​ROUTE OF THE GREAT ALPS CYCLING
in partnership with Aktivitus
Experience the Iconic Route de Grandes Alpes
August 31st - September 7th
Get ready for the cycling adventure of a lifetime! This is a point-to-point cycling adventure that takes you through the legendary climbs of the Alps through the Route de Grandes Alpes (mostly, we always take weather and making sure we get in the best climbs into consideration in our route planning). This is an incredible challenge for riders who love long days in the saddle and, of course, epic climbs. With fully supported routes, expert guides and coaches, handpicked hotels, and support cars, every detail is taken care of so you can focus on enjoying the ride.
This adventure is all about unforgettable days on the bike. After each day’s ride, relax in carefully chosen accommodations that combine charm, comfort, and breathtaking views—ideal for recharging and preparing for the next day’s climbs.
Join us to conquer world-famous climbs, immerse yourself in jaw-dropping landscapes, and create memories that will last a lifetime in one of the most stunning cycling destinations on Earth.
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Ride classic passes (too many to list all of them!):
Col du Galibier
Col d'Izoard
Col de la Madeleine
Col de la Croix de Fer
Col du Frene
Alpe d’Huez ​
Price: $3,675/person single room
$3,100/person for shared room
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$1,000 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot
Trip Details
Arrival: August 31st
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Self-transfer from Geneva airport by train to Evian. Trains from the Geneva airport are frequent and easy to take. We will provide instructions.
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We provide pick-up from the Evian train station to the hotel.
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Kick off the trip with a welcome dinner to meet your fellow cyclists and guides.
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Cycling Days: September 1st - 6th
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Daily cycling through the legendary Alps.
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View the full cycling route on Strava: COMING SOON​
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Send-Off Dinner: September 6th
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Departure: September 7th
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Airport transfers provided to Nice airport.
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Fitness Level
This trip is designed for cyclists who thrive on climbing and enjoy long endurance days in the saddle. Think of this as a chance to immerse yourself in the Alps at your own pace, focusing on the experience rather than racing to the top.
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No set group pace—ride at your own speed with frequent regrouping spots.
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Support vehicles and coaches/guides ensure safety and route clarity throughout the journey.
Our expectation is that cyclists will aim to ride all days and routes (at their pace). Support vehicles are available for weather, mechanical issues, illness, or emergencies.​​
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Bikes
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You are responsible for bringing your own bikes
Price
$3,675/person single room
$3,100/person for shared room
A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is required to secure your spot.
Shared rooms are for pre-arranged roommates (couples or friends). If no roommate is available, participants must be willing to pay for a single room. Please note: European rooms are smaller in size than standard U.S. rooms.
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Included
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Transfer from the train station in Evian to first night's hotel
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All accommodations from August 31st - September 7th
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Transportation between locations during the trip.
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Return transportation to Nice Airport on September 7th.
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Daily breakfast.
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Mechanical bike support.
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Support vehicles for riders and luggage.
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Coaching support.​
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Not included
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Travel to Geneva, train tickets from Geneva airport to Evian, and travel from Nice.
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Snacks, alcohol, lunches, and dinners.
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Drinks.
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Sports Nutrition
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Questions? Email me at jennifer@findingedurance.com
Meet the Team
Johan and Jennifer have been working together for several years, supporting athletes in Italy and Spain. They each come with a wealth of experience coaching, guiding, and running cycling and triathlon training camps and experiences.
Jennifer Vollmann​
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​Jennifer is a triathlete, Mindset + Triathlon coach, and avid triathlete, cyclist, and traveler! She has been on multiple Ironman podiums, won the Starvation Extreme Triathlon, earned a black shirt at Norseman, competed in 4 Ironman World Championships and was one of the first women to finish the full course at the Himaylan Xtreme Triathlon.
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She coaches new athletes to world championship qualifiers in triathlon/cycling/running. She started creating unique experiences for athletes as the co-founder and operator of the Pura Vida Cycling Challenge (5 days of epic riding in Costa Rica). She now runs several training camps and athlete experiences in Spain, Italy, Greece, and the US.​
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Johan Hasslemark
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Johan has a solid 30 years of endurance sports experience and 8 years of coaching experience. He runs Aktivitus, Sweden's leading coaching company for endurance sports.
Johan has several XTRI wins (Celtman 2014 and 2019, Himalayan XTRI 2022 and Starvation XTRI 2022) and finished Norseman 2019 and 2022 in the XTRI World Championships.
He has 20 years of experience in Adventure Racing with several international podium places. He has a strong track record of coaching athletes in most endurance sports, from beginners to elite/professionals.
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Join Jennifer and Johan for a unique cycling adventure. I promise this will be epic!
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