Ventoux to Alpe D'Huez (25 August)
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- Date Sun 25th August 2019
- Location French Alps
Event summary
Join More Adventure for the exhilarating "Ventoux to Alpe D'Huez" cycling event on Sunday, August 25, 2019, in the stunning Bouches-du-Rhone region of France. This unforgettable journey is perfect for cycling enthusiasts eager to tackle iconic climbs that have graced the Tour de France for decades.
Kick off your adventure with the legendary ascent of Mont Ventoux, standing tall at 1912 meters. Over the next eight days, you’ll pedal through breathtaking landscapes of Provence and into the majestic southern Alps, conquering renowned passes like Col du Glandon (1924m), Col du Galibier (2642m), and Col D’Izoard (2360m). The grand finale awaits you at Alpe D’Huez (1860m), a true challenge for any cyclist. With every turn, you'll experience the beauty and thrill of the French Alps, making this event a must for any cycling aficionado. So gear up and get ready for an epic ride that promises both challenge and awe-inspiring views!
Kick off your adventure with the legendary ascent of Mont Ventoux, standing tall at 1912 meters. Over the next eight days, you’ll pedal through breathtaking landscapes of Provence and into the majestic southern Alps, conquering renowned passes like Col du Glandon (1924m), Col du Galibier (2642m), and Col D’Izoard (2360m). The grand finale awaits you at Alpe D’Huez (1860m), a true challenge for any cyclist. With every turn, you'll experience the beauty and thrill of the French Alps, making this event a must for any cycling aficionado. So gear up and get ready for an epic ride that promises both challenge and awe-inspiring views!
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)