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There are projects that every ambitious road cyclist should dare to dream of. The east-west crossing of the Alpine arc from the Adriatic to the French Mediterranean coast is definetely one of them. Given its length of nearly 2,000 km, we have cut it up in three parts. In this first part - the Italian Alps - you ride in 7 days from the lovely town of Trieste on the shores of the Adriatic Sea to Chiavenna, north of Lake Como in Lombardy. In total, you have to master 675 km and 9,000 metres of climbing on the way. You will cross some of the most stunning and UNESCO labelled mountain landscapes on the sunny side of the Alps: the Triglav National Park in Slovenia, the Julian and Carnic Alps, the fantastic Dolomites and finally the Ortles range. Endless climbs and perfect roads on the Stelvio, Gavia, Maloja and the many Dolomite passes, among which the famous Sella ronda.
There are projects that every ambitious road cyclist should dare to dream of. The east-west crossing of the Alpine arc from the Adriatic sea to the French Riviera on the Mediterranean coast is definetely one of them. Based on our great experience as an Alpine road cycling tour operator, we have designed a unique route that takes you through the natural heart of Europe`s most famous mountain range: the Alpine Arc Traversee. In total, the route is 2,000 km long and offers some 40,000 m of climbing. Given these numbers, we have cut it up in three challenging parts of 6 to 8 cycling days each.
Along the route, you will enjoy countless national and regional Nature parks of varying and outstanding beauty: Triglav, Dolomites, Ortler, the Valais and Bernese Alps, Mont Blanc area, Vanoise, Ecrins and finally the French Maritime Alps. The route is an absolute must-do for "col-baggers" as it takes in the most famous mountain passes of the Alps but also lesser-known ones: Vrsic pass, Tre Cime, passes of the Dolomites and particularly the Sella Ronda, Stelvio, Gavia, Bernina, Maloja, San Bernadino, Gotthard, Furka, Susten, Colombière, Roselend, Iséran, Galibier, Izoard, Vars, Cayolle, Turini... and many many more.
We offer the Alpine Arc Traversee route in 3 separately bookable, fully-catered tours with support vehicle:
All three parts can also be ridden in a row. The ultimate challenge.
Any questions regarding arrival and departure logistics? Please contact us, we are happy to help.
Each day you choose between two different routes with varying distances and altitude gain (2 and 3 wheels).
Each day you choose between different routes with varying distances and altitude gain (from level 1 to level 3).
Trip start: Rendezvous with the organisation team is on day 1 at 9 am at the train station of Trieste. On request we can book the previous night's accommodation for you in Trieste. We can also organise a transfer from Milano or Venice airport on day 0 as our support vehicle arrives from France (Chambéry).
Highlights of the day
Passes on the menu
Distance and altitude gain
Highlights of the day
Passes on the menu
Distance and altitude gain:
Highlights of the day
Passes on the menu
Distance and altitude gain:
Highlights of the day
Passes on the menu
Distance and altitude gain:
Highlights of the day
Passes on the menu
Distance and altitude gain:
Highlights of the day
Passes on the menu
Distance and altitude gain:
Highlights of the day
Passes on the menu
Distance and altitude gain
Trip end: The trip ends in Chiavenna in the late afternoon around 5pm. On request we can book the following night's accommodation for you in Chiavenna or organise a transfer to the next airport or train station (Bergamo, Milano). There is also a train station in Chiavenna.
We offer 2 options for an extension of the trip:
Distances and altitude gain are an indication only and may vary.
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