Cycling the Alps: The Grand Crossing
France
8 days (Bike: 8 days)
900 km (~113km per day)
Avid
Big climbs, On-road
Guided
Supported
Taking in the legendary “cols” of the Tour de France, we offer your a grand crossing of the French Alps from Lake Geneva to the Côte d’Azur on a fantastic (and challenging) eight day tour.
From the Northern Alps and the Mont Blanc range right to the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea via some of the most mythical cols in the world of road biking: L’Iseran, Le Galibier, Le Lautaret, L’lzoard and many more… Road biking doesn’t get any better than this!
The tour is supported, meaning that a driver and support vehicle are at hand throughout the day to assist with any physical or mechanical issues, as well as transferring your luggage to the following night’s accommodation. Each day provides two route options: a standard and a challenging one. Generally both options are designed for advanced cyclists in a really good shape, still you can rent an E-bike which makes the tour accessible for a wider audience as well. There is also an option of being accompanied by non-cycling friends or family (upon request), meeting them each evening at the end of the day’s “stage”.
Highlights
A challenging but rewarding itinerary that follows in the footsteps of the legendary Tour de France.
From the Northern to the Southern Alps, from the Mont Blanc to the Mediterranean, taking in a huge variety of alpine landscapes along the way.
Fantastic panoramic views of the entire Alps range.
Choose between two different routes each day, with varying distances and profiles.
Comfortable accommodation ideal for rest and relaxation after long days on the saddle.
Tour Information
From
Thonon les Bains
To
Menton
Cost From
Guided Please Ask
Single Supplement
Available
Inclusions
Tour leader in support vehicle
7 nights accommodation in 2* hotels (x6) and 3* hotels (x1) in double/twin rooms with en-suite facilities
7 breakfasts
7 picnic lunches
7 dinners (3 to 4 course menu)
Daily baggage transfers
Carefully designed itineraries with two alternative levels of difficulty
A navigation app for smartphones, a detailed road book including maps (digital format) and GPS tracks
Exclusions
International flights
Your transfer to the meeting place
All services mentioned in extensions
Insurance, assistance
Drinks at the accommodation
Visits to museums, monuments and sites not covered by the programme Additional travel related to changes in the programme due to bad weather
All personal expenses
Options
Shorter routes most days with less climbing
Bike rental (standard, premium or e-bike)
Supplementary nights in Thonon les Bains
Supplementary nights in Menton
Transfer from Menton to Thonon on day 8
Massages on riding days 4 or 6
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