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United Kingdom
25 August – 31 August 2024
As the event fast approaching if you need entries, accommodation or both. Please contact us to enquire via email or call 0161 676 0390.
Haute Route Alps 2024 is a tough but rewarding 7- day sportive, giving you a taste of the life of a professional cyclist in a stage race. The route takes in some of the toughest and most iconic climbs in the Alps. The event consists of 6 multi-mountain stages and an uphill time trial. Support at the Haute Route is unparalleled and the entry includes a lot of services. You truly live and compete like a pro cyclist for a week.
One of the toughest weeks in amateur cycling, the Haute Route Alps 2024 is the flagship event of the Haute Route Cycling Series. This is a week of cycling bucket list climbs made famous by the Tour de France and the Giro d’Italia. A lot of it is spent at altitude with several cols over 2,000 metres above sea level.
The 2024 Haute Route dates are Sunday 25 to Saturday 31 August 2024. Our 8-night package will start on Saturday 24 August and finish on Sunday 1 September.
The 2024 Haute Route Alps will start in Megeve and finish in Nice. The route will cover 714km and 19,405m of elevation over the 7 days. You will take on some of the world famous cycling climbs such as the mighty Alpe d’Huez, Col de la Loze, Col de la Bonette and Col du Glandon to name a few. Stage 4 will be the time trial from Bourg d’Oisans to Alpe d’Huez.
Saturday 24 August – Village – Megève
Sunday 25 August – Stage 1 – Megève – Megève
Cols: Col des Aravis (1,486m), Col de la Colombière (1,630m), Courchevel Altiport (1,490m)
Monday 26 August – Stage 2 – Megève – Col de la Loze
Cols: Col des Saisies (1,630m), Col de la Loze (2,275m)
Tuesday 27 August – Stage 3 – Courchevel – L’Alpe d’Huez
Cols: Col de la Madeleine (1,630m), Col du Glandon (1,924m), L’ Alpe d’Huez (1,815m)
Wednesday 28 August – Stage 4: Bourg d’Oisans – Alpe d’Huez
Climb: L’ Alpe d’Huez (1,815m)
Thursday 29 August – Stage 5 – L’ Alpe d’Huez – Col du Granon
Cols: Col du Lautaret (2,057m), Col du Granon (2,435m)
Friday 30 August – Stage 6 – Briançon – Auron
Cols: Col de Vars (2,108m), Col de la Bonnette (2,715m), Climb to Auron (1,570m)
Saturday 31 August – Stage 7: Auron – Nice
Cols: Col de St Matin (1,503m)
You can book your place now for Haute Route Alps 2024. We will confirm hotels soon.
Our 2024 Haute Route package is limited to 15 riders. We offer a non-rider discount of £1,650 to non-riders and to those riders who already have their own 2024 Haute Route entry.
Well located hotels: A mix of 2*, 3* and 4* hotels in convenient locations. We prioritise location over luxury. Breakfasts are included and you’re free to make your own arrangements for evening meals each night.
2024 Haute Route Alps Entry included: The Haute Route entry has lots included, with more information below. Non-Riders and those with their own entry will get a discount.
Spread your payments: Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking.
Sportive Breaks Host and Mechanic: Your own Directeur Sportif will look after you to make your experience as smooth as possible. We offer a private mechanic service, a day bag service, private feed stops as well as private transport where required.
A mix of 3* and 4* hotels in convenient locations. Single rooms available
Included in our package
Airport transfers and daily transport of luggage and bike boxes
Haute Route Jersey and Backpack
Daily breakfasts, post-ride meal (part of entry)
After final stage
15 minute massage every day
Feed stations with local products
Medals & Finishers apparel
Broom wagon, motorbikes, safety & Medical Assistance
Non-rider discount or own entry discount of £1650
Take on this epic challenge in the French Alps with Sportive Breaks. We will be there to support you with mechanics, private feed stations and support staff. Hotels are located close to the route with daily breakfasts included.
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Travel to Megeve
Please make your own arrangements to arrive at our hotel in Megeve today. Our team will be available to meet you at the hotel. If you plan to fly then we offer a airport transfer for you, your luggage and your bike from Geneva Airport at 12:00pm.
Our hotel
Your stay will be for 1 night on a bed and breakfast basis, with breakfasts included. You will have an early breakfast on the day of stage 1. You can keep your bike in your room with you.
What about my bike?
You can bring your own bike as we have made arrangements 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.
This afternoon and early evening, our tour leaders and bike mechanics are available for you. The evening is free for you to eat in one of Megeve’s many restaurants.
We have an early breakfast at the hotel today. We ask you to have your bags ready in reception and our team will collect these for you. The bags will be delivered to your hotel.
After the finish, our team will guide you to your hotel. Your bags will be ready in reception. There’s time to book a massage, get your bike checked by our mechanic and relax.
Todays stage
99.5km and 2,580m of elevation.
Climbs: Col des Aravis, Col de la Colombiere and finishing at the Altiport in Megeve.
We have an early breakfast at the hotel today. We ask you to have your bags ready in reception and our team will collect these for you. The bags will be delivered to your hotel.
After the finish, our team will guide you to your hotel. Your bags will be ready in reception. There’s time to book a massage, get your bike checked by our mechanic and relax. After the Haute Route race briefing, the evening is free.
Todays stage
114.5km and 3,200m of elevation.
Climbs: Col des Saisies and Col de la Loza
We have an early breakfast at the hotel today. We ask you to have your bags ready in reception and our team will collect these for you. The bags will be delivered to your hotel.
After the finish, our team will guide you to your hotel. Your bags will be ready in reception. There’s time to book a massage, get your bike checked by our mechanic and relax. After the Haute Route race briefing, the evening is free to relax.
Todays stage
137km and 4,450m of elevation.
Climbs: Col de la Madeleine, Col du Glandon and finishing at the top of Alpe d’Huez.
We have an early breakfast at the hotel today. We ask you to have your bags ready in reception and our team will collect these for you. The bags will be delivered to your hotel.
After the finish, our team will guide you to your hotel. Your bags will be ready in reception. There’s time to book a massage, get your bike checked by our mechanic and relax. After the Haute Route race briefing, the evening is free to relax.
Todays stage – Time Trial.
16km and 1,125m of elevation.
Climbs: Alpe d’Huez
We have an early breakfast at the hotel today. We ask you to have your bags ready in reception and our team will collect these for you. The bags will be delivered to your hotel.
After the finish, our team will guide you to your hotel. Your bags will be ready in reception. There’s time to book a massage, get your bike checked by our mechanic and relax. After the Haute Route race briefing, the evening is free to relax.
Todays stage –
86km and 2,800m of elevation.
Climbs: Col du Lautaret and Col du Granon
We have an early breakfast at the hotel today. We ask you to have your bags ready in reception and our team will collect these for you. The bags will be delivered to your hotel.
After the finish, our team will guide you to your hotel. Your bags will be ready in reception. There’s time to book a massage, get your bike checked by our mechanic and relax. After the Haute Route race briefing, we’ll have the evening meal together at the hotel.
Today’s stage –
139km and 3,650m of elevation.
Climbs: Col de Vars, Col de la Bonnette and Auron.
We have a slightly later breakfast at the hotel today. There is no need to have your bags ready in reception as we’ll be staying another night in a hotel.
After the finish, ride back to the hotel. There’s time to book a massage, get your bike checked by our mechanic and relax. No evening meal tonight as there is a Haute Route closing ceremony.
This evening you can collect your bike box and our mechanic is available to assist you with re-packing your bike into the box so you’re ready for travel tomorrow.
Todays stage –
122km and 1,600m of elevation.
Climbs: Col St-Martin
After breakfast we offer our a optional transfer back to Nice Airport. We advise you not to book any flights before 10:00am as we anticipate an early start. Our airport transfer will leave Nice at 09:30am in time for flights that depart Nice after 12:00pm.
The Haute Route series looks to create the experience and challenge of riding a multi-day stage race, with events focused around the toughest and most iconic climbs in Europe. The Haute Route Alps 2024 starts in Megeve and finishes in Nice.
We have a team of highly experienced professionals who have been organising cycling trips for over 25 years. We are members of ABTA and ATOL so book with confidence.
Did you know? We offer the biggest selection of European Gran Fondo and Cyclo-Sportive events.
Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking. *Selected products. Terms and Conditions apply
We know the routes, we know the roads. We know how the event works and the best hotels for the start and finish. We organise everything for you; transfers, bike transport, additional feed stops, rep support and more.
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La Ferme du Golf is a family run hotel with stunning views of Megeve. All rooms have views of the surrounding mountains and are decorated with the charm of a Savoyard Farm in mind. The hotel also has a restaurant with a selection of local produce and a bar serving a variety of drinks.
Le Savoy hotel is located in the centre of Meribel centre. This 4* hotel has a spa and well-being area, a restaurant serving local produce and bar offering a wide selection of drinks. All rooms have flat screen TVs, safe and Wi-Fi. The hotel has bike storage and free parking.
Hotel Le Dome is a small family run 3 star hotel, well situated a quiet area of the town.
The town centre, with outdoor swimming-pool, and sports centre is within 5 minutes’ walk.
Next door to the hotel, there is a bank, a newsagent and a small supermarket. Numerous restaurants are available around the hotel.
This hotel is located in the centre of Vauban city and the oldest hotel in the region. With lots of character this hotel has bar serving a selection of drinks and a restaurant offering season and meals that reflect the local region. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, en-suites and decorated with the local area in mind.
Le Chalet d’Auron is a 4* hotel with breath-taking views of the surrounding mountains. This hotel is located 200m from the village square. Rooms are spacious and decorated with a chalet theme. The hotel has an outdoor pool, restaurant and bar.
This 3* hotel is located in the heart of Nice and just a 5 minute walk from the Promenade des Anglais. The hotel is close to a variety of bars and restaurants. Rooms are stylish and are fitted with air-conditioning, safe, tv and welcome tray with tea and coffee.
In the French Alps, you will be looked after by Mike and our local team of bike guides, drivers and mechanics.
Mike has a real passion for Alpine climbs and knows all the major mountain passes in the area having ridden them all many times.
Mike, first moved to France to race for a team in Brittany before settling in the Alps to satisfy his thirst for the high mountains.
He has been racing for over 25 years and recently qualified as a bike guide. Having competed in almost all the big name sportive and Gran Fondo events in the Alps including the Etape du Tour, Marmotte and the Time Megève, Mike still likes to push the limits and has had some respectable results in the Etape du Tour and even some recent podium finishes in local races. Mike is a fully qualified French bike guide and mechanic and has spent the last 20 years honing his skills and experience he is ready to share them with you during your Alpine cycling adventure.
His passion for the Tour De France is legendary and his knowledge of the race and its champions goes back to the 1980’s so he can offer great insights and anecdotes about this iconic race.
Mike’s team of mechanics includes former Pro Tour Team mechanics so you can be sure you will be in good, safe hands!
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