After tackling our first pass, we enjoy a 27 kms run-out to the historic town of Guillestre. You'll spend the night in the walled city of Brian on. Day 5 is a free day in l'Alpe d'Huez for hiking, relaxing or more riding if you wish. The afternoon is an easy run along the Arc River to our hotel in Mondane. Day 7 - Our ride's highest pass awaits you today, Col d'Iseran.
Glaciers shroud most of the surrounding mountains making our ascent a beautiful one . . .
The ski resort of Val d'Isere is home tonight. Here we start the first of our two moderate climbs for today. Descending off of our first pass, Cormet de Roselend, we stop to enjoy a lakeside group picnic at Lac de Roselend, then continue to Beaufort with its chateau ruins and the start of the next pass climb. You will bed down in Notre Dame de Bellecombe, tucked away on a hillside overlooking the Arly Gorge. We'll continue to trace its route and challenges today, for our first three passes.