Fly into Geneva Airport (GVA) today, and we will bring you to our first hotel in Annecy.
Our mechanic is on hand to assist you with your bike build, and if you arrive early enough there’s time to take yourself on an unguided spin around the lake.
Please contact us with your planned flight times and we can confirm your transfer.

	Distance	Elevation	Difficulty
Main Bunch	100km	2900m	4/5 Plenty of climbing but suitable for most regular riders.

Our first day starts gently along the shores of lake Annecy before heading over the Col du Forclaz. We then follow the valley roads to the foot of the Col de la Madeleine, and the start of the the big 25km, 1500m+ climb.

	Distance	Elevation	Difficulty
Main Bunch	135km	4000m	5/5 A Queen Stage day: multiple classic climbs and an epic ride.

Today starts with a 15km into the Maurienne valley and a flat 20km warm-up before the climbing begins. The Col du Télégraphe is generally considered as part of the Galibier, although a 5km descent into Valloire allows some recovery time before the more recognisable part of the Col du Galibier, which tops out at 2,642m. We expect the roadsides to be packed with fans ahead of the Toure de France later this afternoon.
After descending the Galibier and the Lauteret, it’s time for the mythical 21 bends of Alpe d’Huez.
The earlier parts of today’s ride will be unsupported due to Tour de France traffic restrictions.

Any time the Tour climbs Alpe d’Huez is a special occasion, but this year even more so, as it falls on the French national holiday, Bastille Day. We don’t have any rides planned today, but you’re more than welcome to descend the Alpe to join the party on Dutch Corner or another section of the climb. Alternatively, you can rest your legs and stay in Alpe d’Huez and join the crowds watching the stage finish.

	Distance	Elevation	Difficulty
Main Bunch	125km	3100m	4/5 Plenty of climbing but suitable for most regular riders.

One of the great rides in Europe, today’s stage takes us over the Lauteret nito Briancon, the highest city in France. We then tackle the majestic Col d’Izoard before a classic descent down the gorges to Giullestre.

	Distance	Elevation	Difficulty
Main Bunch	95km	3200m	4/5 Plenty of climbing but suitable for most regular riders.

We start with the delightful climb of the Col de Vars before hitting the Col de Bonette, another monster over 2,700m. We finish at the picturesque mountain town of Auron.

	Distance	Elevation	Difficulty
Main Bunch	140km	3100m	4/5 Plenty of climbing but suitable for most regular riders.

Our final ride is a stunner in the southern Alps with the main climb of the Col du Turini. The whole day is lumpy before a final descent to the beach in Menton.

Departure day. A lazy morning with time to pack bikes before a transfer to Nice airport.