Haute Route Alps

7 Day Haute Route

2020 Haute Route Alps

August 2020

Duration: 9 Days, 8 Nights Distance: 790km

**BOOK OUR SUPPORT PACKAGE WITH AN ENTRY AND RECEIVE A £200 DISCOUNT*.**

*The discount is applied to our package price.

Rider support and travel packages with entry, the best staff in the business, and hotels great locations for the 2020 Haute Route Alps. The event will take place in August/September 2020, and consists of 7 days of riding, preceded by a registration day. Live like a pro rider for a week, as you ride 800 of the hardest, yet most enjoyable, kilometres of your life across 7 consecutive stages with a total elevation gain of 20,000 metres.

DETAILS
The concept of the Haute Route Alps is: 7 consecutive timed stages (including one ‘Marathon Stage’ and one individual time-trial) with a maximum number of legendary cols, minimal flat sections, mountain top finishes where possible, maximum length timed sections, individual timing and all climbs timed.

The 2020 route will feature 6 cols of over 2 000 metres (Tignes, Iseran, Galibier, Izoard, Vars, Bonnette) and 790km of riding in total. There will be a total of 20 cols/climbs and over 19 000m of vertical. The Queen stage of 170km will include the Iseran, Télégraphe, and Galibier. A couple of novelties are that there will be 2 days on the French Riviera in Nice with a stage finish plus a time trial to finish the week.

Here at Sports Tours International we’ve been involved with the Haute Route from the very first edition of the event, held in the Alps, in 2011. Over the years we’ve built up a great reputation for providing excellent accommodation and support packages. We reserve hotels for our groups of riders, in convenient locations for the starts and finishes of each stage,with breakfasts and evening meals in line with the event, and of course bike storage. Our experienced mechanics, drivers and hosts provide, airport transfers on arrival and departure, daily additional food and assistance stops, luggage transport and delivery to the next hotel. We also welcome non-cycling partners.

Our staff really make the event extra special, and you can truly focus on the cycling and enjoying yourself, whilst we look after all the logistics for you.

BOOK OUR SUPPORT PACKAGE WITH AN ENTRY AND RECEIVE A £200 DISCOUNT*.

*The discount is applied to our package price.

If you would like to bring a non-cycling partner/friend/supporter we will reduce the package cost for them by £250.

£1,599 per person based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room.
£300 per person additional supplement for the single occupancy of a room

Extra hotel night before the event in Megeve at Hotel Au Vieux Moulin on half board basis or after the event in Nice on B&B – available on request

1 extra night in Megeve – £ 100 per person if sharing a room and £ 170 per person for a single room (on half board basis)
2 extra nights in Megeve – £ 200 per person if sharing a room and £ 340 per person for a single room (on half board basis)
3 extra nights in Megeve – £ 300 per person if sharing a room and £510 per person for a single room (on half board basis)
1 extra night in Nice – £ 65 per person if sharing a room and £115 per person for a single room (on B&B basis)

Airport transfers

Our standard package starts the night before the race on Friday. If you arrive earlier than our standard package dates, and you book your extra nights through us, then our staff are available for you, and we will provide airport transfers from Geneva to Megeve at set times for you, your luggage and your bike box. On arrival, Megeve is about 1hr 30mins from Geneva airport.

Please note that staff and transfers may not be available if you book your own hotel directly.
- Wednesday 19 August – departure at 16.00 from Geneva airport
- Thursday 20 August – departure at 11.00 and 16.00 from Geneva airport
On Friday 21 August we will provide one airport transfer at 14.00 to ensure we get to Megeve on time to register for the event.

Entry options for the 2020 Haute Route:

Infinity Pass £1590 (Sold out)

Introduced from 2019, the Haute Route again offers an Infinity Pass for 2020 that allows you to take part in as many 2020 Haute Route events as you want.

Standard entry – £1500 per entry

The standard 7-day Haute Route price with all of the Haute Route inclusions as detailed here – click here

Included in your travel packages is:
- 8 nights accommodation at various well-placed hotels
- Daily breakfasts
- 7 of the nights (on registration day and after stages 1-6) have the evening meal at the hotel included
- Daily private additional food and assistance stops
- Daily post-ride snack and drink
- Nightly bike storage at all hotels
- Airport transfers
- Race bag available at our private stops every day
- Transport after the finish, or to the start if required
- Transport of luggage between the stages
- Transport of non-riding friends or partners between stages
- Sports Tours staff support, including mechanical support, during each stage and in the evenings
- A Sports Tours International cycling jersey – More information
Also available with our Haute Route accommodation and support packages is:
- The Haute Route entry plus all extras that this includes (view www.hauteroute.org for details) – payable at time of booking and is included in your deposit
- Travel Insurance – highly recommended. Please visit our insurance page
- Sports Travel Essentials. Please click here to view our page.
- To take part in the 2020 Haute Route you have to get a medical certificate signed by your doctor within the last year from the event date. Download the 2020 Haute Route medical certificate here. Alternatively, our partners offer online medical certification
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Haute Route Alps event details

The details of the 2020 Haute Route stage towns and starts and finishes have now been released.

2020 Haute Route Alps: Megève – Nice
- Friday 21 August 2020: Village in Megève
- Saturday 22 August 2020 : Megève – Megève/Côte 2000
- Sunday 23 August 2020 : Megève – Tignes
- Monday 24 August 2020 : Tignes– Serre Chevalier
- Tuesday 25 August 2020 : Serre Chevalier – Risoul
- Wednesday 26 August 2020 : Risoul – Auron
- Thursday 27 August 2020 : Auron – Nice/Col de Vence
- Friday 28 August 2020 : Nice – Col d’Eze (ITT)
Why book 2020 Haute Route with us?

Sports Tours International have been involved with the Haute Route from the very beginning. We know how to support our athletes during this physically and mentally demanding event. Our support package lets you fully focus on the job at hand.
- Airport transfers and 7 evening meals are included
- You will know in advance what hotels you are staying at. All hotels are in ideal locations and are of excellent standard.
- Our experienced reps and pro mechanic will be on hand throughout the event to support you. We will also go to all race briefings for you, and give you personal daily briefings, so you can stay at the hotel to recover
- We transport your luggage daily, and we will transport you and your bike, to and from the finish and start if required
- We provide daily private feed and support stops en route
- We provide airport transfers and transport for non-riding partners who book through us
What is the Haute Route Alps like? READ JIM’S BLOG HERE

All this with Haute Route Pro support, to emulate the Pro Cyclist experience, as much as is possible for an amateur cyclist. To download more information: official website: www.hauteroute.org

Check out a great article from the Guardian that takes a closer look into the Haute Route highs and heartbreak – what motivates cyclists on tough rides? Read more here

Haute Route Alps 2020 Route Details

Stage 1: Megève – Megève (Côte 2000)

110KM / 3,000M+

Stage 1

The first stage of Haute Route Alps 2020 is a classic loop, featuring stunning views of Mont Blanc and finishing with a finale up to the airport atop Côte 2000. Starting from the Palais des Sports, you’ll cruise gradually downhill for 10 kilometres before reaching the foot of the Col des Aravis. Full of anticipation and on fresh legs, the peloton’s pace on the first climb of the week will be high, but remember, this is just the first of four climbs you will face today (not to mention what’s to come the rest of the week!) Following a fast descent, you’ll immediately head up, passing through small villages, to reach the summit of the 12-kilometre Col de la Colombière. Enjoy the descent and climb over the easier side of Col de Romme before plunging down the steep side to Cluses. From here you’ll want to find a group and work together on the 19-kilometre false flat to Sallanches. Leaving town, you’ll start the first of three climbs, on small country roads, that stairstep all the way through Megève to the finish line in Côte 2000.

Stage 2: Megève – Tignes

109KM / 3,450M+

Stage 2

The opening of the second stage will retrace the first 10 kilometres of Stage 1, before turning left to climb the Col de Saisies. Dress warmly, as you’ll be climbing in the shade, or, alternatively you can always ride faster to keep yourself warm! After a fast descent, you’ll start up the 20.5-kilometre Cormet de Roselend. The climb starts out with a few very steep ramps, before settling into a steadier grade, and, you will be rewarded for your efforts after 11 kilometres, as you pass the beautiful blue waters of Lac de Roselend. Rejuvenated, you’ll have all the energy you need for the final 5 kilometres to the summit, at nearly 2000 metres above sea level. The long descent to Bourg Saint Maurice features both open high-speed sections and a series of technical switchbacks to keep you on your toes. The final 25 kilometres of the stage can be thought of as one long climb with two short reprieves. When you reach Tignes Les Brévières, you’ll start the climb to Tignes that was supposed to be the finish of Stage 19 of the 2019 Tour de France, before the stage was famously cut short by a hailstorm.

Stage 3: Tignes – Serre Chevalier Briançon (Col du Galibier)

136KM / 3,450M+

Stage 3

Descending from Tignes on the morning of Stage 3, the peloton will quickly reach the base of the first climb, the Col de l’Iseran. This is highest paved pass in Europe at 2770 metres, and the climb will get harder as you climb into thinner air, but remember, the highest passes also provide the most expansive views! Although the true descent from the Col de l’Iseran is 13 kilometres, Stage 3 is almost entirely flat or downhill for the 73 kilometres between the summit and the base of the Col du Télégraphe. Getting in a sizable group would be beneficial, after the initial descent from the Col de l’Iseran. Once you arrive in Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, the final two challenges of the day await. First comes the 11.8 kilometre Col du Télégraphe, which is the gateway to the town of Valloire, and an appetizer for the second giant climb of the stage, the Col du Galibier. Ascending to 2642 metres over 18.1 kilometres, the Galibier has been featured in the Tour de France 35 times since 1947. Pause on the descent, to view the monument to Henri Desgrange, the founder of the Tour de France, and then continue to the Event Village in Serre Chevalier Briançon.

Stage 4: Serre Chevalier Briançon – Risoul

72KM / 2,350M+

Stage 4

The iconic climbs of the Tour de France keep on coming in Stage 4, with the ascent from Serre Chevalier Briançon to the summit of the Col d’Izoard. This 19-kilometre climb, from the north side, starts off with some moderately steep ramps, then offers a reprieve for a few kilometres. However, when you reach the village of Cervières, be prepared for the road to get steeper. The north side of the Col d’Izoard climbs through a forest, in stark contrast to the barren moonscape of the Casse Déserte on the other side. Be sure to pause for the plaques honoring legendary cyclists Fausto Coppi and Louison Bobet, about two kilometres down from the summit, on the south side. Following the descent, and valley road after the Col d’Izoard, you’ll arrive in Guillestre. The only challenge left now is the 13km climb to the finish in Risoul, which has been the summit finish for a stage of both the Tour de France and Critérium du Dauphiné.

Stage 5: Risoul – Auron

114KM / 3,250M+

Stage 5

While the Col de l’Iseran, on Stage 3, was the highest paved pass in Europe, the Cime de la Bonette is even higher. It climbs to 2,802 metres, but doesn’t count as the highest pass because the high point is on a scenic loop, not the pass itself. The panoramic view is however absolutely worth the extra metres of climbing! Of course, to get there, you’ll first have to descend from Risoul and climb over the picturesque summit of the Col de Vars. With the highest point of the 2020 Haute Route Alps behind you, enjoy the thrilling and technical descent to Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée. If you’re not in a hurry, take a few minutes to check out the colorful town square, just a few metres from the final feed station of the day. Once you’re ready to go, all that’s left is the 5-kilometre climb to the finish in Auron.

Stage 6: Auron – Nice (Col de Vence)

170KM / 3,300M+

Stage 6

Fuel up and get a good night’s sleep, before the longest stage of the 2020 Haute Route Alps. This 170-kilometre route starts with the descent from Auron and gently downhill valley road to Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée. The 16-kilometre climb of the Col de la Couillole starts immediately and,although it averages a steady 7-8%, there are several steep ramps of more than 10% along the way. After the summit, you’ll only descend 250 metres before regaining those metres over a 7 kilometre climb to the ski resort of Valberg. With the exception of a small rise, the next 43 kilometres descend from Valberg, and head along the Var River until you reach Puget-Théniers and the 9-kilometre Col St Raphaël. The 55 kilometres from the summit of the Col St Raphaël to the summit of the Col de Vence are a picturesque and challenging tour of the narrow country roads through the Maritime Alps. Enjoy the final descent to the Mediterranean Sea and the flat ride along the beach to finish on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice.

Stage 7: ITT Nice – Col d’Èze

12KM / 500M+

Stage 7

The 2020 edition of Haute Route Alps will finish, with a 12-kilometre individual time trial, on the Col d’Èze. Despite the spelling there’s nothing “easy” about the Col d’Èze. Starting from the heart of Nice, you’ll have about 2 kilometres of flat ground to get your legs moving, before a 3-kilometre section that features the steepest ramps on the entire climb, some reaching 11%. A little past kilometre 5, the climb levels off for a kilometer before rising to a steady 5-7% for about 3 kilometres. Save some energy for the final two kilometres, because the climb levels off, and you can pick up a lot of speed before two short uphill kicks close to the finish line.

Congratulations, you’re an Haute Route Alps Finisher!
TESTIMONIALS

"The team were excellent"

I'd like to say that Roy, Darrel, Dave and the team were excellent. I was riding to perform and they were happy to help me by doing feeds on the go etc. They certainly made the process so much smoother than it could have been and certainly a reason why we will book with Sports Tours again.

Rod - September 8, 2018

"Out of this world"

All of the staff on the trip were first class, and the whole experience would not have been the same without the Sports Tours Team!
I knew I was going to be something special, but the whole week was out of this world. Again, if it wasn't for your team and your dedicated feed stations etc it would have been a lot more to think about both on, and off the bike!

Robert - September 9, 2017

"Very professionally run"

Well organised event. Worth coming such a long way for. Thought it was very professionally run.
The Sports Tours support team were a credit to the company, my wife saw them helping people not from our group. They were great at including my wife, as the only non rider, in their plans each day. We've made friends that we're likely to keep contact with.

Patrick - September 8, 2017

"Couldn't ask for more"

I honestly don't think the guys could have done more, except pedals the bikes for us. I really appreciated all that Roy, Darrel, David and Carlos did for us. Couldn't ask for more!

Ian - September 8, 2017

"Outstanding"

The team could not have been more helpful to ensure everyone was looked after - fantastic job.
Roy had everything planned down to a tee with and excellent team - thumbs up.
The thought on supplementing the Haute Route was outstanding. From the food available at the feed stops (spuds and pizza - great job) to the overall care and attention from the team to allow us to focus on riding the Haute Route was really appreciated. It is great to have a team that gets satisfaction out of helping us get through the event and this shone through.

Roy - September 8, 2017

"Happy to help"

I'd like to say that Roy, Darrel, Dave and Carlos were excellent. I was riding to perform and they were happy to help me but doing feeds on the go etc. They certainly made the process so much smoother than it could have been and certainly a reason why we will book with Sports Tours again.

Rod - September 8, 2017

"Haute Route Alps 2017!"

I have just returned last night from last week's Haute Route Alps 2017 with Sports Tours International.

I just want to let you know what an amazing time I had throughout the whole event both on and off the bike!

I cannot praise your team enough out there who made sure we got the best help each and every day on the event.

I hope after last weeks amazing experience that I can hopeully return again soon and take on another leg of the Haute Route, and without any doubt it would be through Sports Tours.

Please pass on my regards to everyone involved with my trip, and especially the lads over in France who were flawless in their assistance!

Keep up the good work!

Robert - August 29, 2017

"Haute Route Iron rider - Pyrenees and Alps 2016"

Great EXPERIENCE with all the time sports tour and my bests friends Rogerio, Ventura and Bodini.
Big Hug and see you soon.

Ricardo - September 27, 2016

"Haute Route Iron rider - Pyrenees and Alps 2016"

I would registered my congrats words to all of you guys which support and give your best service during our trip in HR Iron - Pyrenees and Alps 2016!!

It was a wonderful time and experience been with Daryl, Daniel, David and all others that will be in our memories.

From helping us to fixed a broken gear to support and share confidence and encourage us to finished the day, or, even offer a delicious sandwich, chocolate, water on the summit (best day time – believe).

The kindness and great feeling, humor, mood and atmosphere was unforgettable!!

I would like to express my gratitude to all Sports Tour Team and thank you all guys!!

Be sure you have friends here in Brazil waiting you guys whenever and whatever you need and we are waiting a visit.

I speak in my name Ventura and for sure on behalf of all the HR Iron’s Guys - Rogerio, Ricardo and Roberto.

Best Regards and hope to see you soon guys.

Ventura - September 27, 2016

"Haute Route Alps 2016"

Dear Sports Tours International

I just wanted to say thank-you to the support your team provided me and my friends during our participation in the Haute Route Alps 2016.

Especially I would like to make personal mention of the support provided by Daryl, Ed and Carlos.

Daryl was a supportive leader, calming throughout with kind words of advice. Ed provided encouragement to keep going when the going got tough. I think he is partially why I didn't give up. I am grateful for the conversations over breakfast with Carlos when the day ahead weighed heavily on my mind.

They felt like the additional members of our team, Team Skyve.

Thanks again and sincerest regards.

Raju - September 29, 2016

"Haute Route Alps 2014"

Dear Haute Route Alps team,
My wife Debbie and I would like to pass on our huge thanks to Roy (Pearson I think), one of your team who was working for STI at Haute Route Alps 2014. Due to his support and kindness in the most horrendous weather conditions on the descent from Col du Madeleine, I was able to get my front tyre and tube replaced and remain in front of the broom wagon for the remainder of the race – although it was a close run thing on that day. My wife was not so lucky, crashing out on the same descent, breaking her bike frame and helmet but not, fortunately, herself. She was unable to continue the race, however, and went to hospital. Roy very kindly ensured that what remained of the bike was transported back to the race village. We are both extremely grateful to him and his support – even though we were not travelling with Sports Tours International!

We have signed up for your newsletter and will hope to travel with Sports Tours International to participate in the Haute Route Alps 2015. Thanks to Roy, you will have two new loyal customers in the future.

Tauny - September 3, 2014

"Haute Route Alps 2015"

Hi,
Just thought I'd drop a quick email to say how well your crew did at the Haute Route Alps, having known them from previous trips I'd done with Sports Tours (and I hope to do a few more in the future) they were their normal friendly selves but where they really impressed was on Stage 6 when they realised that people were seriously struggling in the heat on the last climb (a friend collapsed with heat
stroke) they grabbed some water from the feed at the top and set of down the mountain to hand it out to struggling riders.
This made a huge difference to those riders I spoke too who were both grateful for the help and impressed with going beyond the norm to make sure everyone had a good day and showed great support to the whole Haute Route experience as well as a big boost to the impression of the Sports Tours brand by everyone on the ride as word spread quickly.

Simon - September 1, 2015

"Haute Route Alps 2015"

I trust you are well, I just wanted to give you some feedback on your staff that looked after us at this year’s Haute Route Alps. All the staff were really friendly and would stop at nothing to make sure the experience no matter how painful was enjoyable and went without a hitch. During the trip I had to think of very little other than riding the bike which is exactly what I had wanted. It became clear early on that I was one of the weaker riders and would struggle on some of the days but your guys gave me great encouragement and I had a crack at each day completing 4 in the timeframe. On one occasion your guys were kind enough to save deliver me personally to the finish after a tricky 129Km’s..

I cannot speak highly enough of them so please do pass on my thanks..

Jason - September 11, 2015

"Haute Route Alps 2016"

I did the Haute Route Alps with your team last August and I'd like to thank you for the experience and for the support.

All the staff was wonderful, but I'd like to thank specially Carlos and Darrel for the dedication, professionalism and friendship during the week. It certainly helped a lot. Carlos, you could see that he really loved what he was doing.

Guilherme - October 15, 2016
ITINERARY
Below is an approximate itinerary, based on previous events.

Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th August – Optional early arrival days

Please contact us if you’d like to arrive on one of these days and we’ll add the extra nights to your booking. If you book your extra nights through us, we will provide transfers from Geneva airport at set times. We will offer 1 airport transfer on Tuesday and Wednesday departing Geneva airport at 16.00 to Megeve.

Early nights are available at the hotel Au Vieux Moulin in Megeve on a Half Board basis at £100 per person if sharing a room and £170 per person for a single room.

Thursday 20 August – Optional early arrival day

If you book your extra nights through us, we will provide transfers from Geneva airport at set times. We will offer 2 airport transfers today; with 1 departing Geneva airport at 11.00, and another this afternoon at 16.00 to Megeve. Early nights are available at the hotel Au Vieux Moulin in Megeve on a Half Board basis.

Friday 21 August 2020 – Registration day and main arrival day. First day of our standard 8 night package

The event village will be in Megeve. This is where we will be in place to welcome the 2020 Haute Route Alps riders. Please arrive early today, to give you enough time to register, and be fully prepared for the first stage on Sunday. We will run one transfer from Geneva airport, leaving at 14:00, to ensure that you are in time to register today.

Saturday 22 August 2020 – Stage 1: Megeve – Megeve

Like every day, your hotel will have an early breakfast before you roll out to the start of today’s stage.

On the road you will be looked after with:
- Marshals
- Motorcycle escorts
- Security vehicles
- Mavic mechanical support
- Medical assistance
- Live timing system
- Feed stations
Post stage you will receive
- Secure bike park
- Bike wash area
- Hot meal
- Massage
- Daily ranking and awards
- Safety briefings
- Drinks party
As with every stage, we will provide support alongside the Haute Route feed stations. This will include; additional private feed stations, mechanical assistance from our mechanics, transport of non-cycling partners and daily race briefings.

Evening meal at the hotel in Megeve tonight.

Sunday 23 August 2020 – Stage 2 – Megeve to Tignes

Like every day, your hotel will have an early breakfast before you roll out to the start of today’s stage. Where stages finish in a different town, we will transport your luggage to the next hotel. En-route we will support you from our feed stations, and, after you finish, we will be there to meet you with a snack and a drink.

Tonight we will enjoy a well-earned evening meal together. We will be there to help you with any mechanical issues, or to offer any other advice and support that you may require.

This evening we will stay at the Hotel Le Paquis in Tignes.

Monday 24 August 2020 – Stage 3 – Tignes to Serre Chevalier

Like every day, your hotel will have an early breakfast before you roll out to the start of the day’s stage. Your luggage will be transported ahead of you to the next hotel, whilst you ride. We will provide you with additional assistance during the stage.

Tonight we will enjoy a well-earned evening meal together. We will be there to help you with any mechanical issues, or to offer any other advice and support that you may require.

This evening we will stay at the Hotel Plein Sud in Chantemerle

Tuesday 25 August 2020 – Stage 4 – Serre Chevalier to Risoul

Like every day, your hotel will have an early breakfast before you roll out to the start of the day’s stage. Your luggage will be transported ahead of you, to the next hotel, whilst you ride. We will provide you with additional assistance during the stage.

Tonight we will enjoy a well-earned evening meal together. We will be there to help you with any mechanical issues, or to offer any other advice and support that you may require.

This evening we will stay at the Hotel Les Barnieres in Guillestre at the foot of the Risoul climb. This is a convenient place to stay to avoid the neutralised descent from Risoul tomorrow. We will join the peloton in Guillestre.

Wednesday 26 August 2020 – Stage 5 – Risoul to Auron

Like every day, your hotel will have an early breakfast before you roll out to the start of the day’s stage. Your luggage will be transported ahead of you, to the next hotel, whilst you ride. We will provide you with additional assistance during the stage.

Tonight we will enjoy a well-earned evening meal together. We will be there to help you with any mechanical issues, or to offer any other advice or support that you may require.

This evening we will stay at the Hotel Chastellares and Bataclan in Auron.

Thursday 27 August 2020 – Stage 6 – Auron to Nice

Like every day, your hotel will have an early breakfast before you roll out to the start of the day’s stage. Your luggage will be transported ahead of you, to the next hotel, whilst you ride. We will provide you with additional assistance during the stage.

Tonight we will enjoy a well-earned evening meal together. We will be there to help you with any mechanical issues, or to offer any other advice or support that you may require.

This evening we will stay at the Hotel Novotel in Nice.

Friday 28 August 2020 Stage 7 – Nice to Nice

On a first for the Haute Route, the week will finish with an individual time trial.

You will be elated that you have completed the challenge of a lifetime. Tonight we will be in Nice.

After today’s stage there will be a closing party. This is your chance to celebrate your achievements with hundreds of other riders from around the world.

Saturday 29 August 2020 – Departure day

We will run transfers to Nice airport today. Please book flights departing after 10:00.
HOTELS & PRICING
Novotel Nice

Perfectly located 10 minutes from the old town, flower market, sea and the Promenade des Anglais. Relax on our outstanding terrace, or in our panoramic swimming pool....

Hotel Au Vieux Moulin Megeve

The hotel “Au Vieux Moulin” is one of the longest established in Megève. The hotel has a peaceful and central location right in the heart of the village next ...

Plein Sud Hotel Serre Chevalier

Hôtel Plein Sud is located in Chantemerle, just 5km from Briancon. Guests can relax on the furnished terrace with a mountain view, swim in the heated swimming pool or take a ...

Hotel Les Barnieres in Guillestre

On the edge of the town of Guillestre, between the Izoard and Vars mountain passes, Hotel Les Barnieres offers a special place for leisure and relaxation, in the middle of the...

Hotel Le Bataclan – Auron

The resort of Auron, in the Alpes-Côte d’Azur provence of France, is a picturesque Alpine playground for the rich and famous of the French Riviera. Le Bataclan is a ...

Hôtel Chastellares

The resort of Auron, in the Alpes-Côte d’Azur provence of France, is a picturesque Alpine playground for the rich and famous of the French Riviera. The Hotel Chastellar...

Le Paquis Tignes

This charming hotel is situated at 2100 m altitude in the heart of the French Alps. The hotel Le Paquis Tignes grants guests unrivalled access to the mountains and scenery tha...

PRICES 2020

£1,599 per person based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room.
£300 per person additional supplement for the single occupancy of a room

Extra hotel night before the event in Megeve at Hotel Au Vieux Moulin or after the event in Nice on B&B – available on request

1 extra night in Megeve – £ 100 per person if sharing a room and £ 170 per person for a single room
2 extra nights in Megeve – £ 200 per person if sharing a room and £ 340 per person for a single room
3 extra nights in Megeve – £ 300 per person if sharing a room and £510 per person for a single room
1 extra night in Nice – £ 65 per person if sharing a room and £115 per person for a single room

Haute Route Alps Hotels

Novotel Nice

Perfectly located 10 min from the old town, flower market, sea and the Promenade des Anglais. Opposite the Nice Acropolis Convention Center, our hotel offers free WiFi and five meeting rooms. Relax on our outstanding terrace, in our panoramic swimming pool or at one of the many spas facing the hotel. Taste the restaurant’s selection of organic dishes.

Hotel Price

Please email us separately if you wish to book an additional night at the start or end of the Haute Route Alps.
Haute Route Alps Hotels
Hotel Au Vieux Moulin Megeve

The hotel “Au Vieux Moulin” is one of the longest established in Megève. The hotel has a peaceful and central location right in the heart of the village next door to the Tourism Office, the shops and the restaurants.

Free WiFi access, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a telephone and a safety deposit box are available in every room at the Vieux Moulin. Most rooms have a balcony. The private bathrooms have a hairdryer.

You will stay here on Half Board basis where can enjoy gourmet food and local specialties. Also available is Vieux Moulin’s bar where you can enjoy a relaxing apetitif or evening beverage to relax after a day in the saddle.

A heated outdoor pool is available during summer and a beauty centre and hot tub are available throughout the year. Au Vieux Moulin also provides bike storage and room service.

Hotel Price

Hotel facilities

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Swimming pool

Spa/wellness packages

Body wrap

Body scrub

Body Treatments

Pedicure

Manicure

Waxing services

Facial treatments

Beauty Services

Fence around pool

Sun umbrellas

Sun loungers or beach chairs

Pool/beach towels

Heated pool

Outdoor pool (seasonal)

Massage Additional charge

Sauna

On-site coffee house

Breakfast in the room

Bar

Restaurant

Outdoor furniture

Sun terrace

Terrace

Garden

Safety deposit box

Lift

Non smoking throughout

Languages – English / Spanish / French
Haute Route Alps Hotels

Plein Sud Hotel Serre Chevalier

Hôtel Plein Sud is located in Chantemerle, just 5km from Briancon. Guests can relax on the furnished terrace with a mountain view, swim in the heated swimming pool or take a massage. You will stay at this hotel on a Half Board basis, with breakfast and evening meals included.

All the rooms at Hôtel Plein Sud face south and feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They all have a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. Each also offers a balcony with a mountain view.

Breakfast is served every morning in the communal lounge. Dinners are available at the on-site restaurant and guests can also relax with a drink from the bar. There is a secure room for bike storage.

Haute Route Alps Hotels

Hotel Les Barnieres in Guillestre

The 3-star Hotel Barnieres is located near the centre of Guillestre. Les Barnieres has an outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court and a terrace with panoramic mountain views. It also has a bar and an on-site restaurant.

All of the rooms at Hotel Restaurant Les Barnieres have mountain views and a flat-screen TV. Each room also includes a private bathroom with a bath. A buffet breakfast with hot drinks, jams, ham and cereals is served daily in the communal lounge. The hotel’s restaurant offers traditional dishes from the region for lunch and dinner. Free Wi-Fi is provided in public areas.

Hotel Price

This is the third hotel we will stay in on our tour. We will stay her for 3 nights.
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Hotel Le Bataclan – Auron

The resort of Auron, in the Alpes-Côte d’Azur provence of France, is a picturesque Alpine playground for the rich and famous of the French Riviera. Le Bataclan is a hotel located right in the heart of Auron. Right on the piste, this hotel offers guests spectacular views of the resort and surrounding area.

Guests benefit from free access to a spa centre with a hot tub and sauna and the property also features an onsite restaurant and bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Each of the cosy rooms is fully equipt and features a satellite, digital, flat screen television, a hair-dryer and a phone. There is an on site restaurant which serves local cuisine and where pizzas are cooked on a wood-oven fire. Guests can dine on the terrace surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the Alps.

The hotel is non smoking throughout and has luggage storage facilities. So, if you arrive before your check in time, or wish to leave after, you can store your luggage at the hotel and explore your beautiful surroundings a little more!

Check in is available at the hotel between 15:00 and 21:00 and check out from 7:00 till 10:30

Extras

Spa lounge/relaxation area

Spa Facilities

Hammam

Hot tub/jacuzzi

Spa and wellness centre

Solarium

Fitness centre

Sauna

Non-smoking throughout

Heating

Family rooms

Table football
Haute Route Alps Hotels

Hôtel Chastellares

The resort of Auron, in the Alpes-Côte d’Azur provence of France, is a picturesque Alpine playground for the rich and famous of the French Riviera. The Hotel Chastellares is located right in the centre of Auron and offers its guests spectacular views of the resort and out into the Alps.

The hotel features high quality free Wifi and every room comes complete with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with either a bath or shower. The rooms of the hotel each have a balcon, allowing guests to make the most of the spectacular settings in which they find themselves.

Guests can enjoy having breakfast from the comfort of their own room, or otherwise visit the restaurant where a breakfast buffet is served in the morning, and regional mountain cuisine awaits you in the evening. Specialist diets can be catered for on request. As is the case with much of the hotel, the views from the restaurant are breathtaking, and the hotel also has an in house coffee shop, bar and snack bar.

Check in is available between 14:30 and 20:00 and check out is possible from 08:00 until 11:30. Pets are welcome at the hotel for no additional charge.
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Le Paquis Tignes

This charming hotel is situated at 2100 m altitude in the heart of the French Alps. The hotel Le Paquis Tignes grants guests unrivalled access to the mountains and scenery that has to be seen to be believed. Most of the rooms feature either a balcony or a terrace offering stunning views over the beautiful Lake Tignes and the majestic Grande Motte Glacier.

Each of the rooms at Le Paquis comes fully equipped with a TV and it’s own bathroom which is fitted with either a bath or shower. The hotel is non smoking throughout, and high quality Wifi connection is available, throughout the hotel at no additional cost.

The hotel features it’s own restaurant, where guests can indulge in regional dishes while enjoying panoramic views of the Alps, or they can go to the hotel bar to enjoy a well earnt drink.

This hotel has spectacular leisure facilities. As well as a fabulous communal lounge, the hotel offers guests access to:

Spa lounge/relaxation area

Steam room

Spa Facilities

Hammam

Hot tub/jacuzzi

Spa and wellness centre

Sauna

As well as featuring it’s own sun terrace.

The hotel offers on site luggage storage, so if you arrive before check in, or wish to leave after your check out time, you can store your luggage at the hotel, and then spend more time exploring the beautiful area of Nice.

Check is available between the hours of 16:00 and 21:00, and upon your departure you can check out any time between 9:00 and 11:00. Pets are allowed at this hotel, although additional charges may apply.
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To take part in the 2020 Haute Route you have to get a medical certificate signed by your doctor within the last year from the event date, our partners offer online medical certification.

Single travellers and twin to share

We welcome single travellers on our tours and holidays as it is a great way to join a like-minded group of people and you will make lots of new friends. If you would like to join our group as a single traveller we can offer you two options. A single room or if you want to avoid the single supplement then you can make use of our ‘twin to share’ option. We will pair you up with another rider (of the same sex) and you can enjoy the event without having to pay extra.

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For passport and visa information, please check the relevant section on this page: https://www.gov.uk/browse/citizenship/passports. General Travel and health Information for your destination is available on the FCO website. Click here for the latest travel advice for France, and click here for useful ‘know before you go’ information also from the FCO. Please note that this information relates to UK passport holders only and that other nationalities should refer to their own authorities for this information.

Travel Insurance

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