The Alps 1000 Challenge !

Another cycling trip of a lifetime.

... 1000 miles

... 100,000 feet

... 12 days of riding

... + 2 rest days ...

... June 17 to July 2 - 2024

An intense view looking up the valley from Guillestre, towards the Galibier.

The Alps 1000 mile Challenge

1000 mi. -  100,000 ft. -  12 stages

Stage 2: Emersion into the French Alps.

A "topo-map" view of stage 2.

And the corresponding profile of stage 2.

On this day we go deeper into the high where we will stay for the next 10 days.

Stats for Stage 2.
Stage
 Stage start/finish
# of Mtn. passes
Mileage
Elevation gain
Ride time
2.
 Beuil - Guillestre
3
84 mi.
9698 ft.
 6 hrs

Today the high elevation passes start to impress upon you the intensity of the long climbs.

You have to love the van support with plenty of food and drink to keep you charged.

Today the high elevation passes start to impress upon you the intensity of the long climbs.

You have to love the van support with plenty of food and drink to keep you charged.

Overview of the first 4 stages of the tour, from Vence (on the Mediterranean Coast) to Bourg d'Oisan (base of the Alps d'Huez in the high mountains).  Day 1 ends in the high mountains, and the next 3 stages are all in the high mountains.

Overview of stages 4-8 of the tour.

Overview of the last 4 stages of the tour.  Stage 10 is a long day to transition from the high mountains down the gorge de Verdon.  Stage 11 is a loop around the beauiful gorge de Verdon.