Alpe dhuez, col du galibier, col du glandon, col dizoard and many more enjoy wunderful accomodations and spoil yourself with amazing french gastronomic. France cycling tours is your resource for selfguided cycling tours in the french alps, pyrenees or mt. Bike tours, cycling tours, bicycling tours from thomson bike. 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. Bike tour in the french alps climb alpe dhuez, galibier. A guide to the famous mountains of the giro ditalia and beyond. After arrival in geneva on saturday we transfer to the beautiful city of annecy where we spend the first two nights of the tour.
The alps are a place of legend for cyclists, road racers, and. Paul henderson is the author of cycling in the french alps, published by cicerone. If you ask your cycling friends about their favorite climbs in the alps, you are sure to fire a passionate debate. French alps cycling holiday french alps classic cols. Do you have questions or want more info about our french alps bike tour. Following europes greatest river from amsterdam to the alps 53. Challenge yourself on infamous mont ventoux you choose one, two, or all three sides. Maps, great photos, and route descriptions of famous and lesser known cycling climbs in france, italy, and switzerland. The third and final week of the tour will be challenging, exciting, and spectacular. Join us on this epic trip through the french alps and pyrenees. 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. Book your alps cycling holiday with sportive breaks. This tour is the ultimate tour for cyclists who want to conquer the legendary climbs of the alps. The best cycling climbs in switzerland grand tours project.
Welcome to our exciting new tour of the french alps classic cols. French alps to french riviera cycling tour ciclismo classico. Bike tours, cycling tours, bicycling tours from thomson. Spectator and cycling trips to le tour watch the race, ride the famous roads, or do both. 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. For cyclists and noncyclists, we start with a visit to alpe dhuez. Youll experience money cant buy extras pro tour bus visits, meet the pro teams, get up personal with the pro team managers and crew. 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. Our vip access lets you into the heart of the tour. Paul henderson, author of cycling in the french alps, has done the maths. Of the climbs that ive ridden, i found the route descriptions to be accurate, including the allimportant gradients at each stage of the climb. From here on the legendary climbs come in quick succession as we make our way across the spectacular cols of vars, izoard. Ride every kilometre of the last 6 stages of the 2019 grand tour, the day before the race. Our classic route starts as gently as the alps allow, gradually cranking up the daily altitude gain from 1200 to 2100m during the week.
Rest assured, once you book, your price and date are guaranteed. Legendary cycling climbs of the french alps classic cycling. Classic climbs of the alps cycling tours of the alps eat sleep cycle. 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. For that reason, they are every cyclists dream, or pride if they have ridden it. Classic climbs of the alps cycling tours of the alps eat. Jan 01, 2014 click here for a map of cycling climbs in the vosges mountains alsace. Can be reached via col du telegraphe and col du lautaret on the d902 road.
Unfortunately, not all iconsclimbs always appear on the map as there are too many. The french riveria is a wonderful base for our tour, the cote dazur is a rich cultural experience for cyclists, noncycling partners and spectators. Since our tours are selfguided and are mostly catering to couples, families, and small groups of. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and ride nutrition tailored. 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. The southern french alps classic climbs, epic views, great hospitality. Peter drinkell is a photographer, filmmaker, and sports therapist. See also stephen lords freewheeling france guide to making climbing mountains that little bit easier. During the summer months theres a real cycling frenzy about the place its one of only a few areas. Classic cycling tours cycling holidays in the french alps. Great champions won and lost epic stages on their slopes. The book is divided into three chapters, covering the classic climbs of the alps, the pyrenees and the rest of france respectively. Mar 11, 2020 count on thomson bike tours to deliver an extraordinary adventure.
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Legendary cycling climbs of the french alps classic. In this comprehensive guide, graeme fife, author, teacher, and passionate cycling enthusiast, presents the greatest. 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.
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