Experience the best of Alpe d'Huez
Alpe d'Huez Cycling Holiday
Alpe D'Huez, Glandon, Galibier, Croix de Fer, the famous climbs just roll off the tongue in the French Alps. Come and conquer these behemoths. #Lovevelo #LoveCycling #Ridefurther
Cycling Holidays to Alpe d'Huez
What to Expect on This Trip
Saw-edged mountains, snow capped peaks and passes conquered by legends, there really is no place quite like the French Alps. Home to some of the most iconic climbing in Europe, the Alps offers famous climb after famous climb with Alpe D'Huez and its 21 hairpins being the most revered. The valleys are home to deep green forests whilst the mountain sides glow red and orange in the early Autumn.
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A Typical Itinerary
Day 1
The best airport for you to arrive to is Geneva or Lyon. This trip is totally flexible so we can arrange transfers for you or we can arrange car hire which can be a great cost effective alternative.
Choose from one of the many hotels in the area and stay either atop Alpe D'Huez, down in Bourg d'Oissans or elsewhere in the valley.
Day 2
As the trip is entirely flexible you're free to choose where you cycle but today we recommend riding some of the iconic cols. Take on the Glandon by riding out west where you will be met by the crystal clear waters of the Lac de Grand Maison. As you climb, the valley of Vaujany falls away beneath you. Climbed from Vaujany, the Glandon is 25km with an average of 5% but keep plenty in your legs for the 9% sections.
If you're feeling good, ride on to the Col de la Croix de Fer and for more of a challenge, the Col du Telegraphe summit is 30km away.
We love the Croix de Fer and the views from the summitDay 3
Today we recommend climbing the Galibier and then Alpe d'Huez. From Bourg d'Oissans, the Galibier summit is 50km away so this is a big day with some tough climbing. The climb is 35km averaging 8%.
After summiting the Galibier, you can enjoy a truly incredible 35km descent. All roads lead back to Alpe D'Huez so you will come face to face with the "Dutch Mountain's" 21 hairpins and over 1km vertical ascent. The Alpe is 13.8km with an average of 8.1%, although watch out for the 13% sections.
Experience Alpe d'Huez's 21 bendsDay 4
Enjoy breakfast at your leisure before we pick you up for transfer to the airport unless you've hired a car. If you want to stay longer in the Alps just let us know as all our itineraries are fully flexible.
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What our Cyclists Say
Awesome customer Service like it used to be. I admit that I'm one of many people who have taken to booking holidays and flights direct to save a few quid. But when planning my husband's 50th birthday and knowing very little about cycling I decided to try Love Velo and I can't recommend them, and the service I've received from James Danvers highly enough.
Read full reviewAbby
I booked through Love Velo because the reviews were so good. I wasn't disappointed. Right from my first contact with LV they were easy to talk to and although I dithered (my first cycling trip abroad) they didn't press me. When I eventually confirmed my booking they took care of everything.
Read full reviewStephen
Everything about Love Velo has been faultless. From the initial notification of them teaming up with Le Col and to the pricing being unbelievable and then the customer service, top class. James, if all the staff are as attentive to every detail as you are then everyone will be as lucky as I have been. 100% at some point, hopefully in the near future I will be booking again with you guys. Thank you again
Read full reviewIan
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