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Tour d’Oisans August: Galibier, Croix de Fer and Alpe d’Huez


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

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