Call Toll Free 1-800-557-9119 or inquire online.

What happens after I inquire?

We will give you a call to discuss your plans so that we can put together an awesome quotation for you to look at. If you're happy, give us a call and we will make your booking. If you want to make any changes, that's what we are here for!

Are your cycling tours in the French Alps self guided?

Our cycling tours in the French Alps are self-guided, giving you the freedom to explore at your leisure. Armed with our detailed route packs, you can effortlessly navigate the mythical climbs.

What's Included on your French Alps Vacations?

Our self guided cycling vacations in the French Alps typically include airport transfers, the best bike hire, cycling friendly hotels and amazing routes for you to follow. If you want to add guiding or anything else, just ask us.

What are the dates of your French Alps bike trips?

All of our self guided bike tours to the French Alps are entirely tailor made. You can choose what day you want to travel and what riding you want to do.

How fit do I need to be?

Very! The high mountains are not to be under estimated. These are huge climbs and you need to train and prepare to climb them.

When can I climb the French Alps?

You can access the cols between about May and September. Either side of that the weather is too unpredictable.

Solo cyclist near Alpe d'Huez road sign, iconic mountain pass in the French Alps, challenging climb scene.

A Tailored Cycling Vacation of Classic Alpine Climbs

Tour de France Alps Classics

Alpe D'Huez, Glandon, Galibier, Croix de Fer, the famous climbs just roll off the tongue in the French Alps. Come and conquer these behemoths. #Lovevelo #LoveCycling #Ridefurther

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From

$995

Where

Bourg d'Oisans, France

Dates & Duration

Any Dates, Any Duration

How To Book

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Trip Highlights

Tour de France Alps Classics

Alp d'Huez. Conquer the epic 21 bends and follow in the tracks of legends.
Col du Galibier. Take on this epic col on it's own or combine it with a loop of the Col du Glandon and the Col du Telegraphe.
The Valleys. Experience deep green forests whilst the mountain sides glow red and orange in the early Fall.
Snow Walls. If you ride early in the late Spring, you can experience huge snow walls lining the road.
Alpine Vistas Being in the high Alps means you will be treated to rivers, lakes and spectacular views.

This is a trip based in a single location

Accommodation

Stay in Bourg d'Oissans in a small boutique hotel, at the bottom of Alpe d'Huez.

Great Bikes

We have the best bikes to ascend these Alpine climbs with carbon wheels, disc brakes and DI2s.

Airport Transfers

We will provide comfortable, air conditioned, private airport transfers from Geneva or Lyon airport.

Digital Route Pack

As part of your cycling adventure, we will provide you with our curated set of digital routes. Just download to your Garmin or Wahoo, or navigate from your phone.

We Are Rated Excellent

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Awesome customer Service like it used to be. When planning my husband's 50th birthday and knowing very little about cycling I decided to try Love Velo and I can't recommend them, and the service I've received from James Danvers highly enough.

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Abby

I booked through Love Velo because the reviews were so good. I wasn't disappointed. Right from my first contact with LV they were easy to talk to and although I dithered (my first cycling trip abroad) they didn't press me. When I eventually confirmed my booking they took care of everything.

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Stephen

I made a very late decision to go to Bourg D'Oisans to climb Alpe D'Huez and so my booking was made at quite short notice but everything was handled for me quickly and efficiently. The service received from everyone was excellent and the trip itself was first class.

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Speak to an Expert

We are your Alpine classic cycling vacation experts. Speak to one of the team who has in depth local knowledge and let us curate the perfect bike tour to climb some Tour de France classics for you.

Arrive & Depart At Any Time

A Typical Itinerary

Day 1
The best airport for you to arrive to is Geneva or Lyon. Check in to your hotel at the foot of Alpe d'Huez.
Day 2
As the trip is entirely flexible you're free to choose where you cycle but today we recommend riding some of the iconic cols. Take on the Glandon by riding out west where you will be met by the crystal clear waters of the Lac de Grand Maison. As you climb, the valley of Vaujany falls away beneath you. Climbed from Vaujany, the Glandon is 25km with an average of 5% but keep plenty in your legs for the 9% sections.

If you're feeling good, ride on to the Col de la Croix de Fer and for more of a challenge, the Col du Telegraphe summit is 30km away.

We love the Croix de Fer and the views from the summit
Day 3
Today we recommend climbing the Galibier and then Alpe d'Huez. From Bourg d'Oissans, the Galibier summit is 50km away so this is a big day with some tough climbing. The climb is 35km averaging 8%.

After summiting the Galibier, you can enjoy a truly incredible 35km descent. All roads lead back to Alpe D'Huez so you will come face to face with the "Dutch Mountain's" 21 hairpins and over 1km vertical ascent. The Alpe is 13.8km with an average of 8.1%, although watch out for the 13% sections.

Experience Alpe d'Huez's 21 bends
Day 4
There's no flat riding in the area so today will be another epic day in the saddle. Take on any of the Glandon, the Télégraphe, the Galibier, the Lautaret or Alpe d’Huez.
Day 5
Enjoy breakfast at your leisure before we pick you up for transfer to the airport unless you've hired a car. If you want to stay longer in the Alps just let us know as all our itineraries are fully flexible.

How It Works

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When you’re ready to plan your cycling adventure, our experts are here to make it happen. Call us Toll Free on 1-800-557-9119 or make an online inquiry.