Offering our classic concept of bike rides and good food with our resident chef Paul Salomon

3 days riding with itineraries to choose from including Gorges de la Nesque, Mont Ventoux (Malaucène, Bédoin et Sault), Gorges du Toulourenc, Col de l’Homme Mort and many other options in the Drôme Provençale.

We will base ourselves for the weekend in a villa at the foot of Ventoux in a charming village. We will pick up your bags at Orange station.

What is included

• Bag pick up and drop off

• Breakfast

• Lunch and dinner

• Accommodation in a villa

• Feed zones

• Supported riding

Whats not included

• A bike

• Travel to Orange railway station

Pricing for 3 days food, villa accommodation and supported riding

175€ - first three people to book

210€ - if booked more than one month prior to event

240€ - if booked in the month prior to the event

Come ride on roads frequently features in the Tour de France and Critérium du Dauphiné. The Chartreuse has typically steep gradients and stunning vistas with alpine meadows and snow capped mountains. Local produce includes many varieties of cheese and the eponymously titled world famous liquer.

Highlights

• Taken on one of the hardest Cols in the French Alps… Col du Coq - Veloviewer profile

• Tackle climbs frequently challenging the pro peloton:

  • Col de Porte - Veloviewer profile

  • Col du Granier - Veloviewer profile

  • Col du Cucheron - Veloviewer profile

• Villard de Lans - Tour de France summit finish

• Eat hearty alpine cheese dishes - Ravioles du Royans

• Taste local Estival and Tomme de Chartreuse cheeses

• Taste local sparkling wine Clairette de Die

• Taste local liquer Chartreuse

Programme

Based in St Pierre de Chartreuse. This week can be adapted to suit your ambitions

Arrival day: Bike assembly and test ride

Ride day 1: St Laurent du Pont

Ride day 2: Col de Porte

Ride day 3: Tour de Chartreuse - Col du Granier and Col du Cucheron

Ride day 4: Rest day or Charmant Som

Ride day 5: Le Désert d'Entremont

Ride day 6: Col du Coq - arguably harder than Alpe d’Huez 13km average at 8%, how will you find it?

Final Day: Return home

Includes

• 7 nights accommodation in 3 star Bed & Breakfast or chalet

• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Vehicle support keeping you fuelled during the ride plus mechanical assistance

• Personalised route planning with GPX Routes for download

Optional extras

• Transfer

• Bike hire

• Single occupancy room

• Post ride massages

• Cycling guide - included for groups of more than 4 people

Who is this for? What level is required?

Steep and challenging riding difficulty. If 10% gradients and sweeping bends are your thing, this is your week! Typical rides will involve 1800m of climbing and 80km distance. The minimum ride features a minimum of 1000m climbing. The Tour de Chartreuse is the classic three Col loop, 92km and 2200m of climbing.

This week can be tailored to non-cyclists. We can organise hikes, spa treatment and visits to Monastries.

Price and availability

2000€ per person if booked more than 4 months in advance

2100€ per person if booked between 2-4 months in advance

2200€ per person if booked less than 2 months in advance

We offer discounts for groups of 4 or more people booking together

4 places remaining

Discover this quiet magnificent corner of the Alps with limestone cliffs and picture postcard green alpine meadows. There is everything… Hors Categorie Cols, Gorges du Nan with 1408m of climbing, steady rides to Monastries in the Isere river valley surrounded by walnut groves and Tour de France summit finishes high up amongst snow capped peaks.

Highlights

• Ride the jaw dropping Combe Laval

• Hidden climbs

  • Gorges du Nan

  • Col de Romeyere

  • Gorges de la Bourne

  • Col de la Machine

  • Col de la Bataille

• Villard de Lans - Tour de France summit finish

• Eat hearty alpine cheese dishes - Ravioles du Royans

• Taste local creamy St Marcelin cheese

• Taste local sparkling wine Clairette de Die

Programme - Based in Pont en Royans. This week can be adapted to suit your ambitions

Arrival day: Bike assembly and test ride

Ride day 1: Saint Antoine l’Abbaye - The Abbey ride

Ride day 2: Gorges du Nan

Ride day 3: Col de Tourniol and Col de la Bataille

Ride day 4: Rest day or Col de Romeyere

Ride day 5: Villard de Lans - Tour de France summit finish

Ride day 6: Combe Laval and Col de la Machine

Final day: Return home

Includes

• 7 nights accommodation

• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Vehicle support keeping you fuelled during the ride plus mechanical assistance

• Bag dropped off at your room each evening

• Personalised ride planning with GPX Routes for download

Optional extras

• Bike hire

• Single occupancy room - 518€ supplement

• Post ride massages

• Cycling guide - groups of more than 4 people

• Michelin Star Restaurant - Les Cèdres

Who is this for? Level required

Suitable for easy riders, this week there are routes that can be adapted to all levels. Rideable distance from the hotel base there is everything from 13km climbs at 7.6% average gradient to flat rides along the beautiful Isere river close to the cliffs of the Vercors.

This week is also suited to non-cyclists, we can organise hiking, rock climbing, canyoning

Price and availability

1950€ per person if booked more than 4 months in advance

2050€ per person if booked between 2-4 months in advance

2150€ per person if booked less than 2 months in advance

5 places remaining

Highlights

• Ride the epic Col du Galibier

• Climb the Croix de Fer

• Finish the week by riding the 21 bends of Alpe d’Huez

• Secret quiet cliff roads of the Oisans

• Eat hearty alpine dishes: tartiflette, raclette, fondue

Programme - this week can be adapted to suit your riding

Arrival day: Bike assembly and test ride

Ride day 1: Cliff Road of the Oisans: Pas de la Confession - 56km and 1400m of elevation gain

Ride day 2: Col de la Croix de Fer - the mythic Tour de France climb - 76km and 1400m of elevation gain

Ride day 3: Rest day or La Bérarde nesteled in the heart of the Ecrins national park - 65km and 1100m of elevation gain

Ride day 4: Col du Galibier - Tour de France giant - 90km and 2000m of elevation gain

Ride day 5: Villard Notre Dame and Villard Reymond - 30km and 1000m of elevation gain - we can always organise more climbing and distance

Ride day 6: Alpe d’Huez with secret backroads - 50km and 1566m of elevation gain

Final day: Return home

Includes

• 7 nights accommodation

• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Vehicle support keeping you fuelled during the ride with mechanical support

• Bag dropped off at your room each evening

• Personalised ride planning with GPX Routes for download

Optional extras

• Transfer

• Bike hire

• Single occupancy room

• Post ride massages

• Cycling guide - groups of more than 4 people

• Michelin Star restaurant

Who is this for? What level is required?

If climbing and descending hairpin bends on classic Tour de France climbs is your thing, this is the week for you! The sky is the limit in terms of climbs! Minimum ride climb 1000m.

This week is suited to non-cyclists as we are based in Bourg d’Oisans and there are many other activities including hikes to waterfalls, wild swimming, arts and crafts to name a couple of options.

Prices and availability

1950€ per person if booked more than 4 months in advance

2050€ per person if booked between 2-4 months in advance

2150€ per person if booked less than 2 months in advance

5 places remaining

Group discounts for 5 or more people booking together

Highlights

• Watch the Pro riders battle it out for the first time on Alpe d’Huez - we will position you in the best spot to watch the race and get you off the mountain efficiently avoiding the classic jam

• Ride the epic Col du Galibier with views of the Ecrins National Park and 4000m mountains

• Summit the mighty Croix de Fer taking in lake views

• Climb the 21 bends of Alpe d’Huez with loads of fans for support lining the road side

• Explore secret quiet cliff roads of the Oisans

• Taste hearty alpine cheese dishes

Programme - Please note this week can be tailored to your riding level and ambitions

Arrival day: Bike assembly and test ride

Ride day 1: Cliff Road of Oisans: Pas de la Confession

Ride day 2: Col de la Croix de Fer

Ride day 3: Col du Galibier

Ride day 4: Rest day or Col du Sabot

Ride day 5: Villard Notre Dame and Villard Reymond

Ride day 6: Climb Alpe d’Huez and watch the final stage of Tour de France Femmes 2024

Final day: Return home, see you soon!

Includes

• 7 nights accommodation

• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Vehicle support keeping you fuelled during the ride with mechanical support

• Bag dropped off at your room each evening

• Post ride massages

• Personalised ride planning with GPX routes for download

Optional extras

• Transfer

• Bike hire

• Single occupancy room

• Cycling guide - included for groups of more than 4 people

• Michelin Star restaurant

Who is this for? What level is required?

We can adapt the riding to your level and desires. There is everything from 1500m elevation gain and 30km climbs to flat valley floor rides.

This week is suited to non-cyclists as we are based in the Oisans Valley where there are many other activities including hikes to waterfalls, wild swimming, arts and crafts to name a couple of options.

Price and availability

1950€ per person if booked more than 4 months in advance

2050€ per person if booked between 2-4 months in advance

2150€ per person if booked less than 2 months in advance

We offer discounts for groups of 5 or more people booking together

7 places remaining

Highlights

• Classic Cols above 2000m of altitude:

  • Col d’Izoard 2360m

  • Colle dell'Agnello 2744m

  • Cime de la Bonette 2802m - highest road in France

  • Col de Vars 2108m

• Little known Italian gems

  • Colle di Sampeyre 2284m

  • Colle Fauniera 2511m

  • Colle de la Lombarda 2350m

• Tour de France beauty Col du Noyer averaging more than 8% for 6km

• Finish the week by riding the 21 bends of Alpe d’Huez

• Three course meal in Italy on mountain balcony restaurant

• Eat hearty alpine cheese dishes such as polenta, raclette and tartiflette

Programme

Arrival day: Bike assembly and test ride

Ride day 1: Bourg d’Oisans - Arvieux (Col du Lautaret & Col d’Izoard)

Ride day 2: Arvieux, France - Canosio, Italy (Col d’Agnel & Col de Sampeyre)

Ride day 3: Canosio, Italy - Isola, France (Col de Fauniera & Colle de la Lombarda)

Ride day 4: Isola - Guillestre (Cime de la Bonette & Col de Vars)

Ride day 5: Guillestre - St Etienne de Devoluy (Col du Noyer)

Ride day 6: St Etienne de Devoluy - Boug d’Oisans/Alpe d’Huez (Col d’Ornon and optional Alpe d’Huez)

Final day: Return home

Includes

• 7 nights accommodation

• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Vehicle support keeping you fuelled during the ride with mechanical support

• Bag dropped off at your room each evening

• Daily ride planning with GPX Routes for download

Optional extras

• Transfer

• Bike hire

• Single occupancy room

• Post ride massages

• Cycling guide - included for groups of more than 4 people

• Michelin Star restaurant

Who is this for?

If you want to visit two countries? If climbing and descending hairpin bends on classic Tour de France and Giro d’Italia climbs is your thing? This is the week for you! You need to be able to ride 2000m per day and 100km distance on consecutive days, this is a challenging but rewarding tour with a mixture of Italian and French food and cultures.

This week we will be moving from place to place each night just like a stage race.

Prices and availability

1950€ per person if booked more than 4 months in advance

2050€ per person if booked between 2-4 months in advance

2150€ per person if booked less than 2 months in advance

Group discount for 5 or more people booking together

6 places remaining

Want to feel like a Pro riding in a stage race? This cross border adventure will allow you to see two European countries and flavour the food of Italy and France, think… pasta, polenta, pizza and lots of cheese.

We will cross famous Grand Tour cols, the scene of many famous battles. Colle delle Finestre where Chris Froome won the Giro and the Galibier has been the for many a Tour de France stage. There will be two summit finishes on Col de Granon and Alpe d’Huez, recent Tour stages have seen Vingagaard beat Pogacar and Tom Pidcock triumph on these two finishes!

Highlights

• Classic Cols above 2000m of altitude:

  • Galibier

  • Sestiere

  • Finestre

• Optional summit finishes:

  • Col de Granon

  • Alpe d’Huez - finish with the famous 21 bends

• Three course meal in Italy on mountain balcony restaurant

• Eat hearty alpine cheese dishes such as polenta, raclette and tartiflette

Programme

Arrival day: Bike assembly and test ride

Ride day 1: Bourg d’Oisans - Termignon (Col du Galibier): 114km & 2970m elevation gain

Ride day 2: Termignon, France - Pregalato, Italy (Col du Mont Cenis & Colle delle Finestre): 83km & 2990m elevation gain

Ride day 3: Pragelato, Italy - Col du Granon, Serre Chevalier, France (Colle de Sestiere, Col de Montgenevre & Col du Granon): 77km & 2250m elevation gain

Ride day 4: Serre Chevalier - Alpe d’Huez (Col du Lautaret & Alpe d’Huez): 78km & 1980m elevation gain

Final day: Return home

Includes

• 5 nights accommodation in 3* hotels

• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Vehicle support keeping you fuelled during the ride with mechanical support

• Bag dropped off at your room each evening

• Daily ride planning with GPX Routes for download

Optional extras

• Transfer

• Bike hire

• Single occupancy room

• Post ride massages

• Cycling guide - included for groups of more than 4 people

• Michelin Star restaurant

Who is this for?

Do you want to cycle in two different countries? If climbing and descending hairpin bends on classic Tour de France and Giro d’Italia climbs is your thing? This is the week for you!

Level required

This is a stage tour, this week we will be moving from place to place each night just like a stage race.. You need to be able to ride over 2000m per day and 100km distance on consecutive days, this is a challenging but rewarding tour with a mixture of Italian and French food and cultures.

Prices and availability

1450€ per person

6 places remaining

Group discounts for 5 or more booking together

Highlights

• Ride the epic Col du Galibier

• Climb the Croix de Fer

• Secret quiet cliff roads of the Oisans

• Finish the week by riding the 21 bends of Alpe d’Huez

• Eat hearty alpine cheese dishes

Programme - this week can be adapted to suit your riding

Arrival day: Bike assembly and test ride

Ride day 1: Cliff Road of the Oisans: Pas de la Confession - 56km and 1400m of elevation gain

Ride day 2: Col de la Croix de Fer - the mythic Tour de France climb - 76km and 1400m of elevation gain

Ride day 3: Rest day or La Bérarde nesteled in the heart of the Ecrins national park - 65km and 1100m of elevation gain

Ride day 4: Col du Galibier - Tour de France giant - 90km and 2000m of elevation gain

Ride day 5: Villard Notre Dame and Villard Reymond - 30km and 1000m of elevation gain - we can always organise more climbing and distance

Ride day 6: Alpe d’Huez with secret backroads - 50km and 1566m of elevation gain

Final day: Return home

Includes

• 7 nights accommodation

• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Vehicle support keeping you fuelled during the ride with mechanical support

• Bag dropped off at your room each evening

• Personalised route planning with GPX routes for download

Optional extras

• Transfer from Grenoble TGV, Lyon or Geneva Airport

• Bike hire - your choice whether to bring your own bike or not

• Single occupancy room

• Post ride massages

• Cycling guide - included for groups of more than 4 people

• Michelin Star restaurant

Who is this for? Level required

If climbing and descending hairpin bends on classic Tour de France climbs is your thing, this is the week for you! The sky is the limit in terms of climbs! Minimum vertical elevation gained in a ride 1000m.

This week is suited to non-cyclists as we are based in Bourg d’Oisans and there are many other activities including hikes to waterfalls, wild swimming, arts and crafts to name a couple of options.

Prices and availability

2000€ per person if booked more than 4 months in advance

2100€ per person if booked between 2-4 months in advance

2200€ per person if booked less than 2 months in advance

Group discounts for groups of 5 or more booking together

5 places remaining

Highlights

• Ride the highest paved road in France Cime de la Bonette 2802m

• Watch the Tour riders battle it on a key stage deep in the race

• Ride with views of the Mediterranean sea

• Savour the food and wine of Provence

Programme - finalised programme will be sent at time of booking. Meet in Nice on your arrival day of choice, this is a personalised tour where we are flexible to your travel plan and ability to watch the final stage of the 2024 Tour de France between Monaco and Nice

Arrival Day: Bike assembly and warm up ride around Nice

Options for riding days

• Col du Turini

• Col de la Couillole

• Col d’Eze

• Col de la Madone

• Col de St Martin

• Col de la Cayolle

• Col de Braus

• Massif d’Esterel

• Col d’Allos

• Col de Valberg

• Isola

• Col de la Lombarde

Return home - depends on your travel plans - we can organise for you to stay until the Monday to watch on Sunday 21st July the final stage of the 2024 Tour de France between Monaco and Nice, an individual time trial - a good chance to see all the rider’s individually. Will the yellow jersey go down to the line?

Alternatively Saturday or Sunday as days to return home can be arranged.

Included

• Hotel accommodation

• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Vehicle support keeping you fuelled during the ride with mechanical support

• Bag dropped off at your room each evening

• GPS Routes for download

• Transfer from airport

Optional extras

• Bike hire

• Single occupancy room

• Post ride massages

• Cycling guide - included for groups of more than 4 people

• Michelin Star Restaurant

  
  

Who is this for? What level is required?

Fans of the Tour de France and Col Hunters will love this week, as we will get you up and close to the riders in the best photogenic and action producing spots. In 2022 we watched two stages with our guests, who got to see Pog and Vingegaard battling it on the Galibier before seeing Tom Pidcock win on Alpe d’Huez.

If riding on cliff road with views of the Meditereanen sea then going into the Alps sounds like heaven? This is the week for you.

We can personalise the week depending on your riding ambitions. Typical rides will involve 1500m of climbing and 80km distance. The minimum ride features a minimum of 1000m climbing.

Price and availability

We offer discounts for groups of 5 or more people booking together

8 places remaining

Price TBC depending on your availability and desire to watch the final stage of the 2024 Tour. When you share these details we will provide you with a quote.

Highlights

• Ride the famous and epic Col du Galibier

• Watch the riders battle it out on 2nd July

• Climb the Croix de Fer - the scene of many famous TdF battles

• Climb the infamous Col du Granon - where Vingegaard dropped Pog

• Secret quiet cliff roads of the Oisans

• Ride the 21 bends of Alpe d’Huez and drop down the quiet backside

Ride Programme

The exact ride programme will be adapted for you and your group. We will select from the following climbs:

• Col du Galibier

• Col de la Croix de Fer

• Col de Granon

• Col du Lautaret

• Col du Sabot

• Col de la Sarenne

• Col d’Ornon

• Villard Reymond

• La Berarde

• Les Deux Alpes

Includes

• 7 nights accommodation in 3 star Bed & Breakfast with nordic baths

• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Transfer from Grenoble TGV station, Lyon or Geneva Airport

• Vehicle support keeping you fuelled during the ride with mechanical support

• Bag dropped off at your room each evening

• Personalised route planning with GPX routes for download

Optional extras

• Bike hire

• Single occupancy room

• Post ride massages

• Cycling guide - included for groups of more than 5 people

• Michelin Star restaurant

Who is this for? Level required

Cyclists and fans of the Tour de France will love this week, as we will get you up and close to the riders in the best photogenic and action producing spots. In 2022 we watched two stages with our guests, who got to see Pog and Vingegaard battling it on the Galibier before seeing Tom Pidcock win on Alpe d’Huez.

Steep and challenging riding difficulty. If 10% gradients and sweeping bends are your thing, this is your week! Typical rides will involve 1500m of climbing and 80km distance. The minimum ride features a minimum of 1000m climbing.

Prices and availability

2200€ per person if booked more than 4 months in advance

2300€ per person if booked between 2-4 months in advance

2500€ per person if booked less than 2 months in advance

Group discount for 5 or more people booking together

7 places remaining

Climb the Tour de France classics and feel like a pro with daily massages and your bags delivered to your room. This week enables you to see more of the Alps and ride the infamous Col du Granon (11.3km at 9.2% average gradient). We will be moving from place to place each night just like a stage race. You’ll be treated like a pro with your bags dropped off at your hotel room with daily massages.

Highlights

• Ride the epic Col du Galibier

• Climb the Croix de Fer

• Secret quiet cliff roads of the Oisans

• Eat hearty alpine cheese dishes

Programme

Arrival day: Bike assembly and test ride

Ride day 1: Cliff Road of Oisans: Pas de la Confession - 56km and 1400m of elevation gain

Ride day 2: Col de la Croix de Fer - 2km and 1700m of elevation gain

Ride day 3: Col du Galibier - 50km and 2377m of elevation gain

Ride day 4: Rest day or Col du Granon - 42km and 1000m of climbing

Ride day 5: Col du Lautaret and Villard Notre Dame - 80km and 1700m of climbing

Ride day 6: Alpe d’Huez and secret back roads - 50km and 1566m of elevation gain

Final day: Return home

Includes

• 7 nights accommodation

• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Vehicle support keeping you fuelled during the ride plus mechanical assistance

• Bag dropped off at your room each evening

• Personalised ride planning with GPX Routes for download

• Daily post ride half an hour massage

Optional extras

• Transfer

• Bike hire

• Single occupancy room

• Cycling guide - included for groups of more than 4 people

• Michelin Star restaurant

Who is this for? What level is required?

If climbing and descending hairpin bends on classic Tour de France climbs is your thing? This is the week for you! You need to be able to ride 1500m per day and 100km distance on consecutive days, this is a challenging but rewarding tour for Col Hunters.

Price and availability

2300€ if booked more than 4 months in advance

2400€ if booked more than 3 months in advance

2500€ if booked more than 2 months in advance

We offer discounts for groups of 4 or more people booking together

6 places remaining

Highlights

• Ride the epic Col du Galibier

• Climb the Croix de Fer

• Finish the week by riding the 21 bends of Alpe d’Huez

• Secret quiet cliff roads of the Oisans

• Eat hearty alpine dishes: tartiflette, raclette, fondue

Programme

This week can be adapted to suit your riding ambitions

Includes

• 7 nights accommodation

• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Vehicle support keeping you fuelled during the ride with mechanical assistance

• Personalised ride planning with GPX Routes for download

Optional extras

• Transfer

• Bike hire

• Single occupancy room

• Post ride massages

• Michelin Star restaurant

Who is this for? What level is required?

If climbing and descending hairpin bends on classic Tour de France climbs is your thing, this is the week for you! The sky is the limit in terms of climbs! Minimum ride climb 1000m.

This week is suited to non-cyclists as we are based in Bourg d’Oisans and there are many other activities including hikes to waterfalls, wild swimming, arts and crafts to name a couple of options.

Prices and availability

2000€ per person

5 places remaining

Group discounts for 5 or more people booking together

Come ride on roads frequently features in the Tour de France and Critérium du Dauphiné. The Chartreuse has typically steep gradients and stunning vistas with alpine meadows and snow capped mountains. Local produce includes many varieties of cheese and the eponymously titled world famous liquer.

Highlights

• Taken on one of the hardest Cols in the French Alps… Col du Coq - Veloviewer profile

• Tackle climbs frequently challenging the pro peloton:

  • Col de Porte - Veloviewer profile

  • Col du Granier - Veloviewer profile

  • Col du Cucheron - Veloviewer profile

• Villard de Lans - Tour de France summit finish

• Eat hearty alpine cheese dishes - Ravioles du Royans

• Taste local Estival and Tomme de Chartreuse cheeses

• Taste local sparkling wine Clairette de Die

• Taste local liquer Chartreuse

Programme

Based in St Pierre de Chartreuse. This week can be adapted to suit your ambitions with more elevation gain and distance, the area is rich with quiet roads and climbs.

Includes

• 7 nights accommodation in 3 star Bed & Breakfast or chalet

• Meals: Buffet breakfast, lunch and gourmet dinner with fine wine

• Vehicle support keeping you fuelled during the ride with mechanical support

• Personalised route planning with GPX Routes for download

Optional extras

• Transfer

• Bike hire - you choose whether to bring your own bike or not

• Single occupancy room

• Post ride massages

• Cycling guide - included for groups of more than 5 people

Who is this for? What level is required?

Steep and challenging riding difficulty for col hunters and those want to push themselves. If 10% gradients and sweeping bends are your thing, this is your week! Typical rides will involve 1800m of climbing and 80km distance. The minimum ride features a minimum of 1000m climbing. The Tour de Chartreuse is the classic three Col loop, 92km and 2200m of climbing.

This week can be tailored to non-cyclists. We can organise hikes, spa treatment and visits to Monastries.

Price and availability

2000€ per person if booked more than 4 months in advance

2100€ per person if booked between 2-4 months in advance

2200€ per person if booked less than 2 months in advance

We offer discounts for groups of 4 or more people booking together

4 places remaining

Discover this quiet magnificent corner of the Alps with limestone cliffs and picture postcard green alpine meadows. There is everything… Hors Categorie Cols, Gorges du Nan with 1408m of climbing, steady rides to Monastries in the Isere river valley surrounded by walnut groves and Tour de France summit finishes high up amongst snow capped peaks.

Highlights

• Ride the jaw dropping Combe Laval

• Hidden climbs of the Vercors

  • Gorges du Nan

  • Col de Romeyere

  • Gorges de la Bourne

  • Col de la Machine

  • Col de la Bataille

• Climb the Tour de France summit finish of Villard de Lans

• Eat hearty alpine cheese dishes - Ravioles du Royans

• Taste local creamy St Marcelin cheese

• Taste local sparkling wine Clairette de Die

• Historic with monuments to the resistance fighters

Programme

This week can be adapted to suit your ambitions with more or less distance and elevation gained

Includes

• 7 nights accommodation in 3* hotel or chalet

• Meals: Buffet breakfast, lunch and gourmet dinner with fine wine

• Vehicle support keeping you fuelled during the ride with mechanical support

• Personalised route planning with GPX Routes for download

Optional extras

• Bike hire - your choice whether to bring your own bike or not

• Single occupancy room - 518€ supplement

• Post ride massages

• Cycling guide - groups of more than 4 people

• Michelin Star Restaurant - Les Cèdres

Who is this for?

This week there are routes that can be adapted to all levels. Rideable distance from the hotel base there is everything from 13km climbs at 7.6% average gradient to flat rides along the beautiful Isere river close to the cliffs of the Vercors.

Level required

It is suitable for both Easy Riders and Col Hunters - what does this mean? For those simply enjoying the scenery or those who want to hunt cols and ride full gas. E-bikes are more than welcome and we can arrange hire.

This week is also suited to non-cyclists, we can organise hiking, rock climbing, canyoning

Price and availability

2000€ per person if booked more than 4 months in advance

2100€ per person if booked between 2-4 months in advance

2200€ per person if booked less than 2 months in advance

5 places remaining