A journey starting from the French Alps, around the lakes area of Italy and over the famous 48 switch backs of the mighty Passo Dello Stelvio. Epic sights and epic riding that finishes in the heart of the magnificent Dolomites mountain range.
This is a very historic route that was first coined as an idea by the Touring Club de France in 1909 to promote tourism in France and provide people access to the dramatic French Alps.
In 1913 the first run along parts of the “Great Alps Route” was organized with only World War One bringing construction of the route to a halt temporarily. The route was completed in 1937 with the inauguration of the I’Iseran.
This is a beautiful and spectacular journey along an historic route by bike through the high peaks of the French Alps starting from Menton to the Mediterranean Sea.
The French Alps have been home to some epic cycling battles between the worlds greatest cyclists with a history hosting the worlds greatest bike race spanning 100 years.
Now its your chance to conquer the 21 corners of Alpe d’Huez and a host of other legendary climbs!
Interest in the 2013 King of the Alps Tour is extremely high. Please contact us now or you may miss out.
Two regions of France famous for its riding combined together to make for one fantastic cycle tour. Start off on the rolling roads of Provence dominated by vineyards, olive tree's and historic villages then head into the heart of Tour de France country with rides crossing famous French Alps passes such as Alpe d'Huez, and the Col du Galibier.
Ride famous mountain’s like the Col du Tourmalet, Col d'Aspin, Col de Peyresourde,the Col d'Aubisque and the giant of Provence, Mont Ventoux. Also watch the worlds greatest riders at the worlds greatest Tour!
We have combined the climbs of the Pyrenees with a 5 night stay in Provence giving you the chance to take on one of the worlds most famous cycling peaks, Mont Ventoux!.
Book and pay this tour before the 1 December 2012 and receive a $200 early bird discount.
Feel the rush! The 6 stage tour kicks of the pro season each year. The Tour offers unprecedented access to the racers at the start-finish areas and at the Tour Down Under Village set in down town Adelaide. Along with watching a great race live each day, ride in the beautiful Adelaide hills on fully guided rides each day!
Details for the 2014 Santos Tour Down Under will be out later this year. We are already taking bookings for 2014 so contact us now and register your interest
