French Alps Tour
The French Alps have been home to some epic cycling battles between the worlds greatest cyclists with a history hosting the worlds greatest bike race spanning 100 years.
Now its your chance to conquer the 21 corners of Alpe d’Huez and a host of other legendary climbs!
Interest in the 2012 Alps Tour is extremely high. Please contact us now or you may miss out.
Pay for your tour with us before the 1 December 2011 and receive $200 early bird discount.
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The trip in 2012 is 10 nights and has been broken into 2 separate areas in close proximity of each other allowing you the chance to ride the famous climbs you have seen on TV, with minimal driving transfers between areas.
Famous mountains like Alpe d'Huez, Col du Aravis, Col du Galibier and the Col de la Colombiere are all within striking distance of our hotels.
Race viewing at two stages of the worlds greatest race will be included.
The tour starts in the heart of the French Alps, an area dominated by stunning views, amazing gorges and beautiful villages.
La Grave is situated below the Col du Galibier and in close proximity of the most famous of all mountains, Alpe d'Huez!
The last leg visits the Aravis Mountain range just 28km from Lake Annecy giving you direct access to more classic Alps climbs and more breathtaking views.
Ride the legendary roads and passes of the French Alps with Kiwi Style Bike Tours in 2012!
The trip is split up into the following:
La Grave
Saint Jean de Sixt. (Near Lake Annecy)
Non Cyclists:
We also cater for non-cycling partners. Please contact us directly regarding non-cycling activities available for this tour. There is also a small price reduction for a non-cyclist.
Bike Hire:
We have a limited amount of 2008 EMC2 Etape road bikes for hire. The frames are aluminum with carbon forks and rear stays with Shimano 105 components.
We also have a limited amount of EMC2 full carbon bikes with ultegra components.
The price for an Alps Tour EMC2 Etape bike hire is NZ$420.00. The price for a full carbon EMC2 is NZ$580.00
Highlights:
- Summer time in France!
- The ride from the hotel in St Jean de Sixt to Lake Geneva.
- Two stages of the worlds greatest race.
- Conquer the mighty Alpe d'Huez!
- The Aravis Mountain Range.
- Dining outside the hotel in La Grave below the Meije Glacier.
- Supporting the Kiwis in the worlds greatest race!
Intensity rating:
Historically this has been one of the hardest tours we have and involves some intense mountain rides.
For 2012 we have reformatted this tour to reduce transfers and spend more time taking on the epic rides available in the Alps.
All of our tours have one rest day included in the itinerary.
While you don't need to be a racer you will need to have a reasonable standard of fitness to enjoy this tour.
We take a maximum of 12 persons on this tour.
Dates:
July: 3 July to 13 July 2012.
Price:
NZ$4,900.00
Includes:
- 10 nights' accommodation.
- Breakfasts.
- 10 Dinners.
- Some lunches ( St Jean de Sixt)
- Pick up and drop off.
- All transport while on tour.
- Guided cycle rides.
- Support van on most rides. (All mountain rides)
- Limited mechanical assistance.
- One Kiwi Style Bike Tours cycle top and a t-shirt.
A non refundable deposit of $500 is required to secure your seat on this tour.
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