Country
France · Switzerland · Italy
Duration
6 days · 5 nights
Profile
Mountainous
Supported Tour
Van support
Private Tour
Your group. Your dates.
AN ADVENTURE ON THE BORDERS OF FRANCE, SWITZERLAND AND ITALY
The highest point in the Alps and Western Europe (4810m), Mont Blanc fascinates nature lovers and sports enthusiasts. Departing from Chamonix, the itinerary winds each day through the heart of majestic alpine landscapes: snowy summits, glaciers, high altitude lakes, mountain pastures, mythical passes.
Day 1 : Welcome to Chamonix Mont-Blanc
We will meet you at the Geneva airport at a predetermined time before transferring you to your hotel in Chamonix. In the afternoon we will take the opportunity to introduce you to the program and adjust your bike. At the end of the day we explore Chamonix, the world capital of mountaineering.
Meals: Dinner
Accomodation: Heliopic Hôtel & Spa 4* – Chamonix
Day 2 : Martigny - Champex-Lac
This first stage, rather short, allows us to discover the Aiguille du Midi before our departure. This summit which culminates at 3848m is easily accessible by cable car from Chamonix. After this unique experience, it is surrounded by snowy summits that we take the direction of the Swiss border and the Col de la Forclaz. The descent to the Rhone valley and the city of Martigny offers a unique view of the most famous wine region of Switzerland.
The demanding ascent of the Col de Champex (1490m) through the forest will be the last of the day. Nestled between the peaks, in the heart of the Valaisan Alps, the village of Champex-Lac welcomes us for the night.
Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner
Route: 60 km / 1900 m D+
Accomodation: Au Club Alpin Hôtel & Spa 4* – Champex-Lac
Day 3 : Col du Grand Saint-Bernard - Courmayeur
After a few kilometers of descents, the Grand Saint Bernard pass (2473m), the 3rd highest road pass in Switzerland, makes its appearance. Initially named the Col du Mont-Joux, it was named Saint-Bernard in the XIth century in homage to Bernard de Menthon, a man of the church and founder of the Hospice du Grand Saint-Bernard, which provides a welcome and rescue service for travelers who are victims of robbery. After cutting the border between Switzerland and Italy, the road continues in the direction of Aosta and then Courmayeur. We spend the night in this city nestled at the foot of the Mont Blanc.
Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner
Route: 110 km / 2700 m D+
Accomodation: Gran Baia Hôtel & Wellness 4* – Courmayeur
Day 4 : Col du Petit Saint-Bernard - Cormet de Roselend
First ascent of the day, the Col du petit Saint Bernard (2188m) which marks the border between Italy and France also takes its name from Bernard de Menthon, founder of the Hospice located at its summit. The descent towards Bourg Saint Maurice offers a panorama on the Isère valley before leading us on the ramps of the Cormet de Roselend pass (1968m), mythical pass of the Tour de France.
Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner
Route: 100 km / 2700 m D+
Accomodation: La Ferme du Chozal 4* – Hauteluce
Day 5 : Col de Saisies - Megève - Chamonix
Today you will start the last stage of the Tour du Mont-Blanc. The Col des Saisies, then Megève and finally a road on the mountainside, in the heart of the forest to lead you to Chamonix.
Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner
Route: 85 km / 1400 m D+
Accomodation: Heliopic Hôtel & Spa 4* – Chamonix
Day 6 : End of stay
It’s the end of this Mont Blanc bike tour with Veymont Travel. After breakfast your guide will take you to Geneva airport.
Meals: Breakfast
Included / Not included
Inclus
Accomodation
- 5 nights in 4* hotels in double occupancy
Meals
- 5 breakfasts
- 4 picnics / lunches
- 5 dinners
- Sport nutrition for every day of cycling
Guiding
- 1 guide-driver with van who supports the group all along the tour
Activities
- 4 bike rides
- Aiguille du Midi
Equipment
- Garmin GPS rental : 1 for 4 pers.
- 1 bottle
- 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