Cycling the Alps: The Grand Crossing

Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Strenuous
D-Score™
D4 - Epic

Overview

Taking in the legendary cols of the Tour de France, we offer your a grand crossing of the French Alps from Lake Geneva to the Côte d'Azur on a fantastic (and challenging) eight-day tour. From the Northern Alps and the Mont Blanc range right to the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea via some of the most mythical cols in the world of road biking: L'Iseran, Le Galibier, Le Lautaret, L'lzoard and many more… Road biking doesn't get any better than this!The tour is supported, meaning that a driver and support vehicle are at hand throughout the day to assist with any physical or mechanical issues, as well as transferring your luggage to the following night's accommodation. Each day provides two route options: a standard and a challenging one. There is also an option of being accompanied by non-cycling friends or family (upon request), meeting them each evening at the end of the day's "stage".

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Thonon-les-Bains - La Clusaz

90 km 2200 m

D3

Thonon-les-Bains - La Clusaz

Day 2: La Clusaz - Bourg Saint Maurice

90 km 2600 m

D3

La Clusaz - Bourg Saint Maurice

Day 3: Bourg Saint Maurice - Val Cenis

80 km 2200 m

D2

Bourg Saint Maurice - Val Cenis

Day 4: Val Cenis - Le Monêtier les Bains

100 km 2500 m

D3

Val Cenis - Le Monêtier les Bains

Day 5: Le Monêtier les Bains - Barcelonette

110 km 2000 m

D3

Le Monêtier les Bains - Barcelonette

Day 6: Barcelonette - Beuil

85 km 2200 m

D2

Barcelonette - Beuil

Day 7: Beuil - Nice

120 km 2200 m

D3

Beuil - Nice

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

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

About the French Alps

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