Crossing the Alps by Bike - Bike Touring in France
Crossing the Alps
Scale, from Lake Léman to the Mediterranean, the legendary routes through the French Alps: Alpe d’Huez, Col d’Izoard, Col du Galibier… Mythic passes with epic pasts, paved with the colours of the greatest cycling champions, where you can pedal toward your dreams! Over 15,000 metres of climbs and descents, sometimes at altitudes of more than 2,000 metres, 25 linked passes: dizzying! At the summit, catch your breath as you look out over the alpine roofs. From top to bottom, the descent promises to be exhilarating. A total of 1,000 classic kilometres! It’s your turn to inscribe your name on the famous routes of the Tour de France. But if you plan to tackle these alpine giants, best make sure you’re in tiptop shape!

August 20 to September 3, 2010 • Price (taxes included) : $3,895
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The package includes:
- round-trip air transportation for passenger and bicycle with Air Transat;
- 13 nights in two- to four-star hotels (double occupancy);
- 13 breakfasts and 6 evening meals;
- bus trips.

From 12 to 25 cyclists, accompanied by our guide.

Start/Finish: Montréal-Trudeau/Lyon > Nice/Montréal-Trudeau.

FULL-COMFORT PACKAGE

dBy selecting the Vélo Québec Voyages full-comfort package, you are opting to alternate between pleasures: the perfect balance between effort during the day and well-deserved rest in a hotel, no matter what your destination. And since we take care of everything—reservations, baggage transportation, mechanical assistance, route planning—all you have to do is make the most of your trip, at your own pace, by combining the pleasures of bicycle tourism with occasional revelations, interesting encounters, boundless enthusiasm and sheer delight.

You can also count at all times on the discreet but highly effective presence of our guides. They have all received first-aid training and have acquired useful bicycle-tourism expertise. More than mere guides, they are genuine travel enthusiasts—curious, passionate teachers with great respect for the host countries. Better yet, our guides put their personal imprint on their routes and know how to make your trip an unforgettable journey. So with us, you will receive all the assistance you need while remaining as free as a bird. Now that’s peace of mind!

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Crossing the Alps
August 20 to September 3, 2010

Trip length: 14 days / 13 nights
Price (taxes included): $3,895
Route rating: 6s


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