Tag: Lacets de Montvernier

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.…

Dates 21 May 2016  – 28 May 2016 Click here to book online >> The tour is limited to a maximum of 8 people (larger group booking can be accommodated please contact us for more information) Itinerary Saturday  – Arrive in Bourg d’Oisans after 4PM Sunday – La Berarde – Our introduction to the Alpes – 70KM…

We took our last group of the season to ride the Lacets de Montvernier over the weekend. The 17 switchbacks of the Lacets first featured in the Tour de France in July 2015 and have since then been very popular with cyclists

The Lacets de Montvernier have created quite a stir since their inclusion in the Tour de France this year. We have ridden them a few times this year with our Tour Cycling guests and they have created quite a stir. For this reason all our remaining Tours for 2015 and all tours in 2016 will…

With the La Marmotte 2015 route changed due a collapsed tunnel we took out guests on the Lacets du Montvernier. The Lacets are are probably the most talked about addition to the 2015 Tour de France route (stage 18). Finished in 1934 after six years of construction, the Lacets de Montvernier are an astounding feat of…