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Saturday 2nd to Friday 8th August
This tour is based on a route from a section of previous Tours de France
giving everyone a chance to have a go at some of the best cycling in the
world.
From the crystal waters of Lake Geneva this tour will take you over some
classic Tour de France climbs such as the Col de la Colombiere, Col de
Madeleine, Col du Galibier and up to the finish at the ski station of L’Alpe
d’Huez.
On certain days there will be the option of flatter routes.
Some of Alpe d'Huez's 21 hairpins
Saturday 2nd August:
Arrange your own flight to Geneva or contact ourselves for
prices. Easy Jet, www.easyjet.com operate cheap flights
to Geneva from the following airports Liverpool, East Mids,
Luton, Gatwick. On arrival you will be met by our rep,
and at 12.00hrs and 17.00hrs we will operate coach transfers
for the short distance to our hotel in Thonon les Bains
(Lake Geneva), where we will spend 2 nights.
After the evening meal there will be a welcome meeting which
will explain in detail about the tour.
Sunday 3rd August:
Lake Geneva circuit rides
The tour will commence with a variety of rides to suit your
tastes, all based along the shores of Lake Geneva. We will
spend our 2nd night in Thonon les Bains.
Monday 4th August:
Thonon les Bains to La Clusaz 85km
Today we head to the mountains with an 85km ride from Thonon
les Bains to the pretty Alpine ski town of La Clusaz. En
route you will climb the Col de Jambaz and the Col de la
Colombiere.
Tuesday 5th August:
Le Grand Bornand to La Lechere 85km
Continuing our journey through the Alps there will be the
option of two routes, the first being a 85km ride over the
Col des Aravis and Col des Saisies from La Clusaz to La Lechere
(Moutiers). The second option is a 70km flatter route alongside
the beautiful Lake Annecy from La Clusaz to La Lechere.
Wednesday 6th August:
La Lechere to Valoire 80km
Today we will climb 2 mountains in an 80km ride from La Lechere
to the Alpine ski town of Valloire. The first mountain is
the Col de la Madeleine and the second is the Col du Telegraph,
both of which feature prominately in the routes of the Tour
de France.
Thursday 7th August:
Valloire to L’Alpe d’Huez 76km
The most spectacular days cycling is saved for last as you
will climb the mighty Col du Galibier, followed by a 45km
descent!!! to Bourg d’Oisans and then 13km and 21 hairpin
bends to the ski station of L’Alpe d’Huez. By
going to the tourist info in Bourg d’Oisans you will
be able to time your assent of the famous Tour de France
mountain. We shall spend the night on L’Alpe d’Huez
with a celebratory evening meal.
Friday 8th August:
Transfer to Geneva airport by coach for your flight back
to the UK. Arrival Geneva airport 11.00hrs.
You may want to continue your holiday and join our Tour
de France cycle challenge 2, Grenoble to Mont Ventoux.
If so,
today you will be able to ride from L’Alpe d’Huez
to our hotel in Grenoble either directly or via the Col d’Ornon.
You will then spend 1 extra night in Grenoble and meet the
Grenoble to Mont Ventoux group on Saturday 9th August.
This extra night will be complimentary since you will be
booking 2 tours back to back
Summit of the Col de la Madeleine
Order
a full
Graham Baxter Sporting Tours cycling kit (short
sleeved jersey, bib shorts, socks and cap) for
only £70 (list price £85) when purchased with your
holiday booking. See clothing
page for clothing details and sizes.
Clothing order must be paid in full and sent with holiday
booking. The offer does not apply if ordered separately
from holiday booking.
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