Our 2010 Scouting Trips
We plan to realize the complete Traverse of the Alps from Chamonix to the Sea by two routes and 5 stages of 6 days!
From Chamonix to Nice via Briançon
in two stages of 6 days
The programme is straight forward: from Chamonix it's straight to the south... Direction the azur blue of the Mediterannean Sea in two stages of 6 days. The route follows the Central Alps and is about 700km... 20 'alpines cols', 20,000 metres of ascent and that means 20,000 metres of descent awaits you.
That sounds like an epic adventure to us!
| Dates: |
to be determined |
| Price: |
980 euros |
Stage 1: Chamonix to Briançon
Map - Route details
Chamonix needs no introduction! It is reknowned worldwide for its fantastic alpine history and ambiance.
Briançon is an old medieval fortified town nestled exactly halfway between Mont Blanc in the French Alps and the Mediterranean Sea. The town faces the Ecrins National Parc with its numerous summits above 4000m and from here you already get the taste of the South of France! The vegetation and the mountains are drier and larch trees replace the evergreen spuces. The trails here are not over publicised and you can be sure to be riding uncrowded trails.
This first stage is quite technical and physical demanding and if you like a challenge this trip is for you...
| Dates: |
September 18th to 25th |
| Price: |
590 Euros |
Stage 2: Briançon to the sea by GR5
Map - Route details
This second stage of the 'Traverse of the Alps' is almost as challenging as the first one!
From Briançon we 'll ride the famous GR5 and as long as we keep heading south the smell of the pine trees and the salty taste in our mouths of the sea will guide our wheels to the final stop: Sunny Nice!
The landscape will change from Briançon. The mountains and the vegetation are drier, the local architecture is no longer made of wood but of stone and the trails are stonier and rocky. The ride becomes different due to the change in landscape and you will have to adapt your style of ride to the different type of trails.
New trails, new challenges, but always 100% mountain biking!
| Included |
Not Included |
Level |
- 7 nights accommodation
- All meals including picnic lunches
- Guiding
- Daily luggage transfer (only if more than 4 riders )
- Departure transfer to Nice train station/airport or Geneva airport
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- Flights/Travel costs etc.
- Expense of repair and maintenance of bikes
- Cancellation/medical insurance/repatriation costs
- Bike rent
- Personal energy drinks and bars
- Alcohol
- Generally all that is not included/understood in the heading 'Included' |
Strong intermediate to advanced all around rider. Good shape needed and not afraid of pushing the bike. Good bike handling skills. Ability to ride on technical singletracks. |
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