OUR TOURS

A weekend in the Alps : Flexible dates from 15/04/20

An early season intense training camp. A few mountain passes, some rest and relaxation, a chance to sample the local delicacies, and a long weekend with others passionate about cycling and France.

  • La Chartreuse : Over the Granier to Aiguebelette 82km 1700 D+ 4h
  • Tour of the Bourget Lake 88 km 788 D+ 4h
  • Tour of the Bauges mountains / Col du Frêne 126km 1229 D+ 6h
  • Wine tasting

999 € per person single room basis 3 nights, 4 days all inclusive. Contact us for a quote for shared twin rooms, different dates or length of stay and different activities.

Half board at 3* Hotel, lunchtime meals and certain drinks included
All activities included. Supplement for bike hire.
Transfers from airport included. Flights and insurance to add.

Discover the Dauphiné: Flexible dates

 

Discover the Savoie area of the French Alps and the amazing playground it is for a cyclist. Undulating climbs, amazing views, turquoise lakes and breathtakingly beautiful scenery will make this an unforgetable week on the bike. With rides ranging from 50 to 150 km, and varying altitude gains we can customise this experience to suit your wishes and cycling level.  Accomodation is in a luxry hotel, with some fantastic restaurants, and other activities after your ride can include wine tasting, paragliding in tandem and a trip to a thermal spa.

 

RIDING  — Tour du Chartreuse : Over  Granier to Aiguebelette 82 km 1700 D+ — Rélais du Chat
— Tour of the Bauges range 126km 1229 D+ 6h
— Tour du Lac du Bourget 88 km 788 D+ 4h
–Semnoz to Annecy
— Alpe d’Huez : (from Bourg d’Oisans 1h30 drive) 45 km 1500 D+ 3h

ACTIVITIES

Wine tasting,  Thermal spa in Aix les Bains. Paragliding near Aiguebelette Lake. See the pro teams at the Dauphiné, visit the HQ of one Pro Team. Meal at Michelin starred gastronomic Restaurant

Contact us for pricing depending on the number of days. All options, all inclusive for 7 days approx 2000€ pp.

Half board at 3* luxury Hotel, lunchtime meals and wine with dinner included. Options include spa, Michelin starred restaurant (1night)  bike hire and parapenting.
Transfers from airport included. Flights and insurance to add.

Classic Cols : Flexible dates

For those that want to experience the big names in mountain passes  then we can organise this for you. A short drive away from our base in Chambéry will mean we can take you to ride the famous Alpe d’Huez climb, Col du Galibier, Glandon, de la Madelaine, les lacets du Montvernier, Tourmalet, Croix Fry and many more, we can advise you and suggest a combination depending on how much time and training you have.

It will be an intense week on the bike but a sports massage every other night will help keep your legs in shape. Afterwards we can organise wine tasting, paragliding in tandem or a trip to a thermal spa.

— Alpe d’Huez : (from Bourg d’Oisans 1h30 drive) 45 km 1500 D+ 3h

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Wine tasting,  Thermal spa in Aix les Bains. Paragliding near Aiguebelette Lake. Meal at Michelin starred gastronomic Restaurant

Contact us us for a quote tailor made for you.

Half board at 3* luxury Hotel, lunchtime meals and wine with dinner included. Spa, Michelin starred restaurant (1night) and other activities included. Supplement for bike hire and parapenting.
Transfers from airport included. Flights and insurance to add.

Critérium du Dauphiné: Dates 30 May- 7th June 2020

 The Criterium du Dauphiné race comes through the area this week, giving us a unique opportunity to meet the pro teams in a more intimate setting than the Tour de France. We will chosse the best places to see the riders go past, practically on our doorstep. You will have the opportunity to ride some of the Dauphiné routes past and present and choose whether you stay with us for the whole Dauphiné week or just pop over for a few days to get your cycling fix!

RIDING  — Tour du Chartreuse : Over  Granier to Aiguebelette 82 km 1700 D+ — Rélais du Chat
— Tour of the Bauges range 126km 1229 D+ 6h
— Tour du Lac du Bourget 88 km 788 D+ 4h
— Visit Critérium de Dauphiné race – 30 km
— Alpe d’Huez : (from Bourg d’Oisans 1h30 drive) 45 km 1500 D+ 3h

ACTIVITIES

Wine tasting,  Thermal spa in Aix les Bains. Paragliding near Aiguebelette Lake. See the pro teams at the Dauphiné, visit the HQ of one Pro Team. Meal at Michelin starred gastronomic Restaurant

Contact us for a quote, price depending on number of days and options

Half board at 3* luxury Hotel, lunchtime meals and wine with dinner included. Spa, Michelin starred restaurant (1night) and other activities included. Supplement for bike hire and parapenting.
Transfers from airport included. Flights and insurance to add.

Etape du Tour : 2020 5 juillet

On July 5th 2020, the 30th Etape du Tour will set off from Nice. 13000 amateur cyclists will ride the one of the tour stages in the same conditions as the Pros. Alpine Cycling will not be in Nice but we can arrange a training weekend in the Spring before the race and plenty of handy Etape race tips and training pointers!

Le Tour de France in Savoie : 13th-17th July 2020

A unique experience combining seeing the pros up close on the Tour and watching the race from the best spots on the roadside. There will be the opportunity to ride some parts of the tour routes before the road closures. These are long days but definitely worth the wait to see the riders come past and we will look after all the logistics and take you back to your luxury Hotel every evening. Book your place to be there this year with us!

 

options

Transfers from the airport at designated times (flights not included)

Transport to all activities and to the start of some days cycling where necessary, other days we will start straight from the hotel.

3 star Hotel Chateau based on single room or 2 sharing.
Breakfast and 3 course evening meal. 1/3 bottle wine per person included per evening, other drinks supplement. Snack lunch at café during or after ride.
One meal in a Michelin starred Restaurant (option)

Pre planned routes, accompanied by a bike guide and with a GPS with the route uploaded. Support vehicle and alternative (shorter) route also on offer.

Massage every other night, laundry service.
Each member of the group will recieve a Q36-5 cycling top .

Bike hire, top of the range Argon 18 bike, or the possibility  to bring your own. Mechanic and tools available to help with reassembly or any other needs.

A VIP experience, luxury gastronomy, fine wines, a chance to get up close to pro teams and amazing off the bike activities.

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