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A week in the Alps
Staying on Alpe D’Huez and conquering mythical climbs!
Who’s this trip for?
This 8 day/7 night trip is for anyone who wants to combine the fantastic atmosphere and excitement of Tour de France 2008 stage visits with some big days out cycling in the Alpe D’Huez area, which is a mecca for all Tour fans. A real cycling enthusiasts holiday, the non-stage visit days will give you the opportunity to ride many of the famous climbs in the Southern Alps, such as Col du Galibier, Col de Telegraph, Col de Lautret, Col de le Croix de Fer and Col de Glandon. We can also accommodate non-cycling partners, as there is plenty of sightseeing, walking and mountain activities to be done in the area, as well as watching the 3 Tour stages of course!
Why are we different?
With alpcycles.com you get the best of both worlds! As well as stage visits and big rides, you stay in a luxury chalet, which is your base for the whole trip. A real home from home.
Our luxury chalet this year has been picked for its “amazing” location on one of the final bends on Alpe d’Huez!!!!! You could not be in a better place, as well as fantastic home-cooked cuisine and a great place to relax and socialise in the evenings (as well as keeping tabs on the Tour on TV). After all, you are on holiday! |
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Trip Itinerary:
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Itinerary |
Saturday 19th July |
Alpcyles.com collections from Grenoble airport (GNB). Arrive at our chalet in the mountains, relax and meet the team. Maybe take a spin or a stroll before a fabulous evening meal where you are welcomed to the start of you packed week |
Sunday 20th July
Stage 15
Dignes les Bains – Prato Nevoso |
Breakfast
A really early start today, after breakfast we will drive to the Italian border to watch the riders head over the col de Larche and across the border into Italy for this 216km stage. You will have the opportunity to ride the col and find a good spot to cheer on your favourites, then we will rendevous after to head back to base. Dinner at the chalet. |
Monday 21st July |
Breakfast.
Today the TDF competitors enjoy a much needed rest day, but not for you guys! Enjoy a local ride with the alpcycles.com team, giving you a chance to get acclimatised, take in the awesome scenery and begin to build up to those famous local climbs. Our guides will support you in your cycling goals, with advice and encouragement to get you where you want to go. |
Tuesday 22nd July
Stage 16
Cuneo – Jausiers |
Breakfast.
We will not see the race live today but instead we will provide the opportunity to see what a stage in the mountains really looks and feels like. We will depart from the chalet on the bus which will give us a lift to the top of the Col de Lauteret where we join the route of tomorrow’s stage back to Alpe D’Huez. From here it is 140km back to the chalet and 3200 metres of climbing over the Col du Galibier, Col du Telegraphe and Col de la Croix-de-Fer before the final climb up Alpe D’Huez to the finish and the chalet. For those wanting an easier day there will be shorter route options and a lift available back to the chalet. Dinner at the chalet this evening and catch up on todays stage. |
Wednesday 23rd July
Stage 17
Embrun – Alpe d’Huez |
Breakfast.
Today, the final mountain stage, is the pinnacle of the 2008 Tour and should prove to be the most exciting yet!!! Alpe d’Huez is one of the most famous climbs and every rider dreams of a win on this ascent. The action will be non-stop and Pantani’s 1997 record of 37 min 35 secs is still to be challenged.
We are, of course, in the best place to see the stage today, so choose where you would like to be on the mountain and settle in for a fantastic day of Tour action! Dinner at the chalet. |
Thursday 24th July
Stage 18
Bourg d’Oisans – Saint Etienne |
Breakfast.
On our final stage visit day we will descend to Bourg d’Oisans to watch the riders (and cheer them off) as they begin their route out of the Alps and to Paris. After this you can take some time to chill, explore and sightsee or go for a spin with the team. Dinner in the chalet. |
Friday 25th July |
Breakfast.
It’s the final big ride day with the alpcycles.com team, so enjoy the challenges before you leave us and we will make sure you go home with some great memories (and tired legs).
This evening will be a farewell dinner at the chalet, so relax and enjoy. |
Saturday 26th July |
Breakfast.
Transfers to Grenoble airport (GNB). |
What's included:
What's not:
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Flights |
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Laundry facilities (a small extra charge payable in resort) |
Cost of holiday per person: £850 (based on room share)
Get in contact with us at enquiries@alpcycles.com. |
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