I’ve spent the last 17 years riding, supporting, and working on these exact Alpine roads — long before they became the Étape du Tour 2026 route. On paper, the course looks incredible.In reality, it’s far more complex, demanding, and unforgiving than most riders expect. I’ve just published a clear, rider-focused guide that explains: 👉 Read…
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What happens when 18 determined cyclists from Dublin take on the giants of the French Alps? Three unforgettable days, legendary climbs, and memories to last a lifetime. Day One: Straight Into the Deep End The challenge began with the mighty Col du Glandon, before rolling straight onto the breathtaking twists of the Lacets de Montvernier.…
Day 1 of the Alpe d’Huez cycling tour involved a challenging 92KM ride, covering Col de la Croix de Fer, Col du Glandon, and Col du Mollard, with over 2000 meters of vertical climbing, starting from Bourg d’Oisans and finishing in St Etienne de Cuines.
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…
Our summer 2022 season is now over and we are pleased to announce that business was good for us after a few years of disruption casued by the COVID 19 pandemic. Bourg d’Oisans and Alpe d’Huez welcomed the Tour de France in 2022 and it was particularly pleasing to see Tom Pidcock win on Alpe…
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…
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…
7 nights stay on a bed and breakfast shared room basis in Bourg d Oisans with supported rides Tour de France Cycle Tour Itinerary Sunday 19th July – Arrive in Bourg d’Oisans from 4PM Monday 20th July – The first ride of the week will take in the Secret cols from Cyclist Magazine and the…
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…