Route des Grandes Alpes
7 Nights – Groups of 8+
Key Features of 8 Day Tour
- 7 nights | 8 days
- 4* & 3* accommodation throughout
- Daily breakfast & dinners included
- Fully supported tour with experienced local guide, Mike Wilson
- Tackle France's iconic cycle passes from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean
- 6 riding days of exploring the French Alps from North to South, including Cormet de Roselend, Col du Galibier and Cime de la Bonette
- See the sights, enjoy local cuisine
- Airport transfers included
- Spread your payments - interest free payment plan available
- Mechanical support each day from your lead guide
2026 Route des Grandes Alpes with Sportive Breaks
This is the tour on everyone’s booking list. Are you looking for challenging cols and stunning scenery? Then look no further! This tour from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean covers 6 days of cycling, starting from Morzine and ending on the promenade in Nice. During this tour you will conquer iconic cycle passes and climbs, such as the Cormet de Roselend, Col de I’Iseran, Col du Galibier & Cime de la Bonette.
Available 2026 Dates
- Providing your trip is between June – September, dates are flexible and up to your discretion (Groups of 8+ only)
- Discount available for groups of above 8 riders
What's included?
Accommodation
7 nights in quality accommodation on a half-board basis
Included meals
Breakfast & dinners (budget €15 for lunch)
6 riding days
6 riding days supported by the ride leader, who will be following you in the van and occasionally go on ahead to set up feed stations
Transfers
From Geneva Airport (arrival) and to Nice Airport (departure) including bike boxes
Private feed stops
Available on your rides, with appropriate nutrition available
Mechanic
Expert mechanic on hand all week
Itinerary (please note, this may differ slightly dependent on the package date)
Arrival & Check-in
Date
Dependent on your desired dates
Location
Morzine
Arrive at Geneva Airport today, where we will have a transfer organised to take you and your luggage to our first location, Morzine. This transfer will be organised around your flight schedule.
The transfer will take roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes. You will then have the rest of the day to settle in, unpack your luggage and set up your bike, with assistance from your lead guide. Dependent on what time you arrive, there will be a shake-out ride to reactivate your legs after travelling.
In the evening before dinner, your guide will provide a ride briefing to outline the plans for the week and address any questions you may have.
Daily Highlights
- Transfer to your hotel
- Expert staff
- Assistance with unpacking bikes
- Accommodation in Morzine
Meals
Dinner at the hotel
Riding Day 1: Morzine to Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Date
Dependent on your desired dates
Location
Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Breakfast will be available at the hotel this morning, before we depart on our first guided ride.
Dinner is available at the hotel today.
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Feed stations & lunch stop
- Cormet de Roselend
- Accommodation in Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Ride
- Distance: 145km
- Elevation: 3,300m
Meals
Breakfast & dinner at the hotel
Long Ride
Riding Day 2: Bourg-Saint-Maurice to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne
Date
Dependent on your desired dates
Location
Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne via Col de l’Iseran
Breakfast will be available at the hotel this morning, before we depart on our second guided ride.
Dinner is available at the hotel today.
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Feed stations & lunch stop
- Tackle the Col de l'Iseran
- Accommodation in Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne
Ride
- Distance: 120km
- Elevation: 2,200m
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner
Medium RIde
Riding Day 3: Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne to Briançon
Date
Dependent on your desired dates
Location
Breakfast will be available at the hotel this morning, before we depart on our third guided ride.
Today will (thankfully!) be a shorter ride, but you will still be conquering two Tour de France classics in one ride. We will begin from the hotel in Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne and immediately take on the Col du Télégraphe, before a short descent to Vallorie and the legendary Col du Galibier. After reaching the summit, you will enjoy a long but steady descent through the Lautaret Valley toward Briançon.
Dinner will be available at the hotel this evening.
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Feed stations & lunch stop
- Tackle the Col du Gablier
- Accommodation in Briançon
Ride
- Distance: 71km
- Elevation: 2,100m
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner
Medium Ride
Riding Day 4: Briançon to Barcelonnette
Date
Dependent on your desired dates
Location
Breakfast will be available at the hotel this morning, before we depart on our fourth guided ride.
Dinner will be available at the hotel as usual.
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Feed stations & lunch stop
- Ascend the Col de Vars
- Accommodation in Barcelonnette
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner
Ride
- Distance: 87km
- Elevation:1,500m
Medium Ride
Riding Day 5: Barcelonnette to Saint-Martin-Vésubie
Date
Dependent on your desired dates
Location
Breakfast will be available at the hotel this morning, before we depart on our fifth and penultimate guided ride.
To kickstart the ride, we will begin with the long ascent to Cime de la Bonnette – one of Europe’s highest roads at over 2,800m. Once you have reached the summit, you will descend into the Tinée valley, before the final climb to Saint-Martin-Vésubie, via Rte de la Colmaine’s switchbacks.
Dinner will be available at the hotel this evening.
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Feed stations & lunch stop
- Cime de la Bonnette
- Accommodation in Saint-Martin-Vésubie
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner
Ride
- Distance: 115km
- Elevation: 2,700m
Medium Ride
Riding Day 6: Saint-Martin-Vésubie to Nice
Date
Dependent on your desired dates
Location
Breakfast will be available at the hotel this morning, before your sixth and final ride.
Today will be a relaxed ride, with little elevation compared to the previous rides. The day will begin with a fast descent through the Vésubie Valley, passing Lantosque and Roquebillière before easing onto wider roads near Levens. After Levens, the terrain undulates before the flowing descent into Nice where we will finish on the promenade. A fitting end to what we hope has been a memorable week for you and your group.
Once we arrive in Nice, please pack your luggage away ready for your transfer tomorrow morning. We will then have a celebration meal in Nice centre, where stories and photos can be discussed over a glass of wine.
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Feed stations & lunch stop
- Relaxed route with little elevation
- Accommodation in Nice
Meals
Breakfast & Celebration Dinner
Ride
- Distance: 60km
- Elevation: 480m
Short Ride
Departure Day
Date
Dependent on your desired dates
Location
Today is unfortunately the day to say goodbye.
You will have your final breakfast at the hotel and your guide will be on hand this morning to help with packing your bike away.
We will then say our goodbyes and you will depart for Nice Airport on the transfer that has been arranged for you. Please note, this will be a morning departure.
Daily Highlights
- Airport transfer
- Assistance with packing bikes ahead of travel
Meals
Breakfast
Pricing
The Routes des Grandes Alpes Tour covers six full days of being in the saddle and travelling down towards the Mediterranean from the heart of the Alps. The route is ideal for cycling – minimal traffic, amazing scenery, smooth roads and a few testing ascents along the way!
Pricing
Group of 8 Riders
- £1,799 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds) or 1 double room (1 bed)
- £2,299 per person based on a single occupancy room
Group of 8+ Riders
- Please contact us with your requirements and we can provide a detailed quote for your group, with a discount applied based on the number of riders in your group.
Included with your weekend
- 8 Days/7 Nights
- 4* & 3* hotel accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner included
- 6 riding days
- Support van with nutrition on board
- Luggage transport to/from each hotel
- Transfers from Geneva Airport and to Nice Airport
Also available
- Bike rental available on-request
Who is this tour for?
Climbers!
With a total elevation gain of over 12,000m, this tour is designed for those who love to tackle tough climbs. However, this tour is suitable for riders of all abilities, as the pace you ride at is at your discretion. Whether you are looking to soar up the hills or ride at a more relaxed pace and enjoy your surroundings, it is completely up to you!
More about the event
Key climbs
Col du Galibier
- Distance: 17.5km
- Average grade: 6.9%
- Lowest elevation: 1,429m
- Highest elevation: 2,642m
- Elevation difference: 1,213m
Cime de la Bonettee
- Distance: 23km
- Average gradient: 6.8%
- Lowest elevation: 1,216m
- Highest elevation: 2,808m
- Elevation difference: 1,587m
Col de Vars
- Distance: 19km
- Average gradient: 5.9%
- Lowest elevation: 1,036m
- Highest elevation: 2,109m
- Elevation difference: 1,115m
You're in safe hands
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 meaning you can book with confidence.
Plenty to choose from
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Spread your payments
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
Logistics covered
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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