Cycling Ascents - France

Cycling Ascents provides guided cycling holidays based at the foot of Alpe D'Huez, with our accommodation in Bourg D’Oisans. Bourg D’Oisans is the ideal base for cycling up Alpe D’Huez, being only two minutes ride from the bottom of the legendary Tour de France climb. Other Tour greats such as the Col Du Galibier, Col du Glandon and Col de la Croix de Fer are also within cycling distance. Our accommodation is a spacious (85 sqm) 3 bedroom apartment, with a large private balcony and garage for bike storage.

Overview

Swimming

Swimming Pool
Local Swimming Pools
There is an outdoor pool in Bourg D'Oisans (5 mins walk). Indoor pools with lanes can also be found in Alpe D'Huez (20 mins by car), Gavet (20 mins by car) and Vaujany (25 mins by car)
Local 50m Pool
No
Open Water Swimming
Please contact Cycling Ascents for more information.

Cycling

Local Road Quality
Local Quiet Roads
Terrain
Terrain Chart
Flat Key Flat Hilly Key Hilly Mountain Key Mountains
Mountain Biking
Bike Storage
Bike Maintenance Area
Bike Rental

Running

Local Running Track
Distance
2 Km
Local Running

There are a number of quiet roads often used by runners locally. The most popular roads are between Bourg D'Oisans and Le Vert, a small hamlet with no through traffic (you will often see more pedestrians and bikes on the road than cars!)

Many trails can be found in the valley - again towards Le Vert but also alongside the rivers as they run through the valley. There are often excellent views of the mountains.

Coaching and Guides

Guided Rides
Part Coached
Fully Coached

Accommodation

Property Details

Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bedrooms En-suite
0
Bedrooms No En-suite
3
Communal Toilets
2
Communal Shower Rooms
1
Non-training guests welcome
Children friendly
Pet friendly

Onsite Facilities

Washing Facilities
Internet Access
Swimming Pool
Bike Storage
Bike Maintenance Area
Gym
Wheelchair Access

Catering Options

Self Catering
Half Board
Full Board

Gallery

Weather

Travel

Airports

Grenoble
Distance (km)
92
Transfer Time (hh:mm)
01:10
 
Lyon St Exupery
Distance (km)
138
Transfer Time (hh:mm)
01.30

Additional Travel Information

Direct trains from Paris to Grenoble are available and take only 3 hours. Grenoble train station has regular bus links to Bourg D'Oisans. We also offer a pick up service (dependent on group size and luggage) - we have large 7 seater people carrier (Peugeot 807) so can collect you from the above local airports or Grenoble train station.

Rates

Rates Card

From*
120.00 £ pp/pw
Includes
Self catered accommodation, guided rides or advice on route planning, use of bike tools and assistance with repairs.
Season Information and Extras
Prices are to rent out the whole apartment. 1st June - 31st August = 850 GBP per week All other times = 750 GBP per week (typical price based on 6 people sharing in May)

Transfers

From
TBC
Details
Please contact Cycling Ascents for more information.

*Rates shown here are correct from time of publishing, please contact the owner for their latest rates.

Tourist Info

Local Attractions

Just up the road, around 8 km away is the picturesque mountain village of Venosc. Its small winding streets are steeply sloped and have a number of small artisan shops selling locally made gifts, as well as restaurants and a bar. 30 minutes by car, Vizille Castle is in an 100 hectare estate and contains the Museum of the French Revolution.

Local Activities

Walking - 800 km of trails in the Ecrins national park (the largest and highest in France). Kayaking or rafting on the Veneon and Romanche rivers. "Via Ferrata" - mountain routes which are equipped with fixed cables, stemples, ladders, and bridges. Other local activities include skiing, climbing, multi day hikes, horse riding, fishing and golf.

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Cycling Ascents Reviews

Snap Shot

  • Sleeps: 6
  • From: £120.00 pp/pw
  • Apartment at the foot of Alpe D'Huez
  • Col du Galibier, Croix de Fer close by
  • Guided rides or route planning advice
  • Spacious 3 bedroom apartment
  • Sunny private balcony and garage
  • Map & Street View
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Customer Testimonial

  • We enjoyed the cycling much more with Kev as a guide.
  • P Cooke, NZ, '11

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