Transalpes - Megève to Nice (Antibes)

by Alpine Cadence Cycling
Region
Rhone-Alpes
Duration
9 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
N/A
D-Score™
D4 - Epic

Overview

The Transalpes cycling tour provides an incredible and diverse journey from Megève in the northern Alps all the way south to Antibes on the Côte d'Azur (French Riviera). A carefully designed format will mean maximum flexibility, allowing riders of different levels to enjoy this fabulous journey. This tour will include classic climbs like Col du Galibier, Col de l'Iseran, Col d'Izoard, Cime de la Bonette, Cormet de Roselend, Col du Vars, Col des Saisies, Col du Télégraphe and many more.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrive at Geneva airport.

Arrive at Geneva airport.

Day 2: Megève to Bourg St Maurice (Bellentre).

90 km 2100 m

D3

Megève to Bourg St Maurice (Bellentre).

Day 3: Bourg Saint Maurice (Bellentre) to Aussois.

110 km 2600 m

D3

Bourg Saint Maurice (Bellentre) to Aussois.

Day 4: Aussois to Briançon.

93 km 2100 m

D3

Aussois to Briançon.

Day 5: Briançon to Barcelonette.

100 km 2650 m

D3

Briançon to Barcelonette.

Day 6: Barcelonette

Barcelonette

Day 7: Barcelonette to Levens.

130 km 2800 m

D3

Barcelonette to Levens.

Day 8: Levens to Nice (Antibes).

120 km 1700 m

D3

Levens to Nice (Antibes).

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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