The Col de Sarenne is one of the wildest and most beautiful mountain passes in the French Alps. Narrow, exposed, and perched high above the Oisans valley, it feels far removed from the busy climbs most cyclists know. In 2026, however, this quiet road is set to become the focus of major attention. On 19…
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Two of the most legendary climbs in cycling. One unforgettable journey. Imagine pedaling up the 21 hairpin bends of Alpe d’Huez, where cycling history is written with every turn. Picture yourself conquering Mont Ventoux, the towering Giant of Provence, its barren summit a true test of endurance and willpower. This tour isn’t just a ride—it’s…
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.
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…
Ride the Tour de France – Custom Cycling Tour Fancy riding the entire route of this years Tour de France or perhaps one of your favourite Tour de Frances from the past ? Fancy riding a section of the Tour de France from this year or from the past, perhaps over a week or a…
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…
scots tour of the oisans day 2, a set on Flickr. It was hot today – hitting 33 degrees on the slopes of Alpe d’Huez. We organised a time trial up the Alpe for our 18 Scottish guests. They thought it was hot too. After the Alpe we cycled over the Col de Sarenne. It…
Dauphine 2013, a set on Flickr. The Dauphine stae race had just passed through Bourg d’Oisans for the second time today after its descent of the Col de Sarenne. Next up is the Col d’Ornon
My old cycling club came for a week of riding last week and I set them the challenge of getting the King of the Mountain on Oulles. Ian duly took up the challenge and posted the fastest time. This was despite riding Alpe d’Huez in a new PB and then traversing over the Col de…
THE 2013 ETAPE DU TOUR THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN Everyone knows that next years Etape du Tour should have taken in the route from GAP to ALPE d’HUEZ and because next years event also clashes with our very own La Marmotte Gran Fondo sportive we have decided to run our own L’Etape du Tour weekend…