Nothing compares to the remote majesty of the Canadian Rockies.  Located SW of Calgary, the ATB Financial Gran Fondo Highwood Pass travels 134 km or 69 km through the heart of the Rockies on the highest paved road pass in Canada. You’re going to have a truly epic experience, passing through huge mountain ranges and sharing the scenery with wildlife like elk, deer, moose, big horn sheep, and possibly even bear during this wheeled trek.

Gran Fondo Highwood Pass offers a rewarding challenge for the weekend warrior, hardcore roadie or triathlete-in-training.  Riders of all abilities will appreciate the opportunity to ride one of our two distances at their own pace while enjoying first class support.

Photos: 2017 Photos available HERE.  Use the password GFHP2017.

Date: July 7th, 2018

Start List: Here.

Location:

Start: Stoney Nakoda Resort, Morley, AB
Finish: Stoney Nakoda Resort.  Both distances are out and back on the Kananaskis Trail (Highway 40).  See maps below.

Fees:

Gran Fondo (134 km)

$149.00 from March 1-17th     

$169.00 from March 18- April 17th

$179.00 from April 18- May 15

$189.00 from May 16 to Race day

Gran Fondo Lite (69 km):

Friday, July 6th

Saturday, July 7th

5:45am – 6:45am Last Minute Package Pickup – Stoney Nakoda Resort 
(Outside in the big white 20’x20′ tent)
6:30am           Start Corral Open – Stoney Nakoda Resort
6:45am           All Wave 1 riders in Corral, Call to Start
7:00am          Wave 1 Starts Gran Fondo
7:10am           Wave 2 Starts Gran Fondo
7:30am           Gran Fondo Lite Starts
10:00am        Massage Available
10:30am        First Riders Expected at Finish
11:00am         Louis Garneau Gran Festa Finisher’s Party Opens at Stoney Nakoda Casino
3:00pm          Gran Fondo Course Closes
4:00pm          Louis Garneau Gran Festa Closes

134 km Course and Aid Stations:

Fondo Lite (69 km) Course and Aid Stations:

 
What to expect at our three check points:
Oranges, Bananas, Watermelon, Honey Stinger Organic Chews, Honey Stinger Waffles, Water, Ultima, small sandwiches, assorted snacks, Coke, etc.

Rules: HERE.

Spectators: Spectators are welcome at the start and finish areas.

Includes/Categories:

• Fully stocked food and refreshment table at 3 checkpoints
• Draw prizes
• Gran Festa Finisher’s Party

Travel: HERE.

FAQs: HERE.

Massage:  

Restore Performance will be joining the ATB Financial Gran Fondo Highwood Pass team this year. Before you get back in your car and drive home, stop by their tents at the finish line for a body tune up (massage) to prevent cramping and to work out those tight muscles.