Alps Cols Trophy
On this trip, you will pose your suitcases in the beautiful valley of Oisans housing the great Alpine passes that have contributed enormously to the rich history of the Tour de France. This giant playground includes the famous passes of Alpe d'Huez, Lautaret, Galibier, Glandon, Croix de Fer and the 2 Alpes. Beyond these legendary climbs, you will also have the opportunity to climb smaller hills through this extensive and beautiful region of the Alps. Do not leave without climbing up to the small village of Bérarde, an exception for road cycling in the heart of an incredible landscape!
Are you ready to conquer the Alps?
BIKE INCLUDED
Region : Alps
Duration : 5 Days / 4 Nights
Level :
Type : On the way
Category : Bike
Trip : Self-guided
Activity : Hybrid
Dates : Starts any day
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Pre-tour night : (Optional)
We can take care of pre-night hotel reservations as well
Meals : Breakfast included, Lunch on your own, Dinner on your own.Pre-tour night : (Optional)
We can take care of pre-night hotel reservations as well
Meals : Breakfast included, Lunch on your own, Dinner on your own.Pre-tour night : (Optional)
We can take care of pre-night hotel reservations as well
Meals : Breakfast included, Lunch on your own, Dinner on your own.
Day 1 : Arrive in Freney d'Oisans
Travel from Grenoble to the hotel where you will have your welcome meeting, bike delivery and inspection and program orientation conducted by one of our knowledgeable local staff. Local bus service is regular to Freney or we can arrange a private transfer for an additional fee. Dinner included.
Accommodation : Hotel Cassini - "Freney D'Oisans"
Accommodation : Hotel Les Grandes Rousses - "Alpe d'Huez"
Day 2 : Alpe d'Huez today!
Option 1 : 30 Miles - 48 Km
Option 2 : 42 Miles - 68 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 1730 Meters
Elevation gain 2 : 2300 Meters
We suggest to start with a nice long downhill toward Allemont as a way to get your legs warmed up before turning back toward Bourg d'Oisans. You can choose to go straight up Alpe d'Huez at this point, or continue your riding to La Berarde where you can take a cable car ride with your bike up to Les Deux Alpes, to start attacking the 21 switchbacks! Alpe d'Huez is a vertical climb of 1.120m (3.733 feet), 14 km (8.75 miles) long, gradients between 7.7 and 12% and 21 switchbacks is one of the most historical and heroic ones in the history of the Tour de France.
Accommodation : Hotel Cassini - "Freney D'Oisans"
Accommodation : Hotel Les Grandes Rousses - "Alpe d'Huez"
Day 3 : Col du Gladon & Croix de Fer
Option 1 : 62 Miles - 100 Km
Option 2 : 68 Miles - 110 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 2820 Meters
Elevation gain 2 : 3621 Meters
Today, an easy start as you warm up slowly descending to Bourg d'Oisans and then take the valley up to the intersection indicating "Col de la Croix de Fer." At that point, you start a long climb of 30 kilometers surrounded by a sublime landscape. Once at the Col du Glandon, you have barely 3km to reach the top of the Iron Cross peaks over 2000m. Breathe deep and pat yourself on the back, you made it!
Accommodation : Hotel Cassini - "Freney D'Oisans"
Accommodation : Hotel Les Grandes Rousses - "Alpe d'Huez"
Day 4 : Col du Lautaret & Galibier
Option 1 : 42 Miles - 67 Km
Option 2 : 44 Miles - 71 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 2035 Meters
Elevation gain 2 : 2057 Meters
Your legs should be ready now to attack a monument in the Alps, le Col du Galibier at 2642m. Before getting there, you will start go through the col du Lautaret to get you ready for the final climb. At that point you will go up 8.5 km at 7% and over 12% on the last meters! At the top you will be rewarded for your efforts with a magical scenery of snow-capped peaks and surrounding glaciers.
Accommodation : Hotel Cassini - "Freney D'Oisans"
Accommodation : Hotel Les Grandes Rousses - "Alpe d'Huez"
Day 5 : Departure Day
Departure after breakfast with transfer on your own to Grenoble TGV station by bus from Freney d'Oisans. We can arrange a private transfer for an additional fee. Extra nights are possible if you wish to extend your stay.
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Day : 1, 2, 3, 4
Hotel Le Cassini lies in the heart of the French alps and is therefore the ideal destination for your ultimate cycling holiday. As passionate as you are about cycling the legendary cols surrounding us, Sophia and Maarten are about taking care of you. Hotel le Cassini is a charming hotel with 10 rooms, each with an ensuite bathroom and toilet. In this magnificent setting you can lift your heart at cycling and true hospitality.
Day : 1, 2, 3, 4
A 360° view of the village and the mountain. A lively environment where every moment is precious! With its spacious interior and intimate atmosphere, this Alpe d'Huez hotel combines a refined environment with innovative touches to bring you the best accommodation available. The premises were designed to ensure that all the guests can enjoy their perfect atmosphere.
Bikes available for your tour |
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The SCOTT Addict 20 was redesigned from the ground up with those longer days in mind. With new geometry that is less focused on racing and more on enduring, the Addict 20 will be your go to when you're looking to put the miles.
Saddle Bag Containing:
Road bike - Standard
SCOTT ADDICT 20 - ( or equivalent) INCLUDED 
The all-new TREK Emonda SLR 7 is the lightest model of the American Brand. Equipped with the Shimano Ultegra Di2 transmission, the gear shift is faster and more precise. Available sizes : XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
Road bike - Premium
TREK EMONDA SLR7 - ( or equivalent) with supplement (110€) 
An exclusive geometry well adapted to the widest riding public. Our Tandem MTB will accompany you on long excursions or for more sporty rides. Traveling as a pair will become a new way for you to share your passion. Available in size : M, S Included with your bike rental :
Tandem bike - Premium
LAPIERRE TANDEM - ( or equivalent) with supplement |
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The characteristics of this bike are presented as an example and are not guaranteed Please note that any bike changes during the trip may incur an extra fee. |
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Road bike - Standard
SCOTT ADDICT 20 - ( or equivalent)
INCLUDED
The SCOTT Addict 20 was redesigned from the ground up with those longer days in mind. With new geometry that is less focused on racing and more on enduring, the Addict 20 will be your go to when you're looking to put the miles.
- All sizes available: S, M, L, XL.XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XLX
Saddle Bag Containing:
- Toolkit,
- Tire levers
- Patch kit
- 2 spare tubes
- 1 hand pump.
- Rear pannier
- Helmet
- Odometer
- Lock
- 2 souvenir water bottles
- Pedals (flat or cages on request). You can bring your own pedals to clip in but remember to bring a pedal wrench to take them off at the end of the tour.
Accessories
INCLUDED
Roadbook for Discovery allows you to travel freely with all the information you need for your trip: Stages, points of interest, itineraries with interactive guidance, travel documents.
All in offline mode, you download your file before leaving, then you have all the information necessary for your trip. (Phone not provided).
INCLUDED
Our roadbooks are complete packages of information that will help you to guide yourself through the itinerary that we have planned and laid out. We have invested significant time and incorporated the feedback of our customers over many years (since 1997!) to make our roadbooks even better. Our roadbooks include: color maps, highlighted routes, touristic information, orientation points to reach hotels, and easy to follow step by step directions (cue-sheets). Please note that for custom itineraries you will not have cue sheets. Only maps and GPS routes.
INCLUDED
Our Travelbooks are complete packages of information that will help you to guide yourself through the itinerary that we have planned and laid out. You will find information about the hotels, itinerary, regional informations...
Option 1: 30 Miles - 48 Km Elevation gain 1 : 1730 Meters
Option 2: 42 Miles - 68 Km Elevation gain 2 : 2300 Meters
Option 1: 62 Miles - 100 Km Elevation gain 1 : 2820 Meters
Option 2: 68 Miles - 110 Km Elevation gain 2 : 3621 Meters
Option 1: 42 Miles - 67 Km Elevation gain 1 : 2035 Meters
Option 2: 44 Miles - 71 Km Elevation gain 2 : 2057 Meters
Included
- 4 nights of accommodation in superior hotels of charm with private shower and/or bath
- Daily breakfast at each hotel, 4 dinners included
- Road bike rental included
- Orientation by telephone
- Detailed ROAD BOOK, including details maps, touristic information, step by step itinerary and cue sheets
Guidance Application (phone not provided)
- All luggage transfers
- Comprehensive trip literature
- Technical and emergency support available at all times
What's not included
- Airfare to and from the trip
- Lodging before and after the trip
- Drinks
- Some meals are not included in each destination, which gives you the opportunity to explore regional cuisine on your own. You will find all information needed with our team support in your roadbook.
Informations & Recommendations
TGV trains are available from Paris to Grenoble from the Gare de Lyon. From here, a regular bus service is available for a very low cost, or we can arrange a private transfer based on your arrival to the Grenoble train station.
Tour rates
Contact our tour consultants for more information and an exact rate based upon your travel dates.
| Price from* & per person | Double occupancy | Single supplement (traveling with a group) | Solo traveler (traveling alone) |
| Standard | 890 € | 120 € | 1060 € |
| Pre-tour Night | ** | ** | ** |
| Upgraded | 990 € | 290 € | 1320 € |
| Pre-tour Night | ** | ** | ** |
This tour is available at any day from the 1st of June to the 15th of September.
Accessories
| Accessories | |
| Guidance Application | Included |
| Biking Roadbook | Included |
| Travelbook | Included |
Bikes available
| Bikes available | Options per person |
| Road Bike Rental | |
| Standard | Included |
| Premium | 110 € |
| Tandem Bike Rental | |
| Standard | 30 € |
| I bring my bike | Discount of -90€ if you ride with your own bicycle. |
Please note that any bike changes during the trip may incur an extra fee.
Services available
| Services available | |
| Cancelation insurance | 6% |
| Luggage transfer | |
| On a 2-person basis | 155 €/pers |
Casual : Beginners and occasional cyclists. Easiest tours we provide. Typically flatter terrain, no notable hills or anything of a steep gradient.
Hobby : Weekend riders. People with some cycling experience, rolling countryside, possible short climbs.
Active : Cyclists with experience on longer rides. Hilly terrain with reasonable amount of climbs and difficulty
Pro : Avid cyclists, ride every week and love long and challenging rides. Dream on riding the Tour de France cols.
Comparison chart : (15km/hrs)
| Average dist (miles) | Average dist (km) | Elevation max/day (m) | Average hours | |
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| Casual |
< 28 | < 45 | < 300m | 3-4 |
| Hobby |
18 - 35 | 30 - 55 | 300-550m | 3-5 |
| Active |
30 - 60 | 50 - 100 | 550-1000m | 4-6 |
| Pro |
> 60 | > 100 | > 1000m | > 5 |
Some of our tours can be in 2 different level, we have itinerary for both versions
Casual : Beginners and occasional hikers. Typically flatter terrain with just rolling hills.
Hobby : Weekend hikers. People with some experience hiking around trails.
Active : Hikers with experience on longer hikes. Hilly terrain with some steep gradients.
Pro : Randonneurs avides, randonnée chaque semaine et adore les longues et difficiles randonnées.
Comparison chart : (4km/hrs)
| Average dist (miles) | Average dist (km) | Elevation max/day (m) | Average hours | |
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| Casual |
< 6 | < 10 | < 150m | 2.5 |
| Hobby |
6 - 9 | 10 - 15 | 150-300m | 25-375 |
| Active |
9 - 11 | 11 - 18 | 300-450m | 3.75 - 4.5 |
| Pro |
> 11 | > 18 | > 450m | 4.5-6 |
Some of our tours can be in 2 different level, we have itinerary for both versions