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Does anyone have any recommendations for places to stay convenient for a cycling trip around the usual sites, Alpd'Huez, Col du Galibier/ Glandon etc.
It'll be groups of old boys so quiet with minimal opportunity for grumpiness preferred.
Any route suggestions perhaps not so well known as those mentioned would also be welcome.
Ta
Try the ski resort websites. That how we booked our summer chalet.
Yes. Ten of us "40 plus". Chalets offer excellent value in the summer.
Stayed here in Venosc last time and it was bloody marvelous
www.2alpeschalet.com
We are staying in Vaujany this time which I think is better located. This place looks even better, and does an optional late pasta lunch in the valley with an uplift back to the chalet.
www.skipeak.net/our-accommodation/chalet-saskia
Both have secure garaging for plenty of bikes too.
And for routes...
Back road to ADH via Vilard Reculas onto Col de Sarennne or Balcons d'Auris.
Other side of Bourg, Vilards Notre-Dame to Reynard, Col d'Ornon
Glandon/CdeFer is fab, along to Telegraphe and Galibier ... which is now open...
Thanks all, some good suggestions perhaps too good Im not sure there would be much cycling going on with a mountain view and a hot tub in competition!
Richard those are the primary climbs were looking to include the difficulty seems to be(based on google research) putting them into circular routes that don't involve main roads and tunnels.
Would you say the main roads are a problem and difficult to avoid ?
I've rented chalet's at Camping la Piscine on quite a few occasions. Link:
http://www.camping-piscine.com/index.php/fr/
Its right at the bottom of Alpe d'Huez and 15 minutes walk into Bourg d'Oisans. Swimming pool with bar on site (serves food)!
Within a reasonable distance you can can do the following climbs:
Alpe d'Huez (on your front door)
Col de Sarenne (at the top of Alpe d'Huez)
Col du Lauteret (on your front door)
Galibier (at the top of Col du Lauteret)
Les Deux Alpes (starts a few mile up the Lauteret)
Col d'Ornon (on your front door)
Col de Croix de fer (a shortish ride away)
Col du Glandon (have to go up the Croix de fer, descend the Glandon and go back up)
The climb to Villard Reymond (amazing climb and scary! You will need lights!)
With a car, or a very long ride (including a few mountains)you can also do:
Col du Telegraphe
Col du Glaiber (from the Telegraphe side)
Col de Madeleine
There are others, but I can't remember them all at the moment. Take a look at this website. It's very helpful for those who wish to go cycling to the area.
http://www.grenoblecycling.com/index.htm
Hope this helps.
Don't worry about the "main" roads Ian. They're not that main really and the locals are very cycle aware. Yes, some lights for the tunnels, and on main roads where there is no cycle lane split the group up a bit to make gaps for cars etc.
Check out some of the roads on Google Streetview, they have good signing etc, and are pretty quiet (of motorised traffic) anyway.
If this is your first time (or not!) you will absolutely love it.