Trans French Alps
Trans French Alps
A magnificent journey across the French Alps, from Morzine to the legendary Alpe d'Huez
You’ve seen the pros do battle on the most famous climbs of the Tour de France. This is your opportunity to conquer the very same climbs as you ride this magnificent route across the French Alps.
Featured Climbs
Alpe d’Huez, Col du Galibier, Col de la Madeleine, Col de la Loze
Overview
Details
Next Departure
June 9th 2024
From
USD $4,795
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Non-Rider Friendly
No
Rental Bike
USD $550
Ride Program
Total Distance
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Overview
Conquer the Col du Galibier, the Col de la Madeleine, the Col de Telegraphe, the Col de Joux Plane, the Col de la Colombiere, and of course the legendary 21 switchbacks to Alpe d’Huez.
We’ve designed a magnificent route that will introduce you to the majesty and wonder of road cycling’s most celebrated terrain.
In addition to the famous climbs mentioned above, you’ll also 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 and first featured in the Tour de France in 2020.
Prepare for a week of awe-inspiring cycling in the French Alps!
Darrell Neufeld, Canada — 2022
Carolyn Culliton, Canada — 2022
Itinerary
| Day | Description | Distance | Elevation | Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bienvenue en France | Hotel Petit Dru | |||
| 02 | The Joux Plane and the Col de la Colombiere | Hotel Carlina | |||
| 03 | Over Les Aravis and Les Saisies to Brides-les-Bains | Mercure Brides-les-Bains | |||
| 04 | Col de la Loze | Mercure Brides-les-Bains | |||
| 05 | Col de la Madeleine & Les Lacets de Montvernier | Hotel Coeur de Maurienne | |||
| 06 | Col de Telegraphe and Col du Galibier | Hotel Le Monêtier | |||
| 07 | 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
Distance
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The Joux Plane and the Col de la Colombiere
Two legendary Alpine climbs on the agenda today, the Category 1 Col de Joux Plane and the Hors-Categorie Col de la Colombiere. 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 our final climb, the Col de la Colombiere.
Tip: remember to keep something in the legs for the last 3km of the Colombiere, they’re a challenge!
Day 3
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Over Les Aravis and Les Saisies to Brides-les-Bains
Your ride today from La Clusaz to La Lechere is one of the most beautiful rides in the Alps. First up is the Col des Aravis, where the ringing of cowbells from the surrounding fields of dairy cows will take your mind off the task at hand. Enjoy the fun descent to Flumet, a typically quaint French Alpine town, before starting your next climb to the Cat 1. Col des Saisies. The small town of Les Saisies at the summit is always a great place for a coffee stop before the descent to Albertville.
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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| 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 de la Loze from Brides les Bains – via Meribel |
7.7% | HC | ||
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Col de la Madeleine from La Lechere |
6.6% | HC | ||
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Lacets de Monvernier from Pontamafrey |
10.6% | 2 | ||
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Col du Telegraphe from St Michel de Maurienne |
7.3% | 1 | ||
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Col du Galibier from Valloire |
6.8% | HC | ||
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Col de Lautaret from Le Monêtier-les-Bains |
4% | 1 | ||
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Alpe d’Huez from Bourg d’Oisans Roundabout |
7.7% | HC | ||
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| No major climbs today | |||||
Climbs
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Climbs
Dates & Prices
| Date | Booking Status | Availability | Price / Per Person | Single Supplement | Non-rider Discount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | |||||||
Jun 9 - 16 |
Taking Bookings |
Places Available |
USD $4,795
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USD $850 |
USD $900 |
Book this trip | |
Sep 8 - 15 |
Taking Bookings |
Places Available |
USD $4,795
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USD $850 |
USD $900 |
Book this trip | |
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Trip Hotels
Hotel Petit Dru
Hotel Carlina
Mercure Brides-les-Bains
Hotel Coeur de Maurienne
Hotel Le Monêtier
Hotel Pic Blanc
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
Felt FR Advanced
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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
USD $550
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Trans French Alps
A magnificent route that will introduce you to the majesty and wonder of road cycling’s most celebrated terrain
