Road cycling holidays southern french alps bike weekender. Our classic route starts as gently as the alps allow, gradually cranking up the daily altitude gain from 1200 to 2100m during the week. This tour is the ultimate tour for cyclists who want to conquer the legendary climbs of the alps. Classic climbs of the alps cycling tours of the alps eat. Legendary cycling climbs of the french alps classic. Challenge yourself on infamous mont ventoux you choose one, two, or all three sides. Following europes greatest river from amsterdam to the alps 53. Alpe dhuez, col du galibier, col du glandon, col dizoard and many more enjoy wunderful accomodations and spoil yourself with amazing french gastronomic.
It features three epic mountain stages in the alps including a climb up the col dizoard and col du galibier, and the grand finale in. The best cycling climbs in switzerland grand tours project. Classic climbs of the alps cycling tours of the alps eat sleep cycle. With our alps cycling holidays experience some serious cycling. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Of the climbs that ive ridden, i found the route descriptions to be accurate, including the allimportant gradients at each stage of the climb. Legendary cycling climbs of the french alps classic cycling. Rest assured, once you book, your price and date are guaranteed. Unfortunately, not all iconsclimbs always appear on the map as there are too many. The alps are a place of legend for cyclists, road racers, and enthusiasts alike. You can start your tour any day that youd like and we book the hotels after youve made your booking with your chosen arrival day.
Join us on our classic climbs of the alps cycling holiday and experience a week of unforgettable riding through the stunning mountains of the northern french alps. Can be reached via col du telegraphe and col du lautaret on the d902 road. If you ask your cycling friends about their favorite climbs in the alps, you are sure to fire a passionate debate. From here on the legendary climbs come in quick succession as we make our way across the spectacular cols of vars, izoard. Peter drinkell is a photographer, filmmaker, and sports therapist. Mont ventoux, galibier and alpe dhuez may be mentioned by the france experts, while italy lovers will shoot back with stelvio, gavia, giau and many more. For cyclists and noncyclists, we start with a visit to alpe dhuez. Paul henderson is the author of cycling in the french alps, published by cicerone. The french riveria is a wonderful base for our tour, the cote dazur is a rich cultural experience for cyclists, noncycling partners and spectators. Jan 01, 2014 click here for a map of cycling climbs in the vosges mountains alsace. Greet each day with new challenges and ride the legendary cols of aubisque, galibier, and the mythic ventoux, along with the. The book is divided into three chapters, covering the classic climbs of the alps, the pyrenees and the rest of france respectively. Click here for a map of cycling climbs in the vosges mountains alsace.
Jul 21, 2018 youll experience money cant buy extras pro tour bus visits, meet the pro teams, get up personal with the pro team managers and crew. See also stephen lords freewheeling france guide to making climbing mountains that little bit easier. Ride every kilometre of the last 6 stages of the 2019 grand tour, the day before the race. This epic ride starts in the charming italian town of cuneo, before climbing into france in search of some of the most iconic climbs in cycling history. Discover france invites you to do just that and more. After arrival in geneva on saturday we transfer to the beautiful city of annecy where we spend the first two nights of the tour. A guide to the famous mountains of the giro ditalia and beyond. French alps to french riviera cycling tour ciclismo classico.
Greet each day with new challenges and ride the legendary cols of aubisque, galibier, and the mythic ventoux, along with the test of all tests. In this comprehensive guide, graeme fife, author, teacher, and passionate cycling enthusiast, presents the greatest. Bike tours, cycling tours, bicycling tours from thomson bike. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and ride nutrition tailored. Witness the 3 key stages in the alps and enjoy the unique experience of riding across the finish line ahead of the peloton. Cycling tour of the legendary climbs of the alps italy. Classic climbs of the alps cycling tours of the alps. The alps are a place of legend for cyclists, road racers, and.
French alps cycling holiday french alps classic cols. Ballon dalsace, vosges mountains the ascent of the ballon dalsace was one of the most. Since our tours are selfguided and are mostly catering to couples, families, and small groups of. For that reason, they are every cyclists dream, or pride if they have ridden it. Maps, great photos, and route descriptions of famous and lesser known cycling climbs in france, italy, and switzerland. During the summer months theres a real cycling frenzy about the place its one of only a few areas.
Bike tour in the french alps climb alpe dhuez, galibier. Classic cycling tours cycling holidays in the french alps. Join us on this epic trip through the french alps and pyrenees. Book your alps cycling holiday with sportive breaks. Youll experience money cant buy extras pro tour bus visits, meet the pro teams, get up personal with the pro team managers and crew. Custom cycling tours in france, alps, provence hc bike tours. The southern french alps classic climbs, epic views, great hospitality.
In 2018, tour of the alps welcomed chris froome team sky for the first time, in his quest for the giro ditalia and the cherished triple crown. Very savvy and relentlessly researches every waypoint for a great travel experience. Bike tours, cycling tours, bicycling tours from thomson. Do you have questions or want more info about our french alps bike tour. Great champions won and lost epic stages on their slopes. The third and final week of the tour will be challenging, exciting, and spectacular. France cycling tours is your resource for selfguided cycling tours in the french alps, pyrenees or mt. Welcome to our exciting new tour of the french alps classic cols. Our vip access lets you into the heart of the tour.
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