Our classic road cycling breaks are available in the southern french alps on certain fixed dates each summer, on a thursday monday 4 night basis. Three bedrooms are on the top floor, one bedroom is on the ground floor and one bedroom is the mazot, which is separated from the chalet but on the chalet premises. Classic cycling tours specialize in providing cycling holidays in the northern french alps. Morzine in the french alps is much more than just a ski resort. Road cycling holidays in the french alps holidays since 2008. I finished with a total of 30,000 meters of climbing in 8 days, which is a new record for me even in the mountainous tcr 2016 i only managed about 27,000 m of climbing in an 8day period.
Road cycling in the french alps undiscovered mountains. The second edition includes the classic mont ventoux climb. A guide to cycling in the european alps in the days before surfaced roads and automobile tourism. Road cycling holidays in the french alps, a weekend in the. After a long and quite probably challenging day the idea of traipsing around a supermarket and coming back to cook dinner is one that would fill anyone with dread. Cycling the alps bike rebel cyclopaats adventures in. Morzine in the heart of the french alps, its sports facilities and surrounding climbs are an amazing training ground for swimming, road cycling and running. Chalet calluna has 5 beautiful decorated ensuite bedrooms, which can be used as single or double occupancy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Printed onto 300gsm high quality paper, with a textured finish. The classic high passes of the french alps are included, the routes covered are tours of the ain, chablaisaravis, mont blanc, chartreusebauges, belledonne, ecrinsgrandes rousses, southern pre alps including mont ventoux and the grand traverse of the french alps. He had a lot of other really good questions, but this was his main sticking point to getting started.
Fwiw, probably my favourite is the french cols mythique by lequipe. Give yourself a timeless memory, or inspiration for your next trip to the alps. Discovery of france, describes it as still one of the best practical books on cycling in france. All of you, cyclist or not, can enjoy the best of french food after cycling hours. Michelins travel book to the french alps will take you skiing and snowboarding on the prestigious chamonix ski slopes, or summer hiking in the alps. Europes cleanest lake, lake annecy, offers fun for families, couples or singles alike. Mar 02, 20 the alps attract serious numbers of people so accommodation can get tight. Chalet for 12 people chalet calluna les carroz book4alps. Cycling the col du galibier in the french alps bike tour quick facts. Highlights of rides during the 2015 bethel cycle french alps camp. Admittedly, you have to cope with the height gain, but after all, thats why people cycle in oisans.
Again, this is a good reason to plan ahead and book early. The savoie mont blanc area has more mountain passes than any other part of france. Col du lautaret to briancon a fabulous family bike ride in. Paul henderson, author of cycling in the french alps, has this guide to help you decide when to cycle the french sections of europes most famous mountain range, the alps. Made up of wide valleys surrounded by awe inspiring mountains, this part of the alps is a cyclists paradise. I spend a lot of time, from snow melt to snow fall, on road bikes and on gravel in the alps, mainly in france, exploring them. Why every cyclist should cycle the french alps intrepid. Apr 01, 2011 the book cycling in the french alps by paul henderson available at or. Guidebooks for cycling in france freewheeling france. There are more than 10 stunning high altitude cols and climbs you can start and finish at the chalet, and many more within 12 hours drive.
Ebiking in the southern french alps is without a doubt one of the most pleasurable activities. The pyrenees is a better bet in peak season though if you plan far enough ahead you shouldnt have any trouble in the alps. Cycling holidays in the french alps with breathe bike since 2008. Road cycling holidays in the french alps alpine vista. Spectacular french alps walking holiday based in morzine with unforgettable views of mont blanc. Our family cycling holiday in the french alps took place during the may half term, a time when the french schools are still hard at work. Although all of the tours are in mountain areas, the scenery from the rolling hills of the bugey to the dramatic limestone gorges of the. The alpine velo cycling chalet is in the mountains near bourg saint maurice, the bike capital of the northern french alps. The mountains have seen many changes since then dams have been built, roads improved, chairlifts multiplied, huts improved an almost endless catalogue, even though the beauty of the region remains and its attraction undiminished.
Jan 01, 2010 the classic high passes of the french alps galibier, iseran, izoard, etc and many lesser known areas of the pre alps and southern jura. Alpine velo selfguided single centre cycling holidays. French alps goodreads meet your next favorite book. If you dont have time for a week of road cycling but still want to get your fix of famous cols in the french alps why not join the alpcycles team for a weekend of riding in the french alps the aim of these compact packages is to. Our half term family cycling holiday in the french alps. The distances i rode werent massive, but i was climbing an average of about 3000 meters per 100 km, and one day i even managed to climb 5000 meters in just 125 km see details on strava. Basically just route directions, low quality map, and an elevation chart for pretty much every climb in each region. Road cycling holidays southern french alps bike weekender. Apr 22, 2008 the classic high passes of the french alps galibier, iseran, izoard, etc and many lesser known areas of the pre alps and southern jura.
I couldnt have chosen a better week in terms of the weather and my recent obsession with ticking off all of the veloviewer map tiles see my blog post caused me to plan a rather convoluted route. Im lucky enough to live an hours drive from the french alps and can honestly say it is one of the best places in the world to ride a road bike. It provides the perfect base for self guided walking with excellent links to lifts to whisk you up the mountain in no time at all. Freeston 18651942 a guide to cycling in the european alps in the days before surfaced roads and automobile tourism. During the summer months theres a real cycling frenzy about the place its one of only a few areas. Including the route des grandes alpes mentioned above. Cycling in the french alps by paul henderson waterstones.
High up in the french alps, its enthralling to imagine the forces that shaped these colossal peaks. This is certainly not the best cycling coffee table book in my. Friendly and professional, catering for all abilities. The french are crazy about road cycling and the residents of the southern french alps are no exception. Bike tour in the french alps climb alpe dhuez, galibier. Second edition includes the classic mont ventoux climb.
These breaks are available to book for groups of any size. Dates and prices for classic cycling breaks southern alps summer. The classic high passes of the french alps are included, the routes covered are tours of the ain, chablaisaravis, mont blanc, chartreusebauges, belledonne, ecrinsgrandes rousses, southern prealps including mont ventoux and the grand traverse of the french alps. A day spent cycling the impressive mountains of the french alps, is a day well spent. Road cycling holidays in the french alps holidays since. Oct 23, 2017 i decided somewhat lastminute to spend a week cycling in early october in the northern french alps, in the haute savoie and savoie departments. Classic cycling tours cycling holidays in the french alps, les allues, france. We specialise on small groups offering fully supported road cycling tours and training camps. Thankfully that isnt something you have to face at chalet mathilde. Road cycling in the french alps with alpcycles 2015 youtube. Map of over a hundred french alps and jura mountains.
Well also explore the regions breathtaking hikes, glaciers and via ferrata routes on the high cliffs, while those who wish to challenge gravity can try paragliding above lake. The classic high passes of the french alps galibier, iseran, izoard, etc and many lesser known areas of the prealps and southern jura. Selected cycle tours uk, us by freewheeling france contributor paul henderson suggests 9 routes, including a grand traverse of the alps from geneva to nice. The popular tdf stage from annecy to semnoz is a challenging and stunning 125km ride which can be. The french alps 01 by graeme fife, peter drinkell isbn. His cycling the alps adventures began in 2008, when cyclopaat had his first real high mountains trip. The alps contain many of the worlds bestknown climbs. The end result is a book that covers more alpine climbs than any other. Alpcycles are an expert cycling specific tour operator providing a personal, friendly service to everyone of our riders. As the author explains, the spectacular views are well worth the effort of pushing your bicycle up the passes and perfectly safe as long as your cycle is equipped with brakes. Hubert walker published his classic walking in the alps, now a collectors item. Family cycling in the alps a fun downhill ride from col du lautaret to briancon during the whitsun half term we were lucky enough to go on a bespoke family cycling holiday in the french alps, organised for us by florian schwey and marketa lanska at maisonamalka. This meant that we were visiting in low season but what a perfect time for cycling with the kids. Great cycling climbs, the french alps by graeme fife booktopia.
Best travel books michelin green guide french alps. Classic cycling tours cycling holidays in the french alps. Whether you are a road cycling fan or a mountain bike enthusiast, ebiking. I havent fought hard up a col, dont own a pair of fash cycling shorts and still ride in a laughably and some have upright position similar to the genteel days of old. If you dont have time for a week of road cycling but still want to get your fix of famous cols in the french alps why not join the alpcycles team for a weekend of riding in the french alps the aim of these compact packages is to make the most of your time in the mountains. Road cycling breaks in the french alps bike weekender. Road cycling holidays in the french alps has 376 members. Alpcycles quality road cycling holidays in the french alps.
Selected cycle tours cicerone guide cicerone guides 2rev ed by paul henderson isbn. The african and eurasian tectonic plates collided some 35 million years ago, forcing the land skyward into a km chain of sawedged mountains. The first few climbs are tiny and to an alps snob like me a little uninteresting. The southern french alps classic climbs, epic views, great hospitality. Cycling in the french alps mtb cycling in oisans alps. Published in 2002, freds original book details nearly 300 routes, ranging from easy unsurfaced roads at little more than m to steep footpaths above 3000m, and from the southern french alps to switzerland, the dolomites and the austrian tirol. The rides are generally broken down into stages of 5080km per day. Aug 08, 2016 9 lessons from road cycling in the swiss alps. Cycling the alps bike rebel cyclopaats adventures in the. But the insane views will make you forget the suffering. Point blank, the reunion, paws of the yeti, chalet boy the diary of my first ski season. Therefore chip van halen, professional triathlete for over 20 years having represented australia at the commonwealth games and now sports coach has chosen to establish and supervise its. Quality road cycling holidays in the french alps since.
Rough stuff cycling in the alps guide book by max leonard. If youve ever cycled the north side of col du galibier, you may have noticed an intriguing looking gravel road a list of most of the highest unpaved cycling roads in the alps. French alps walking holiday walking in the french alps. Although all of the tours are in mountain areas, the scenery from the rolling hills of the bugey to the dramatic limestone gorges of the chartreuse.