Route des Grand Alps

The Route des Grandes Alps is definitely one of the toughest cycling tours we offer in France.

Grade

Challenging

When

June - Sept

Bike friendly hotels

2* & 3* Hotels

Price 8 persons

€1140 p/p

Price 6 person

€1330 p/p

Price 4 persons

€1710 p/p

Carbon road bike

€225

From: €1,140

Description

Route des Grand Alps

Experience an amazing guided cycling tour Route des Grand Alps. This Guided cycling tour is for 4 persons or more and takes place in the summer from June until September (for exact dates check the cost & book)

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Guided cycling Tour Route des Grand Alps

The Route des Grandes Alps is definitely one of the toughest cycling tours we offer in France. This classic route takes in many famous Tour de France cols including the Alpe d’Huez, Col du Galibier, Col du Mont Cenis, and Iseran. Ride them all in a spectacular 8-day tour over the Alpine backbone that’s forged a century of cycling exploits. Cycle the Alps is conquered by the famous Alpe d’Huez and the Galibier another Tour de France classic Alp. Experience the best of the French Alps and cycle from Bourg d’ Oisans all the way down to Annecy. You will have the chance to discover the French roads cycle through the most scenic landscapes and tackle some of France’s most famous cols

So don’t wait, hop on your bike and explore this must-do Route des Grand Alpes trip!

  • Tackle all the Mythical Cols of the Tour de France
  • All-mountain summits are top-class climbs Hors Category… and all are tough monsters and legends of the Tour de France History
  • Charming cycling-friendly hotels during your Cycling Trip
  • Annecy: the Capital of the Alps” and also the finishing point for your Routes des Grand Alps
  • The amazing Col du Galibier before plunging down to the Lautaret.
  • Col de l’Echelle via Susa, the starting point of the Col du Mont Cenis and its 27 km of ascent
  • Alpe d’ Huez and the Sarenne pass.
  • The beauty and diversity of the landscapes along the way
  • A patient & professional cycling guide with a support van!
Day 1
Check in
Airport transfers on request. Check-in around 14.00h at your hotel. Here you’ll meet your guide in Bourg d’Oisans The guide will explain the coming activities and itinerary for this adventurous cycling trip. before picking up your bikes and making adjustments. You can then do some shopping if necessary and enjoy Bourg d'Oisans village. Night in Bourg D'Oisans - Hotel des Alpes ** or similar
Day 2
Bourg d’Oisans warm up round 90 km climbing 1700m
You’ll start your day with a warm-up ride on hilly roads with small climbs. After a nice picnic by the lake of Vallbonnais, you’ll go back to Bourg d’Oisans. Night in Bourg d'Oisans - Hotel des Alpes ** or Similar
Day 3
Alpe d’Huez 61 km climbing 1925m
You’ll choose this bike ride with your guide, according to your expectations. One of the possible objectives will be to climb the famous Alpe d'Huez and the Sarenne Pass. You’ll return to Bourg d'Oisans in the middle of the afternoon. Night in Bourg d'Oisans Hotel des Alpes ** or similar
Day 4
Bourg d’Oisans to Briançon 90 km climbing 2960m
Today’s destination is Briançon, you’ll take the direction of la Grave and then the Lautaret pass. Arrived at its summit you’ll climb the Col du Galibier before riding to Briançon. Night in Briancon Hotel Suite Home *** or similar
Day 5
Briançon to Lanslebourg 110 km climbing 3200m
You’ll cycle through a nice valley before crossing the Italy border by the Col de l’Echelle via Susa, the starting point of the Col du Mont Cenis and its 27 km of ascent. After reaching the pass you’ll have a refreshing snack before a careful descent to Lanslebourg. Night in Lanslebourg La Clé de Champs *** or similar
Day 6
Lanslebourg to La Rosière 95 km climbing 3050m
The day will start with a small pass of 4km to reach the splendid village of Bonneville-sur-Arc. Ascension of the Iseran passes before carefully going down on Val d'Isère. You’ll end up your day in the beautiful resort of La Rosière. Night inLa Rosière L 'Accroche Coeur *** or Similar
Day 7
La Rosière -Cormet de Roseland -Annecy 100km climbing 2262m
Today you will climb the famous Col du Cormet de Roseland. After a small stop at Roseland Lake, you will have the opportunity to buy some cheese at Beaufort Village before reaching Annecy. Your guide will prepare you for a nice arrival on the lake. Night in Annecy – Best Western Hotel International*** or similar
Day 8
Departure
Departure day... Time to say goodbye, a good flight back home, or else a pleasant stay in France. Airport transfers on request.

Airport

  • The tour begins in Bourg d’Oisans & ends in Annecy, in the heart of the French Alps.
    These 2 cities are nearby two international airports: Geneva Airport & Lyon Airport. From these airports, we can organize
    your transfer or you can take a taxi or a bus. Bourg d’Oisans is 50km away from Grenoble train station.
  • Other airports are the airport of Lyon (Saint Exupéry) and Grenoble.
  • Grenoble has a small airport with only low-cost carriers flying to” The capital of the Alps”.
  • The Airport of Geneva is a very important International Airport and it’s only 1 hour and 45 minutes by car to Grenoble.



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Prices
  • Group of 8 persons €1140per person
  • Group of 6 persons €1330 per person
  • Group of 4 persons €1710 per person

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  • A cycling guide and a support vehicle
  • 7 nights accommodation
  • Daily breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Water and snacks
  • Luggage transfers
  • All tax and service charges
  • Assistance if necessary
  • Personal expenses
  • Diners
  • Single supplement €275
  • Travel insurance
  • Sport insurance
  • Transfers to/from Geneva airport €125 per person
  • Carbon racing bike €225 (6 days) - The bikes are BMC Teammachine Specialized Tarmac or SCOTT Solace road Bike.

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