Classic col climbs – Alpine Velo

Climb a different col every day, mixing and matching ride lengths, altitude and gradients according to your appetite and stamina. There are plenty of high altitude mountain passes to choose from in our local area, and as an added bonus, our luxury cycling chalet is in the valley, so you ride out and return along the flat each day.

You can plan your own routes, or choose from our collection of maps, route notes and guides. We can also provide drop offs/pick ups and a support vehicle if required (minimum 4 riders, extra charge). If you get stuck and a driver is available, we’ll send out our very own broom wagon to rescue you (extra charge).

Our fantastic location in the Tarentaise valley gives you a wide choice of road climbs that you can ride in one day or less (including four often in the Tour). You start from and finish at the chalet on your bike!

14 climbs from the door

– Col du Petit St Bernard

– Col de l’Iseran

– Cormet de Roselend

– Col du Madeleine

– Col de la Bathie

– Notre Dame du Pre

– Grand Naves

– Col de la Coche

– La Plagne

– Les Arcs

– Tignes Val Claret

– Courchevel

– Val Thorens

– Cormet d’Areches

– Col du Pret

If our local rides are not enough to keep you busy, there are many more high altitude col climbs in the area (the Savoie alone has over 90!). Here are just a few accessible within 1 to 2 hours drive, including Alp d’Huez. We can provide drop offs/pick ups and a support vehicle too if required.