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

How can you not smile as you crest the summit of the Col d'Izoard.

The Alps 1000 mile Challenge

1000 mi. -  100,000 ft. -  12 stages

Stage 3: Destination base of the Alps d'Huez.

A "topo-map" view of stage 3.

And the corresponding profile of stage 3.

Today we go over the Col d'Izoard, classified out of category. We'll come back over again climbing the other side on stage 8. And we'll find ourselves at the base of the Alps d'Huez in the town of Bourg d'Oisan, our base for the next 4 nights. The ride also ends with a 25 mile descent.

Stats for Stage 3.
Stage
 Stage start/finish
# of Mtn. passes
Mileage
Elevation gain
Ride time
3.
 Guillestre - Bourg d'Oisan
2
77 mi.
8350 ft.
 5.5 hrs

It's always best to work and ride with another cyclists. It helps the moral and also to help push the pace.

Looking back at valley part way up the Col d'Izoard.

It's always best to work and ride with another cyclists. It helps the moral and also to help push the pace.

Looking back at valley part way up the Col d'Izoard.

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.