Tour overview
This guided cycling tour, featuring an international participant field, takes us through the challenging French Alps from Geneva to Nice on the Mediterranean coast. Over the course of seven days, we conquer the 640 km route, crossing seven notable mountain passes: Col de Méraillet (1,605 m), Cormet de Roselend (1,967 m), Col de l'Iseran (2,764 m; the highest drivable mountain pass in the Alps), Col du Galibier (2,642 m), Col de Vars (2,108 m), Col de la Cayolle (2.326 m) and Col de la Couillole (1,678 m). After covering over 13,500 meters in elevation, we successfully conquer this week-long challenge!
In Saint Michel de Maurienne, we will stay at the same stage location where this year's Tour de France begins its fifth stage. From there, we follow the Tour de France route (in its fourth stage) over the infamous Col du Galibier. On our last day, we ride partially the 20th stage (second to last) of this year's Tour de France. Throughout our tour, we'll recognize many routes and passes from past Tour de France races.
After the tour, a shuttle is available to take us back to our starting point at Lake Geneva.
Throughout the journey, we'll stay in carefully selected three- to four-star hotels, including dinner and breakfast. Your luggage will be transported between hotels in our support vehicle, and if any issues arise with your bike, we'll pick you up with the support vehicle.
Each morning before departure, you have the opportunity to stock up on provisions such as fruits, isotonic drinks, and energy bars for the day.
This cycling tour is designed specifically for ambitious, experienced, and well-prepared road cyclists! Riding at high altitudes can be as challenging as conquering multiple demanding mountain passes over several days!
We'll travel in several groups based on individual performance levels during the daily stages. Due to the challenging route, only one route option is available each day, exclusively on paved roads.
Tour Highlights:
- Selected *** / **** hotels in Albertville, Val d'Isere, Saint Michel de Maurienne, Mont-Dauphin, and Barcelonette, including breakfast and dinner
- Optional /* hotels in Geneva and Nice, including breakfast, can be additionally booked
- Col de Méraillet (1,605 m), Cormet de Roselend (1,967 m), Col de l'Iseran (2,764 m), Col du Galibier (2,642 m), Col de Vars (2,108 m), and Col de la Couillole (1,678 m)
- Optional return transport from Nice to Geneva can be additionally booked
- Many new friends from around the world and unforgettable moments
If a bicycle is needed on-site, it's possible to directly order a rental bike through GBI. Two different bike types are available (Cannondale Aluminum sports bike, Giant Carbon TCR Advanced). Due to the topography, we do not offer e-bikes on this tour.
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