Road Biking Weeks

A week of stunning road biking amongst like minded people

Adventure Base run specialised, all inclusive, road biking holidays for anyone keen to immerse themselves in the world of lycra leggings and yellow jerseys - in one of the most impressive mountain settings in the world. Staying in one of our Chamonix centre chalets, you're in the perfect spot to explore some of the the most spectacular road cycling around, including nearby ‘must have'
cols such as Columbiere, St Bernard and Galibier … as well as enjoy good food, great company, and the odd sun-downer in the hot tub!

These week long breaks or long weekends are ideal for getting you fit and focused on your cycling skills. However much experience you already have, there is no doubt that a week tearing up the cols and tours around Chamonix will jump start your fitness. There are very few places in the world to match the scale of the climbs and descents. Come and join our team of dedicated riders, and enjoy a week of wholesome leg burning, heart pumping climbs - and well earnt, breath-taking descents!

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Itinerary / Highlights

The price of your holiday includes full minibus bike support for 5 days. Options include local cols such as Columbiere or St Bernard, circular routes such as around Lake Annecy or Morzine, or more ambitious trips such as Alpe d'Huez. Our team of keen cyclists will help you plan the perfect week, according to your desires and abilities. If you're training or taking part in a nearby event let us know and we can incorporate all or part of the route.

Thursday will normally be a rest day to allow your body to recuperate and to give you a chance to explore Chamonix as a town. There are plenty alternative activities to do in the summer in Chamonix, from cooling swims in the mountain lakes to tree hoping on the aerial adventure parks.

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Accommodation Details

The base camp for this week is a luxury Chalet in the village of Les Bossons. Chalet Maverick is perfect for a road biking base camp, with plenty of storage room. The garden allows ample room for performing the necessary tweaks and maintenance on your machinery and the sauna and outdoor hot tub are the perfect locations for a post biking debrief. Chalet Maverick is equipped with TV, DVD, Wifi and Playstation and is located within easy reach of Chamonix centre. A 6 minute bus, or an 8 min cycle, will bring you into the heart of the bustling town of Chamonix.

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

DATES 2009: 8-14 June (Time Megeve), 29 June – 06 July
(Marmotte), 18 – 25 July (Tour de France, Alps stage)
If these dates don’t work with your holiday plans, just let us know – we’ll do our best to be flexible!

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