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

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