Intro
Road Cycling Training Camp French Alps....Big Cols Week
Our popular, challenging & memorable week of alpine road cycling in the high mountains of the French Alps taking exactly what you would expect: spectacular views, epic climbs, including many from the Tour de France past & present. Whether you are an individual, small group of friends, Team or your Club.
Our itineraries are designed to optimize riders time in the mountains and to provide you with the best possible riding experience across some of the most iconic climbs in the French Alps with full vehicle support & guided riding.
- September: Saturday 03/09 to Saturday 10/09/22
Twin Room Package = £1,325 per person
Single Room Supplement* = £350 per person
*Single rooms are limited and carry this supplement to secure
What's Included
Whats included in your travel package:
- · Cyclist friendly hotel in Brides les Bains with heated swimming pool & Wellness area
- · Twin share ensuite rooms
- · Single supplement on request (subject to availability)
- · Cyclists breakfast everyday
- · 3 course evening meal with wine (5 nights)
- · Fully guided rides with rolling van support
- · GPX files of all rides
- · Feed stations out on the road with water/refreshments, homemade flapjacks & cakes, picnics on long rides
- · Secure storage for your bike
- · Work area with bike stands, track pumps, tools and mechanically experienced staff team
- · Concierge style service with support, passion & professional experience of the alpcycles.com team
What's not included in the package:
- · Your flights and travel arrangements
- · Bike hire if required
- · Travel & personal insurance for you and your bike
- · Lunches and drinks/snacks outside of those outlined above in the itinerary.
Itinerary 2022
Big Cols 2022 Itinerary routes will include the collection of epic climbs below. This itinerary can also be booked as a BESPOKE PACKAGE for private groups of 8 or more on dates of your choice, subject to availability.
The Local Legend: Our stunning Vanoise National Park route with climbs in and out of Champagny-en-Haut and Prolagnan
The Serpentine of the Alps: Riding out to the Col de la Madeleine (20km, 1994m alt)
The Car-Free Newbie: The epic Col de la Loze (22.5km, 2,304m alt) right on our doorstep and already a Tour de France winner....in every sense
The Classic: 140km loop including Cormet de Roseland (22.5km, 2012m alt)
The Loyal Friend: The very enjoyable Petit St Bernard (31km, 2188m alt)
From arrival to departure, you can be sure to have an unforgettable ride with the Alpcycles team: Everything from route planning, on the road support with "real food" home made goodies and knowledgable guides to comfortable hotels & great food. You just need to eat - sleep - ride - repeat.....but most of all "enjoy"
Accommodation
Our hotel in Brides les Bains for the week is one of our favourites and we know you will love it too. Family run with a comfortable friendly feel as well a heated outdoor pool, wellness centre with sauna, steamroom & jacuzzi, bar & restaurant. The perfect place to relax at the end of each day.
