Alps & Mont Ventoux

by Discover France
Region
Provence
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
N/A
D-Score™
D3 - Advanced

Overview

On this tour you can learn how the pro riders suffer and take inspiration from the amazing beauty of these spectacular mountain passes. If you are an experienced and passionate rider looking for the ultimate challenge, then come to experience the cols where cycling legends made their marks. Upon arrival to the charming village of Freney d'Oisans in the Alps you will get a detailed briefing about the cycling possibilities in the area, the best routes and organization tips to get the most out of this great cycling holiday. After the rides, you can relax at comfortable mountain hotels and enjoy hardy alpine dinners to fuel you for the next mountain challenge.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in le Freney d'Oisans

Arrival in le Freney d'Oisans

Day 2: From Freney LOOP to Col du Glandon and Col de la Croix de Fer

100 km 2820 m

D3

From Freney LOOP to Col du Glandon and Col de la Croix de Fer

Day 3: From Freney LOOP to Alpe dHuez

48 km 1730 m

D1

From Freney LOOP to Alpe dHuez

Day 4: From Freney LOOP to la Bérarde

67 km 2035 m

D2

From Freney LOOP to la Bérarde

Day 5: Transfer from le Freney d'Oisan to Bédoin

Transfer from le Freney d'Oisan to Bédoin

Day 6: Bédoin LOOP to Ventoux via Gorges la Nesque

71 km 980 m

D2

Bédoin LOOP to Ventoux via Gorges la Nesque

Day 7: From Bédoin LOOP to Beaume de Venise

53 km 860 m

D1

From Bédoin LOOP to Beaume de Venise

Day 8: Departure from Bédoin & transfer to Avignon

Departure from Bédoin & transfer to Avignon

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support

About the Provence

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