RAID ALPINE 2026

by Riva Cycling
Region
French Alps
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Difficult
D-Score™
D4 - Epic

Overview

Spanning the entire French Alps from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean, the Route des Grandes Alpes is one of Europe’s most iconic cycling adventures. Starting in Thonon-les-Bains and finishing on the Mediterranean coast, this tour is a bucket-list ride for any serious cyclist, blending Tour de France history with breathtaking alpine landscapes.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: ARRIVAL DAY

ARRIVAL DAY

Day 2: STAGE 1 - Thonon-les-Bains to La Clusaz

118 km 3200 m

D3

STAGE 1 - Thonon-les-Bains to La Clusaz

Day 3: STAGE 2 - La Clusaz to Bourg-Saint-Maurice

110 km 3100 m

D3

STAGE 2 - La Clusaz to Bourg-Saint-Maurice

Day 4: STAGE 3 - Bourg-Saint-Maurice to Valloire

129 km 3000 m

D3

STAGE 3 - Bourg-Saint-Maurice to Valloire

Day 5: STAGE 4 - Valloire to Vars

121 km 3200 m

D3

STAGE 4 - Valloire to Vars

Day 6: STAGE 5 - Vars to Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée

100 km 2800 m

D3

STAGE 5 - Vars to Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée

Day 7: STAGE 6 - Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée to Menton

130 km 2500 m

D3

STAGE 6 - Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée to Menton

Day 8: DEPARTURE DAY

DEPARTURE DAY

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the French Alps

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