3 Stage Cyclosportive from Geneva to Alpe d'Huez
Source: www.tourdescols.com
News Posted: 30 Jan 2008
Event Date: 22 25 Aug 2008
If like many others you have completed the Etape du Tour, conquered the Ventoux and the Marmotte Sportifs and perhaps even taken part in some multi-stage events, then Tour des Cols really is the next challenge on the list. Its a totally unique event, the only 3-stage mountain cyclosportive that offers a Pro-Cyclist experience for amateur riders.
Starting from Geneva, the route travels the roads of classic climbs featured for decades in the Tour de France. The 400km course with a total 10,000m elevation gain includes two exciting mountain top finishes, the second of which on the final stage is a classic assault on the most iconic climb of all; Alpe d'Huez. The famous 21 hairpins will await riders after a challenging Mini-Marmotte experience having scaled the Col du Telegraphe and the mighty Col du Galibier prior to the ascent. Other classic climbs featured on this three stage epic include Col de la Colombiere, Madeleine, Aravis, Mont Salve, Mont Saxonnex, Col des Saisies and a climb to the ski town of La Toussuire.
Complete with all the usual cyclosportive features, riders will be stay at 3* Plus quality hotels, hand-picked to offer exactly what is needed to recover each evening, pool and sauna facilities are provided. No other event offers this size of challenge on such classic roads. No other event offers the opportunity to do it in such style.
Registration is limited and demand is high. For full event details visit www.tourdescols.com
