Tour Type
Tour de France Experience
Riding Level
Leisure
Location
The French Alps
Duration
4 Days | 3 Nights
Length
25 - 50 +km daily
Climb
300 - 1,620 m daily
This is your fast-track pass to the most legendary mountain stage in professional cycling. The Alpe d'Huez Escape is an unforgettable three-day experience that blends personal climbing triumph with the white-hot intensity of the Tour de France's high-Alpine battleground.
Your adventure begins in Grenoble and the next day straight into the Alpe d’Huez challenge and D-Day. After a scenic descent from the Col d’Ornon, you will stand at the base of cycling’s most famous ascent. This is your moment to conquer the 21 hairpin bends, fuelled by the roaring passion of fans, navigating the infamous Dutch Corner to reach the summit. Experience the euphoria of a champion by crossing the official finish line and mounting the winners’ podium before moving to an exclusive Grand Tours Project viewing location to witness the professional peloton’s brutal, defining battle for the stage win.
The journey culminates with The Queen Stage, challenging you with the long, magnificent ascent towards the Col du Glandon – with the legendary Col de la Croix de Fer waiting for those seeking a final, extraordinary climb. You’ll cheer on the pros from a prime viewing position, close enough to feel the wind as the riders fight for position on this decisive mountain pass. Following a spectacular long descent towards La Chambre, we transfer you to Geneva for your final night.
For those craving the ultimate finale, an Optional Extension is available to continue your immersion in Paris for the final days of the Tour.
If the idea of this unforgettable experience, blending Tour de France passion with personal climbing achievement, appeals to you, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Grand Tours Project to secure your place.
Optional Paris Extension
The adventure begins as you arrive and are transferred to our comfortable hotel in Grenoble. After checking in and settling down, it’s time to meet your ultimate companion – your bike! Our team will ensure a good bike fitting so you feel immediately at home on the saddle.
We’ll then roll out for a short, relaxed Welcome Ride on the roads, a perfect leg-opener to spin off any travel fatigue. Over pre-dinner drinks the GTP Team will provide a tour briefing before introducing you to everyone on the tour.
Today delivers the ultimate mountain challenge! After breakfast, we transfer to the top of the Col d’Ornon to begin our ride on the official race course with a fast, scenic descent.
The route takes us to Le Bourg-d’Oisans, the base of the most famous climb in cycling: the 21 hairpin bends of Alpe d’Huez. This is your personal D-Day! Power up the iconic ascent, fuelled by the incredible passion of fans – especially through the infamous Dutch Corner – cheering you on every metre.
On reaching the summit, experience the TDF D-Day – crossing the official finish line and a celebratory moment on the winners’ podium. Afterward, descend to a private Grand Tours Project viewing location to witness the pros battle for the stage win. Following this unforgettable finale, we arrange your transfer back to the hotel.
Today shifts focus to the drama of the professional peloton’s Queen Stage. Our ride starts in Allemond, taking us immediately onto the long, famous ascent towards the Col du Glandon (1,924m). If time and legs permit, the route offers the option to continue up to the Col de la Croix de Fer (2,067m) – an extraordinary final Alpine challenge. The team will strategically set up a prime viewing position near the Col du Glandon summit. Prepare to cheer as the early breakaways and the main peloton fight for position, possibly passing within arm’s reach.
Following the race, enjoy a thrilling, long descent toward the valley floor near La Chambre (or a van ride option); The team will transfer you to Geneva and your final night of the tour.
Enjoy a final, leisurely breakfast, giving you time to reflect on your triumphant conquest of the 21 bends. We will ensure a smooth check-out process from the hotel situated at Geneva Airport. You depart not just with souvenirs, but with the profound personal achievement of having conquered cycling’s most famous summit on your very own D-Day.
If this mix of Tour de France excitement and personal climbing challenge sounds like your kind of adventure, get in touch with us at Grand Tours Project – we’d love to help you secure your spot.
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