Alps next summer?
henryfinch
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Hi all,
I'm turning 50 next year and am looking to celebrate the occasion with a couple of weeks on the bike over the summer (with my wife's blessing!).
I'm looking for an organised tour somewhere in the Alps (views and little traffic being a priority!) and have been Googling extensively but there are so many companies out there it makes decision-making rather tough. I'd kind of like to "see it all / do it all" but realise this won't be possible over two weeks...
Anyone have any places or companies they would recommend?
Any advice greatly appreciated!
Cheers
H
I'm turning 50 next year and am looking to celebrate the occasion with a couple of weeks on the bike over the summer (with my wife's blessing!).
I'm looking for an organised tour somewhere in the Alps (views and little traffic being a priority!) and have been Googling extensively but there are so many companies out there it makes decision-making rather tough. I'd kind of like to "see it all / do it all" but realise this won't be possible over two weeks...
Anyone have any places or companies they would recommend?
Any advice greatly appreciated!
Cheers
H
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Telegraphe, Galibier, Glandon, Mollard, Croix de Fer, Madeleine (2 routes up from La Chambre), Chaussy & La Toussuire.
If you have a hire car, then you can also add;
Alpe d'Huez, Izoard (both sides), Iseran (both sides), plus other sides of Madeleine, Croix de Fer & Galiber (via Lautaret), Deux Alpes, La Berarde, Ornon, Mont Cenis (both sides).
You can get more information from this website - it gives you all the information you could need
http://www.cycling-challenge.com/la-mau ... in-france/
Have a great time wherever you decide to ride!
5 nights in Taninges - joux plain, colombiere,
5 nights in Allemond - ornon, Alpe, Galibiere, lauterat, glennon, Sarenne, croix de fur
and 4 nights in Bedoin - Ventoux (3 directions) gorge de nesque
Great 3 center camping holiday
Or you could join us next July following the Tour viewtopic.php?f=40003&t=12934536
Agree with the other poster though, the Dolomites are fantastic (but a bit steeper riding) also look at Austria and Switzerland
Think how stupid the average person is.......
half of them are even more stupid than you first thought.
Yeah for cyclists who can't climb!
Think how stupid the average person is.......
half of them are even more stupid than you first thought.
Have you considered tying your tour in with the Tour de France? Watching the tour in the mountains (either the Alps or the Pyrenees) is a fantastic experience and will add an extra gloss to your tour to make it truly memorable! The full route is due to be announced on 23rd October, so it's well worth bearing this in mind during the planning phase!
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Next year they're running a tour across France from Switzerland to Barcelona. It's a two weeker, so working getting permission for that right now. Looks like Christmas might be a good one for the wife this year!
Really appreciate your help and suggestions!
Daviegb your trip sounds amazing but unfortunately the Tour out for me as I can only swing two weeks in August. I've already been to the Dolomites (and yes they were stunning!) so am thinking France this time... Brassy thanks for the link, I love the idea of a trip from Montreux to Barcelona with the purevelo guys. The total route doesn't seem up yet but sounds absolutely awesome.
http://www.purevelo.com/summer/guided-c ... /las-tapas
Thanks again for all your help and happy riding!
H
The hardest climb I have done yet was in the German Black Forest, Schauinsland (1284m) - and that includes Ventoux, Alpe d'Huez, Galabier & Izoard amongst others.
The climb up to Belchen ski station (1414m) is also a beauty from either side...
They were the two I did when we were based in Munstertal and Kirchzarten (highly recommend this place). Oh, and if you like a beer, €5 for 20 litres of 5.3% gear should sort you out!