Alps More Miles for Less: Classic Climbs of Champions (special departure of June 30th featuring the Gran Fondo Fausto Coppi on July 8th)
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Alps More Miles for Less: Classic Climbs of Champions (special departure of June 30th featuring the Gran Fondo Fausto Coppi on July 8th)
A Historic, Cultural and Scenic Roll through the Alps of Italy and France
Highlights
- Spectacular daily alpine views
- Ascending of the challenging climbs of Col dell’Agnello, Sampeyre, Izoard, Vars, Bonette and Lombarda
- Savor an unforgettable alpine cow milk cheese locally produced
- Discover the Occitan culture rooted in the small villages of this area
- Easy arrival and departure in the same area while traveling through two countries
- Extend your trip for three more nights with our post-tour option to enjoy Torino and the Gran Fondo Fausto Coppi on July 8th 2012 (for June 30th departure only)
Description
If you love the mountains, there’s no trip more rewarding that this brand-new itinerary from Ciclismo! You’ll follow roads made famous by the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France, eyeing dramatic landscapes that seem to go on forever. Visit centuries-old villages clinging to a traditional way of life. And fuel up for the next day’s ride with two of the world’s greatest cuisines.
Experience France and Italy on a single journey marveling spectacular alpine views every day. And not every day will you get the opportunity to conquer the Colle dell’Agnello, considered by many cyclists to be the turning point in their cycling career. Bon Voyage! Buono Viaggio!
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Price
$2,995
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Single Supplement
$400
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Ability Level
Expert
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Terrain
Mountain passes
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Distance
Total Mileage: 278 Daily Average: 46
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Departing
Cuneo
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Arriving
Caraglio
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Bike Rental
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Dates
- June 23, 2012
- June 30, 2012
- July 15, 2012
- August 26, 2012
Day 1: Caraglio
Enjoy the medieval Caraglio, and admire tiny hillside villages during your ride towards Montemale.
Day 2: Elva and col di Sampeyre
Our main route today is through the Valle Maira, featuring the climb to the Col di Sampeyre, our first hors catégorie climb!
Day 3: Colle dell'Agnello & St. Veran
No mountain will ever seem impossible after your ascent of Colle dell’Agnello! Begin with a roll through the Varaita Valley, then watch the landscape transform as you climb to the perfectly preserved alpine stone village of Chianale. Then, descend to St. Veran, France, one of the highest permanently inhabited villages in Europe.
Day 4: Col d'Izoard
Roll through the beautiful National Park of Queyras to historic Briancon by way of Col d’Izoard, which you may recognize from sepia photos of the Golden Age of cycling and then finally reach the very picturesque little town of Mont-Dauphin.
Day 5: Barcelonnette and Col de Vars
Trace the “Route des Grandes Alpes” today. Created in the early 20th century, this internationally popular route was built to connect the French Riviera with Lake Geneva in Switzerland.
Day 6: Cuneo, col de la Bonette and Lombarda
We’ve saved the most challenging ride for last! Rollercoaster over Col de la Bonette and Col de La Lombarda en route to Cuneo, capital of the western Alps.
Day 7: Arrivederci or join us on the 3-day extension featuring Torino and Gran Fondo Fausto Coppi!
It’s time to leave the beautiful mountains of Italy and France. Make your way to the Cuneo train station at your leisure to connect to your next adventure or extend your trip for three more nights with our post-tour option, to enjoy Torino and the Gran Fondo Fausto Coppi on July 8th 2012 (for June 30th departure only). Forza, andiamo!
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