SELF-GUIDED TOUR: CHALLENGING ALPS: geneva TO ALPE D'HUEZ - 5 nights/6 days
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Self-guided trip: Start any day May through October.

Minimum number of riders: 4

5 nights/6 days

Average daily mileage: 85 km (50 miles)

Trip starts from Geneva and ends in Grenoble

Geneva and Grenoble are serviced by trains from Paris and low-cost airlines such as Easyjet , Ryanair, or Flybaboo

From 635 Euros per person based on double occupancy

Accommodations in 3- and 2-star properties.

Originally designed as for a small group who wanted to do a challenging trip with total freedom and without the pressure and discipline an organized tour would involve.

Since then, we offer this tour on a regular basis to small groups . Although we use the same route for all, we are flexible enough to tweak it and arrange it based on clients' fitness level and requirements.

It is a magnificent tour that will take you over classic Tour de France climbs such as Col de la Croix-Fry, Col des Aravis, Col des Saisies, Col de la Madeleine, Col du Telegraphe, Col du Galibier, and Alpe d'Huez.

This tour can be combined with some sections of our Swiss Jura and French Alps tour.


 
Itinerary:
 

Day 1:- Arrival in Geneva - Transfer to Anthy
Arrive at Geneva International Airport. We will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel located in Anthy by Lake Geneva. Dinner and overnight by the Lake.

 

Day 2: - Anthy to Le Grand Bornand (90 km or 55 miles)
The Day's destination is Le Grand Bornand, in the heart of the Aravis mountain range, home of the Reblochon cheese (locals' Powerbar!) where you'll dine and overnight. On your way, you will ride through the very scenic Chablais region (our playground; our office is nearby!). The ride includes one major climb: Col de la Colombiere (1,613 m 4,800 ft). Dinner and overnight in Le Grand Bornand.

 

Day 3: - Le Grand Bornand to Moutiers (90 km or 55 miles)
You'll leave the very picturesque Le Grand Bornand and get on the classic "Route des Grandes Alpes," a mountain route that links Lake Geneva (Thonon-les-Bains) to the Mediterranean Sea (Menton). After climbing Col des Aravis (1,486 m or 4,460 ft.), you'll plunge down to the valley before attacking the second climb of the day: Col des Saisies (1,657 m or 4,970 ft.) Gravity will take you down to Albertville. From there, the Isere River will guide you to Moûtiers, the capital city of the Tarentaise region. This is where you'll dine and overnight.

   
Day 4: - Moutiers - Valloire (81 km or 50 miles)
Another classic day! You'll do Col de la Madeleine, one of the most mythic classic Tour de France, although the top culminates at an impressive 2,000 m or 6,000 ft. (the highest so far-until tomorrow!), the northern side is a very enjoyable long and steady climb that has its rewards: an unobstructed panorama over the nearby mountains. Make sure you enjoy it while at the top, sightseeing might be the last thing on your mind when barreling down the twisty 20-km downhill to the Maurienne Valley. After a flat section on the valley floor, you'll ascend the easy Col du Télégraphe (1,566 m or 4,700 ft.) and reach the beautiful resort of Valloire.
 

Day 5: - Valloire - Alpe d'Huez (85 km or 53 miles)
Valloire is located at the foot of the Galibier pass (2,642 m or 7.926 ft.), the mammoth climb of the day. As a result, don't expect much in the way of a warm-up! Riding this legendary climb is magic: graffiti from pas Tours will remind you that this road has seen many showdowns since it was first used by Tour de France riders in 1911. You will be rewarded by stunning views over the Meije glacier and by a memorable 40-km (25 miles) descent to Bourg d'Oisans before charging up the 13-km (8 miles) climb to Alpe d'Huez. The time to beat: 37'35", a record held by Marco Pantani since 1995.

 

Day 6: Departure
After breakfast, we will transfer you to Grenoble. Transfer back to Geneva can be arranged through us.

 

 

Price:  Price starts at 635 euros per person in double occupancy.

For a group of 2:  890 euros per person sharing a room.  Single supplement is 115 euros
For a group of 4 and more:  635 euros per person sharing a room.  Single supplement is 115 euros
Option with support vehicle: 

These prices include:

  • 5-night accommodations in 2- and 3-star properties (2 nights in 2-star hotels; 3 nights in 3-star hotels)
  • Daily breakfast
  • Daily dinner (drinks are not included)
  • Transfers from Geneva to Anthy on Day 1; from Alpe d'Huez to Grenoble on Day 7
  • Luggage transfers
  • Marked maps and/or cue sheets, and route notes
  • Assistance if necessary
  • All tax and service charges

These prices do not include:

  • Drinks
  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Travel insurance
  • Bike rentals. Racing bikes are available at the rate of 130 euros per bike

Notes:

  • Price can be quoted without transfers to/from Grenoble
  • We can arrange extra nights at the location of your choice
  • This tour can be combined with our Mythic Tour de France Alpine Climbs
 
For further information or reservations: Please contact us at your earliest convenience as this trip is subject to hotel availability. Our e-mail address: info@cyclomundo.com
 
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