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 5 is the "Marmot Loop," 3 big climbs. View from the Col du Galibier down the valley east.

The Alps 1000 mile Challenge

1000 mi. -  100,000 ft. -  12 stages

Stage 1: The "Marmot Loop".

A "topo-map" view of stage 5.

And the corresponding profile of stage 5.

An epic day with 3 big climbs that are often featured in the Tour de France; Col du Croix de Fer, Col du Telegraph, Col du Galibier.

Stats for Stage 5.
Stage
 Stage start/finish
# of Mtn. passes
Mileage
Elevation gain
Ride time
5.
 Bourg d'Oisan (loop)
3
101 mi.
13,000 ft.
 7 hrs

The group appreciates the view from the Col du Croix de Fer.

The Col du Galibier is one of the higher passes.

The group appreciates the view from the Col du Croix de Fer.

The Col du Galibier is one of the higher passes.

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.