Les 2 Alpes: 5 days of cycling on legendary roads

There are two options for this first day of cycling: a round trip from Vénosc to Les 2 Alpes via Lac de Chambon (54km) or a one-way trip.

If you're based in Les 2 Alpes, a cable car will take you to Vénosc in 8 minutes with your bike for the start of the route.

After a 3.27km ride, you'll cross the Vénéon, the jewel of the Oisans, and one of the most beautiful torrents you'll see in the Alps.

At km 17, you'll arrive at Lac de Chambon and admire the magnificent view of its turquoise waters.

After 20 km, you arrive at the Fontaine de Lans, a welcome watering hole in the middle of the climb up to Les 2 Alpes.

At km 26.6, you're in Les 2 Alpes. You can stop here or return to Vénosc to take the gondola, which of course doubles the number of kilometres covered.

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Things are about to get serious, and your thighs are not going to be disappointed on this legendary route beloved of the Tour de France (crossed more than 60 times since 1911). Three difficulties for more challenge:

• 86km of road,
• a steep climb of 2770 metres
• and an altitude of over 2600 metres!

You'll have a second chance to admire the Lac de Chambon, which you'll ride alongside for a few kilometres, so taking a short break for refreshments at the lakeside restaurant La Cabane is ideal, or continuing on to the village of La Grave and finishing at the top of the Col du Galibier. You'll have an incredible view over Savoie and Mont Blanc.

Be sure to check whether the pass is open (generally only between June and September) and to bring an extra jacket, even in high summer, as well as a full water bottle.

This 41km loop is easy and accessible to all, and offers breathtaking views over the Romanche valley via the "route de la Roche".

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If you still have some energy left for the fourth day, this challenge should appeal to you. It takes you through three hilltop villages with three fine climbs: Villard-Notre-Dame 8.7km at 9.1%, Villard-Reymond 8.4km at 8% and Villard-Reculas 9.3km at 6.9%. Please note that this 111km cycling trip is really for experts.

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And finally, a medium-level route that you can enjoy with the whole family. Leaving Les 2 Alpes, you'll reach Besse-en-Boissans via the Lac de Chambon. At an altitude of 1,500 metres, the village has preserved its historic heritage. You'll then follow the Romanche to Vénosc, from where you can take your bike back to the village by gondola or choose to return by road. The round trip is 42km long and takes 2? hours without breaks.

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