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Geneva to Alpe d'Huez

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Enjoy the view while riding up Col de la Colombière pass to win your polka-dotted jersey Some of the Tour de France's most difficult climbs are featured in this challenging cycling tour Tackle the Col de la Madeleine on your Geneva to Alpe d'Huez cycling adventure Organized on a self-guided or guided basis, cycling from Geneva to Alpe d'Huez will let you experience challenging climbs The village of Le Reposoir before Col de la Colombière's top Galibier, mythic climb of le Tour de France, is one of the hightlights of this cycling tour
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Geneva to Alpe d'Huez

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  • PriceFrom 955 euros
  • DAY5 nights / 6 days

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Description

This extraordinary journey will take you from the shores of Lake Geneva to the world-famous alpine resort of Alpe d'Huez. In between, you'll climb some of France's most famous cols: Colombiere, Aravis, Saisies, Madeleine, Telegraphe, Galibier, and Alpe d'Huez

We offer this tour on a supported basis on June 22, 2024.

Please note that this tour can also be organized for cycling clubs and private groups on a request basis. For these, we will tailor the itinerary and provide appropriate support based on the group's fitness level.

This tour is offered in one of two options:

  • With Support Vehicle
  • Self-Guided

This tour can be arranged on other dates by request from June through September
        -   Self-guided for groups of 6 or more
        -   With support vehicle for groups of 8 or more

 

Itinerary

D1Arrival in Geneva, Transfer to Yvoire

 

Arrive at Geneva International Airport. We will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel, which is located in Yvoire (or Anthy) by Lake Geneva. Dinner will also be right by the lake.  

D2Yvoire — Le Grand-Bornand Short Option: 108 km/67 miles, 2,570 meters/8,430 ft of climbing; Long Option: 112 km/70 miles, 2,960 meters/9,710 ft of climbing

 

Today’s destination is Le Grand-Bornand (in the heart of the Aravis mountain range), home of the Reblochon cheese (locals' Powerbar!) On your journey to the heart of the Aravis range, you will ride through the very scenic Chablais region (our office is nearby.) The ride includes one major climb: Col de la Colombiere (1,613 m or 5,290 ft). Dinner and accommodations are in Le Grand-Bornand

D3Le Grand-Bornand — Albertville 76 km/47 miles, 1,660 meters/5,445 ft of climbing

 

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, where you’ll dine and stay overnight. 

D4Albertville — Valloire 106 km/66 miles, 3,280 meters/10,760 ft of climbing

 

Another classic day!  You’ll conquer Col de la Madeleine; one of the most mythic and classic mountain passes featured in the Tour de France. 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 panoramic view of 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 when you reach the base of the valley, you’ll ascend the easy Col du Télégraphe (1,566 m or 4,700 ft.) and reach the beautiful resort of Valloire.    

D5Valloire — Alpe d'Huez 79 km/49 miles, 2,630 meters/8,630 ft of climbing

 

Valloire is located at the foot of the Galibier pass (2,642 m or 7,926 ft.), the mammoth climb of the day. Riding this legendary climb is magic:  graffiti from past Tours will remind you that this road has seen many showdowns since it was first featured in the 1911 Tour de France. 
You’ll be rewarded with stunning views of the Meije glacier and 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.   

D6Departure

 

After breakfast, depart Alpe d’Huez at the time of your choice (self-guided version).
Note that transfers to Grenoble or Geneva can be arranged on request. 

Booking & Prices

  • Self-Guided
  • between June and September for groups of 6 or more.

  • 955 euros. Single supplement is 320 euros
  • With a support vehicule
  • Offered on the following date in 2024:

    • June 22nd, 2024

    Or any other day between June and September for groups of 8 or more.

  • 1,440 euros. Single supplement is 410 euros

These prices include:

  • 5 nights’ accommodation
  • Daily breakfast
  • 3 dinners (drinks are not included)
  • Meeting with our local representative on the first day
  • Luggage transfers
  • Transfer from Geneva to Yvoire on Day 1
  • Roadbook provided as an app (when used as a GPS, no data plan is necessary) 
  • Assistance if necessary (you will be provided with our local rep’s cell/mobile number)
  • All tax and service charges

In addition, the price for the trip WITH SUPPORT VEHICLE includes:

  • Chauffeur-driven support vehicle
  • Feed stations: water, energy drinks, snacks, fruits, etc.
  • Transfer from Alpe d'Huez to Geneva on Day 6

These prices do not include:

  • Expenses of a personal nature
  • Travel insurance  
  • Transfer from Alpe d’Huez to Geneva or Grenoble  (on request for the self-guided version)
  • Bicycle rentals. Full-carbon racing bikes are available at the price of 185 euros per bike. This price includes the drop-off fee for the bike's return to Geneva

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