highest level.
We look forward to welcoming the riders and staff to the region and sharing our passion for the mountains, cycling and sport with the team and its supporters.”

Contacts

City of Briançon
Raphael Faure
[email protected]
Serre Chevalier & Briançon Tourist Office
Marie-Aude Puy
[email protected]
Team Bahrain Victorious
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