A guided challenging cycling tour from Geneva to Alpe d'Huez

An exhilerating and strenuous ride across the stunning Alps through Switzerland and France.

The classic stage on La Route des Grandes Alpes! Riding on the most famous passes: • Col de la Colombière – 1,613 m • Col des Aravis – 1,359 m • Col des Saisies – 1,514 m • Col de la Madeleine – 1,829 m • Col du Télégraphe – 1,433 m • Col du Galibier – 2,415 m

Tour character: Level 5

Very Strenuous: Seven hours of intense biking. For competitive riders. In some cases a clear bill of health signed by a doctor is required.

Included in the Guided Cycling Tour:

5 nights’ accommodation in 3-star hotels

• Daily breakfast
• 4 dinners (drinks are not included)
• Meeting with our local representative
• Luggage transfers
• Transfer from Geneva to Yvoire (or Anthy) on Day 1
• Marked maps and/or cue sheets and route notes
• Pre-loaded GPS unit (subject to availability)
• Assistance if necessary
• All tax and service charges Chauffeur-driven support vehicle
• Water stops (snacks, fruits, water, etc.)
• Transfer from Alpe d'Huez to Geneva on Day 6

Not included in the tour:

• Expenses of a personal nature
• Travel insurance
• Bicycle rentals

If you would like to rent a carbon bike (170 EUR) please contact our office at [email protected]

Bikes are provided with:

• Helmet
• Bike lock
• Topeak trunk bag
• Water Bottle cage
• Water bottle
• Repair Kit
• Multi-tool
• Spare Tube
• CO2 Cartridge and Pump

ATTN: Riders who wish to ride using cycling cleats are required to bring their own pedals and a wrench with which to retrieve their own pedals post-tour

Notes:

This tour is offered as self-guided on September 3rd, more information email [email protected]

or Supported on the 26th June in conjunction with Marmotte cyclosportive held on July 3rd, 2022. 

May also be arranged on other dates on request from June through September:

• Self-guided for groups of 6 or more
• Self-guided with support vehicle for groups of 8 or more - ask us for details [email protected]

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