Switzerland to Mont Ventoux

Duration
9 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Active
D-Score™
D3 - Advanced

Overview

Join us as we ride from Switzerland to Mont Ventoux, passing over some of Europe’s most breathtaking climbs in the Swiss and French Alps! The Grand Tours Project welcomes you to an epic journey from the heart of the Swiss Alps to the legendary summit of Mont Ventoux. This isn't just a cycling trip; it's a pilgrimage for the soul, a traverse of Europe's most spectacular mountain passes, each one a chapter in a story of grit, glory, and breathtaking beauty. From the glacial peaks of Switzerland to the sun-drenched landscapes of Provence, you'll climb, descend, and conquer, leaving a trail of memories and a sense of profound achievement. Get ready to challenge yourself on roads steeped in cycling history, culminating in the ultimate test: a triple ascent of the "Giant of Provence."

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Welcome to Switzerland

22 km 640 m

D1

Welcome to Switzerland

Day 2: Gotthard Tremola, Furka Pass & Grimsel Pass

89 km 2440 m

D3

Gotthard Tremola, Furka Pass & Grimsel Pass

Day 3: Grosse Scheidegg & Lake Thun

64 km 1670 m

D2

Grosse Scheidegg & Lake Thun

Day 4: Col du Pillon, Col de la Croix, UCI & Evian-les-Bains

90 km 1470 m

D2

Col du Pillon, Col de la Croix, UCI & Evian-les-Bains

Day 5: Cormet de Roselend & Col du Pré to Bourg-Saint-Maurice

109 km 2550 m

D3

Cormet de Roselend & Col du Pré to Bourg-Saint-Maurice

Day 6: Col d’Iseran & Modane

103 km 2360 m

D3

Col d’Iseran & Modane

Day 7: Col du Galibier & Izoard

105 km 2600 m

D3

Col du Galibier & Izoard

Day 8: Cinglés du Mont Ventoux

137 km 4400 m

D4

Cinglés du Mont Ventoux

Day 9: Departure Day

Departure Day

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

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