4-day La Clusaz

4-day cycling itinerary
Hotel Beauregard, La Clusaz
Stéphane and David
Col de la Croix-Fry
PROGRAMME
HOTEL BEAUREGARD, LA CLUSAZ
DAY ACTIVITIES
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KM M+ REMARKS
Pick-up at Geneva airport, transfer to La
Clusaz (1h)
Tour des Aravis.
Stage 18 and 50% of Stage 20 of the 2016
Tour de France (col de la Colombière, côte
de Domancy, col des Aravis).
Stage 19, Tour de France 2016.
80% of Stage 19, including the two cols de la
Forclaz, the Signal de Bisanne and the col
des Saisies.
Three Cols.
Includes 50% of Stage 19 of the 2013 Tour
de France, which came through La Clusaz
from Bourg d’Oisans to Le Grand Bornand.
Tour du Bargy (extended)
The col de la Ramaz is the third climb on
Stage 20 of the Tour in 2016. Return by the
col de la Colombière.
Depart from La Clusaz, transfer to Geneva
airport (1hr10).
La Clusaz is just 1hour from Geneva airport. This leaves
plenty of time to set up the bikes and do a check-out ride.
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A classic of the northern Alps. The Cat. 1 Colombière has
been used 20 times by the Tour de France, and the Cat. 2 col
2475
des Aravis has been used 39 times. The Côte de Domancy is
where Hinault won the world championship in 1980.
The col de la Forclaz de Montmin has been used 3 times by
the Tour, whereas the Forclaz de Queige will be used for the
3100
first time in 2016. The Saisies (Cat. 1) is a classic, used 11
times, the last time in 2010.
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The col de l’Epine is Cat. 1 and has been used 3 times by the
1850 Tour. The Croix-Fry is a Cat. 1 climb, used 4 times. Possible
extension to the col du Plan Bois.
121
Climb the col de la Ramaz after the beautiful descent of the
2610 Gorges du Borne, followed by the Colombière from the hard
side (last used by the Tour in 2010).
Total distance:
411 km
Total climbing: 10,035m+
N.B. With the exception of the airport, there are NO transfers planned during your stay.
See next pages for details of each stage.
ALPINE COLS | PROPOSAL | P.3
Day 1: Tour des Aravis
The first day is a classic tour of the northern Alps. It
includes both Stage 18 (the individual time trial) and two
of the four climbs in Stage 20 of the 2016 Tour de France.
You will ride 95 km and climb 2475m, including the col de
la Colombière, the Côte de Domancy (where Bernard
Hinault won the World Championship in 1980) and the
col des Aravis, which will be crossed for the 40th time by
the Tour de France in 2016.
La Clusaz
Col de la Colombière
Côte de Domancy
Col des Aravis:
Col de la Colombière
16 km, 1108m+
2.7 km, 230m+
8 km, 446m+
Col des Aravis
Megève
Côte de Domancy
N.B. all the itineraries are subject to change based on weather and road conditions.
The routes can be adapted at your request to be longer, shorter or to include specific climbs.
95km, 2475m+
ALPINE COLS | PROPOSAL | P.4
“
This is a MUST experience for every cyclist. The things that stand out for
me are your team’s attention to detail – 5 Star personal service !
- Robbie, Zurich
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Silas with Dani, Fernando and Robbie
Col des Aravis
Day 2: Tour de France Stage 19
With a different starting and ending point to the
Tour itself, this day includes all the major climbs
of Stage 19 of the Tour de France 2016.
La Clusaz
The col de la Forclaz de Montmin is one of our
favourites, with a fantastic view from the
summit. The col des Saisies is a Cat. 1 climb, used
11 times by the Tour.
Col de la Forclaz (M)
Col de la Forclaz (Q)
Col des Saisies
Col des Aravis
10 km, 660m+
5.6 km, 462m+
15 km, 1120m+
11.5 km, 576m+
Col des Saisies
Col de la Forclaz
(Montmin)
Col des Aravis
Col de la Forclaz
(Queige)
123 km, 3100m+
N.B. all the itineraries are subject to change based on weather and road conditions.
The routes can be adapted at your request to be longer, shorter or to include specific climbs.
ALPINE COLS | PROPOSAL | P.6
“
I had a great time with you guys. Your organisation of everything but
turning the pedals was absolutely spot on. My riding improved lots!
- Steve, Tunbridge Wells
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Olivier with Chritophe and Mark
Col des Saisies
Day 3: Three Cols
La Clusaz
An easier day for this third day, just 72 km and
1850m, climbing the col du Marais, the col de
l’Epine and the col de la Croix-Fry.
Col du Marais
Col de l’Epine
Col de la Croix Fry
6.5 km, 210m+
6.9km, 490m+
11.8 km, 826m+
Possible extension to include the col du Plan Bois
(15km loop, 600m+)
Col de la Croix-Fry
Col de l’Epine
Col du Marais
72 km, 1850m+
(87 km, 2400m+)
N.B. all the itineraries are subject to change based on weather and road conditions.
The routes can be adapted at your request to be longer, shorter or to include specific climbs.
ALPINE COLS | PROPOSAL | P.10
“
It was so clear you were prepared to do "whatever it takes" with a smile
on your face to make our experience special. Felt like I was on a tour
team!!!
- Scott, Ontario
”
Stéphane, Amanda and Scott
Col de la Colombière
Day 4: The Tour du Bargy
We finish with another big day, including two
major climbs, the col de la Ramaz and the col de
la Colombière. Both will be used in the Tour de
France 2016, the Ramaz for the 3rd time and the
Colombière for the 21st time.
You will ride 121 km and 2610m, with a possible
extension to the (tough) col de Romme for
anyone who still has the legs!
Col de la Ramaz:
Col de la Colombière
La Clusaz
Col de la Ramaz
14km, 960m+
16km, 1108m+
Col de la Colombière
121 km, 2610m+
N.B. all the itineraries are subject to change based on weather and road conditions.
The routes can be adapted at your request to be longer, shorter or to include specific climbs.
ALPINE COLS | PROPOSAL | P.8
Garry on the col de la Croix-Fry
June 2015
Col de la Colombière
The Alpine Cols experience
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Airport transfers
The best available hotels
All meals
Help with bike set-up
On-the-road support &
resupply
Coaching
A full set of hi-res photographs
Few people have the chance to
ride regularly in the mountains,
so we always offer coaching to
help you make the most of the
experience.
SKILLS TO DEVELOP
Climbing and descending
Bike handling
Pacing
Drafting
Recovery and nutrition
Selecting equipment
ALPINE COLS | PROPOSAL | P.12
REAL-TIME COACHING
Four days in a row cycling hard in the mountains
is a big step up for many people.
Your coach will help you during each stage.
Specifically, he will:
Pace you up the climbs
Take long pulls at the front on the flat
Lead you down the descents
He will also give you feedback on your technique:
When to sit, when to stand on the pedals
Gearing and cadence
Descending technique
Nutrition, hydration and recovery
Yannick with Bruno,
Col du Près
ALPINE COLS | PROPOSAL | P.13
CYCLING COACHES
Olivier
PhD, BPJEPS
Olivier, Stéphane and Yannick are not only
highly qualified, experienced cycling
coaches but also very strong competitors
in their own right.
Olivier is a past winner of the Tour de l’Ain
and has placed 10th at the Marmotte;
Stéphane has placed well at countless
Alpine sportives while Yannick has gained
several podium places at Elite level.
They love sharing their experience and will
work with you to help you reach your
potential as a cyclist.
Stéphane
BEESAC
Yannick
MSc, BPJEPS
ALPINE COLS | PROPOSAL | P.14
The Haute Route arrival village,
Bagnères-de-Luchon
RECOVERY
Recovery is essential during multiday riding in the mountains and must
be your priority from the moment
you finish each day.
Benefit from our post-race hydration
and nutrition in those vital first 30
minutes, quickly replacing fluids,
salts, carbohydrate and proteins.
Relax and put your legs up at the hotel
with one of our Compex electrostimulation devices.
Electro-stimulation increases the
blood flow to evacuate the toxins,
accelerating recovery and preparing
your muscles for massage.
RECOVERY SUPPORT
Post-race nutrition
Post-race hydration
Electrostimulation
Rest and relaxation
Logistical assistance
Physiotherapy (extra)
HOTEL BEAUREGARD 4* (La Clusaz)
The Beauregard is our regular hotel in La Clusaz. It gets outstanding reviews
from our guests, providing discreet Alpine luxury with warm décor and
traditional local materials. The food is copious and excellent. There is free Wi-Fi
throughout as well as a spa and heated swimming pool.
ALPINE COLS | PROPOSAL | P.16
DAILY BRIEFING
The briefing takes place each evening and
covers the next day’s route:
Key characteristics of the route
What the climbs are really like
Risks and dangers on the descents
Where to stop
What clothes to wear
COACH’S CORNER
Coach’s Corner follows on from the briefing
and is focused on cycling techniques, such as:
Climbing
Pacing and energy management
Descending
Nutrition
Training with power
ALPINE COLS | PROPOSAL | P.17
WHY ALPINE COLS?
Improve your cycling
Our coaches are experts at cycling
in the mountains and will help you
reach a new level.
Local knowledge
We live and work all year round in
the Alps. You will be riding in our
back garden, as it were!
Peace of mind
As a French registered company,
we are fully compliant to all local
legislation. This is your guarantee.
A great holiday
Last but not least, the idea is to
have fun. We hope you will come
as clients but leave as friends!
Olivier with Fernando
Col de la Colombière, June 2015
Marvin and Emmanuelle with Lee, Luke and Jim
Cormet de Roselend
Alpine Cols SAS
631 chemin du Recredoz
01220 Divonne-les-Bains, France
Tel (FR): +33 (0)450 200 772
Tel: (UK): +44 (0)1227 647 015
www.alpinecols.com