Category: Col du Galibier
Join me on a breathtaking ride up the Col d’Albanne, a lesser-known yet stunning climb in the heart of the Maurienne Valley. Nestled between the legendary Col du Galibier and Col du Télégraphe, this hidden gem offers spectacular views, peaceful roads, and a unique challenge for cycling enthusiasts. Discover what makes the Maurienne Valley a…
As well as our custom Alpe d’Huez cycling tours each year we organise an Alpe d’Huez More Than 21 Bends cycling tour for people who want to join a larger group of cyclist. This tour takes place in the middle of June So if you want to embark on a breathtaking adventure join us for…
The 2024 La Marmotte Cycling Sportive will take place on the 30th June 2024 If you are thinking of doing this epic event then we have a couple of apartments that are 200 metres from the event start that are available from the Friday before or for the entire week. 2 bedroom garden apartment with…
2023 Dates announced – 28/06/2023 to 08/07/2023 Cycle from Geneva in Switzerland to Nice in the South of France over the cols made famous by the Tour de France. Itinerary Arrive – Geneva airport where we will pick you up. Please arrange to be at the airport at about 4PM. Overnight stay in Thonon-les-Bains where…
Our 2 bedroom holiday apartment – Le Cerisier – in the centre of Bourg d’Oisans currently has availability for the following summer 2022 cycling events in Bourg d’Oisans. La Marmotte Alps Cycle sportive. You really can’t be that much closer to the start line with this property with it being only 100 metres away. The…
Here is our occasionally look at some of the climbs in and around the Alpe d’Huez region of Alpe d’Huez. First off we are going to start with the Col du Galibier Needs little introduction and is up there with the like of Alpe d’Huez and Mont Ventoux as a must do climb. You can…
If you are worried about the ups or have a friend or partner who is a bit worried about making it to the top of Alpe d’Huez or the mighty Col du Galibier but would like to come à long then an e-bike could be the perfect solution to ease their fears. You can enjoy…
The route to the Galibier from Bourg d Oisans re-opened on the 24 November, on the completion of a route de secours (relief road). This new 5.3km road consisting of parts of an existing forest track and new construction on the left bank of the lake, restores the route and communications vital for the…
Mont Ventoux October 2015 Alpe d′Huez, Galibier and Mont Ventoux We are running two Ventoux tours this year to celebrate the inclusion of the climb in the 2016 Tour de France 10th June 2016 to 18th June 2016 – 599GBP per person 27th August to 3rd September 2016 – 599GBP per person The tour is…