135km

Essentials

Distance: 135km
Elevation: 1,620m
Start & Finish : Killarney Town, Port Road
Start Time: 07.40
Route Link: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2486173
Veloviewer: https://veloviewer.com/routes/3228006843347103014  
Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/3240699653726544072

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Route Summary

The route starts and finishes in Killarney Town on Port Road at 7.40am.

The start will be a controlled motor car lead out through Killarney town. Cyclists will flow through the town to Kilometre Zero where the lead out cars will pull to one side and timing will officially start. This enables safe passage through the narrow streets.

The route is summarised as follows:

• Start Line: 0km, Port Road Killarney
• Km Zero: 3km, official timing starts
• King/Queen of the Mountains #1: 14km, Molls Gap: 9.45km 300m elevation
• Hydration station #1: 23km, Molls Gap
• Kenmare: 32km
• Food station Sneem: 58km, Sneem Village; Full food station
• King/Queen of the Mountains #2: 74km, Ballaghabema: 4.5km
• Food station Blackstones: 94km, Blackstones/Glencar: full food station
• Hydration station #2: 108km, Carragh Lake
• Sprint stage: 128km, Caragh Lake sprint:: 700m
• Finish: 135km, Port Road Killarney

Route Highlights

• There is something for all levels of cyclists at L’Étape Ireland.
• The world-famous Molls Gap and Ladies View is the first K/QOM stage.
• Stunning views of Killarney National Park and McGillicuddy Reeks around every corner.
• The second K/QOM stage is in the remote and breathtaking Ballaghbema Mountain Pass.
• Cycle along closed or partially closed roads.
• Short flat and fast sprint section through Caragh Lake.
• Killarney town's vibrant night life, restaurants and culture.