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2010
FRENCH ALPS - Famous Climbs Cycling Tourcycling tour, bike tour
L'Alpe
d'Huez.
Col de la Madeleine.
Galibier. Glandon. Telegraph. Croix
de Fer.
The classic
climbs of the French Alps are responsible for creating cycling heroes
and cycling lore. Merely reading the names of these famed climbs
typically invokes a sense of awe in cyclists. Standing atop their
summits invokes a sense of accomplishment and pride, not to mention
lifelong "bragging rights."
Join MJCT as
we embark on a serious assault of these celebrated climbs, while also
taking in the beauty and serenity of what is one of the most scenic
regions in all of Europe, if not the world. The first part of the trip
has us in a quaint ski village, on the slopes of Le Croix de Fer, just
8 kilometers from Col du Glandon and a few more to the other
illustrious ascents. If you're the type who lives for climbing peak
after glorious peak, you'll think you've died and gone to heaven.
The second
part of the trip is spent on Lake Annecy, perhaps the single most
beautiful and relaxing place in all of France. Of course, you'll have
the option to ride yet more magnificent/majestic summits, or simply
choose to circumnavigate the lake itself. Either way, the experience
will be one to remember.
Complementing
each day's ride will be the comforts befitting the famed Alps: charming
accommodations, excellent dining, incredible regional wines, and a
friendly and attentive staff, all with an attention to detail.
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