Category: Col du Telegraphe
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…
Join an exhilarating 5-day cycling adventure through the French Alps in the film “Croi / More Than 21 Bends.” Experience iconic climbs like Col du Galibier and Alpe d’Huez, and support the Croí Heart and Stroke Foundation. Witness breathtaking landscapes, camaraderie, and the thrill of pushing physical limits for a great cause.
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…
I cannot recommend ‘More than 21 Bends‘ enough. I have just returned from a week in their care, guiding me around the cols and climbs of the Alpe d’Huez region, and I am already scrutinising their website for the next trip! Fantastic routes, fantastic accommodation and fantastic customer care. Superb local knowledge and expert cycling…
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…
What started as a few hailstones ended in 3 cm of snow and the temperature dropping to -1 degrees centigrade. The morning started beautifully on the Col du Telegraphe
We are now taking bookings for our ever popular Alpe d’Huez, Mont Ventoux and Galibier cycling holiday. The week long stay takes in 4 days of riding in the Oisans including Alpe d’Huez, Col de la Croix de Fer, Col du Glandon, Col du Telegraphe and the Col du Galibier. Halfway through the week we…
Photos from the last day of our last tour of 2012 over the Col du Galibier and Col du Telegraphe