The Route Des Grandes Alpes
STAYS
700 km
Thonon-les-Bains
Nice
7-10 days
5-7 days
The legendary Tour de France mountain pass route
Cyclists, drivers and bikers can experience the ultimate Alpine trail spanning over 700km from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean sea. The spectacular adventure through the Alps takes you along the most legendary mountain passes. The route is packed with awe-inspiring landscapes, surprises galore and cultural, foodie and architectural gems: hilltop villages, dairy cooperatives with the sweet scent of cheese in the air, wooden chalets and baroque churches.
Must-sees and outstanding sites
- Beaufort and its cheese
- 17 legendary mountain passes including La Bonette, Le Galibier and L’Iseran
- A warm welcome from Monique at the Refuge Napoléon hotel on Col de l’Izoard
- Barcelonette, a town with a Mexican feel