Cyklist Alps Challenge 2022

Cyklist the Eindhoven cycling cafe organizes its first Alpen Challenge. A challenging cycling vacation in the French Alps on the road bike. This vacation is the world's most popular cycling area and takes you over the mythical cols in the French Alps.

Cyklist offers a super location in the French Alps for cycling vacations in the mountains. In the center of Saint Francois Longchamp is the small 4-star vacation park Parc Madeleine. The luxury chalets and apartments are located directly on the Col de Madeleine (hors category climb in e.g. the Tour de France & Paris-Nice) and is also known as the Grand Domaine ski area (165km). During your cycling vacation in the French Alps, all facilities are at your disposal. Enjoy the restaurant and be pampered after a bike ride. The park is about 9 hours drive from Eindhoven.

Saint-François Longchamp is located in the heart of the largest cycling area in the world. Set off for a fantastic adventure in the heart of the Alps. Parc Madeleine is located right on the legendary Col de la Madeleine and is surrounded by as many mythical mountain passes such as the Col du Glandon, Croix de la Fer, Col du Galibier. Only the Col de Madeleine can be climbed on three different routes under completely different conditions. This makes the mountain extra special and challenging for cyclists who like variety. In our cycling vacation routes we also include the lesser known but equally beautiful climbs. Let us surprise you in this beautiful area!

Program Saturday, June 4 to Thursday, June 9, 2022

There is a possibility to book an early check in on Friday, June 3 with an additional fee of €125, - including dinner, overnight stay and breakfast.

Additional services to be booked;
-BikeWash from €49.95; every day your bike will be checked, cleaned and lubricated. Set off safely and make use of this great service by our mechanics.
Sports massage €49.95; schedule a well-deserved sports massage during the week. Recover better from your efforts. If you want to book an extra session, you can do so on the spot for only €29.95.
-Bikewearlaundry service; after cycling, hang your clothes in the matching laundry bag at the reception. We'll make sure your laundry comes back to your room nice and clean! You can book the laundry service for €9.95 per day.
-4Gold sports nutrition package; take good sports nutrition with you on your trip, take advantage of a 4Gold offer and we'll make sure you have enough nutrition during your trip.

The cycling program is subject to, among other things, weather conditions of course. We can adjust the program if necessary.

Day 1 - Saturday, June 4
Travel day and arrival in the afternoon with guided tour, introduction, briefing and coffee on top of the Col de Madeleine
For the early check in participants we have set out a short route for Saturday, June 4, to get used to it. At the end of the day we will join the rest.
19:30: Dinner followed by briefing

Day 2 - Sunday, June 5
08:30am: Breakfast.
09:30am: Departure at the bottom of the parking lot.
Route with Valmorel (short route) or Meribel (long route) Col de la Madeleine north side
19:30h: Dinner followed by briefing

Day 3 - Monday, June 6
08:30am: Breakfast.
09:30am: Departure at the bottom of the entrance to the parking garage.
Route with Col du Glandon, Croix de la Fer, Col de la Madeleine via Montgellafrey.
19:30: Dinner followed by briefing

Day 4 - Tuesday, June 7
08:30am: Breakfast.
09:30am: Departure at the bottom of the parking lot.
Route with Col de Chaussy, Les Lascets de Montvernier, Col de la Madeleine south side.
19:30: Dinner followed by briefing

Day 5 - Wednesday, June 8
08:00am: Breakfast.
09:00am: Departure at the bottom of the entrance to the parking garage.
Route with Col du Mollard, Croix de la Fer, Col de la Madeleine via La Chambre.
19:30: Dinner followed by briefing

Day 6 - Thursday, June 9
07:00am to 09:00am: Breakfast.
We say goodbye and start our return journey.

During our bike rides, a follow car will be present. We take spare materials with us, provide the necessary sports drinks, water and food along the way. At fixed locations during the bicycle tours we will make a stop with food. A permanent tour guide is present during these tours.

The sporting aspect is suitable for anyone who has an average or good physical condition. We take into account the differences between us, this is also normal in the mountains. The most important thing is that we will all have a great week of cycling. The accommodation and facilities are top, the surroundings are great!

You can register or sign up at:
Cyklist cycling cafe, NRE Terrain, Gasfabriek 3, Eindhoven.
Cycle Trend, Duivendijk 5a, Nuenen.
Directly on this site from Cycle Travel