Around Mont Blanc Road Biking

A superb Alpine road cycling circuit ~ Cycle famous Tour de France passes ~ Classic Alpine 'Sportive' cycling ~ Cycle between France, Switzerland and Italy ~ 10,000 metres in 4 days

Superlative alpine cycling holiday around the Mont Blanc Massif that presents a very obvious challenge. Starting out from Chamonix, our 4-day cycling circuit around Mont Blanc takes us in a clockwise direction as we cycle through some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the Alps. Crossing between through France, Switzerland and Italy , we cycle famous Tour de France passes such as the Grand St. Bernard (2469m/8101ft), Cormet de Roseland, Col des Saises, Col des Aravis and the Col de la Columbiere. To make our cycling tour complete, we cycle all the 'minor' passes, such as the climb to Champex de Lac and the Italian classic, Col San Carlo. En-route, we stay in delightful villages and towns which give us a chance to appreciate a fascinating mix of Alpine culture and tradition. This Alpine road cycling holiday is surely a 'must do' ride for 'Sportive' riders and cycling enthusiasts alike.

ROAD ADVENTURE. On our circuit of Mont Blanc we follow a mixture of main roads and quiet roads through sleepy villages, crossing between countries and also from one valley system to the next. By including all the'œmain colsâ' and 'œmini colsâ' on the circumnavigation, we can accumulate a total of 10,000 metres (32,810 feet) of ascent and descent. This is totally supported riding - at the start of the day, when the group sets off biking, your kit bag will be loaded into the support vehicle and transported to the next overnight halt. Apart from a fixed rendezvous for lunch, you are free to cycle at your own pace but the support vehicle is never far away. We must stress that apart from the emergency tool kit and spares you would take on any day ride, you will not be required to carry any luggage. Stunning scenery, atmospheric overnight accommodation and a magnificent circular route make this an unforgettable experience. Average 100 km/62 miles per day.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1: Rendezvous at Yeti Lodge in Argentiere (near Chamonix). KE Land Only package services begin with the evening meal. For clients flying into Geneva Airport we recommend they use Mountain Drop Offs / ChamExp

Day 2: Beginning our circumnavigation, we cross the Col de Montet into Switzerland and then the Col du Forclaz to Martigny, followed by a climb to Champex Lac and on to Bourg St-Pierre.

Day 3: Crossing the Col du Grand St.Bernard we enter Italy by descending into the Aosta valley and then climb the Col du St.Carlo and the Col du Petit St.Bernard to reach Bourg St-Maurice.

Day 4: Continuing the "Route des Grandes Alpes" we cross the famous Cormet de Roseland and enjoy the spectacular views and then cross the Col du Arvais to La Cluzaz.

Day 5: Our final days ride is perhaps the most enjoyable as we make several climbs and descents to reach the "Mont Blanc Cycle Route" to Chamonix and finish in Argentiere.

Day 6: KE Land Only package services end after breakfast.

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Accommodation Details

During this trip, the group will spend 2 nights in a ski-lodge in Argentiere. Whilst on the trip itself, accommodation is on a twin-share basis in comfortable, family run 2* hotels.