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Six days mountain biking around Europe's highest peak. Challenging route through three countries; France, Italy and Switzerland. This is an "old school" trip in that the aim is to ride every inch of this epic cross country route without any cable car assistance. Atmospheric hotel and refuge accommodation.
Starting out from our hotel base in the Chamonix Valley we take six days to complete one of the great alpine mountain bike adventures - the circuit of Mont Blanc. We begin our tour directly from the chalet door. Our tour is for purist riders who wish to complete 100% circuit without road transfers or assistance. Other than luggage support there is only one option for motorised assistance and that’s a single cable-car ride at Les Houches which gives us a welcome kick-start, although there is an alternative tough road climb on our anti-clockwise circuit.
The mountain biking is very challenging at times, with several long climbs including quite long sections of pushing, very steep in places and many challenging descents, mostly on hard pack and singletrack trails with some technical sections. En route, we cross several passes which reveal breathtaking and ever-changing views of Europe’s most famous mountain range. This ride encompasses three countries, combining excellent riding, spectacular scenery and accommodation in charming high alpine villages. This is a route made for mountain bikes. Read the trip itinerary »
What is included?
The basic package includes six days of guiding with half board accommodation. You then decide the level of van support you want. Choose anything from the comfort of full van support to toughing it out carrying your own gear. We will help you to arrange whatever level of support you choose. Contact us for more information.
Guest comments
“I had the best time I’ve had on a trip for a long time. Pure quality riding and relaxed professional staff. Top class, I’d do this trip again tomorrow if I could.” Siguraur Sigurasson of Iceland, Chamonix to Zermatt 2008. Read more guest comments »
Photos and videos
Here are some sample photos from our Tour du Mont Blanc trips over the years.
Why choose Ride the Alps
Ride the Alps was set up in 2002 by Jamie Carr and is run by Jamie and his partner Mary Kirkbride. The company was born from Jamie’s deep passion for mountain biking and its primary aim is to offer mountain bikers the opportunity to ride on some of the best trails in the French and Swiss Alps. Jamie is one of the select few guides who has International Mountain Leader (IML) and British Mountain Bike Leader qualifications and 2010 will be Jamie’s 25th year of riding mountain bikes and 18th year of guiding mountain bike trips all over the world. More about Ride the Alps and our staff »
