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Geneva - Nice Custom Group Tour Date: June - September | Duration: 7 days / 6 nights | Start: Geneva | End: Nice Col du Lautaret Highlights of your tour Challenge yourself and complete entire the Route des Grandes Alpes from Geneva to Nice Climb 14 cols in just 6 days - most beautiful mountain passes in the French Alps Col d’Izoard, Cormet de Roseland, Col de la Colombiere, Col du Telegraphe and Col du Galibier – the most legendary Tour de France Hors catégorie climbs! Ride the highest paved pass in the Alps - Col de l'Iseran (elevation 9 088 ft / 2 770 m) Ride leader, SAG van, transportation, accommodations, meals – simply enjoy your all-inclusive Private tour and rely on professionals of HC Bike Tours Stay in cosy French hotels and spoil yourself with amazing gastronomic pleasures of the Alps after the ride P.s. you are welcome to choose 2nd option and to ride a different route on the Day 3 and the Day 4 – more famous and a bit challenging: Col de la Madeleine – Col du Glandon / Col de la Croix de Fer – Alpe d’Huez – Col Sarenne. Price – on request* *The price depends on a group size, service level, and trip duration. Usually we host groups of 2-14 travelers. Extras: Rental bike (carbon frame, Shimano Ultegra, compact or triple cranks) – on request High-end rental bikes SPECIALIZED TARMAC S-WORKS DISC DI2 or PINARELLO DOGMA 65.1 - on request Services of our photographer and physiotherapist – on request www.hcbiketours.com US +1 845 213 3742 | Europe +371 26306180 | [email protected] 1 What’s included: What’s not included: 7 days / 6 nights all-inclusive tour All transfers and ground transportation All luggage transportation All accommodation fees (3-4 star hotels) All breakfasts All dinners On-road supplements including fresh fruit, snacks, energy bars and drinks SAG van during the ride and professional Ride Guide Services of our English speaking staff including mechanic assistance Complimentary welcome pack including two water bottles and maps for the tours Pre-tour training and holiday preparation advice Non-riders take the daily rides with the riders in the van and enjoy beauty of the magnificent mountains Airfare Travel and personal insurance (recommended) Additional hotel expenses, i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, drinks, gratuities, laundry Lunches (on-road supplements are included) Rental bike (available for an additional fee) ROUTE ACCOMONDATION ACCOMPLISHED Day 1 HC Bike Tours’ team will meet you at the agreed meeting point in Geneva. From there, you will be provided with a transfer to the start of your cycling challenge - town Thonon-les-Bains in France. A bit later, our team will help you to set up your bicycle. If possible, we will take off for a warm-up ride along Lac Leman. We will end our day with a special meal at a restaurant and dive into the French cuisine 3-4 star charming French hotels Total: Distance ~400 miles / 650 km Elevation gain ~60 000 ft / 18 000 m Average a day: Distance ~80 miles / 130 km Day 2 Let’s start the Grandes Alpes challenge Col de Cou - Col de la Colombiere - Col des Aravis Elevation gain ~12 000 ft / 3600 m Day 3 1st option – more spectacular: Col des Saisies - Cormet de Roselend - Col de l’Iseran - Mont Cenis (riding down) 2nd option – more famous: Col de la Madeleine – Col du Glandon / Col de la Croix de Fer – Alpe d’Huez – Col Sarenne Day 4 1st option – more spectacular: Col du Telegraphe - Col du Galibier – Col du Lautaret (riding down) 2nd option – more famous: Col du Lautaret - Col du Galibier - Col du Lautaret (riding down) Day 5 Col d’Izoard - Col de Vars - Col de la Bonette www.hcbiketours.com US +1 845 213 3742 | Europe +371 26306180 | [email protected] 2 Day 6 Col St-Martin - Col de Turini - Pas de l’Escous (riding down) - Col de St-Pancrace - Col de la Madone (optional) - Col de Guerre (riding down) Day 7 – June 28, Monday Departure day. Goodbyes and off you go. Let us know a place you wish to be transported to and if you need any help with arranging your further travel plans in France or elsewhere in Europe Strava map here: 1st option – most spectacular: http://www.strava.com/routes/1227945 2nd option – more famous: http://www.strava.com/routes/1231784 1st option 2nd option www.hcbiketours.com US +1 845 213 3742 | Europe +371 26306180 | [email protected] 3 La Clusaz town Col des Aravis www.hcbiketours.com US +1 845 213 3742 | Europe +371 26306180 | [email protected] 4 Cormet de Roselend Col de l’Iseran www.hcbiketours.com US +1 845 213 3742 | Europe +371 26306180 | [email protected] 5 Col du Galibier Col du Lautaret – climb to Col du Galibier www.hcbiketours.com US +1 845 213 3742 | Europe +371 26306180 | [email protected] 6 Col d’Izoard Col de la Bonette www.hcbiketours.com US +1 845 213 3742 | Europe +371 26306180 | [email protected] 7 Col de Turini Descent Col de Turini www.hcbiketours.com US +1 845 213 3742 | Europe +371 26306180 | [email protected] 8 Monaco It’s your Private Custom tour. You are welcome to change the itinerary, service level and route! Just let us know your wishes. The itinerary prepared by: Aigars Paegle CEO / Founder / Ride leader US +1 845 213 3742 Europe +371 26306180 Skype: paegle.aigars www.hcbiketours.com www.hcbiketours.com US +1 845 213 3742 | Europe +371 26306180 | [email protected] 9