Overview
The Grandeur of the French Alps
The Northern Alps is a treasure trove of giant massifs (Mont Blanc, at 4808 meters, is the highest mountain in western Europe), Alpine lakes and glaciers, and historic Tour de France climbs (you’ll be climbing the Madeleine, Glandon, Alpe d’Huez and the Cormet de Roselend to name only a few). We have also scoured the area to find a few roads that only locals ride. HighRoad Northern Alps has been years in the making and couples perfectly with our original Alps tour – HighRoad Southern Alps, giving returning friends the opportunity to cross the entire Alps range by doing these two tours with us.
HighRoad Northern Alps begins with perhaps the most famous climb of them all – Alpe d’Huez, where we’ll spend a couple of days getting to know the area. From The Alpe we head north for several days of riding up high Alpine cols and descending into glacier-fed valleys. Our tour finishes in the pretty town of Annecy, with it’s famous lake and magnificent mountain views. Like our other HighRoad tours, once you arrive in the mountains, you will be on your bike, not sitting in a van – after your airport pick-up (Geneva) there are no more transfers until you fly back home.
HighRoad Northern Alps is one of our ‘Hors Catégorie’ tours, which are reserved for strong riders who can handle multiple days of long distances and sustained, steep gradients.
*Qualifies as a stage of Project Trans-Alp
Total Tour Distance: 525 km
Total Climbing: 15,000 m
INCLUDED
Tour Price
- Double occupancy: €4070
- Single Supplement: €750
- Deposit: €500 per person
Accommodation and Dining
- 7 nights accommodation
- All breakfasts, lunches and 6 dinners (including wine)
- Energy bars, gels, snacks and water on your rides
Support
- Pick-up and drop-off at Geneva Airport
- All ground transport
- All baggage transfers
- Owner-operator guides to see to your needs
- Maps and elevation profiles of each day’s route
- Support van that will be on the road with you, offering assistance, encouragement, and nutrition
- 44|5 Cycling Tours jersey/vest
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to France
- Alcohol outside dinner
- Hotels before and after your tour
- Personal expenses, such as mini-bar, telephone or souvenir purchases
Day to Day
Your typical day in the Northern Alps begins with a healthy buffet breakfast, followed by a ride in these beautiful mountains. Most rides will end back at your hotel (or the next one along the route) for a post-effort lunch. However, on longer days in the saddle (Day 5 and 7 for example) it will be a quick – and light – lunch on the road. You will always have a few hours in the afternoon to relax and explore your surroundings before we meet for a dinner of delicious local fare.
Transfer to Geneva Airport

Accommodations
44|5 has chosen your accommodation for the best mix of comfort, cycling services and location. You’re always within walking distance of village centers, restaurants, bike shops and other necessities.
Le Pic Blanc
Situated down the road from the Tour de France finish line of Alpe d’Huez, our 4-star pick for The Alpe has the perfect mix of comfort and amenities to ease you into your HighRoad Northern Alps tour.
Le Saint Georges
In business for over 150 years, 3-star St. Georges is our home for a night in the Maurienne Valley. The hotel is very cycling friendly and also well located right in the heart of St. Jean de Maurienne.
Auberge de Savoie
The Auberge de Savoie (3-star) sits in the ancient town (pre-Roman) of Môutiers, in the heart of the Tarentaise Valley. The hotel sits on a leafy square and the terrace in front is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy and après-ride drink.
Les Loges Blanches
This 4-star hotel is comprised of several chalets that surround an inviting outdoor pool. The hotel is in a quiet residential neighborhood, but only steps from the center of Megève.
Splendid Hotel
Dates & Prices

Tour Dates – Custom dates this year
Tour Availability – Places Available
Price Per Person – €4070
Single Supplement – €750
Not the best date for you? Contact us to create a custom trip.
Travel Details
The area around Lake Annecy is perfect for staying on and relaxing after your bike tour with us. Annecy has some great restaurants and the old town, with its pretty canals, is a delight to wander through. If you are still hungry for more riding, you will find plenty of good roads in all directions.
Gallery
What our Guests have to say about the HighRoad Northern Alps Tour
Perfection in Touring
From the moment John and Gerry picked up our group in Grenoble and took us up to the Alps my wife and I knew that this cycling trip was going to be memorable. Both are exceptional guides and went the extra mile to satisfy our needs on and off the bike . Whether they were… Read more “Perfection in Touring”
More than just guides
Both John and Gerry were very knowledgeable and helpful with the entire process and planning of our trip. A group that start out as 3 and grew to 7, they created a custom trip, fully supported, guided and included outstanding food! They shared their knowledge and history of the areas visited ( Mount Ventoux and… Read more “More than just guides”
One of the best meals of my life
I went on a week-long cycling trip in Provance and the French Alps using 44-5 as tour guides – a long trek from California where I live. The trip had been arranged by my friends, so I went in excited but uncertain. It turns out Jerry and John were fantastic – the trip way exceeded… Read more “One of the best meals of my life”