Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Tour de France Climbs

The French Alps are home to the most famous Tour de France climbs and our packages will take in the finest of them all. Each trip can be adapted to the groups’ requirements, we take into account fitness, the weather conditions etc to ensure that you get the maximum enjoyment.
From Geneva airport we transfer you to our True Alpine village, a short drive from the boutique ski resort of Megeve. We are situated at the foot of the ‘Col des Saisies’ and Col des Aravis climbs which is where you will be based for the duration of your stay. This is the region where France meets Switzerland and Italy and the scenery is some of the most breathtaking in Europe. From here we will take in some local rides before tackling the mighty passes of the Savoie region such as the ‘Forclaz’, ‘Colombiere’, ‘Telegraph’ and ‘Galibier’. All of these passes are included in the itinerary and you’ll soon discover that each has its own appeal and each offers its own unique set of challenges. Of course, no True Alpine cycle tour would be complete without a pilgrimage to the great ‘Alpe d’Huez’. This tour has 21 numbered hairpins, is 14 kilometres in total and has an average gradient of 8.3%. This is a must for those who love to climb and marks a very fitting end to our journey around the legendary ‘Cols of The Tour’.




TRUE ALPINE ROAD CYCLING HOLIDAYS
The True Home for Road Cycling in the French Alps

Flumet is fast becoming one of the hottest road cycling destinations in the French Alps with many Cycling Holiday tour operators traveling many miles to use it as their starting point. It is also used as a base for the Belgium international cycling team who run training camps every year.  The Time Megeve sportive and criterium du dauphine also run through Flumet.
Our True Alpine chalet is located and operates from this enviable location at the foot the Col des Aravis and the Col des Saisies. These have been used 39 times on the Tour de France and are part of the famous Route de Grand Alps. We have direct access to some of the best Col riding in the French Alps.
All of our cycle tours are totally flexible and can be tailored to suite your groups requirements and ability.
SELF SUPPORTED ROAD CYCLING HOLIDAYS....
PRICE £545.00 per person.
(Based on 2 people sharing a twin/double room)
This package gives you complete flexibility to choose where to ride from our extensive list of local routes.
Price includes:
- 7 Nights Catered Accommodation (for full details click here)
- Secure Bike Storage.
- Route Itineraries.
- Mechanical breakdown Pick Up**
Friends & Partners welcome.
Short flexible packages are also available P.O.A.

FULLY SUPPORTED ROAD CYCLING HOLIDAYS....
PRICE £795.00 per person.
(Based on 2 people sharing a twin/double room)
This package will take you on some the famous local Tour de France Cols including the Col des Saisies, Col des Aravis, Col de la Colombiere, Col de la Madeleine and Col de Roseland amongst other routes during your stay.
Price includes:
- 7 Nights Catered Accommodation (for full details click here)
- Airport Transfers**
- Secure Bike Storage.
- Tailored Itineraries.
- Refreshment Stops.
- Support vehicle for spares and tired legs.
*Friends & Partners welcome.
Short flexible packages are also available P.O.A.
Details at www.truealpine.com

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