Tour de France Stage 10

Your journey begins with a warm welcome at Grenoble TGV station or Lyon Airport, followed by check-in at your hotel. This quick leg spin will enable you to adjust to your bike, the road conditions and to connect with your fellow riders. This narrow alpine road is not car friendly but is the paradise for all cyclists. This balcony road offer a scenic view over the Oisans valley Such country side road , is the perfect way to say “Bonjour” to the Alpes" Hotel : Chalet Mounier

Daily Mileage: 28 km / + 871 m  

After descending Les Deux Alpes , we will start with Col du Lautaret. Although quite long (34km), it is considered as an appetizer (CAT 1 , avg 3,9%/ Max 8,1%) compared to the iconic Col du Galibier (Hors-Catégorie, 8,5 km, avg 6,88% & 12,1 % Max). First featured in the 1911 Tour de France, Col du Galibier, is one of the highest summits (2,645 m), in Tour de France. Atop after the usual selfie, you will enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the whole Alpes including Mt Blanc. After a quick downhill we will stop at our favourite farmhouse café. The longest downhill, of your life (39km) will definitely help with the digestion. To reach the hotel, 2 options : climb back to Les Deux Alpes, adding 10 km and 700 m of elevation in your Strava or a transfer with the support car Hotel : Chalet Mounier

Daily Mileage: 77 km / + 2,097 m  

The previous 2 days were filled with Tour de France monuments, Today we will make you discover a forgotten col of Tour de France. Col d'Ornon. (CAT 2, 10,5 km at 6,2 %) has been featured only 8 times since 1966 (last TDF in 2017). You will definitely appreciate this quiet road that winds thru mostly forest. This climb is quite an exception in the Alps, its slopes are pretty regular (only two portions over 9%). Once atop, you will be rewarded by another home made lunch, using only local produces . We will ride back to Les Deux Alpes. You will be either reach the hotel via a chairlift. For avid riders you may add an additional 20 km and 1,000 m of elevation by tackling Les Deux Alpes” climb.

Daily Mileage: 64 km /  + 1,070 m

We will bring to a road trip to central France. After approximately 400 km / 5 hours drive, we will reach our base only for a night. We advise you to pack light. After your check in, we will go for a ride to discover this new region and the Lake Aydat.

Daily Mileage: 45 km / + 937 m

After an early rise and transfer, you will start riding on the very same roads as the pros will ride on a few hours afterwards. While climbing col de Guery (3,4 km at 6,7 %) & Col de la croix st Robert (5,1 km at 6,3 %), you will surely feel you are wearing “Le Maillot Jaune” as many spectators & fellow riders will constantly cheer you up. After your effort, you will join BéloVélo team at a strategic race position, where you will recover to enjoy Le Tour atmosphere.Time will fly before the peloton arrives. Be ready to grab goodies from the advertising caravan. When the pros arrive, you may be lucky enough to get a free bidon. Once the grupetto has passed, we will drive back to the Alps

Daily Mileage: 50 km/ + 1,436 m

While descending via a picturesque, less trafficked Alpe d'Huez road, you will surely appreciate the sun rise & the vista over the Oisan valley. After 18 km of downhill, we will tackle a regular feature of Tour de France : Col de la Croix de Fer (alt 2,064 m) This is a 29 km effort where the slope average looks deceiving (6,5 %) as it is spread with downhills, most slopes are over 7 % and with a few transitions over 11 %. A perfect leg shredder !! You will surely understand why it categorised as Hors Categorie by Tour de France. Picnic atop the summit will await you before heading to a magical downhill. Bonus : after 2 km of downhill, and 400 m of additional effort, you will be able to add another Tour de France monument to your Strava : Col du Glandon. Transfer back to Alpe d'Huez. If you wish to ride back to the hotel you will add 18,5 Km and 1,100 of elevation to your Strava

Daily Mileage: 74 Km / + 1,905 m

After a quick espresso, we will descend Alpe d'Huez before sun rise. Another Espresso in Bourg d'Oisan to get ready to tackle one of the most famous cycling monument. Alpe d'Huez' 14 km (7,5 %) require a intense & sustained effort. A few advises go steady, meditate and keep the eyes open, you may discover your name painted on the road Did you know that each hairpin bear the name of a Huez summit stage winner ? This final ride is usually a poignant conclusion to a week filled with memorable cycling memories and shared camaraderie moments. Once back to the hotel, we'll share an "Au Revoir" breakfast, before driving you back to Lyon Airport or Grenoble TGV station.

Daily Mileage: 34 km / 1,129 m