The Alps 1000 Challenge !

Another cycling trip of a lifetime.

... 1000 miles

... 100,000 feet

... 12 days of riding

... + 2 rest days ...

... June 17 to July 2 - 2024

Stage 1 takes us off the Mediterranean coast and up through the Alps Maritime to the town of Beuil.

The Alps 1000 mile Challenge

1000 mi. -  100,000 ft. -  12 stages

Stage 1: The Alps Maritime.

A "topo-map" view of stage 1.

And the corresponding profile of stage 1.

The "topo-map" view of stage 1 provides a good perspective of the route in relationship to the high mountains and the footshills. As you can see the route for stage 1 takes us from the coast into high mountains. Our destination is the town of Beuil.. Basically we go from sea level up to 4500 feet. Every day and every ride on this tour is unique and challenging.

Stats for Stage 1.
Stage
 Stage start/finish
# of Mtn. passes
Mileage
Elevation gain
Ride time
1.
 Vence - Beuil
3 climbs
73 mi.
9574 ft.
 5.5 hrs

The Alps Maritime are a dry climate.

When you stay off the main roads the "world is your oyster" for those who love to ride bikes.

The Alps Maritime are a dry climate.

When you stay off the main roads the "world is your oyster" for those who love to ride bikes.

Overview of the first 4 stages of the tour, from Vence (on the Mediterranean Coast) to Bourg d'Oisan (base of the Alps d'Huez in the high mountains).  Day 1 ends in the high mountains, and the next 3 stages are all in the high mountains.

Overview of stages 4-8 of the tour.

Overview of the last 4 stages of the tour.  Stage 10 is a long day to transition from the high mountains down the gorge de Verdon.  Stage 11 is a loop around the beauiful gorge de Verdon.