If you are a keen cyclist and a fan of the Tour de France, cols such as Alpe d'Huez, Col d'Izoard, Col du Galibier, Col de Manse and Col du Noyer, will be household names. Now, you too can give them a go!
During this trip, we offer three vehicle supported rides which include a vehicle and driver at your disposition during the day for emergency repairs, food stops at the top of cols and along the way. You also have the possibility of being collected if your legs burn out!
It's up to you which cols or routes you choose to do and we will tailor make an itinerary to suit you.
As we are multi activity specialists and this area has so much to offer, we have also included 5 activity points with this package. You can use these points to exchange for a range of activities (see list below) - cool off your hard worked legs canyoning, test out your head for heights on a via ferrata, go rafting or revisit your childhood tree climbing.
We will ask you to choose your activities at the time of booking as well as your chosen bike routes. We will help you to choose suitable ones! We will then put together a personalised itinerary including time for local self guided road routes or walks, so you can make the most of your time here.
Whilst it's amazing to watch the Tour de France pass though the Southern Alps, it isn't the best time to actually come cycling for yourself. The roads are very busy with tourists coming to watch the Tour. The best time to cycle in the region is May to July and September to October when the cols are clear, traffic is to a minimum, it's warm but not sweltering and the light on the mountains is spectacular.
Have a look at our road cycling kit list for advice on what to bring.
