Cycle Tours

From our base in Bourg d'Oisans, we can help you plan your perfect cycling experience

Visiting the region for the first time?
we can guide you round all the famous cols on our doorstep to ensure you 'max out' your trip and tick off your 'bucket-list'

Returning to the region and looking for some local knowledge to search out some of our secret 'back-country?'
using our local knowledge we know all the climbs you won't have read about in the tourist brochures

Looking for a 'full-gas' training camp?
Paul is a fully qualified 'level 2' British Triathlon Coach, 'I can bespoke your tour to meet your training and competitive expectations'

Cycle Tours - Full day tours

here is an example of a typical day

up to 12 cyclists
we usually aim to meet at 9:00 for coffee & pre-ride briefing
'roll out' at 9:30
coffee stop around 11:00
lunch at a 'pre-booked' location around 13:00
coffee stop around 15:00
back to base 'apres-ride' coffee & cake at around 16:00

1 day: €20 per person for up to 12 cyclists, min '1 day' rate €160

2 days: €19 per person per day, min '2 day' rate €310
3 days: €18 per person per day, min '3 day' rate €450
4 days: €17 per person per day, min '4 day' rate €580
5 days: €16 per person per day, min '5 day' rate €700

Cycle Tours - what we can offer you

understand the ability of you and your fellow cyclists
relaxed cycle around the local region ... to... full day maximum effort
plan the route
we plan the best route to meet your expectations
pre-ride briefing
coffee, preview the parcours
essentials check - food, drink, all-weather clothing
pre-booked location for lunch
on the ride
local knowledge, directions, what terrain is coming up
spares, inner tubes, essential service tools
photos and video clips to remember your day
'Apres-Cycle'
coffee & cakes

Cycle Tours - why choose us

So you have booked your holiday and travelled to our region of France. During your stay you want to ensure you take in the major cols and local landmarks, plus, some of those secret hidden gems that will surprise you. These can be just as great an experience as the historical climbs from the 'Tour de France.'

We regularly hear conversations like this:
'we have been here a week and still only touched the surface of what is on offer'

There is just so much 'parcours' to try and fit into your holiday. It's our role to try and help you experience as much as you can and quite possibly a little bit more than you anticipated.

Many of our visitors are in groups of mixed ability:
'there is always a couple of cyclists who have spent the last 6 months on a dedicated training plan, on the other hand their friend is with them who hasn't been on a bike for weeks and done no pre-travel prep whatsoever.'
We relish this challenge, we can help plan your itinerary to ensure it meets the ability and expectations for everyone.

Cycle Tours - the 'iconic' climbs

Alpe d'Huez
everyone's no.1 priority, the start of the '21 bends' are less than 1km from our base
Col du Glandon & Col de la Croix de Fer
90km round trip, over 1900m of climbing
Col du Lautaret & Col du Galibier
100km round trip, over 2200m of climbing up to an altitude of 2645m
Col de Sarenne
continuing through Alpe d'Huez, following the path of the longest 'black piste' ski run in Europe
Col d'Ornon
a more gentle climb but leads to a multitude of possibilities, often chosen on the opening day of your schedule

Cycle Tours - our local favourites

Villard Notre Dame, Villard Reymond & Oulles
high up on the mountain directly in front of our base, amazing views of Alpe d'Huez on the other side of the valley
Venosc leading to La Berade
taking you in to the high mountains, a spectacular location in the Ecrins National Park
Les Balcons
a cliff edge road high up on the side of the valley in both directions, Villard Reculas & Auris en Oisans
Allemond leading to Vaujany & Col du Sabot
after passing Lac du Verney the climb passes through the ski resort and onwards up the winding road to the top of the col, far reaching views towards Lac de Grand Maison
+ + + many more........

what's included

up to 12 cyclists
pre-ride coffee and 'apres-ride' coffee & cake
our advice, experience & local knowledge of our region

what's not included

lunch and 'in-ride' coffee stops; we will arrange the location but the cost of the food & drinks are not included in our fee
insurance, it is your responsibility to ensure you have the relevant cover in case of accident or theft

Our services are 'guided cycle tours,' we are not coaching or offering specific instruction in terms of technique and performance

Cycle Tours - Rates (€)
all of our tours, we cater for a maximum of 12 cyclists. We charge 'per person per day,' there is a minimum 'daily total' charge so we can accommodate smaller groups

1/2 day
€12 per person, therefore up to €144 for 12 cyclists
For small groups we have a minimum 1/2 day rate: €90

1 day
€20 per person, up to €240 for 12 cyclists
Minimum 1 day rate: €160

2 days
€19 per person per day, up to €456 for 12 cyclists
Minimum 2 day rate: €310

3 days
€18 per person, up to €648 for 12 cyclists
Minimum 3 day rate: €450

4 days
€17 per person, up to €816 for 12 cyclists
Minimum 4 day rate: €580

5 days
€16 per person, up to €960 for 12 cyclists
Minimum 5 day rate: €700

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Guided Cycle Tours