Ventoux to Alpe D'Huez (25 August)
From More Adventure
- Date Sun 25th August 2019
- Location French Alps
Event summary
More Adventure is hosting the thrilling Ventoux to Alpe D'Huez cycling event on Sunday, August 25th, 2019 in Bouches-du-Rhone. Participants will have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of cycling legends as they conquer iconic climbs featured in the Tour de France. Starting with the famous Mont Ventoux and journeying through the stunning landscapes of Provence and the dramatic scenery of the southern Alps, cyclists will tackle challenging passes such as Col du Glandon, Col du Galibier, Col D’Izoard, and the legendary Alpe D’Huez. This epic ride promises to be an unforgettable experience, offering some of the finest cycling in the world over eight days of adventure. The meeting point for this incredible journey is in Marseille.
Organiser's Description
Follow the tyre marks of cycling legends over cols that have been featured in the Tour de France for decades, this epic ride begins with one of the most famous climbs in the World - Mont Ventoux (1912m), the bald mountain. From here you’ll ride East through stunning landscapes of Provence and into the dramatic scenery of the southern Alps. Over the next few days you’ll cycle up and over some of the most iconic passes in the World – Col du Glandon (1924m), Col du Galibier (2642m) and Col D’Izoard (2360m) before tackling the almost-mythical beast that is the Alpe D’Huez (1860m).
The French Alps are a mecca for any cyclist, providing challenge and incredible scenery at every turn. Put simply, this trip includes some of the finest cycling in the World, packed into eight glorious days in the saddle. Meeting point in Marseille.
The French Alps are a mecca for any cyclist, providing challenge and incredible scenery at every turn. Put simply, this trip includes some of the finest cycling in the World, packed into eight glorious days in the saddle. Meeting point in Marseille.
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Ventoux to Alpe D'Huez (25 August)