Alpe d'Huez to Briançon

by VeloVoyages
Region
Provence
Duration
6 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
N/A
D-Score™
D3 - Advanced

Overview

This tour offers a few changes of hotels and takes you even further into the region to ride more mountain passes and see more of this beautiful region. You will put your climbing legs to the test on the famous mountains passes (cols) of Croix de Fer, the backside of the Galibier, the Izoard, and of course, the monstrous Alpe d'Huez. If you are an experienced and passionate rider looking for the ultimate challenge, then come experience the cols where cycling legends made their marks. Upon your arrival in the village of Alpe d'Huez you will get a detailed briefing about the cycling possibilities in the area, the best routes, and organizational tips to get the most out of this great cycling holiday. After your rides, you can relax in comfortable mountain hotels and enjoy hardy alpine dinners to fuel you for your next mountain challenge.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Alpe d'Huez

Arrival in Alpe d'Huez

Day 2: From Alpe d'Huez LOOP to les 2 Alpes

49 km 2180 m

D1

From Alpe d'Huez LOOP to les 2 Alpes

Day 3: From Alpe d'Huez to St Jean-de-Maurienne

83 km 1909 m

D2

From Alpe d'Huez to St Jean-de-Maurienne

Day 4: From St Jean de Maurienne to Briancon via Col du Telegraph, du Lautaret & Galibier

85 km 2319 m

D2

From St Jean de Maurienne to Briancon via Col du Telegraph, du Lautaret & Galibier

Day 5: From Briancon LOOP to Col d'Izoard

40 km 1917 m

D1

From Briancon LOOP to Col d'Izoard

Day 6: Departure from Briançon

Departure from Briançon

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support

About the Provence

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