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

On a big tour like this you can really see and experience a broad range of terrain.

The Alps 1000 mile Challenge

1000 mi. -  100,000 ft. -  12 stages

Stage 7: Gap to Briancon.

A "topo-map" view of stage 7.

And the corresponding profile of stage 7.

Another day away from the high passes, but nonetheless a big day of climbing as all the ups and downs add up to a little over 10,000 ft. We are still "in the Alps," that there is no doubt.

Stats for Stage 7.
Stage
 Stage start/finish
# of Mtn. passes
Mileage
Elevation gain
Ride time
7.
 Gap - Briancon
1 and shorter climbs
92 mi.
10,413 ft.
 6.5 hrs

The view across the valley near Briancon.

Every which way you look there are peaks staring down at you.

The view across the valley near Briancon.

Every which way you look there are peaks staring down at you.

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.