Tour de France Femmes: traffic disruptions expected near LHC Points 5 and 6 on 3 August
On Monday, 3 August 2026, the Tour de France Femmes will pass through the Pays de Gex and the Geneva area. The route will affect several roads providing access to CERN sites, particularly LHC Point 5 (CMS) and Point 6, and may also impact traffic more generally in the Geneva region. Personnel working at or […]
The upcoming Tour de France Femmes event will traverse the Pays de Gex and Geneva region on 3 August 2026, impacting several roads leading to CERN sites, notably LHC Point 5 (CMS) and Point 6. Travelers and personnel working or visiting these locations are cautioned to allocate additional time for travel and adjust their routes accordingly. A CERN security guard will be stationed at Point 5 throughout the affected period.
Traffic disruptions are anticipated at specific intervals. At Point 5 (CMS), the caravan is expected to pass through from 12:45 to 13:00, followed by the race from 14:00 to 14:15. At Point 6, the caravan will traverse from 12:30 to 12:45, with the race occurring from 13:50 to 14:30. Please note that these timings are approximate and may be subject to slight adjustments depending on race conditions.
Additional details about the event can be found on the Pays de Gex tourism website at https://www.paysdegex-montsjura.com/en/the-2026-tour-de-france-everything-you-need-to-know/.
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