Geneva to Nice 8 Day Cycling Holiday

£1200 per person

Ride some of the most spectacular French Alpes with our supported cycling holiday.

8 Days:
6 Full Days Cycling (see ride itinerary below).
1 Day - Arrival Day.
1 Day - Departure Day.

When:

26th August - 2nd September 2023

9-16th September 2023

Recommended Fitness Level: This is suited to cyclists who regularly cycle 60 plus miles or those who do less cycling but have high stamina and aerobic fitness from sports such as running and swimming.

Ride Pace: This is not a training camp, the emphasis is on enjoyment and the appreciation of the wonderful landscape and scenery. At a minimum we would expect riders to be able to average 12mph over hilly terrain. If you have any doubts on your ability please contact me to discuss.

Groups: Places are strictly limited. You will be riding as part of a group. We have one group per week, maximum group size is 10 people.

Age Restrictions: No children under 16 years of age. Children 16-18 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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Cost £1200 per person

What's Included

7 nights Bed and Breakfast. Sharing a twin/double room. Single rooms can be arranged for a supplement.
Bike & passenger return transfer from Geneva / Nice airports.
6 full days riding on stunning picturesque mountain roads.
Cycle support: An experienced member of our team will ride with you. Plus our van & driver a qualified mechanic* will shadow you throughout the day & be on hand to help any serious mechanical issues.

* Our mechanic will have spares such as chains, cassettes, cables, tyres, brake pads and be on hand to help with bike building on arrival and mechanicals when on the road. Any spares used will need to be paid for by the rider.

What's Not Included

Flights.
Bikes. Please bring your own. Contact us for help if unsure about travelling with your bike. Also see here for bike box rentals & videos on how to pack bikes
Travel Insurance.
Lunch. You will need day money for a mix of cafe stops and bakeries for picnics.
Evening meal, we can recommend the best restaurants available each day
Energy drinks and gels.
Normal extras outside of Bed & Breakfast such as dinner & alcoholic drinks.

Sample Itinerary

Each day's cycling has been specially selected to give variety.

Day 1: Arrive Geneva and transfer to hotel. Bike building. If time allows there will be an option of a short self guided ride or free time
Day 2: Geneva to Flumet 60 mile ride, 2 x Cols, 7300 ft climbing
Day 3: Flumet to Bourg Saint Maurice 45 mile ride, 2 x Cols, 7400 ft climbing
Day 4: Bourg Saint Maurice to Modane 65 mile ride, 2 x Cols, 9000 ft climbing
Day 5: Modane to Briancon 50 mile ride, 2 x Cols, 7400 ft climbing
Day 6: Briancon to Barcelonnette 60 Mile ride, 2 x Cols 8700 ft climbing
Day 7: Barcelonnette to Nice 90 mile ride, 1 x Col, 8050 ft climbing
Day 8: Transfer to Nice airport

The vast majority of the riding is on roads with low levels of traffic where you will cycle for many miles in spectacular scenery without seeing any vehicles. There will also be sections where traffic may be busy such as on main roads which are used to link up the routes, these though are kept to a minimum.

Dates and Booking Enquiries

When:

26th August - 2nd September 2023

9-16th September 2023

For an idea of flights see here for timetable- (flights are not included in our holidays - this timetable information is to give a quick guide to main airlines and airports). Please only book flights once you have an email from us stating your place on the trip has been confirmed.

Terms and Conditions

T&Cs

Payment

Please only make any payments once you have an email from us stating your place on the trip has been confirmed.

A deposit of £250.00 per person is required to confirm booking.

Balance of payment to be paid four weeks prior to the first day of your holiday.

Card payments can be made securely, we will provide our bank details for direct transfer.