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Mythical Climbs of The Alpes

3 Days

Availibilty

31Jul- 2 Aug

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€2599.00

Duration

3 Days / 2 Nights

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Your Journey

The perfect week-end to discover some mythical Tour de France climbs where cycling history was made. 

While climbing one of those ”monuments”, your mind may switch in between epic images of past Tour de France. But do not forget to enjoy the stunning Alpine panorama & try to spot a groundhog ! 

Throughout your BéloVélo journey, you will only need to suffer on the saddle, we will look after the rest. You will enjoy breathtaking panoramas, amazing French hospitality, flawless service,  and  memorable camaraderie.

Journey Highlights

  • Tick Alpe d'Huez, Col Croix de Fer & Sarenne off your Bucket list 
  • Descent the longest non-stop downhill’s you may experience 
  • Ride a total of 140 Km & 4,031 m in vertical elevation
  • Immerse into pristine Alpine' nature & try to spot a groundhog !
  • Enjoy exceptional hospitality and camaraderie atmosphere
  • Sharpen your bike handling skills with our daily Bike Clinic 
  • Focus on cycling, we’ll look after the rest !

Day 1 (Friday): Col de Sarenne – A forgotten Col

After a warm welcome at Grenoble TGV station & your hotel check in, your cycling adventure begins. As an appetiser you will tackle a Col that has been ridden only once by the Peloton. A true “forgotten col”. Although short (3 km at 7,8 %), le Col de Sarenne will be the perfect opportunity to acclimate to the road conditions and to get to know your fellow riders.

Daily Mileage: 18 Km / 465 m

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Day 2 (Saturday): Croix de Fer & Glandon - Double the Thrills

This day offers not one, but two classified climbs. First, the Col de la Croix de Fer, another "Hors Catégorie" ascent. The challenge is substantial (21 km at 6.9%) . As you conquer this monumental climb, remember the rewarding 20 km descent that awaits. A slight detour and a few hundred meters will allow you to add Col du Glandon to your Strava achievements. The Col de la Croix de Fer has been featured in 21 Tour de France editions, making it a true cycling legend.

Daily Mileage: 73 Km / 1,900 m

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Day 3 (Sunday): Alpe d'Huez - Le Tour Legend

Nothing beats a Sunrise ride in the Alpes! After a quick espresso & croissant, time to tackle the mighty Alpe d’Huez. Since it was first featured in Tour de France in 1952, this climb has seen it all. Each hairpin is named after a stage winner. In 2022, Tom Pidcock was the last to add his name. The 21 legendary bends and its nasty gradient (Category H.C, 14 km at 8%), make L’Alpe d'Huez are true cycling monument. Upon your return back to the hotel, you will be rewarded with an "Au Revoir" breakfast before driving you back to Grenoble" TGV station

Daily Mileage: 49 Km / 1,666 m

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Discounts : Early Bird, Bring your bike, twin/ double occupancy, Group Pricing

  • Early Bird : book 6 months prior to your journey - 3 Days Journey : €75
  • Ride your own bike:  3 Days Journey : €50 discount
  • Pay via Bank Transfer : € 100 (3 Days Journey: € 50)
  • No single supplement 
  • Couple/friend sharing discount - 3 Days Journey : €150
  • Group prices (from 6 persons) Click here
  • Make your journey private as soon as your party reaches 8 persons.
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All our Journeys are guaranteed: as soon as one guest confirms his/her journey it is GUARANTEED to take place. As soon as you do confirm your booking you may book your travel arrangements.

July 2026

31 Jul - 2 Aug €2599 / Person, €2449 / Double Occupancy Book Now
Les Grandes Rousses

Les Grandes Rousses

Located in the heart of Alpe d'Huez, this magnificent hotel will be our base for the first 3 nights in the Alpes. This hotel celebrates the art of mountain living by creating a world of cocooning using the finest materials. In the spirit of chalet lifestyle, modernity and innovation find their place alongside ongoing hospitality improvements.

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Traveling to France, to your journey’ start

Flying to France: To minimise the risk of delays, recover from jet lag, we do advise you to land at least a day beforehand in Lyon Airport (LYS). Alternatively, we may arrange an  airport transfer from  Geneva (additional cost may apply). 

YOUR ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

We will welcome you at Lyon airport on Friday  at 12:00 pm latest.
At the end of your journey, on Sunday, we will drive you back to Lyon airport (we advise you to book your plane from 3 pm onwards). Plane tickets : upon booking with us, we will assist you in selecting the most appropriate flights time 

Hotels & Dining

We wish to make your journey as memorable and authentic as possible. We constantly, handpick a superb collection of quality, local and authentic hotel & restaurants. For some journeys, on specific dates the demand for such hotels might be particularly high (Tour de France, high season..).Such instances may prevent us from booking the selected hotels, hence the alternative hotel selection. 
All selected restaurants propose a genuine cuisine using local & seasonal products. Contrary to other tour operators, ALL meals are included, with matching wines and mineral water. All hotels and restaurants do cater to specific dietary needs; do not hesitate to inform us in advance.

YOUR BIKE

We have selected some of the best bikes currently on the market.We have selected the best machines based on the terrain. For each journey corresponds a specific bike selection bike selection. Selected bikes are similar to "Tour de France peloton" machines, you may also wish to upgrade to a superior bike category  upgrade your bike.After your ride, we will  clean and  maintain your bike . (same applies to your "bike" apparels ). You may also bring in your personal bike, and enjoy a discount. We will look after its assembly and disassembly. 

ROAD CAPTAIN & ASSISTANCE VEHICLE

Each day, your road captain will open the road, lead you through charming villages, traffic-less country roads, advise on how to tackle the next climb and all the while, ensure your safety and comfort. As experienced cyclists, we know that it is always reassuring to feel a presence along the way. This is why an assistance vehicle will follow you in case of a puncture or if you need beverages, snacks, an extra layer or even wish to rest for a while.

RIDE & BÉLOVÉLO BIKE CLINIC

On most of the days, several mileage and speed average options will be available to suit all fitness levels. To provide a genuine, safe and personalized experience the group size will be limited to 15 guests per week. Come back home with many peloton, safety & mechanic tips thanks to our daily Bike Clinic

Thank your guides by tipping

All year long, your Road Captains do work very hard to make your BéloVélo journey as memorable and authentic as possible. At the end of your journey, You may recognize such dedication by tipping your Road Captains Based on your level of enjoyment we advise tipping 6 to 10 % of your Journey price. Tips are shared equally within the team

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