Guided Tour de France e-bike holiday

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CARBON REDUCTION

We encourage guests to travel to the Southern French Alps by train wherever practical. Return transfers from Gap railway station to the accommodation are included, allowing guests to join the holiday without hiring a car.

E-bikes combine pedalling with adjustable electric assistance, allowing guests to tackle famous Alpine climbs at a level of effort that suits their cycling experience. All five scheduled rides are accompanied by a support vehicle, which carries spare equipment and supplies and can collect participants when needed.

Guests stay at La Grange des Écrins throughout the week, a locally run guesthouse in a renovated traditional Alpine farmhouse in the Champsaur Valley. Breakfasts and evening meals are included, with regional cuisine forming part of the holiday experience.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

The cycling routes take guests through a variety of landscapes in the Southern French Alps, from the Champsaur and Dévoluy valleys to the high mountain passes of the Queyras and the shores of Lake Serre-Ponçon.

Along the way, guests can discover the region's natural and cultural heritage, including traditional mountain villages, Alpine landscapes and areas close to protected natural sites.

We encourage guests to follow responsible cycling practices, including staying on designated roads, taking litter away and respecting wildlife and the communities they pass through.

Our local cycling professionals share their knowledge of the region and help guests explore the mountain roads safely and respectfully.

People

LOCAL ECONOMY

Guests spend seven nights at La Grange des Écrins, a locally run guesthouse in the Champsaur Valley. The holiday includes breakfasts and evening meals at the guesthouse, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy regional cuisine and Alpine hospitality.

We work with local cycling professionals and service providers who know the mountain roads and the region.

The routes also offer opportunities to stop at cafés, restaurants and other small businesses in Alpine villages, directing part of the holiday spending towards the communities guests visit.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY

We work with local cycling professionals who have detailed knowledge of the Alpine roads, landscapes and cycling culture. We pay agreed professional rates for their expertise and services.

Electric assistance makes the famous Tour de France cols achievable for a wider range of cyclists, including moderate riders and experienced cyclists who prefer additional support on long mountain climbs.

Guests can adjust the level of electric assistance to suit their fitness and experience, while the accompanying support vehicle provides flexibility during the rides. Participants should still be comfortable cycling on roads, including mountain descents, and have a suitable level of fitness for the distances involved.

We are committed to treating everyone fairly and respectfully, from the local people we work with to the travellers who join our holidays.