GRAND TOUR MONT-BLANC
Ride the famous Giro and Tour de France passes and many other great climbs around the stunning Mont-Blanc !
Price £190
Ride length: 4 Days
13 epic passes
Total distance: 206 Miles / 333 km
Total elevation: 9354m
Ideal for all lovers of the iconic alpine routes, #grandtourmontblanc (self-guided tour) taking you through France, Switzerland and Italy offers cyclists the freedom to explore one of the most enchanting regions of the Alps. All of it, at your own pace. The ride combines amazing views of the rocky peaks and glaciers, alpine cultural heritage and rich gastronomy of the three countries crossed. What adds to the appeal of the cycling tour is the opportunity to extend the sense of adventure by visiting Chamonix the iconic capital of alpine sports, the gorgeous vineyards of the Martigny region (Valais) and the historic roman town of Aosta.
#grandtourmontblanc is also a unique experience for the discovery of legendary passes (Giro, Tour de France) like the Grand-Saint-Bernard, San Carlo, Cormet de Roselend, Aravis and epic Colombiere !
Evergreencycling.com organises your self-guided tour as an eco-responsible cycling experience respectful of the regions crossed.
Day by day breakdown
Day 1 (Chamonix to Aosta : 52 miles / 84 km, 2790 m D+)
“Bienvenue à Chamonix”, the capital of alpine sports ! The ride starts with a short briefing concerning the latest news on the state of the high passes (road, snow). 3 alpine passes (cols des Montets, Forclaz and Grand-Saint-Bernard, one of the famous Swiss passes which is renown for the dogs kennel) are on the list of your 1st cycling day. We guarantee that you will enjoy breathtaking views of the prestigious peak and glacier of the Mont-Blanc massif (4807 M).
Day 2 (Aosta to Bourg-Saint-Maurice 46 miles / 75 km, 2109 m D+)
A spectacular ride point to point from Aosta (Italy) to Bourg-Saint-Maurice (France) ! After warming up riding along the valley of Aosta, you will climb 2 epic passes before enjoying a stunning descent to the Valley of Tarentaise. Expect amazing views as you reach near the top of the Petit-Saint-Bernard (the border between Italy and France).
Day 3 (Bourg-Saint-Maurice to Le Grand Bornand 56 miles / 90 km, 2830 m D+)
‘The Queen Stage’. This next ride is a real event and seems to be on the bucket list of many cyclists around the world. 5 passes to cross between the Tarentaise, Beaufortain, Arly and Borne Valleys. A great stage with challenging climbs and smooth descents. You will enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding mountains, traditional alpine villages and blue-green alpine lakes.
Day 4 (Le Grand Bornand to Chamonix 52 miles / 84 km, 1625 m D+)
The last part of this cycling ride tackles 2 legendary passes of the Tour de France, Col de la Colombière and Col de Romme. Throughout the day you will be rewarded for your efforts with an exceptional panorama of the north face of the Mont-Blanc !
Are you ready to stay longer ? Why not combine your #grandtourmontblanc with #grandtourchablais and/or #grandtourleman
TOUR INFO
A Sat Nav itinerary to download (ridewithGPS).
A detailed road logbook.
A distinctive and original frame plate for your bike.
a custom-designed cycling jersey “grand tour mont blanc” by Ozio.
A full cycling route briefing by our local representative (location: Chamonix).
A leaflet with complete itinerary information, travel advice and route description of the 4 stages including all the passes.
Advice and recommendations for a successful bike ride.
A complete list of accommodation and support advice availble for the whole journey.
A certificate of achievement in a presentation folder
2 #grandtourmontblanc stickers
whatsapp support from 09.00 am to 05.00 pm
This ride is available from May to mid-October, depending on weather conditions. Tour profile: Mountainous. The Start & Finish location is Chamonix at the bottom of the Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie, France. The cycling ride is for cyclists with a good level of fitness. E-bikes are welcome.
We can arrange for airport transfer with our partner between Geneva airport and Chamonix (one way and/or return). Please forward all relevant details including arrival date/time and departure date/time, number of cyclists, number of bikes for a quote.
