EPIC Trans French Alps
EPIC Trans French Alps
From Morzine to Alpe d'Huez, ride one of the most ambitious routes across the French Alps
Test yourself on the battleground of the world’s greatest race. Includes the newest paved climb in the Alps, the massive Col de la Loze, first introduced at the 2020 Tour de France and now rated the toughest climb in the French Alps.
Featured Climbs
Alpe d’Huez, Col du Galibier, Col de la Madeleine, Col de la Loze
Overview
Details
Next Departure
September 16th 2023
From
USD $4,495
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Non-Rider Friendly
No
Rental Bike
USD $500
Ride Program
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Overview
Alpe d’Huez, La Madeleine, Galibier, Col de la Loze, Glandon, Joux Plane, Colombiere – these are just a few of the iconic Tour de France climbs that you’ll conquer on this magnificent ride across the French Alps.
We’ve prepared an epic, awe-inspiring challenge that will test your limits and introduce you to the majesty and wonder of road cycling’s most celebrated terrain.
You’ll conquer the newest paved road in the Alps, the massive Col de la Loze, which is now rated the most challenging climb in the French Alps! You’ll be thrilled by the dramatic Col de Sarenne, the back-road to Alpe d’Huez, and a classic ride over the Lacets de Montvernier, the Col de Telegraphe, the Col du Galibier and Alpe d’Huez.
You can’t fit more Alps into one week!
Joe Forrester, USA — 2018
Barden Cooke, USA — 2016
Rich Boehmer, USA — 2022
Itinerary
| Day | Description | Distance | Elevation | Hotel | |
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| 01 | Bienvenue en France | Hotel Petit Dru | |||
| 02 | The Joux Plane, La Colombiere & La Croix Fry | Hotel Carlina | |||
| 03 | From Les Aravis to Cormet de Roselend | Mercure Brides-les-Bains | |||
| 04 | Col de la Loze | Mercure Brides-les-Bains | |||
| 05 | Col de la Madeleine & Col du Glandon | Hotel St Georges | |||
| 06 | Telegraphe, Galibier & Granon | Hotel Le Monêtier | |||
| 07 | Col de Sarenne & Alpe d'Huez | Hotel Pic Blanc | |||
| 08 | Au Revoir! | ||||
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Itinerary Detail
Day 1
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Bienvenue en France
Your trip starts at Geneva Airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to your hotel in the beautiful Alpine resort of Morzine.
After lunch, orientation meeting and bike build-up you’ll head out for your first ride in the French Alps. Our warm-up ride takes you over the Col de la Joux Verte with its stunning views of the snow covered peaks around Mont Blanc.
Day 2
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The Joux Plane, La Colombiere & La Croix Fry
Three legendary Alpine climbs on the agenda today, the Category 1 Col de Joux Plane, the Hors-Categorie Col de la Colombiere and the Category 1 Col de la Croix Fry. From the hotel in Morzine the road soon starts heading upwards as you start the climb to the Joux Plane. Enjoy the stunning views from the top of the Joux Plane before heading down the valley to Cluses and the start of the Col de la Colombiere. The final climb of the day is the Col de la Croix Fry where a certain Floyd Landis put the hurt on the leading group in the 2002 Tour de France.
Tip: be ready for the final 3km of the Col de la Colombiere, they’re a challenge!
Day 3
Distance
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From Les Aravis to Cormet de Roselend
Your ride today from La Clusaz to Brides les Bains is one of the most beautiful rides in the Alps. First up is the Col des Aravis where you’ll be accompanied up the climb by the ringing of cowbells. The Col des Saisies is next followed by one of the most spectacular routes in the Alps, the climb to the Col du Pré.
Tip: on a clear day, the views of Mont Blanc from the summit of the Aravis are some of the best in the Alps. Take a few minutes to get some photos!
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Map & Profile
| Climb | Distance | Elevation | Av. Grade | Category | |
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Col de la Joux Verte from Montriond |
6.5% | 1 | ||
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Col de Joux Plane From Morzine |
7.3% | 1 | ||
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Col de la Colombiere from Scionzier |
6.7% | HC | ||
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Col de la Croix Fry from Thones |
7.3% | 1 | ||
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| Climb | Distance | Elevation | Av. Grade | Category | |
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Col des Aravis from La Clusaz |
5.9% | 3 | ||
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Col des Saisies from Flumet |
5.6% | 2 | ||
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Col du Pré from Beaufort |
7.9% | HC | ||
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Climbs
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Dates & Prices
| Date | Booking Status | Availability | Price / Per Person | Single Supplement | Non-rider Discount | ||
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Jun 3 - 10 |
Closed |
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USD $4,495
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USD $800 |
USD $840 |
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Sep 16 - 23 |
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What's Included
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Pick-up/Drop-off Info
Arrival
| Pickup Location | Time |
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Geneva Airport |
9:00am |
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Holiday Inn Express Geneva Airport |
9:00am |
Departure
| Drop Off Location | Time |
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Geneva Airport |
10:00am |
Rental Bikes
Frame
Felt FR Advanced
Groupset
2023 SRAM Force AXS 12-speed
Weight
7.7kg (size 53)
Wheels
Reynolds AR46 DB Custom
Chainrings
48x35
Cassette
10-33
Sizes
47, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
Price
USD $500
EPIC Trans French Alps
An epic, awe-inspiring challenge that will test your limits in cycling’s most celebrated terrain
