Tour of Mont Blanc cycling trip

Our Tour of Mont Blanc cycling camp is a breathtaking experience. From Megève in the french Alps, and during 4 days, ride around the higuest summit of the Alps, the Mont-Blanc.
Join our all inclusive bike tour with support car and certified coach.
This bike trip could be organised on demand for a group.

Tour of Mont Blanc cycling trip

More than a challenge, an unforgettable cycling experience.

We will start our cycling tour of Mont Blanc in Megève, a traditional alpine village. You will ride during 4 stages, through 3 country, around the highest summit of the Alps.
Climb many mythical passes with always the Mont Blanc mountain chain in your eyes.
Tour du Mont Blanc cycling trip total denivelation is 8800m for 330km.

Megève - Chamonix
50km - 800m D+

Our Tour of Mont Blanc bike tour start in Megève. During the briefing, we will talk with you about stages and give you our first advice.
A first day as a warm up! To get ready, we will ride through Domancy, where the badger won the world championship in 1980, and beautifull small roads to Chamonix Mont-Blanc. You will ride with the breathtaking view of Mont Blanc mountain chain in front of you. At the hotel located in the heart of Chamonix, you will enjoy the spa and the bar area.

Your hotel : Hotel Alpina and Spa****

Chamonix - Col Grand Saint-Bernard
90km - 3400m D+

Chamonix is the host city of our queen stage with 4 climbs, 90km and 3400m D+. Through Col des Montets (1461m) and Col de la Forclaz (1527m), we will join the Swiss roads and Martigny located in the wallis wineyards.
After Martigny you will start climbing col de Champex, then Col Grand Saint Bernard (2455m) our first over category climb. Our hotel will be located on the top of Col Grand Saint Bernard. You will be able to take a maximum of oxygen.

Your hotel : Auberge de l'hospice du Grand Saint Bernard***

Col Grand St Bernard - Bourg St Maurice
105km - 2250m D+

A long stage in Italy but mostly in downhill.
The start might be a bit chilly! 30km of downhill to join Aosta valley. In Morgex, we will turn left to start a short but tuff col : il Colle San Carlo! Colle San Carlo is really famous and oftenly taken by Tour of Italy pro rider. Col Petit Saint Bernard (2188m) will be our last climb of this day. Col Petit Saint Bernard is the boarder betwin Italy and France.

Your hotel : Hotel le Margovert***

Bourg Saint Maurice - Megeve
90km - 2300m D+

The last stage won't be a parade with 90km and 2 first category climbs. In first, you will climb the most beautill col of our trip :Cormet de Roselend (1967m) and its lake. Hauteluce village will mark the beginging of our last climb, col des Saisies. Les Saisies ski resort was the host city of winter Olympic game in 1992. The last part to Megève migh be our parade of our Mont Blanc Tour!

Your hotel : Hotel les Loges Blanches****

A selection of our best hotels on Tour of Mont Blanc by bike

Alpina Eclectic & SPA hotel is located in the heart of Chamonix city center. You will enjoy its spa and bar area at the foot of Mont Blanc mountain chain.
Auberge de l'Hospice du Grand Saint Bernard, on the top of the highest climb of our tour between Suisse and Italy with offer you a breathtaking experience and a lot of oxygen!
Malgovert hotel*** on the Great Apine Rooad in france is a typical alpine hotel. We will have a warm after ride there!
In Megève, you can ask us for an extra night before or after your bike trip to extend your experience. We can book for you Les Loges Blanches hotel****.

Your cycling guide : Jean-Lou PAIANI, a former pro cyclist

Team Saur Sojasun - Sojasun - Roubaix Lille Métropôle

30th of Paris Roubaix – 21th of Belgium Tour - 3th of stage on the Tour de l’Ain and on the Volta Portugal >- Winner of stage on the Tour de l'Avenir - 6th de Paris Roubaix and 7th of Tour des Flandres U23 - 2 times winner of the Time Megève Mont Blanc and SerreChe Luc Alphand - 15th of the Etape du Tour 2017 - 2nd on general classification Haute Route Alps 2015.

Atypical cyclist specializing in classic races was born in the heart of the French Alps in Megeve. « Cycling in the mountains gave me a force of character essential for the classic races. The routes are radically different, but the commitment is always the same. Now, I am a certified cycling instructor and would like to share my cycling experience with you and assist you in improving your cycling performance and reach and exceed your fitness goals.»

What do you need to bring for your Tour of Mont Blanc by bike?

Your bike

Your bike cleaned in good mechanical working order! We strongly advise you that you have good tires and brakes that work. If you prefer to travel without your bike please contact us and we will look to supply a quality road ride bike for your ride.

Your helmet

Your cycle helmet that we required you to wear at all times on the bike.

Insurance

PAIANI Sport Organisation insists on insurance for yourself and equipment. Cycling on open alpine roads can be dangerous. In the event of medical support, lost baggage or if you need to cancel your trip, insurance can be essential. Please ensure your insurance covers you for sport. In addition it is recommended that EU Nationals hold an EHIC card for reciprocal health care provision within the EU.

Included in Tour du Mont Blanc cycling trip

4 days riding with your guide/coach.
A roadbook with a description of the routes.
3 nights in twin room shared in half board accomodation in 3 or 4 stars hotel : Alpina Eclectic hotel in Chamonix, Auberge du Grand Saint Bernard and Malgovet hotel.
Single room in option.
Your photos during the trip.
A dedicated support car carrying, food, drinks, and essential spares and your luggages.

Non included in Tour du Mont Blanc cycling trip

Airfare to and from the trip & trip insurance.
Your individual training program on demand.
Massages in hotels, ask us to book it.
Bike rental on demand.

Many thanks Jean-Lou for what an incfredible weekend! Our two days of cycling with you were absoloutly fantastic. You were a perfect and entertaining host and looked after us brilliantly all weekend The ride were pitched just perfectly for us, the bikes you hired for us were great and the knowledge you shared with us was also terrific. This weekend will be remembered for a long time.
MIKE
I've found worse ways to spend a Thurs afternoon.
MAX

Our area of expertise for your best cycling trip

Our Team

In our previous lives, we were professionnel cyclists. Today, we are certified cycling guide & trainer and can provide you with all that you require while you are training with us including : airport transfers, bike rental, accommodation, meals and sport nutrition. Let us share our cycling experience with you and assist you in improving your cycling performance and reach and exceed your fitness goals.

Routes

Depending on your level, routes are designed to show you the best view of the region. We ride mostly on quiet and tiny roads for safety reasons.

Nutrition

You can improve your performance level with advice from Jean-Lou and his team on how to best manage your effort and have the best nutritional strategy before, during and after your sportive event.

The D-day

How would you climb mountain passes? How would you manage your effort? Let us share our cycling experience with you and assist you in improving your cycling performance and reach and exceed your fitness goals.

Coaching

You want to be the best in the D-day? How to get a smart training plan? Whether one day or multiple days camp, we will provide you with advice adapted for your fitness goals. To go further, we provide you with individual training plan and daily workouts to improve your fitness capacity.

Bike fitting

Ask us to choose the best bike adapted to your fitness, goals and rides.