Aosta and Piemont Alps

Valle d’Aosta is spectacular with Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco) as one of the many mountain backdrops framing this beautiful region.

The Piemonte Alps comprise the Cottian and Maritime Alps among others bordering Italy and France . This is a spectacular mountain region that includes climbs that have appeared in the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France.
The roads are quiet, the climbing is epic, the food and wine out of this world!

We will begin the our tour in the Valle d’Aosta and will stay at the Milleluci Hotel for the first 3 nights.
Created from an old family rustic building in stone and wood, the Milleluci Hotel was born in 1961 from the transformation of the family farm. Its name derives from the wonderful night view that can be admired thanks to its particular panoramic position on the hill of the City of Aosta. Relax and comfort with a view of Mount Emilius.

The cycling experience will take us to the summit of the Piccolo San Bernardo mountain, a beautiful and challenging climb to the Italy/France border. We will also ride the surrounding hills of the Valle d’Aosta with spectacular views that will leave you breathless.

After a day on the bicycle and open air, our guests can enjoy a little relaxation in the wellness area with massage, sauna or dedicate themselves to sporting activities in the “salle de gym”.
The summer allows our guests to be seduced by the sun and the pool in the shape of an alpine lake, contemplating the splendid view of the mountains surrounding the Valle d’Aosta.

Day 4 will be a rest and transfer day to our second hotel, Occitan Charme. Here at Occitan Charme, the mountain chalets – whose details have been paid with great attention, passion and love – are very old houses, which have been restored in compliance with the typical materials of the area and refurbished with authentic, antique pieces of furniture. Every object tells a story, every room opens our guests to a magical place where time has stopped.  The next 3 days the tour will take us through the Colle della Lombarda, Colle della Fauniera and the Colle della Maddalena into France.

Terrain: Valleys, steep hills, and steep mountains.