Desafío El Everest

Overview

Join an official Everesting tour as we climb 10,700m over 6 days in the French Alps. Test yourself on some of cycling's hardest ascents. Start the tour on the shores of Lake Annecy. Make your own piece of history on the slopes of Semnoz, la Madeleine, la Croix du Fer, Glandon, Telegraph and Galibier as you pedal south to finish in style on the summit of Alpe d'Huez. All riders receive an exclusive official Everesting jersey and welcome pack. Benefit from professional support on every climb – our goal is to get every rider to their daily goals. Join the official Everesting team on this unique once-in-a-lifetime climbing experience. Built and approved by Everesters, for Everesters - these are officially certified climbing trips like no other. As well as accumulating more than the height of Everest during the camp, you will gain valuable climbing and descending skills from our experienced guides. They know – because they’ve all completed Everestings themselves! Day 1: Welcome to France! Meet your guides at Grenoble train station and take a 90-minute transfer to Lake Annecy. Head out for a warm-up ride and the first climb of the tour – Col de Leschaux. Spend the night at Les Trésoms Spa and Lake Resort 4*, with spectacular views of Lake Annecy. The medieval centre of Annecy is a 15-minute walk away. Day 2: Lake Annecy to Albertville. Day two consists of an 87km point-to-point ride from Lake Annecy to Albertville. Highlight stages include Semnoz (16km, 1,150m, 7% avg gradient) and Col du Frene (12km, 300m, 3% avg gradient). Spend the night at Hotel Million, a wonderful bourgeois house from 1770 converted into a traditional French hotel. Day 3: Albertville to La Toussuire ferry. Day three offers another point-to-point ride from Albertville to La Toussuire, with two spectacular climbs – Col de la Madeleine (25km, 1,600m, 6% avg) and La Toussuire (19km, 1,100m, 5.5% avg). Spend the afternoon and evening at Le Beausoleil, a traditional chalet-style accommodation in the village of La Toussuire. Enjoy a warm welcome and seasonal produce in the restaurant. Day 4: La Toussuire to Bourg-d'Oisans. On day 4, prepare for another point-to-point ride from La Toussuire to Bourg-d'Oisans. Conquer Col du Télégraphe (11km, 800m, 7% avg) and Col du Galibier (18km, 1,200m, 7% avg) – the highest point of the Tour de France. Spend the night at Hotel Grandes Rousses, a fabulous hotel at the top of Alpe d'Huez. Relax in the spa, enjoy surf & turf cuisine in the restaurant and have a drink in the bar. Day 5: Alpe d'Huez. The final ride day, day 6, you will tackle the imposing Alpe d'Huez (15km, 1,147m, 8% avg gradient) and its 21 hairpin bends. Enjoy the stunning views and magnificent descent. Spend the last night at Hotel Grandes Rousses 4*. Day 6: Departures from Grenoble. Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before heading out of the Alps. There will be a group transfer to Grenoble train station, which takes approximately one hour. Safe travels. Full Support: Enjoy the assistance of our team of professional guides and support vehicle. The support vehicle is stocked with natural food, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to deal with any mechanical issues. Some days the support team will serve up a delicious picnic at a scenic spot en route. Enjoy local food chosen to keep you energised and healthy. Eat Sleep Cycle guides are experienced cyclists of all types united by a love of cycling who will help to keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime. All guests will be given access to our digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to roll at their own pace. Hotels: Les Trésoms Spa & Lake Resort - Enjoy spectacular views at this beautiful hotel on the shores of Lake Annecy. The medieval centre of Annecy is a 15-minute walk away. Hotel Million - Stay in a bourgeois house from 1770 converted into a traditional French hotel. Le Beausoliel - Relax in traditional chalet-style accommodation in the village of La Toussuire. Enjoy a warm welcome and seasonal produce in the restaurant. Hotel Grandes Rousses - A fabulous hotel at the top of Alpe d'Huez. Relax in the spa, enjoy surf & turf cuisine in the restaurant and have a drink in the bar. Bike Hire: Not included in the tour. Add bike rental to the trip from €60 per day. Bikes shown here are examples and are subject to availability at the time of booking. We'll let you know the available options in your size when you book with us. Ride Leaders: Ipar is from Catalonia and loves gravel racing. As well as being a cycling guide, Ipar is an outdoor activity guide – if he’s not on his bike, he’s most likely kayaking or climbing. Wins our best-dressed guide award. Eloi After leaving his engineering career to explore the world by bike with his partner, Eloi has returned home to Catalonia to begin a new career as a guide. Eloi has a deep love for life on two wheels and the outdoors – he is looking forward to adventuring with you! Logistics & Transport: How to get there - Travel to Grenoble. Meeting point - Grenoble Train Station. Time - 12h00. Departure - Grenoble Train Station. What the trip includes: Cycling - Full Support. Accommodation - 3* and 4* hotels. Food - Full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Transfers - Group transfers to and from Grenoble Train Station. Bike Hire - Not included. ESC Alps: The high peaks and green valleys of the Alps stretch from the French coast into northern Italy and beyond. These spectacular landscapes, best enjoyed in summer, are home to legendary ascents like Passo Stelvio, Passo Mortirolo and Passo Gavia in Italy, and Col du Télégraphe, Col du Galibier, Col de la Madeleine and Alpe d'Huez in France, many of which regularly feature in the Tour de France.

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