Trans Alps - from Alpe d'Huez to Nice

by thomsonbiketours.com
Region
French Alps
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Difficult
D-Score™
D4 - Epic

Overview

Ride from Alpe d'Huez to the Mediterranean on a journey that links the most dramatic mountain terrain in France with the palm-lined finish in Nice. Each day you can choose between two fully supported ride distances: Epic Ride – designed for riders who want the full distance and maximum elevation gain and Performance Ride – a shorter route that captures the same highlights and legendary passes, but with reduced distance and climbing.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Bienvenue en France

Bienvenue en France

Day 2: Le Galibier

Le Galibier

Day 2: Le Galibier & Col de Granon

Le Galibier & Col de Granon

Day 3: Col d'Izoard and Col de Vars

Col d'Izoard and Col de Vars

Day 3: Col d'Izoard, Col d'Agnel and Col de Vars

Col d'Izoard, Col d'Agnel and Col de Vars

Day 4: Best of the Southern Alps loop

Best of the Southern Alps loop

Day 4: Best of the Southern Alps loop

Best of the Southern Alps loop

Day 5: Col de la Bonette

Col de la Bonette

Day 5: Col de la Bonette

Col de la Bonette

Day 6: From the mountains to the sea

From the mountains to the sea

Day 6: From the mountains to the sea

From the mountains to the sea

Day 7: Col de la Madone

Col de la Madone

Day 7: Col de la Madone

Col de la Madone

Day 8: Au Revoir!

Au Revoir!

Day 8: Au Revoir!

Au Revoir!

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

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

About the French Alps

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