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Northern Alps, Haute-Savoie, France (371.5 km - 230 miles, 22 passes with 8,311 m Elevation Gain). Copyright ownership INPI number DSO2022011643

The Grand Tour Chablais has the reputation of being a particularly demanding "Grand Tour"! But, first and foremost, it is a superb mountainous route, which will take you through 371 km of scenic roads consisting of 22 difficult passes. Created in 1978 by Georges Rossini, this superb cycling route is a real alpine challenge for all cyclists who dream of climbing the world famous passes *: col de Joux Plane (one of the most difficult in the Alps), col de la Joux Verte, Col du Corbier ... The route takes place on winding roads with steep climbs and very technical descents. Departing from Thonon-les-Bains, the capital of the great Chablais, this Grand Tour takes place over 2 days with two cycling loops of (A) 186.2 km and (B) 185.2 km or if you prefer a longer break, the ride can be done in 4 days!

The passes are generally passable from June until mid-October. However, the opening and closing dates of the altitude passes may vary depending on the snow/weather conditions at the time.

Highlights

• Discovery of magnificent alpine passes, some of which are part of the legend of the Tour de France.
• The ancestral land (picturesque villages, traditions, gastronomy) of superb Savoy alpine valleys.
• Superb views of the eternal snows of the Mont-Blanc massif (4807m altitude).

Grand Tour Chablais, the self-guided bike-freedom formula for cycling at your own pace.

Situated in the Mediterranean Sea off the western coast of Italy and the Southeastern coast of France, Corsica always attracts a steady stream of discerning visitors each year.

Corsica is a sought-after exclusive holiday destination, best known around the world for its warm climate, amazing views of mountain peaks with rustic villages, stunning coastlines with stony cliffs and superb sandy beaches.

The landscape has been tormented by nature. Corsicans take their food and wine very seriously thanks to the Island culinary traditions and proud local heritage. This GREAT Cycling Route through some of the best Corsican passes will make you discover the many ‘jewels’ of the Isle of Beauty !

Created in 1985 by Giorgio ‘the Alpino’, this self-guided bike route is unique in its kind, so it is very difficult to compare its 1,476 km and 154 passes to any other Grand Tours!

This cycling tour offers a challenging road cycling experience with an amazing variety of terrain and landscapes !

The passes are generally passable from April until the end of October. However, some roads may vary depending on weather conditions at the time. Beware : Corsicans enjoy tailgating before overtaking, other dangers include farm and wild animals on the road.

THE GRAND CORSICA TOUR, the self-guided bike-freedom formula to travel at your own pace, nonetheless for the experienced biker.

The famous « Alpine » Thonon-Antibes is undoubtedly the most grandiose and the most prestigious cycling route in the entire Alpine Arc ! It is the first great alpine cross-country cycling route created in 1980 by Georges Rossini ! This large-scale route will lead you in the footsteps of the « GIANTS » of the Tour de France through : * Cormet de Roselend, Iseran (with an altitude of 2764 m, it is the highest road in Europe), Izoard, Finestre, Restefond, Bonette… This long cycle route will give you the opportunity to discover and appreciate all the grandeur, beauty and richness of the French Alps !

• The passes are generally passable from June until the end of September. However, the opening and closing dates of the altitude passes may vary depending on the snow/weather conditions at the time.

THONON-ANTIBES (or Antibes-Thonon), the self-guided bike-freedom formula to travel at your own pace.

Evergreencycling.com provides you with all the essential tools so that you can customise your hike according to your desires.

From the blue waves of Lake Geneva to the sparkling shores of the Adriatic, this fabulous route, a true benchmark in the world of cycle tourism, will make you discover the most beautiful mountain roads in 3 Alpine countries: France, Switzerland and Italy! A series of picturesque valleys will allow you to climb a whole series of prestigious passes *: Simplon, San Bernardino, Splügen, Bernina, Stelvio (with an altitude of 2757 m, it is the highest pass of the hike), Pordoï, Falzarego ....

This cycling adventure...and what an adventure! will lead you to the foot of the impressive walls of the Dolomites (Unesco World Heritage Centre), in the footsteps of the most emblematic passes of the GIRO!

The passes are generally passable from June until the end of September. However, the opening and closing dates of the altitude passes may vary depending on the snow/weather conditions at the time.

THONON-TRIESTE, the self-guided bike-freedom formula to travel at your own pace. We strongly advise you to complete this ride with at least one partner or a friend/family member in a support vehicle accompanying the riders. If you want to succeed at long distance cycling, the importance of training is evident. Like all distance rides you should prepare your body and mind for them. But most importantly, enjoy it!