The Alps Grande Traverse
Ref # FRAG
Highlights:
- A myth-like itinerary achievable on two different scales of difficulty, with the option of switching from one level to another on any given day.
- From the Northern to the Southern Alps, from Mont Blanc to the Mediterranean, a huge variety of alpine landscapes.
- Fantastic panoramas on the entire mountain range.
- The option of bringing along non-cyclist friends or family with whom you can meet up with every evening at the end of each "stage".
| Duration: | 9 days | ||||||||||||
| Group size: | 4 to 12 persons | ||||||||||||
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What's Included:
- Meeting/assisting at the airport
- Support vehicle and driver at your disposal
- Accommodation: all nights in charming hotels***, based on double occupancy
- Full board, from your evening meal on Day 1 through breakfast on Day 9
- Transportation of luggage from one accommodation to another
- Planned transfers, a vehicle reserved for the group
- A detailed Road Book itinerary.
Cycling in France, all the way across the Alps, from Mont Blanc to the Mediterranean, a huge variety of alpine landscapes. Road bike the Tour de France's most prestigious mountain passes in the Alps.
Europe, France
France is the most visited country in the world, for it's chic, it's charm, it's "je ne sais quoi"! Very varied landscapes, customs, traditions and characteristics over an area a little bigger than twice the size of Colorado.
Trip Summary
About the Adventure
En route » for the myth-like passes of the Tour de France !
From Lake Leman to the Mediterranean or from the surrounding areas of Geneva and Nice, this traverse is a cyclist's calling----a dream to be realized one day.
One by one, the Alps' massifs and their famous passes come one right after another : L'Iseran, Le Galibier, Le Lautaret, L'lzoard and, of course, others....
From Lake Leman to the Mediterranean or from the surrounding areas of Geneva and Nice, this traverse is a cyclist's calling----a dream to be realized one day.
One by one, the Alps' massifs and their famous passes come one right after another : L'Iseran, Le Galibier, Le Lautaret, L'lzoard and, of course, others....
Itinerary
- Day 1/ Arrival in Geneva, transfer to Thonon les Bains
- Day 2/ Thonon-les-Bains - La Clusaz
- Day 3/ La Clusaz - Aravis, Saisies, Roselend passes - Bourg Saint Maurice
- Day 4/ Bourg Saint Maurice - Iseran Pass - Lanslebourg
- Day 5/ Lanslebourg - Télégraphe, Galibier, Lautaret Passes- Briançon
- Day 6/ Briançon - Vars Pass - Barcelonnette
- Day 7/ Barcelonnette - La Cayolle Pass (7,631 feet) - Valberg
- Day 8/ Valberg - 4 different passes- Nice
- Day 9/ Transfer Nice airport for flight home.
Detailed Itinerary
The Adventure
« En route » for the myth-like passes of the Tour de France !
From Lake Leman to the Mediterranean or from the surrounding areas of Geneva and Nice, this traverse is a cyclist's calling----a dream to be realized one day.
One by one, the Alps' massifs and their famous passes come one right after another : L'Iseran, Le Galibier, Le Lautaret, L'lzoard and, of course, others....
From Lake Leman to the Mediterranean or from the surrounding areas of Geneva and Nice, this traverse is a cyclist's calling----a dream to be realized one day.
One by one, the Alps' massifs and their famous passes come one right after another : L'Iseran, Le Galibier, Le Lautaret, L'lzoard and, of course, others....
Itinerary
ITINERARY LEVEL 2
Day 1/ Welcome at Geneva airport - transfer and night in Thonon les Bains
Upon your arrival at Geneva airport, welcome and transfer to your 3 star hotel in Thonon les Bains, on the banks of Lake Leman.
Day 2/ Thonon-les-Bains - La Clusaz
Passes of the day
- Jambaz pass (3,369 feet)
- Colombiere pass (5,292 feet)
Highlights
- A warm up on lightly traveled, pastoral small roads on the Jambaz pass.
- Colombiere pass: first actual difficulty of the week, but also the first real beautiful pass of the Alps......
- Le Grand Bornand : A very reputable ski resort known for the beauty of its mountain chalet and its authenticity.
Altitude gain: approximately 6,234 feet
Total distance: approximately 56 miles
Night in a 3 star Hotel
Day 3/ La Clusaz - Bourg Saint Maurice
Passes of the day
- Aravis pass (4,875 feet)
- Saisies pass (5,413 feet)
- Cornet de Roselend pass (6,453 feet)
Highlights
- Traverse the Aravis mountain chain by way of the pass which holds the same name. A super view point onto the massif of the Mont Blanc (15,781 feet).
- Pass through Les Saisies, a ski resort known for its Olympic cross country skiing.
- Traverse Beaufortain, a massif in a very lively, agricultural domain and known for the fabrication of the Beaufort cheese (possibility to visit the cheese cooperative).
- Lake Roseland and its turquoise waters, dominated by the surrounding alpine pastures....
Altitude gain: approximately 8,202 feet
Total distance: approximately 56 miles
Night in a 3 star Hotel
Day 4/ Bourg Saint Maurice - Lanslebourg
Passes of the day
- Iseran pass (9,062 feet)
Highlights
- Liaison between the two biggest valleys of the Alps : Tarentaise and Maurienne
- Iseran pass: simply, one of the most beautiful and longest passes in the Alps.....
- Panoramas onto the Vanoise National Park
- Small, traditional villages with their stone houses (Le Miroir, La Gurraz....).....where time seems to stand still.
Altitude gain: approximately 6,561 feet
Total distance: approximately 56 miles
Night in a 3 star Hotel
Day 5/ Lanslebourg - Briançon
Passes of the day
- Télégraphe pass (5,138 feet)
- Galibier pass (8,678 feet)
- Lautaret pass (6,752 feet)
Highlights
- A whole chain of the myth-like passes of the Tour de France !
- Valloire resort and its enchanting settting
- Galibier's « high mountain » ambiance.
- Panoramas onto the Ecrins and Meije, its famous summit.
Altitude gain : approximately 6,890 feet
Total distance : approximately 68 miles
Night in a 3 star Hotel.
Day 6/ Briançon - Barcelonnette
Passes of the day
- Vars pass (6,919 feet)
Highlights
- The sensation of passing through the Northern Alps to the Southern Alps and the larch forests.
- Between Barcelonnette and Guillestre, a clever itinerary which allows us to avoid the very frequented routes (passage at the entrance to the Vallouise valley).
Altitude gain: approximately 3,937 feet
Total distance: approximately 59 miles
Night in a 3 star Hotel
Day 7/ Barcelonnette - Valberg
Passes of the day
- Cayolle pass (7,631 feet)
- Valberg pass (5,413 feet)
Highlights
- Cayolle pass : a superb ascent into the very heart of Mercantour National Park.
- The gorges of Bachelard
Altitude gain: approximately 6,890 feet
Total distance: approximately 62 miles
Night in a 3 star Hotel.
Day 8/ Valberg - Nice
Passes of the day
- Couillole pass (5,505 feet)
- Saint-Martin pass (4,921 feet)
- Turini pass (5,262 feet)
- Castillon pass (1,214 feet)
Highlights
- Winding mountain roads in very typical southern Alp country sides: minerals, larches, pine trees....
- Roubion village
- Les « gorges rouges » (the red gorges) of Tinee valley and its impetuous torrents
- Turini, last big challenge of our trek....to savor!
- Arrival at the sea!!!!
Altitude gain: approximately 6,890 feet
Total distance: approximately 68 miles
Night in a 3 star Hotel
Day 9/ Transfer to the airport
According to your flight schedule, transfer to Nice airport for your flight back home.
ITINERARY LEVEL 3
Day 1/ Welcome at Geneva airport - transfer and night in Thonon les Bains
Upon your arrival at Geneva airport, welcome and transfer to your 3 star hotel in Thonon les Bains, on the banks of Lake Leman. the Leman lake.
Day 2/ Thonon-les-Bains - La Clusaz
Passes of the day
- La Joux Plane pass (5,617 feet)
- Colombiere pass (5,292 feet)
Highlights
- The pastoral village of Giffre, from Samoens to Taninges
- Portes de Soleil (Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz) Region
- Abondance valley and its high mountain, typical Savoyard atmosphere
- The gorges and bridge of Diable
- The view points on the Mont Blanc massif
- Colombiere pass : first real difficulty of the week, but also the first real beautiful pass of the Alps....
- Le Grand Bornand : A very reputable ski resort known for the beauty of its mountain chalet and its authenticity.
Altitude gain: approximately 9,678 feet
Total distance: approximately 71 miles
Night in a 3 star Hotel
Day 3/ La Clusaz - Bourg Saint Maurice
Passes of the day
- Aravis pass (4,875 feet)
- Saisies pass (5,413 feet)
- Joly Pass (6,526 feet/ optional)
- Pré Pass (5,587 feet)
- Cornet de Roselend pass (6,453 feet)
Highlights
- Traverse the Aravis mountain chain by way of the pass which holds the same name. A super view point onto the massif of the Mont Blanc (15,781 feet).
- Pass through Les Saisies, a ski resort known for its Olympic cross country skiing.
- A view that takes your breath away onto the massif of Mont Blanc from Joly pass (round trip)
- Traverse Beaufortain, a massif in a very lively, agricultural domain and known for the fabrication of the Beaufort cheese (possibility to visit the cheese cooperative).
- The little, dizzying road of Pre pass and the famous Boudin village, affixed to an abrupt slope....
- Lake Roseland and its turquoise waters, dominated by the surrounding alpine pastures....
Altitude gain: approximately 7,218 feet (not including the Joly pass: add 2,953 feet of ascent and 17 miles with the Joly pass)
Total distance: approximately 68 miles
Night in a 3 star Hotel.
Day 4/ Bourg Saint Maurice - Lanslebourg
Passes of the day
- Iseran pass (9,062 feet)
Highlights
- Liaison between the two biggest valleys of the Alps : Tarentaise and Maurienne
- Iseran pass : simply, one of the most beautiful and longest passes in the Alps.....
- Panoramas onto the Vanoise National Park
- Small, traditional villages with their stone houses (Le Miroir, La Gurraz....).....where time seems to stand still.
Altitude gain: approximately 6,561 feet
Total distance: approximately 56 miles
Night in a 3 star Hotel.
Day 5/ Lanslebourg - Briançon
Passes of the day
- Croix de Fer pass (6,781 feet)
- Glandon pass (6,312 feet)
- Lautaret pass (6,752 feet)
Highlights
- A very difficult « stage » which some might prefer to shorten by passing by Galibier (see Itinerary Level 2)
- A sequence of the myth-like passes from the Tour de France !
- Panoramas onto Les Grandes Rousses, Les Ecrins....
- Briancon, one of the meccas of the Alps.
Altitude gain: approximately 9,514 feet
Total distance: approximately 93 miles
Night in a 3 star Hotel
Day 6/ Briançon - Barcelonnette
Passes of the day
- Izoard pass (7,743 feet)
- Vars pass (6,919 feet)
Highlights
- The sensation of passing from the Northern Alps to the Southern Alps and the larch forests.
- The superb high valley of Ubaye
- Tournoux's impressive fort
- Vars pass: one of the highest passes of the Alps with more than 3280 feet of altitude gain on each of its mountain sides...
Altitude gain: approximately 6,890 feet
Total distance: approximately 65 miles
Night in a 3 star Hotel.
Day 7/ Barcelonnette - Valberg
Passes of the day
- Allos pass (7,382 feet)
- Champs pass (6,847 feet)
- Valberg pass (5,413 feet)
- Cayolle pass (7,631 feet)
Highlights
- The « teeter totter » of going from the Ubaye valley to the high valley of Verdon by way of a very old road on Allos pass
- Champs pass: a superb ascent by way of a small, lost road in the very heart of Mercantour National Park.
- The gorges of Bachelard
- Cayolle pass: a superb ascent in the very heart of Mercantour National Park.
Altitude gain: approximately 8,202 feet
Total distance: approximately 75 miles
Night in a 3 star Hotel.
Day 8/ Valberg - Nice
Passes of the day
- Couillole pass (5,505 feet)
- Saint-Martin pass (4,921 feet)
- Turini pass (5,262 feet)
- Castillon pass (1,214 feet)
Highlights
- Winding mountain roads in very typical southern Alp country sides: minerals, larches, pine trees....
- Roubion village
- Les « gorges rouges » (the red gorges) of Tinee valley and its impetuous torrents
- Turini, last big challenge of our trek....to savor!
- Arrival at the sea!!!!
Altitude gain: approximately 6,890 feet
Total distance: approximately 68 miles
Night in a 3 star Hotel.
Day 9/ Transfer to the airport
According to your flight schedule, transfer to Nice airport for your flight back home.
Itinerary Notes
The « Road Book »
The detailed "Road Book" itinerary will be sent to you 3 weeks before departure.
It contains:
- Colored map copies with the route highlighted,
- Description and details of each crossroad along the route
- General information on the places crossed: tourist sites, possible visits along the way, bars, shops bicycle shops ...
While the group of cyclists sleep in the same hotel, everyone is free to ride alone or with others, since each rider has their own travel diary. Each participant organizes their day in their own way (departure time, stops throughout the day, rhythm, etc.).
- The riding distance schedules are given only as an estimate.
- For different reasons involving trip organization, daily schedules and planned altitude gains (ascent or descent) may be modified without any prior notice.
Luggage Tips
Backpacking
« Daily belongings » should be reduced to a minimum. Anything you do not need during the day is routed by our assisting vehicle.
Luggage
All luggage must be divided into 2 bags: 1 backpack and 1 travel bag:
1 / backpack
This is the bag that you use every day while pedaling, if you choose to take along a picnic (see "food" paragraph). The bag should not be too large (maximum 30 liters).
It will contain: your picnic lunch, your snack food, your camera, waterproof clothes and spare ones, your sun glasses ...
2 / travel bag
This is the bag to be transported from one accommodation to another by vehicle. It will contain belongings that you will not use during the day. You will recollect it at each evening's stop.
« Daily belongings » should be reduced to a minimum. Anything you do not need during the day is routed by our assisting vehicle.
Luggage
All luggage must be divided into 2 bags: 1 backpack and 1 travel bag:
1 / backpack
This is the bag that you use every day while pedaling, if you choose to take along a picnic (see "food" paragraph). The bag should not be too large (maximum 30 liters).
It will contain: your picnic lunch, your snack food, your camera, waterproof clothes and spare ones, your sun glasses ...
2 / travel bag
This is the bag to be transported from one accommodation to another by vehicle. It will contain belongings that you will not use during the day. You will recollect it at each evening's stop.
Staff
A driver (English speaking).
Transportation
In the morning, the driver of the assisting vehicle directly carries the luggage from one accommodation to another and then he goes back, in general, to the foot of the last difficult portion of the day. He is then available to help the group or just a participant in the event of a natural or mechanical problem. This driver is equipped with a mobile phone and can be reached at any time of the day and is entirely available for the group.
Lodging
Every night in a *** charming hotel, typical of the Pyrenees, based on double occupancy.
The names of accommodations (hotels, lodges, etc...) when they are indicated, are only indicative.
Depending on availability, accommodations (hotels/Lodges, etc...) may be replaced by another equivalent type.
It is possible that accommodations may change without prior notice due to a number of factors.
Food and Beverages
"L'art de la table"
This trip is also an opportunity to discover the famous French gastronomy, especially the specialties of south west France.
Breakfasts are varied and hearty (usually in the form of a buffet), and dinners combine traditional French dishes with "carbs" to assist in all of your efforts.
For lunch, we offer 3 options based on your preferences:
* A picnic to carry along in a small backpack. It contains an individual salad (salad prepared with a starch/carb to aid in your efforts, and vegetables), along with sides of salami, cheese and fruit. This picnic can be carried in a small backpack or a handlebar bag.
* "Racing food" for those "allergic" to backpacks: energy bars, dried fruit.
* No lunch organized by Mountain World Travel in order for you to be free to stop where you want to eat (restaurant, snack, food is purchased en route (bakeries, grocery stores ...) which allows for yourself to manage the content of your lunch.
We pay particular attention to the quality and variety of your diet by keeping in mind that it must be suited to all of your physical activity.
This trip is also an opportunity to discover the famous French gastronomy, especially the specialties of south west France.
Breakfasts are varied and hearty (usually in the form of a buffet), and dinners combine traditional French dishes with "carbs" to assist in all of your efforts.
For lunch, we offer 3 options based on your preferences:
* A picnic to carry along in a small backpack. It contains an individual salad (salad prepared with a starch/carb to aid in your efforts, and vegetables), along with sides of salami, cheese and fruit. This picnic can be carried in a small backpack or a handlebar bag.
* "Racing food" for those "allergic" to backpacks: energy bars, dried fruit.
* No lunch organized by Mountain World Travel in order for you to be free to stop where you want to eat (restaurant, snack, food is purchased en route (bakeries, grocery stores ...) which allows for yourself to manage the content of your lunch.
We pay particular attention to the quality and variety of your diet by keeping in mind that it must be suited to all of your physical activity.
Additional Information
The morning: breakfast enjoyed at the hotel, collect your picnic lunch or snacks and you can mount your ride!
The day: with your "Road Book" in your pocket, you ride all the way up to your evening accommodation where your baggage awaits you. Full details of accommodation are listed in the logbook. The driver of the assisting vehicle is available throughout the whole day.
Evening: dinner with all participants.
Although we are an experienced adventure travel company doing our best to respect the itinerary schedule as presented on this detailed itinerary, there is always the possibility that we may need to modify it for different reasons beyond our control. Please read the Registration Conditions: Terms and Booking conditions – Limitations of Liability.
Important Information
What's Not Included
- International flights in Geneva (Switzerland) - out Nice (France)
- Possibility of renting a bike
- All services mentioned in extensions / options
- Personal medical & Travel Insurance
- All items not expressively mentioned in "What's included".
Extra Costs
- Drinks (except mineral water)
- Personal expenses.
- Tips for driver/guide
- All items not expressively mentioned in ‘What's included".
Air Travel
As airfare is NOT included in our adventures, please check if your trip
is "a guaranteed departure" before confirming your own airline travel
arrangements. You can check your trip status at the website Mountain
World Travel or contact the Mountain World Travel office at 1
888-MWT-TREK (698-8735).
Our preferred airlines to Geneva, Switzerland, out Nice, France
Our preferred airlines to Geneva, Switzerland, out Nice, France
- Skyteam (Delta, Northwest, Continental, Air France - Klm), operates daily flights from anywhere in the States to Geneva, out Nice, through Amsterdam or Paris.
- StarAlliance (United, Lufthansa) operates daily flights from anywhere in the States to Geneva, out Nice, through Francfort or Munich
- Oneworld (American, British) operates daily flights from anywhere in the States to Geneva, out Nice, through London.
Foreign-Entry Requirements
Formalities for US, Canada, Australia, NZ passport travelers: a valid
passport; US citizens are admitted to France for up to 90 days.
US citizens, please check with US Government Travel Entry Exit Requirements
France
Switzerland
For other nationalities, please contact the French and Swiss embassies in your country.
US citizens, please check with US Government Travel Entry Exit Requirements
France
Switzerland
For other nationalities, please contact the French and Swiss embassies in your country.
Health and First Aid
Vaccines
No vaccine is obligatory. We advise you, however, to be up date for traditional vaccinations: Diphtheria - Tetanus - Poliomyelitis, Typhoid fever. Vaccination against hepatitis A and B is recommended.
Health hazards
- Heat: protect your eyes and your skin against the sun, as it is more intense with altitude.
- Cold: plan on packing protective clothing against the cold (jackets, fleece, gloves, hat), especially in relevance to the activity.
- Dehydration: drink and nourish yourself sufficiently and correctly throughout the effort.
- Small wounds: blisters, tendonitis...bring along band aids, an antiseptic and another cream for muscle aches. They will take up a bit of room, but well worth the space.
- Altitude sickness: can be felt at around 8,000 feet and above and can come on quickly (after just one night spent in altitude). Hard to predict and varies completely from one person to another. Good hydration is necessary, progressive altitude acclimatization and Aspirin can all help in preventing the unpleasant side effects of altitude sickness.
No vaccine is obligatory. We advise you, however, to be up date for traditional vaccinations: Diphtheria - Tetanus - Poliomyelitis, Typhoid fever. Vaccination against hepatitis A and B is recommended.
Health hazards
- Heat: protect your eyes and your skin against the sun, as it is more intense with altitude.
- Cold: plan on packing protective clothing against the cold (jackets, fleece, gloves, hat), especially in relevance to the activity.
- Dehydration: drink and nourish yourself sufficiently and correctly throughout the effort.
- Small wounds: blisters, tendonitis...bring along band aids, an antiseptic and another cream for muscle aches. They will take up a bit of room, but well worth the space.
- Altitude sickness: can be felt at around 8,000 feet and above and can come on quickly (after just one night spent in altitude). Hard to predict and varies completely from one person to another. Good hydration is necessary, progressive altitude acclimatization and Aspirin can all help in preventing the unpleasant side effects of altitude sickness.
Equipment
List of equipment to be placed in your travel bag on the day of departure
For your head
- A cap or other head protection against the sun,
- A hat or sweat band
- A bike helmet
For your upper body
- 2 types of long underwear
- Warm shirt or sweat shirt
- A fleece
- A wind stopper (raincoat)
For your legs
- One (or two) good quality biking shorts with chamois leather (avoid triathlon pants).
- Long-legged biking pants
- Sweat pants
- A swimsuit
For your feet
- A pair of biking shoes
- A pair of shoes suitable for the evenings
- Sandals (not mandatory, but rather nice to put on during breaks.....)
- Sport socks
For your bike
- Developments tailored to the mountains: ask your vendor cycle, as the
right choice depends on your hardware and your level of fitness.
- 2 tubes or alternative hoses
- A box of patches + glue patches
- Alternative skid brakes (unless you go with new runners)
- 1 rear derailleur cable + 1 rear brake cable
- Lubricant for chain and derailleur
- 1 pump
- A small repair kit for conventional mechanical problems.
Other
- Apair of special bike gloves
- A lock
- A dop-kit
- Shorts
- 2 bike bottles 1 liter (or camel back)
- A few plastic bags to protect your belongings
- A small individual pharmacy, sunscreen (face and lips); band aids +
double skin; aspirin; Ear plugs, plus your personal medication.
Additional Information
Couple or group of friends with different levels
Two or more can sign up for the same circuit, even riders of different levels. Everyone reconvenes each night because accommodations are the same for all participants, no matter what their level.
Accompanying persons
This tour is open to accompanying non-cyclists who can be transferred from one accommodation to another. We offer them many visits and interesting walks during the days.
"SELF GUIDED TRIPS" USER GUIDE
This trip is a non-guided journey, also referred to as a "freedom trip". Below are the rules of the game pertaining to this type of trip:
Mountain World Travel handles the following:
- Booking accommodations that correspond to your circuit with your requested Services + and extensions.
- Carrying the luggage, via an assisting vehicle, which also serves as assistance in the event of a problem encountered by a participant.
- Providing a ROAD BOOK, including all guidance for the implementation of your program:
* The detailed itinerary, with each stage’s profile, the running mileage and the description and details of the cross roads;
* Useful contact numbers on the spot;
* A list of minimal advisable equipment, depending on the circuit;
- Providing map copies of the specific area
What you are responsible for?
The trip takes place without escort. Accordingly, in order to achieve the planned program, you must:
- Guide yourself with the road book and the copies of road maps at your disposal;
- Choose a scheduled start adapted to the length of the stages and to your own pedaling pace, leaving lots of room for error
- Inquire daily and take into account the weather conditions;
- Show up at the scheduled inns and hotels listed in the program on the mentioned dates;
- Bring along the equipment necessary to carry out the program. The equipment recommended by Mountain World Travel constitutes only the minimum necessities;
- Respect safety tips distributed by local authorities;
- Carry insurance and assistance policies with you;
- Know the basics of first aid;
- In the event of an obstacle throughout the whole program, contact Mountain World Travel’s local company representative (contact information contained in the road book). Possession of a cell phone that will operate in France is strongly recommended.
Mountain World Travel can not be held liable for any route error, misconduct, recklessness or inadequate personal schedule scheduling. Any change in the program is carried out under your initiative and is conducted under your responsibility and your expense. The circuit takes place without escort and at your own risk.
Thanks to our advice and your preparation, you can ensure autonomy on the ground, so enjoy your trip!
Two or more can sign up for the same circuit, even riders of different levels. Everyone reconvenes each night because accommodations are the same for all participants, no matter what their level.
Accompanying persons
This tour is open to accompanying non-cyclists who can be transferred from one accommodation to another. We offer them many visits and interesting walks during the days.
"SELF GUIDED TRIPS" USER GUIDE
This trip is a non-guided journey, also referred to as a "freedom trip". Below are the rules of the game pertaining to this type of trip:
Mountain World Travel handles the following:
- Booking accommodations that correspond to your circuit with your requested Services + and extensions.
- Carrying the luggage, via an assisting vehicle, which also serves as assistance in the event of a problem encountered by a participant.
- Providing a ROAD BOOK, including all guidance for the implementation of your program:
* The detailed itinerary, with each stage’s profile, the running mileage and the description and details of the cross roads;
* Useful contact numbers on the spot;
* A list of minimal advisable equipment, depending on the circuit;
- Providing map copies of the specific area
What you are responsible for?
The trip takes place without escort. Accordingly, in order to achieve the planned program, you must:
- Guide yourself with the road book and the copies of road maps at your disposal;
- Choose a scheduled start adapted to the length of the stages and to your own pedaling pace, leaving lots of room for error
- Inquire daily and take into account the weather conditions;
- Show up at the scheduled inns and hotels listed in the program on the mentioned dates;
- Bring along the equipment necessary to carry out the program. The equipment recommended by Mountain World Travel constitutes only the minimum necessities;
- Respect safety tips distributed by local authorities;
- Carry insurance and assistance policies with you;
- Know the basics of first aid;
- In the event of an obstacle throughout the whole program, contact Mountain World Travel’s local company representative (contact information contained in the road book). Possession of a cell phone that will operate in France is strongly recommended.
Mountain World Travel can not be held liable for any route error, misconduct, recklessness or inadequate personal schedule scheduling. Any change in the program is carried out under your initiative and is conducted under your responsibility and your expense. The circuit takes place without escort and at your own risk.
Thanks to our advice and your preparation, you can ensure autonomy on the ground, so enjoy your trip!
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