Classic Climbs of the Alps

Scheduled

5 nights

Advanced

390 km

10700 m

AlpsClassic Climbs of the Alps

Summary

Enjoy epic climbs, thrilling descents and exquisite, ever-changing scenery. The Alps form the bedrock of cycling history, home to iconic mountains where the world’s best cyclists have become household names. Start the ride on the shores of Lake Annecy. Make your own slice of history on the slopes of the Semnoz, the Madeleine, the Croix du Fer, the Glandon, the Telegraph and the Galibier as you ride south to finish in style at the summit of Alpe d’Huez.

Share the tour with our expert Eat Sleep Cycle ride leaders, experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of cycling, who’ll help keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime. Their knowledge of the routes and region are an incredible aset to this tour, so ask them anything!

Stay in fantastic locations along the route, such as Les Trésoms Spa and Lake Resort in Lake Annecy, Le Beausoleil in La Toussuire and Hotel Grandes Rousses in Alpe d’Huez. Start each day with a breakfast buffet at the hotel to fuel up for an epic day of riding, then enjoy a time-efficient lunch served by the support team and stay energised all day with ride nutrition from the support vehicle. This is an all-inclusive, fully supported tour, so all you have to think about is enjoying your ride!

DURATION

6 days / 5 nights

DISTANCE

390 km

HOTELS
★★★★★ ★★★★★
REGION

Alps

Terrain

Road

LEVEL

Advanced

Average Distance X DAY

78 km

Average Time X DAY

3 h 55 min

PRICE PER PERSON FROM€ 3.899

TOUR highlights

Lake Annecy

Alpe d’Huez

Col du Galibier

Col du Telegraphe

Col de La Madeleine

Col de La Croix De Fer

Lacets du Montvernier

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Advanced

Rated 3 out of 4 our Advanced tours are designed for people who ride regularly and want back to back challenging days on the bike. Riders should be confident riding in a small group, comfortable on extended climbs (at your own pace) and have good bike handling skills on corners and descents. E-bikes are available on all of our tours.

ITINERARY

Day 1

Welcome to France!

Welcome to France! Meet your guides at Grenoble train station and take a 90 min transfer to Lake Annecy. Head out on a warm-up ride and the first Col of the tour: the Col de Leschaux. Spend the night in the 4* Les Trésoms Spa and Lake Resort, boasting spectacular views in of Lake Annecy. The medieval city centre of Annecy is a 15-minute stroll away.

EAT

Light lunch on arrival, welcome evening meal

SLEEP

Les Trésoms Spa & Lake Resort

CYCLE

Warm-up ride, Col de Leschaux, 43 km, 900 m

Day 1

Lake Annecy to Albertville

On the cards for day 2 is a point to point 87-km ride from Lake Annecy to Albertville. Today's highlights include Semnoz (16 km, 1150 m, 7% av.) and the Col du Frene (12 km, 300 m, 3% av.). Spend the night at the Hotel Million, a wonderful 1770 bourgeois house transformed into a traditional French hotel.

EAT

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

SLEEP

Hotel Million

CYCLE

Point to point ride, Lake Annecy to Albertville, 87 km, 2,000 m

Day 1

Albertville to La Toussuire

Day 3 brings another point to point ride from Albertville to La Toussuire including two spectacular climbs, Col de la Madeleine (25 km, 1,600 m, 6% av.) and La Toussuire (19 km, 1,100 m, 5.5% av.). Spend the evening and night at Le Beausoleil, a traditional chalet-style accommodation in the village of La Toussuire. Enjoy a warm welcome & seasonal produce at the restaurant.

EAT

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

SLEEP

Le Beausoleil

CYCLE

Point to point ride Albertville to La Toussuire, 96 km, 3,300 m

Day 1

La Toussuire to Bourg-d’Oisans

On day 4, prepare for another point to point ride from La Toussuire to Bourg-d’Oisans. Conquer the Col du Télégraphe (11 km, 800 m, 7% av.) and the Col du Galibier (18 km, 1,200 m, 7% av.) recurrently the highest point of the Tour de France. Spend the night at the Hotel Grandes Rousses, a fabulous hotel on the top of Alpe d’Huez. Unwind in the spa, enjoy surf and turf cuisine at the restaurant and enjoy a nightcap at the bar.

EAT

Breakfast, lunch, free evenng in Alp du Huez

SLEEP

Hotel Grandes Rousses

CYCLE

Point to point ride, La Toussuire to Bourg-d’Oisans, 112 km, 2,800 m

Day 1

The Alpe d’Huez

On the final day of riding, day 6, take on the mighty Alpe d'Huez (15 km, 1,147 m, 8% av.) and its 21 hairpin bends! Drink in the breath-taking views and enjoy the magnificent descent. Spend a final night at the 4* Hotel Grandes Rousses.

EAT

Breakfast, lunch and celebration evening meal

SLEEP

Hotel Grandes Rousses

CYCLE

Loop ride to the Alpe d’Huez, 53 km, 1,700 m

Day 1

Departures from Grenoble

Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before departing from the Alps. There will be a group transfer to Grenoble train station, which takes around one hour. Bon voyage!

EAT

Breakfast

SLEEP

CYCLE

THE TOUR
IN DETAIL

RIDE SUPPORT

full support

Enjoy full ride support from our professional guide team & support vehicle.

The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to resolve any mechanicals. On selected days the support crew will serve a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location en route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you feeling energized and healthy.

Eat Sleep Cycle guides are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime.

All guests will receive access to our digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to ride at their own pace.

HOTELS

Hotels shown are examples and are subject to change

BIKE HIRE

Wilier Filante SL

All Road

The Wilier Filante SL guarantees a first-class weight, a precise ride and a great aesthetic clarity thanks to the integrated cables. Carbon Monocoque frame with full internal cable routing Electronic Shimano 105 Di2 shifting Carbon wheels Chainrings: 50/34, Cassette: 11-34

Basso Astra

All Road

An endurance all-road bike that increases versatility with features that lean closer to gravel. Enojy a comfortable performance carbon frameset, an electronic SRAM Force AXS groupset and a MicroTech RE38 Carbon wheelset. 48/35 chainrings and 10-36 cassette

Cannondale Synapse

Endurance

A smooth and fast endurance road bike desgined for long, comfortable rides. The Synapse is lightweight, comes with built-in lights for safety and has a Shimano 105 Di2 groupset. Built with a Fulcrum Rapid Red 500 wheelset. 50/34 chainrings 11-34 cassette

Giant Revolt E-Bike

All Road Electric

A versitle drop bar e-bike for road, gravel and mixed terrain adventures. A lightweight aluminium frame, smooth-riding tubeless tyres and a comfortable D-Fuse seatpost give you the ability to ride any road, any route. The 500 W battery delivers long-distance pedalling support and is seamlessly integrated into the frame. The bike is simple to activate - press the on/off button and you're ready to go!

Electric

THE GUIDES

Gethyn

Gethyn is from Wales but has been living in Catalonia for 14 years, and having found a quiet spot in the forest not far from Girona, he has no intention of leaving. Gethyn's been a part of the ESC team since the early days and loves the job. He rides road and gravel with friends and MTB with his dog.

Gethyn

Details

LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION

HOW TO GET HERE

Travel to Grenoble

MEETING POINT

Grenoble train station

TIME

12:00

DEPARTURE

Grenoble train station

WHAT THE TOUR INCLUDES

CYCLING

Full-support

ACCOMMODATION

3* & 4* hotels

FOOD

Breakfast, lunch & 4 evening meals

TRANSFERS

Group transfers to & from Grenoble train station

BIKE RENTAL

Included

EAT SLEEP CYCLE LOCATION

ESC Alps

The soaring peaks and deep green valleys of the Alps stretch north from the French coast through northern Italy and beyond. Best experienced in summer, these dramatic landscapes are home to legendary climbs such as the Passo Stelvio, The Passo Mortirolo and the Passo Gavia in Italy, and the Col du Télégraphe, Col du Galibier, Col de la Madeleine and the Alpe d’Huez in France, many of which are commonly featured in the Tour de France.

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RESERVATION
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DEPOSIT

A deposit of €500 will secure your place on the tour.

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SECOND PAYMENT

50% is due 6 months before the departure of the tour.

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FINAL BALANCE

The final balance is due 2 months before the tour departure.

Single Occupancy:  PLUS €699
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FAQs

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What happens if I need to cancel the trip?

We have a flexible cancelation policy – please take a look at our cancellation policy at the time of booking. If you have any doubts please reach out and we’re happy to help.

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Is the tour the right level for me?

We rate our tours from Level 1 (Leisure) to Level 4 (Epic). Each tour contains a description of the level, expected daily ride time, distance and elevation. If you have any doubts we’re more that happy to speak to you on the phone and help to find you the perfect trip!

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What about bikes? Can I hire one or should I bring my own?

We recommend that you hire a bike for your tour and will work with you after you book to help you to choose the best size and model for your ride style. If you prefer to bring your bike, it’s no problem. Please be aware that on some of our epic trips we charge a supplement to transport your bike box to our finishing location. If you have any doubts, please ask!

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Is insurance included?

Insurance is not included in our tour packages. We highly recommend contracting travel insurance at the time of reservation with a company from where you are from.

Health insurance which covers you for illness or injury whilst cycling in your chosen destination is mandatory, we’ll ask you for details of your insurance providor before you travel.

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