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Road bike FranceFRENCH ALPS GRANDE TRAVERSEE: Lake Geneva to the Côte d'Azur
From Thonon to Menton via the famous cols of the Tour de France
En route for the legendary "cols" of the Tour de France! Cross the French Alps from Lake Geneva to the Côte d'Azur on this fantastic 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!
Tour with assistance vehicle: from 990€ - DetailsDuration : 8 days | Level : Customer satisfaction : - 3 reviews
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Itinerary start: Rendezvous with the organisation team is on day 1 at 9 am at Thonon les Bains SNCF railway station. On request we can book the previous night's accommodation for you in Thonon Les Bains. We can also organise a transfer from Geneva or Lyon airport.
Passes of the day:
Col de Jambaz, 1027 m (level 2)
Col de Joux Plane, 1712m (level 3)
Col de la Colombière, 1613 m
Highlights:
A warm up on the quiet mountain roads of the Col de Jambaz (level 2)
The beautiful Vallée du Giffre and Val d'Abondance (level 3)
The "Portes du Soleil" area of Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz (level 3)
The Diable gorges and bridge (level 3)
Views of the Mont Blanc range
Col de la Colombiere: the first difficulty of the week, and first real mountain pass of the Alps...
Le Grand Bornand: reputable ski resort known for the beauty and authenticity of its mountain chalets
Distance and altitude gain:
2 wheels: approx. 90 km and 2200 m
3 wheels: approx. 120 km and 3300 m
Day 2: La Clusaz - Bourg Saint Maurice
Passes of the day:
Col des Aravis, 1486 m
Col des Saisies, 1650 m
Col du Joly, 1989 m (level 3, optional)
Col du Pré, 1703m (level 3)
Cormet de Roselend,1967 m
Highlights:
The Aravis mountain range with stunning views of the Mont Blanc
The olympic resort of Les Saisies
The Beaufortain and its famous cheese, the Beaufort (possibility to visit the cheese cooperative)
The turquoise waters of Lake Roseland, surrounded by beautiful alpine scenery
Distance and altitude gain:
2 wheels: approx. 90 km and 2600 m
3 wheels: approx. 100 km and 2800 m (Col du Joly option: + 28 km and 900 m)
Day 3: Bourg Saint Maurice - Aussois
Passes of the day:
Col de l'Iseran, 2762m
Highlights:
Liaison between the two biggest valleys of the Alps: the Tarentaise and the Maurienne
The Col de l'Iseran: simply one of the most beautiful and longest passes in the Alps...
Panoramic views of the Vanoise National Park
Small, traditional villages and their stone houses (Le Miroir, La Gurraz...) where time seems to have stood still
Distance and altitude gain:
2 wheels : approx. 95 km and 2500 m
3 wheels : approx. 105 km and 2800 m
Day 4: Aussois - Briançon
Passes of the day:
Col du Télégraphe, 1566m (level 2)
Col du Galibier, 2645m (level 2)
Col de la Croix de Fer, 2067m (level 3)
Col du Glandon, 1924m (level 3)
Col du Lautaret, 2058m
Highlights:
A string of some of the most famous cols of the Tour de France!
Valloire ski resort and its enchanting setting (level 2)
The « high mountain » atmosphere of the Galibier (level 2)
Panoramic views of the Ecrins and its famous summit, the Meije
Distance and altitude gain:
2 wheels: approx. 100 km and 2200 m
3 wheels: approx. 175 km and 3500 m
Day 5: Briançon - Jausiers
Passes of the day:
Col de l'Isoard, 2360m (level 3)
Col de Vars, 2109m
Highlights
The passage from the Northern Alps to the Southern Alps and its larch forests.
A clever itinerary between Barcelonnette and Guillestre that avoids the busier roads (level 2)
The charming Haute Vallée de l'Ubaye
The Col de Vars: one of the most major cols of the Alps with over 1000 metres of altitude gain on both sides
Distance and altitude gain:
2 wheels: approx. 90 km and 1800 m
3 wheels: approx. 95 km and 2800 m
Day 6: Jausiers - Beuil
Passes of the day:
Col de la Cayolle, 2326m (level 2)
Col d'Allos, 2250m (level 3)
Col des Champs, 2087m (level 3)
Col de Valberg, 1650m
Highlights:
The switch form the Ubaye valley to the Haute Vallée du Verdon on the ancient route of the Col d'Allos
The Col de la Cayolle and Col des Champs: superb climbs through the heart of the Mercantour National Park.
The Gorges de Bachelard
Distance and altitude gain:
2 wheels: approx. 90 km and 2200 m
3 wheels: approx. 110 km and 3000 m
Day 7: Beuil - Col de Turini
Passes of the day:
Col de la Couillole, 1678m
Col de Saint Martin, 1500m
Col de Turini, 1604m
Highlights:
Winding mountain roads through typical southern Alps mineral landscapes of larch and pine forests
The village of Roubion
Les « gorges rouges » (the red gorges) of the Tinée valley and its torrent
The Col de Turini, last major challenge of our tour!
Distance and altitude gain:
2 and 3 wheels: approx. 85 km and 2600 m
Day 8: Col de Turini - Menton
Passes of the day:
Col de l’Orme, 1005m
Col de l’Ablé, 1169m
Col de Braus, 1002m
Col de Castillon, 370m
Highlights:
The knowledge that all the major cols are behind us!
A superb chain of small passes (Orme, Able, Braus) with fantastic views of the Mediterranean
Arriving at the Mediterranean Sea !!!
Distance and altitude gain:
2 and 3 wheels : approx. 50 km and 350 m
Itinerary end: The trip ends in Menton at around noon. On request we can book the following night's accommodation for you in Menton, organise a transfer to Nice airport or transfer you back to Thonon or Geneva airport with the assistance vehicle.
Distances and altitude gain are an indication only and may vary.
Average tour rating:
5/5 - 3 Reviews
Michael M. | Participant rating:
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Andrew C. | Participant rating:
"Overall the tour was great and very pleased with it. All super smoothly run and route superb. Fantastic 5 weeks.
The only part that was not so great was the road up to Val 'd Isere which was super busy and not that safe. Any alternate route here or even heads up on a van lift would be much appreciated. "
Scott R. | Participant rating:
"Thanks for the excellent tour. Great route, Road Book, and GPS routes, nice to have a choice between the 2 and 3 wheel routes each day. Our support driver, Manu, was always in the right place for luggage, lunch, or shuttling us to dinner, and he made very good lunches. The accomodations had good locations, rooms, bike parking, and food, it was fun talking to the hotel owners and exploring the towns. Going from the Alps to the sea was the ride of a lifetime, looking forward to the next one."
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