Road bike tour. The French Alps: From Geneva to Nice. 800 km (497 miles) in total. 18.000m (59.000 ft) of cumulative elevation gain. 18 alpine passes. Duration:: 8 days / 9 nights. (including transport)

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-	It covers a distance of 800 km. (497 miles) and a cumulative elevation gain of 18.000 m. (59.000 ft.). All in 18 alpine passes.
-	Traverse the French Alps from Thonon les Bains near Geneva (Lake Geneva) to Menton near Nice (Mediterranean Sea). From the Big Lake to the Sea.
-	18 alpine passes. 6 above 2000 meters high:   Distance (km.) Gradient (m.) Average % Height (m.) Col des Gets 26,00 750 3,60 1.170 Col de la Colombière 16,30 1.108 6,80 1.613 Col de l'Aravis 10,40 526 5,50 1.486 Col des Saisies 14,81 747 5,00 1.657 Cormet de Roselend 20,32 1.227 6,00 1.967 Col de L´Iseran 48,00 1.955 4,10 2.770 Col du Télégraphe 11,80 856 7,30 1.566 Col du Galibier 18,10 1.245 6,90 2.646 Alpe d'Huez 14,20 1.091 7,70 1.815 Col du Lautaret 34,16 1.312 3,80 2.057 Col de l´Izoard 20,00 1.141 5,70 2.361 Col de Vars 19,40 1.111 5,70 2.111 Col de la Cayolle 29,15 1.190 4,10 2.327 Croix de Valberg 14,60 880 6,00 1.673 Col de la Couillole 7,25 236 3,30 1.678 Col Saint Martin 16,50 1.018 6,20 1.604 Col de Turini 15,30 1.107 7,20 1.607 Col de Castillon 7,00 362 3,10 717

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Who is this designed for?
-	This week long, pure cycling tour, is a challenge for any experienced cyclist who wish to ride above the 20000m altitude and traverse the French Alps in a pure cyclist adventure. Experience the local culture, taste the remarkable cuisine and ride through one of the most scenic regions in Europe. Se recomienda un entreno mínimo de 3.000 Km. realizando puertos de montaña.

Includes:
-	Transport from Caldes de Montbui (30 Km from Barcelona) to Thonon and from Menton to Caldes de Montbui
-	Transfer from Geneva Airport and to Nice Airport, in case of air transport.
-	1 night accommodation in Caldes de Montbui, Friday before the bus trip to Thonon. (For those who will travel with Terra Diversions).
-	8 nights accommodation including breakfasts and dinners in the French Alps. All lodging in small charming hotels.
-	Seven days guided bike route with support vehicle all the time. Spanish, English and French speaking guides.
-	Refreshments and snacks on the rides route + picnic lunches.
-	Bike jersey. Souvenir of the tour.
-	Folder with maps and tourist information.
-	CD with the detailed route map and a photograph album.

NOT Included:
-	Food during transport from/to Caldes de Montbui.
-	Dinners are not included in the price.
-	Air freight to Geneva and from Nice.

Dates 2008

In August 15th night - Meeting in Caldes 16th - Transport to Thonon or pick up in Geneva 17th to 23th - Traverse 24th - Transport to Caldes or drop off in Nice

Price: 1.090€ per person. (For those who travel from Barcelona)
	1.045€ per person. (For those who fly to Geneva and Nice.)
Discounts:
-	Register at least 3 months before the first day of the tour and get 50€ discount of the price.
-	Group discounts and Group organizer incentives, please contact us.

Optional:
-	Personal sport insurance.
-	Bike and helmet rental.

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