Please plan your flight to Geneva Airport (GVA) if you want to make use of our optional airport transfer departing at 2:00 PM. Our team will meet you and your bike at the airport for the 3-hour drive.  Alternatively, make your way to Alpe d’Huez on your own and meet us at your chosen hotel.  Arrive today if you would like to do the Alpe d’Huez Time Trial (Grimpée de L’Alpe) on Friday.

What about my bike?

You can bring your own bike as we have planned to transport bike boxes on our airport transfers. Our mechanic will be available this afternoon at the hotel to assist you with building your bike after travel. Bikes can be safely stored at the hotel.

Group airport transfers from Geneva Airport – $175 return/ $ 120 one way

Today we offer one airport transfer which departs Geneva Airport at 2:00 PM. This transfer includes you, your luggage and your bike and can be added at time of booking for $120 (one way) or $175 (return). Please book your flight to arrive before 12:30 PM to allow for baggage collection and customs.

If you are arriving at another time or into Lyon Airport, please contact us for a quote on private airport transfers.

Group Dinner

This evening we will meet for our group dinner at a local restaurant.  Please select this option when booking if you would like to join us ($30 additional).  

Guests arriving on Thursday can take part in the Grimpée de L’Alpe today. After breakfast, descend to Bourg d’Oisans and from 9:00 AM on you can set your PB on Alpe d’Huez.

Friday arrivals

Please plan your flight to Geneva Airport (GVA) if you want to make use of our optional airport transfers departing at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Our team will meet you and your bike at the airport for the 3-hour drive.  Alternatively, you can fly into Lyon (LYS) Airport and opt for a private transfer, or make your own way to Alpe d’Huez and meet us at your chosen hotel. 

Group airport transfers from Geneva Airport – $175 return/ $120 one way

Today we offer (2)  airport transfers departing from Geneva Airport.  The first leaves at 11:00 AM and the second at 4:00 PM. When you make your booking, you can add this group airport transfer. Please book a flight that arrives at least 90 minutes before the transfer departure time to allow for baggage pick up and customs clearance. 

If you are arriving at another time or into Lyon Airport, please contact us for a quote on private airport transfers.

Group Dinner

This evening we will meet for our group dinner at a local restaurant.  Please select this option when booking if you would like to join us ($30 additional). 

Guided ride

If you are on the first transfer, we will lead a short (but punchy) guided ride down Alpe d’Huez, over the Balcons and back up the Sarenne departing Alpe d’Huez at 3:30 PM.

This afternoon you will go to the expo to collect your race bib for tomorrow. This afternoon and early evening, our tour leaders and bike mechanics are available to assist you.

After breakfast and preparing bikes, we will take you on a supported, guided ride that takes in the Vilard Reculas climb, the easiest way to get back up to Alpe d’Huez. We will descend to Bourg d’Oisans, ride along the valley floor and climb back up to Alpe d’Huez. 

The expo is a short walk across town from our hotels, so you have plenty of time this afternoon to collect your registration pack and buy any last minute essentials.

Afterwards, get some rest and get prepared for tomorrow. This evening our bike guides will provide a briefing of race day logistics, strategies and the route.

The evening is free for you to eat out in one of Alpe d’Huez’s many restaurants or you can join us for our group dinner at a local restaurant (additional $30).

After breakfast, we offer our optional transfer back to Geneva airport.

Geneva Airport Transfers:

Transfer 1 : Depart Alpe d’Huez at 7:00 AM (for flights departing after 1:00 PM)

Transfer 2 : Depart Alpe d’Huez at 10:00 AM (for flights departing after 4:00 PM)

If your flight departs earlier than 1:00PM, you will need to book a private transfer.