Alps & Mont Ventoux
This cycling tour let you experience the most legendary climbs of the Tour de France: conquer the Col de la Croix de Fer, cycle to the top of Alpe d’Huez, climb the Col du Galibier and finish up by riding the world famous Mont Ventoux!
Along the way you will enjoy the beauty of the spectacular French Alps, as well as exploring the charming Provencal villages.
If you are an experienced and passionate cyclist looking for the ultimate challenge, then this French Alps & Mont Ventoux cycling vacation is definitely for you!
BIKE INCLUDED
Region : Alps
Duration : 8 Days / 7 Nights
Level :

Type : On the way
Category : Bike
Trip : Self-guided
Activity : Hybrid
Dates : Starts any day
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Day 1 : ARRIVE IN FRENEY D’OISANS
Travel by bus or private transfer from Grenoble to the hotel in Freney d'Oisans where the welcome meeting, orientation and bike setup will take place. Stay in a charming hotel in Freney d'Oisans.
Accommodation : Hotel Cassini - "Freney D'Oisans"
Accommodation : Hotel Les Grandes Rousses - "Alpe d'Huez"

Day 2 : Loop ride to Col du Glandon et Croix de Fer
Option 1 : 62 Miles - 100 Km
Option 2 : 68 Miles - 110 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 2820 Meters
Elevation gain 2 : 3400 Meters
The first climbs of the tour : Le Glandon and La Croix-de-Fer. It's a very long and irregular col. When you reach the crossroad with the Glandon, you can make a small detour of 1,5 km to reach the top of the Croix the Fer and to enjoy the view. This pass has been included in the Tour de France 14 times, the first time in 1947, and most recently in 2006.
Accommodation : Hotel Cassini - "Freney D'Oisans"
Accommodation : Hotel Les Grandes Rousses - "Alpe d'Huez"

Day 3 : Loop ride to Alpe d’Huez
Option 1 : 30 Miles - 48 Km
Option 2 : 42 Miles - 68 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 1730 Meters
Elevation gain 2 : 2300 Meters
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 its 21 switchbacks are famous for cracking or elevating cycling legends in the history of the Tour de France. The ride is 49km but you have the option to climb les deux alpes as well. Total distancee would be 69km (37mi). Stay in the same hotel in Freney d'Oisans from the previous day.
Accommodation : Hotel Cassini - "Freney D'Oisans"
Accommodation : Hotel Les Grandes Rousses - "Alpe d'Huez"

Day 4 : Loop ride to Col du Galibier or Col de la Berarde
Option 1 : 42 Miles - 67 Km
Option 2 : 44 Miles - 71 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 2035 Meters
Elevation gain 2 : 2057 Meters
Option 1: Two tough by rewarding climbs in the Alps: the Col du Lautaret and the Col du Galibier.You will climb the Col du Lautaret (40kms - 25 miles) from the village of Le Bourg d'Oisans, with a vertical climb of 1.400m (4.666 feet) and an average gradient of 3.8 % (max 9%). And if that was not enough, you will then tackle the climb to the Galibier ( 8.5 km -5.3 miles) with a vertical climb of 585m (1.950 feet) and an average gradient of 6.9 % (12% max).
Option 2: Ride today to the nice Vénéon Valley, a charming valley and then to the Col de la Berarde.
Accommodation : Hotel Cassini - "Freney D'Oisans"
Accommodation : Hotel Les Grandes Rousses - "Alpe d'Huez"

Day 5 : Leave the french Alps for Bedoin
Departure from the Alps after breakfast with a 10am transfer to the village of Bedoin at the foot of Mont Ventoux. Allow 4 hours travel time. In Bedoin, you have free time to explore the village or relax for the rides ahead.
Accommodation : Hôtel des Pins - "Bedoin"
Accommodation : Chateau De Mazan - "Mazan"

Day 6 : Loop ride to Mont Ventoux
Option 1 : 44 Miles - 71 Km
Option 2 : 47 Miles - 76 Km
Option 3 : 55 Miles - 89 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 990 Meters
Elevation gain 2 : 1515 Meters
Elevation gain 3 : 1985 Meters
Conquer Mont Ventoux. This itinerary begins with a warm-up ride between the vineyards of Bédoin, followed by the challenging climb and descent of Mont Ventoux. Climbing the Mon Ventoux is an experience that will stay with you for a long time. Stay in the same hotel in Bedoin from the previous day.
Accommodation : Hôtel des Pins - "Bedoin"
Accommodation : Chateau De Mazan - "Mazan"

Day 7 : Loop to Beaume de Venise
Option 1 : 33 Miles - 53 Km
Option 2 : 43 Miles - 69 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 860 Meters
Elevation gain 2 : 1037 Meters
A beautiful tour warm-up ride through the vineyards of Ventoux and Rhône valley. You will pass through the wine villages of Beaumes-de-Venise, Vacqueyras, Gigondas and the more famous Rhône wine villages in Upper-Vaucluse before returning to Bedoin.
Accommodation : Hôtel des Pins - "Bedoin"
Accommodation : Chateau De Mazan - "Mazan"

Day 8 : Departure Day
Departure after breakfast; transfer to Avignon included.
Post-tour night : (Optional)
We can take care of post-tour hotel reservations as well
Meals : Breakfast included, Lunch on your own, Dinner on your own.Accommodation : Hotel Cloitre Saint Louis - "Avignon"
Post-tour night : (Optional)
We can take care of post-tour hotel reservations as well
Meals : Breakfast included, Lunch on your own, Dinner on your own.Accommodation : Hotel Cloitre Saint Louis - "Avignon"
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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 : 5, 6, 7

Blue, green, white... Mont Ventoux towers skyward watching over the hills and vineyards. At the foot of Ventoux is the hotel Les Pins, a provencal guest establishment with the charm of yesteryear... swimming pool, pond, waterlilies, garden, romantic rooms with a medley of love-at-first-sight furnishings. Savours, aromas... The cuisine at L'esprit Jardin , crafted with the marvels of taste and freshness gleaned from nearby Provencal markets, croons with a delectable local accent. Dine indoors or on the outdoor terrace under the pine trees.
Day : Post-tour Night

Situated in a historical building dating back to the XVIth century, Hotel Cloitre Saint Louis Avignon offers an extremely quiet and serene environment.Initially a religious school for Jesuits, the Cloister saw its function changed over the centuries to a military hospital, and a home for the elderly.After a thorough renovation in 1990, the building is now a prominent cultural center and a four star hotel. Rooms and facilities are found both in the ancient cloister, and in the splendid modern extension designed by the famous French achitect from Nouvel.
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.
Day : 5, 6, 7

The Chateau de Mazan has plenty of history and was built around 1720, during France's early Regency Period. The most notorious individual in the Chateau's past is, without a doubt, the Marquis de Sade. The Chateau has since been renovated and is now a charming four star hotel with a gourmet restaurant.
Day : Post-tour Night

Situated in a historical building dating back to the XVIth century, Hotel Cloitre Saint Louis Avignon offers an extremely quiet and serene environment.Initially a religious school for Jesuits, the Cloister saw its function changed over the centuries to a military hospital, and a home for the elderly.After a thorough renovation in 1990, the building is now a prominent cultural center and a four star hotel. Rooms and facilities are found both in the ancient cloister, and in the splendid modern extension designed by the famous French achitect from Nouvel.
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.
Option 1: 62 Miles - 100 Km Elevation gain 1 : 2820 Meters

Option 2: 68 Miles - 110 Km Elevation gain 2 : 3400 Meters

Option 1: 30 Miles - 48 Km Elevation gain 1 : 1730 Meters

Option 2: 42 Miles - 68 Km Elevation gain 2 : 2300 Meters

Option 1: 42 Miles - 67 Km Elevation gain 1 : 2035 Meters

Option 2: 44 Miles - 71 Km Elevation gain 2 : 2057 Meters

Option 1: 44 Miles - 71 Km Elevation gain 1 : 990 Meters
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Option 2: 47 Miles - 76 Km Elevation gain 2 : 1515 Meters
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Option 3: 55 Miles - 89 Km Elevation gain 3 : 1985 Meters
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Option 1: 33 Miles - 53 Km Elevation gain 1 : 860 Meters

Option 2: 43 Miles - 69 Km Elevation gain 2 : 1037 Meters

Included
- 7 nights of accommodation in superior hotels of charm with private shower and/or bath
- Daily breakfast at each hotel, 7 dinners included
- Orientation by telephone
- Road bike rental included
- 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 | 1990 € | 280 € | 2900 € |
Post-tour Night | ** | ** | ** |
Upgraded | 2190 € | 510 € | 3290 € |
Post-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 | 150 € |
Tandem Bike Rental | |
Standard | 45 € |
Please note that any bike changes during the trip may incur an extra fee.
Services available
Services available | |
Cancelation insurance | 6% |