Appreciate the Alps
Appreciate the Alps is designed for cyclists who want to sample alpine culture from the bike. Each day consists of approximately 50-85km with only one major climb. There is plenty of time to sit and enjoy a relaxed lunch and to discover each days destination.
The five-day tour starts and ends in the lakeside city of Lausanne on Lake Geneva. You start off through Switzerland to the medieval fortress town of Gruyères before looping back to Villeneuve, close to Montreux. The next days takes us to Chamonix, then Sixt-fer-à-Cheval before descending to Evian. From there you take the ferry across the lake back to Lausanne. Passes during the week include Col de la Forclaz and mighty Joux Plane!
Itinerary
Sunday
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Arrival in Lausanne
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Monday
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Lausanne to Gruyères
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52km
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907m
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Tuesday
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Gruyères to Villeneuve
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92km
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1380m
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Wednesday
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Villeneuve to Chamonix
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85km
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1622m
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Thursday
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Chamonix to Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval
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71km
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874m
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Friday
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Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval to Lausanne
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74km
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1470m
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Saturday
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Departure
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| SKU | Holiday Dates | Availability | Price/pers. | Book this holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S01/23 | 3 Jun 2012 - 9 Jun 2012 | Spaces Available | CHF 1,050.00 | |
| S01/24 | 10 Jun 2012 - 16 Jun 2012 | Spaces Available | CHF 1,050.00 | |
| S01/25 | 17 Jun 2012 - 23 Jun 2012 | Spaces Available | CHF 1,050.00 | |
| S01/26 | 24 Jun 2012 - 30 Jun 2012 | Spaces Available | CHF 1,050.00 | |
| S01/27 | 1 Jul 2012 - 7 Jul 2012 | Spaces Available | CHF 1,050.00 | |
| S01/31 | 29 Jul 2012 - 4 Aug 2012 | Spaces Available | CHF 1,050.00 | |
| S01/32 | 5 Aug 2012 - 11 Aug 2012 | Spaces Available | CHF 1,050.00 | |
| S01/33 | 12 Aug 2012 - 18 Aug 2012 | Spaces Available | CHF 1,050.00 | |
| S01/34 | 19 Aug 2012 - 25 Aug 2012 | Spaces Available | CHF 1,050.00 | |
| S01/35 | 26 Aug 2012 - 1 Sep 2012 | Spaces Available | CHF 1,050.00 |
What's Included
- 5 days self-guided cycling
- Baggage transport
- 6 nights
- Selected accomodation in good quality hotels & guest houses
- Geneva Airport transfers
- Bike case storage
- Ferry transfer from Evian to Lausanne
- Route information & maps in English
- Emergency support
- GPX tracks for your GPS
- Cycling shirt
- Goodie Bag
- Free public transport in Lausanne
What's not included
- Flights to/from Switzerland for you and your bike
- Your personal insurance (travel, health etc)
- All meals & drinks
Summary
5 days self-guided cycling tour
6 nights in selected accommodation
Start & finish in Lausanne
50 - 85km per day
650 - 1600m climb per day
Grade 3
Col du Pillon
(1546m)
La Forclaz
(1528m)
Col des Montets
(1461m)
Col de Joux Plane
(1713m)