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Alpine passes of the Tour de France
Alp d'Huez, Col de Galibier, Croix de Fer .... sensational passes in the footsteps of the
professionals!
They sound like music in the ears of roadbike cyclists. In the mountains most of the time the victory of the Tour de
France is held, many funny decorations in the places await us as well as the inscriptions on the asphalt accompany
and through the beautiful, spectacular landscape of the French Alps. Lush meadows, clear mountain streams and
breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks combine with the hospitality and culinary delights of the French.
A beautiful round trip with lasting impressions awaits you.
Day 1: Arrival by bus from Garmisch - Switzerland - boarding possibilities
Day 2: 57 km - 1960 m acent optional 81 km - 2990 m acsent
Our first pass, the Cormet de Roselend, is fantastically beautiful in the face of Mont Blanc, through blooming meadows to Lac de
Roselend where we fortify ourselves with a delicious French lunch. If you feel fit enough, you can build a beautiful loop to the Col de
Saises. Here is a group splitting possible. Another fantastic pass we have installed today, the Col Mérailet.
Day 3: 78 km 2380 m ascent
oday, the Col d'Iseran is on the program, fantastically beautiful along a reservoir we screw up the pass up to 2764 m. This is the
highest passable pass in the Alps. A small restaurant invites you for a leisurely break before we head to the valley.
Day 4: 98 km - 2620 m ascent
Slight curling until we turn left to the Col du Télégraphe, the landscape becomes high alpine and we reach the Col du Galibier, the
absolute highlight of the Tour de France passes. On the tarmac we drive over the inscriptions and cheers of the fans of the Tour de
France. We drive over the Col de Lautaret, it is only downhill to the hotel where we relax afterwards and enjoy the good French cuisine
in the evening.
Day 5: 50 km - 1940 m ascent optional 72 km - 2590 m ascent
Alp d'Huez, only the name suggests many fights that have been fought there think. As fast as Pantani we will not crank up, but the
flair of the Tour de France makes us powerful legs. It is the 21 serpentines and the most legendary climbing in the Alps. If you have
not had enough, you can take us to Les Deux Alpes, the ski resort has been the stage destination of the Tour de France several times.
Day 6:79 km - 2000 m ascent
Today is a secret, we drive deep into the Massif de Ecrins and eat lunch under impressive glaciers. In the afternoon there are 600 hm
to the Col d'Ornon, or regenerate, stroll and chill in Bourg d'Oisans.
Day 7: 66 km - 1740 m ascent opt. 80 km - 2210 m ascent
Col de Glandon, a real gem of the French Alpine passes, we leave the valley of Romance, the air freshens up and we reach a magical
reservoir, where we continue to the pass where we turn right and cross the Croix de Fer (Iron Cross) reach. A great departure awaits
us. Even today, there is the option to make a few extra meters in altitude.
Day 8: 55 km - 1720 m ascent
The Col de la Madeleine was previously 26 times in the program of the Tour de France. We reach the top of the pass, it sounds typical
French accordion music from the restaurant, where we can hopefully enjoy on the terrace typical of the country kitchen.
Day 9: Travel home via Switzerland to Garmisch
Impressions
Date 22.06.2024
9 Days
483/567 km 12420/15170 ascent
Level 4
1699 € / 1999 CHF