As well as riding the iconic climbs of the Tour de France, potentially improve your training methods and performance via our road Cycling or Triathlon Training Camps & Tours.
- Individual Coaching from a qualified member of The Association of British Cycling Coaches (also a level 2 British Triathlon coach)
- Daily guided rides - planned itinerary or custom, from the large choice of mountain roads, including Alpe d’Huez, Col du Galibier, Col du Glandon & Croix de Fer….plus many more.
- 1 Complementary in-house Massage from an ex Pro Tour Soigneur of 10 years experience
- Accommodation in our modern B&B (including all facilities such as home cinema room, 60 sq. metre outdoor deck & spa, bike storage, tools, & cycling kit & bike washing facilities) or either of our Self Catered apartments, (safe bike storage, tools, and washing facilities) suitable for up to 6 or 9 people respectively
Day 1: La Berarde – an introduction to alpine climbs, spectacular views of the highest
mountain in this part of the Alps (Barre des Ecrins 4102m) approx 75km return 1200m
climbing
Day 2: Alpe d’Huez + Les Balcons (one of the most impresive roads here) with the option of extending to Les Deux Alpes, or Col du Sarenne) approx. 60 – 80 km loop with 1600 – 2500m climbing
Day 3: Col du Lautaret & Col du Galibier – 100km return 2250m climbing
Day 4: Day off or easy Allemont lake loop 40 – 45km , 350m climbing
Day 5: Col du Glandon + Croix de Fer – 85km return 1900m climbing
Day 6 : Villard Notre Dame – Villard Reymond loop (great views of Alpe d’Huez) with the option of also climbing to Col d’Ornon & Oulles) approx. 40 – 60km, 1000 – 2000m OR Col de Sarenne (if not done on day 2) via Les Balcons
This will be a holiday where you can focus on riding & improving your fitness in an incredible environment, as well as taking the opportunity to gain riding tips and coaching whilst experiencing some of the most spectacular roads in Europe.
Individual Coaching will begin immediately after you have placed a booking via:
A natural progression from our successful B&B service for cyclists, our Cycling Tour weeks are for those who are looking to focus on the experience of riding the big Alpine climbs by letting us take care of the details, while also learning more about effective training and becoming a better road cyclist. Providing the same top-quality accommodation, service, bike facilities, breakfasts, and incredible mountain roads we’ll also be offering the following:
Pre-Holiday Cycling Training Advice*, specific to each rider attending- During your stay, tips and advice during guided rides, including climbing, descending, nutrition, pacing, use of training zones, data analysis etc
- Group discussions as requested after the ride (e.g. training with power, or any other topic)
- All delivered by a qualified Level 3 Cycling Coach (the Association of British Cycling Coaches) / Level 2 Triathlon coach (British Triathlon)
Daily Guided Rides can either be a fixed itinerary (however we always keep some flexibility to suit weather conditions) or custom made if you have any specific routes already in mind. Both options will take your fitness levels into account therefore it is important that your group does not contain a large variation in abilities (please contact us to discuss this further if you have any concerns). Our standard ‘baseline’ itinerary for a week’s stay is as follows however all rides are customisable so more or less is entirely possible!:
We can arrange pre-ride transfers* via a local transfer company, to enable all levels of ability to access the cols & climbs that are further afield.
With our local contacts we can arrange for after ride sports massages in house* by a ex-pro tour soigneur.
Prices per person per week range from 529€ for a triple share B&B option on an early season camp to 865€ for a twin share with ½ board high season. We are happy to offer discounts for bookings of 5 people or more. Please contact us to check availability and receive a quote based on your group size & time of year.
* - these services are provided by external third parties at additional cost
Please note that we do not provide:
- Bike hire (we can arrange this for you however)
- Airport Transfers (we can recommend a local company for airport pick up)
- Lunch plus one evening meal during the week (assuming you have opted for ½ board)….however there are plenty of restaurants in town
- Insurance (to ensure that you and your bike suitably covered in case of accidents or theft)
We can offer you the option of a training camp as long as your group size is 3 people or more, for a minimum stay of 4 nights. Please note we cannot guarantee to be able to offer training camps during certain times of the year when other events are occurring:
- 1st week of June (Alpe d’Huzes)
- 1st week of July (La Marmotte)
- Last week of July (Alpe d’Huez Triathlon)
Other Services
* This is conditional on completion of a rider information form, possession of minimum level of cycling equipment (eg. Heart rate monitor), and completion of a 30 minute threshold test.
We are proud to have been working with Tri Training Harder since 2018, providing accommodation and support for this professional UK based coaching company. With a 5 out of 5 star rating on Trustpilot you can be confident that their coaching and organisation will be top notch!
With our location in the Alps the emphasis is often on the cycling, however we have excellent running trails and an open air pool just minutes from our B&B.
During the training camp you can expect:
- You will get faster – Designed to make you a better athlete, our camps add more than just high mileage, we invest in you as an athlete and help you see your path for improvement.
- Expert coaching – Each of our coaches have gone through our internal coaching development system ensuring you have an experienced team of coaches to work with. Learn more about our coaches here!
- Customised Athlete Report – All attendees leave with a report giving them clear direction on what to focus on after leaving us
- Low coach:athlete ratio – We make sure you get access to quality coaching throughout your stay so everyone leaves with a tailored training experience by keeping our group numbers low.
- Great balance – Hard training can only be of benefit if you can balance it with hard recovery. We choose locations which allow you to do just that.
- International client base - our guests travel from UK, Norway, France, Canada, Spain and Sweden… just to name a few of the locations!
2019 Alps Training Camp Guest Review
I had a wonderful week of training with Alan and Tim of TTH and Kevin from Cycling Ascents. As I was slowly coming back to triathlon after a break in which I’d focused on cycling, the camp was mainly a starting point for me and all about building base fitness on the swim and run while getting to enjoy some of the best cycling.
The cycling was (obviously) fantastic, with endless routes up famous and lesser known climbs on excellent roads. The coaches did a good job giving pointers on how to approach climbs and also descents, with a main focus on long steady rides. The main highlight was definitely getting to see the Tour on the Galibier. Swimming in the local pool (c. 5 min from the accommodation) makes swimming in any ordinary pool quite dull, as the open air pool sits in the valley of the Alpe D’Huez and has a stunning view. Sets were personalised for each of us, with mine mainly focusing on building a base from which to restart my swimming. Running in the area was primarily on trails behind the accommodation, and again given my goals for the camp focused on getting some base miles under my feet.
My week wrapped up with the AdH short course triathlon (which still includes a climb up the 21 bends as part of the race), which was a perfect end to a week of getting back into triathlon training. Aside from training the accommodation is ideal - located in a quiet part of Bourg-d’Oisans, the house is a purpose built modern B&B with comfy beds and fantastic hosts! It’s definitely a camp with a heavier cycling focus than your typical training camp, but it was a fantastic experience with great coaches and great company. Overall, I’d highly recommend this training camp!
“ Superb week, well organised, awesome descending! Many thanks Kevin & Delphine“
Stuart, 2017
Testimonials
“What can you say…Kevin and Delphine were perfect hosts, great food & accommodation. Rides were brutal, unforgiving leg drainers, but epic in every way….monuments of cycling all completed during the week. Rode with an amazing group of people…fantastic holiday“
Stu & Dave, 2017
“ Thank you so much for the hospitality. Had the most amazing time. This is the first trip where I have forgotten everything about work. A true holiday!“
Andy, 2017
“So much enjoyment was had for the days we were here. The riding was fantastic, but equally important was the hospitality you showed us. Everything was so perfect on our ‘trip of a lifetime’. Thank you so much, hoping to return one day to ride more cols!”
Steve des Champs, August 2018
“Everything has been incredible, I am honoured and humbled you have welcomed us into your home. You are amazing people and beyond hospitable! Wow, I could not have expected such a wonderful time. Kevin you have been the best cycle guide, your patience is remarkable. Delphine thank you so much for the fantastic dinners and awesome wine and thank you for catering to my finicky eating habits. It has been a great week! Thank you!”
Paul del Vacchio, August 2018