Cycling Alps Challenge - 2025

by Discover France
Region
Provence
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
N/A
D-Score™
D4 - Epic

Overview

Explore the French Alps in a unique and prestigious way on this bike tour. You will feel the effect of Tour de France in riding on mythicals climbs, including Col de l’Iseran, Col de l’Alpe d’Huez, Col du Galibier, et full of others. Each day of this exquisite journey is rewarded by sumptuous accommodations, authentic gastronomic tastings and moments of relaxation in luxury havens. Explore by bike the majesty of the French Alps and create unforgettable memories in the heart of this charming region.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival at Annecy, reception and installation at the hotel

Arrival at Annecy, reception and installation at the hotel

Day 2: Loop Annecy to Mont Revard

100 km 2500 m

D3

Loop Annecy to Mont Revard

Day 3: Loop Annecy to Col de la Colombière

120 km 2600 m

D3

Loop Annecy to Col de la Colombière

Day 4: From Annecy to Bourg-Saint-Maurice via Cormet de Roselend

115 km 3000 m

D3

From Annecy to Bourg-Saint-Maurice via Cormet de Roselend

Day 5: Bourg-Saint-Maurice loop Col de l’Iseran

95 km 2300 m

D3

Bourg-Saint-Maurice loop Col de l’Iseran

Day 6: From Bourg-Saint-Maurice to Alpe d’Huez via Col de la Madeleine & Glandon

110 km 4300 m

D3

From Bourg-Saint-Maurice to Alpe d’Huez via Col de la Madeleine & Glandon

Day 7: Loop Alpe d’Huez to Col du Galibier

117 km 3600 m

D3

Loop Alpe d’Huez to Col du Galibier

Day 8: Departure from Alpe d'Huez, end of the trip

Departure from Alpe d'Huez, end of the trip

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

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

About the Provence

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