Geneva to Nice Mont Ventoux Route

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

Overview

Geneva to Nice Mont Ventoux Route is a 8 day cycling holiday along on one of Europe’s most iconic cycling routes. This fantastic week will involve a total of 950km of riding, 19000m of climbing over 17 legendary mountains. A support vehicle will carry energy bars, fresh water and energy drinks to help keep riders performance levels to their maximum. The Geneva to Nice Mont Ventoux Route is a demanding cycling challenge that begins on the shores of Lake Geneva and takes you through the French Alps and the Provence to the sun-drenched beaches of the Mediterranean Sea. The Geneva to Nice Mont Ventoux Route will run from Saturday to Saturday and consist of 8 nights accommodation and 7 days of riding. This amazing trip will showcase some of the most famous mountain passes in the French Alps and the Provence such as, Col de la Colombiere (1613m), Col de la Madeleine (1993m), Col du Galibier ( 2642m), Col d’Izoard (2360m) and Mont Ventoux (1912m) to name a few.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Meet at Geneva Airport, transfer to Hotel, Assemble Bikes

Meet at Geneva Airport, transfer to Hotel, Assemble Bikes

Day 2: Geneva to Megeve - Col de la Colombiere (1613m), Col des Aravis (1487m)

Geneva to Megeve - Col de la Colombiere (1613m), Col des Aravis (1487m)

Day 3: Megeve to Meribel - Col des Saisies (1657m), Cormet de Roselend (1967m)

Megeve to Meribel - Col des Saisies (1657m), Cormet de Roselend (1967m)

Day 4: Meribel – Valloire - Col de la Madeleine (1993m), Lacets de Montvernier (790m), Col de la Telegraphe (1566m)

Meribel – Valloire - Col de la Madeleine (1993m), Lacets de Montvernier (790m), Col de la Telegraphe (1566m)

Day 5: Valloire – Gap - Col du Galibier (2642m), Col d'Izoard (2360m)

Valloire – Gap - Col du Galibier (2642m), Col d'Izoard (2360m)

Day 6: Gap – Sault - Mont Ventoux (1909m)

Gap – Sault - Mont Ventoux (1909m)

Day 7: Sault – Digne-les-Bains

Sault – Digne-les-Bains

Day 8: Digne-les-Bains – Nice

Digne-les-Bains – Nice

Day 9: Departure, Transfer to Nice Airport for a midday flight

Departure, Transfer to Nice Airport for a midday flight

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

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

About the Provence

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