Country
Alps · France
Duration
5 days · 4 nights
Profile
Mountainous
Supported Tour
Van support
Private Tour
Your group. Your dates.
LEGENDARY TURNS & PANORAMIC ROADS.
Its name is associated with the warm day of July, when the Tour de France takes its route. The first arrival at Alpe d’Huez dates back to 1952, since when it has become one of the most famous climbs in the world. Its 21 turns, originally numbered to help the snowplows during the winter, will be a landmark in your ascent. This part of the Alps has other climbs: Sarenne, Solude, less famous but offering great panoramas.
Day 1 : Welcome to Alpe d'Huez
We will meet you at the Grenoble TGV station at a predetermined time before transferring you to your hotel in Vaujany. We will take advantage of the afternoon to present you the course of the trip and adjust your bike.
Meals: Dinner
Accomodation: Hotel Le V de Vaujany 4* – Vaujany
Day 2 : Alpe d'Huez - Col du Solude
From the hotel we take the direction of the Oisans valley before taking the height during the ascent of the Col du Solude. A gravel section of two kilometers punctuates the arrival at the pass. Before that, the severe slope offers a panoramic view on the valley and the surrounding glaciers. The descent to Bourg-d’Oisans is technical. Then it’s time to take on the 21 turns of the legendary Alpe d’Huez.
Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner
Route: Option 1 : 45 km / 1200 m D+ – Option 2 : 75 km / 2300 m D+
Accomodation: Hotel Le V de Vaujany 4* – Vaujany
Day 3 : Col de la Croix de Fer
The Oisans valley is a wonderful place for cycling lovers, as it allows access to various legendary climbs of the Tour. It is towards the Col de La Croix de Fer that you ride today. The landscape opens up as you go along, offering magnificent alpine scenery. If you wish, you can extend the adventure by cycling back to Alpe d’Huez!
Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner
Route: Option 1 : 45 km / 1500 m D+ – Option 2 : 90 km / 2800 m D+
Accomodation: Hotel Le V de Vaujany 4* – Vaujany
Day 4 : Balcons d'Auris - Col de Sarenne
Today’s itinerary takes you on the most secret roads of the region. After descending the Alpe d’Huez you will take the panoramic road of the Auris balconies, offering a view plunging on the valley. The more adventurous will continue to Les Deux Alpes. The last climb of the day is the Sarenne pass. Little known, it offers a small road which winds in the heart of the mountain pastures, offering points of view on the glaciers of the Ecrins. Once at the top, there are only a few kilometers left before reaching your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner
Route: Option 1 : 50 km / 1700 m D+ – Option 2 : 65 km / 2100 m D+
Accomodation: Hotel Le V de Vaujany 4* – Vaujany
Day 5 : End of stay
It’s the end of this Alpe d’Huez bike tour with Veymont Travel. After breakfast your guide will take you to Grenoble TGV station.
Meals: Breakfast
Included / Not included
Inclus
Accomodation
- 4 nights in 4* hotels in double occupancy
Meals
- 4 breakfasts
- 3 picnics / lunches
- 4 dinners
- Sport nutrition for every day of cycling
Guiding
- 1 guide-driver with van who supports the group all along the tour
Activities
- 3 bike rides
Equipment
- Garmin GPS rental : 1 for 4 pers.
- 2 bottles
- 1 Veymont Travel cycling jersey
Support & Transfer
- Transfer of people
- Transfer of luggages
- Transfer of bikes
- Mechanical assistance
- Pick up and drop off at predeterminated places
Non Inclus Séjour Liberté
- Travel and repatriation insurance
- Plane/train tickets and transportation to/from predetermined pick up/drop off locations
- Accomodation before and after the stay
- Personnal effetcs purchased during the stay
- Activities not planned by Veymont Travel
- Meals not mentionned in the “meals” section
- Wine and dinks in bars, hotels and restaurants
- Bike rental
- Cycling guide
Additional information
Guaranteed departure from 4 participants. Less than 4? More than 8? Contact-us !
In option:
- Bike rental and equipment
- Room in Single occupation
- Cycling guide