French Alps Classics

by gftours
Region
French Alps
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
YES
Difficulty
Intermediate
D-Score™
D4 - Epic

Overview

Tour the French Alps cycling the famous climbs and bike routes. This tour is all about logging the miles and tackling the toughest climbs. Our tour starts off in the charming region of Lake Annecy for the start of our riding. Before tackling the biggest climbs we spend 2 days on the lake warming up on some small but equally breathtaking climbs around the lake region. Then climb over the Col de la Madeleine and into the heart of the Rhone Valley. The next few days are spent climbing the epic cols of the Galibier, Telegraph, Alpe d’Huez, and the Croix de Fer. This region of France is a true cyclists paradise, with stunning scenery, epic climbs, scrumptious French cuisine and locally produced wine.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Foothills warm up

40 km 0 m

D1

Foothills warm up

Day 2: Semnoz loop

72 km 1500 m

D2

Semnoz loop

Day 3: Aravis loop

113 km 1830 m

D3

Aravis loop

Day 4: Annecy to St Jean de Maurienne

120 km 2000 m

D3

Annecy to St Jean de Maurienne

Day 5: Galibier out & back

97 km 2290 m

D3

Galibier out & back

Day 6: Ride to Bourg D’Oisans

105 km 2290 m

D3

Ride to Bourg D’Oisans

Day 7: Alpe d’Huez climb

35 km 0 m

D1

Alpe d’Huez climb

Day 8: Departure

Departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

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

About the French Alps

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