FULL ITINERARY
DAY ONE FRI 17 SEP | ARRIVAL
Group transfer from Geneva to Annecy. We'll get you settled into our excellent start hotel. Your guides will assist with ensuring bikes are ready to roll tomorrow.
Welcome and Tour Briefing before a free evening.
DAY TWO SAT 18 SEP | ANNECY TO SAINT-JEAN-DE-MAURIENNE
A short warm-up along the lake shore before we begin our first real ascent of the tour. A series of solid climbs that take us from Haute-Savoie to the Savoie region of France, culminating in the green slopes of Col du Frene. A huge descent and rolling terrain climbing gently to our next stop.
DISTANCE | 110KM | 68MI
ELEVATION | 1800M | 5900FT
DAY THREE SUN 19 SEP | LOOP RIDE
We're fast running out of superlatives as this tour unfolds. Today we tackle two legends that conveniently roll into one - the Col du Glandon and Col de la Croix de Fer. The average gradient on this climb is not easy, so pace is the key - and the views!
DISTANCE | 65KM | 40MI
ELEVATION | 1950M | 6400FT
DAY FOUR MON 20 SEP | SAINT-JEAN-DE-MAURIENNE TO BOURG D'OISANS
Serious Tour de France territory today with two halves. Our route heads ever upwards from the start. First summit is the Col du Télégraphe, and then the famous Col du Galibier. After such a mighty effort, the second half is a wonderful downhill run to the charming town of Le Bourg d'Oisans.
DISTANCE | 95KM | 59MI
ELEVATION | 2700M | 8850FT
DAY FIVE TUE 21 SEP | ALPE D'HUEZ LOOP
Spectacular day as we ride a loop to Alpe d'Huezand then just a little higher to the Col de Sarenne. We're up around 2000M above sea level today, before a scenic return to our hotel and recounting of the day's adventures.
DISTANCE | 60KM | 37MI
ELEVATION | 2100M | 6900FT
DAY SIX WED 22 SEP | BOURG D'OISANS TO BRIANçON
Farewell to the French region of Isere, as we ride through the Haute-Alpes, over the Col du Lautaret to Briançon. One of the easier climbs of the Tour de France, consider this your 'rest day'.
DISTANCE | 65KM | 40MI
ELEVATION | 1750M | 5750FT
DAY SEVEN THU 23 SEP | IZOARD LOOP
Incredible day in the saddle. Undulating start and gradual downhill trend as we wind round to the Col d'Izoard for the traditional, challenging southern ascent. The terrain is unique, spectacular and will give you goosebumps. This is a true battleground of the Tour de France legends.
DISTANCE | 90KM | 56MI
ELEVATION | 2150M | 7050FT
DAY EIGHT FRI 24 SEP | GOODBYE
Morning group transfer to Turin airport. The transfer will take about 2 hours. Please plan your onward travel from mid-afternoon onwards.
Time to say farewell, until next time.
Ride safe Puntos!