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Cycling in La Grave – La Meije

La Grave is synonymous with legendary Tour de France mountain passes. Col du Lautaret, Col du Galibier, Col du Telegraphe via Galibier, Col d’Izoard, and Alpe-d’Huez have left their mark on this race, and are part of its living legend. The Tour de France usually passes very close to our Bikers Lodge in La Grave, making it a perfect stop for those who want to combine watching a stage or two from our terrace with cycling the Alpine passes themselves. The Marmot Cycling Race also goes through La Grave at the beginning of the summer.

Your base camp by the legendary Tour de France Alpine passes

Bikers Lodge is an excellent place for road cyclists to set up base camp for a few days or a week. Step out the front door and jump onto your bike to climb one of the famous Alpine passes of the region, on roads that have seen dramatic Tour de France contests and millions of avid cyclists.

A few of the famous Alpine passes of the region

Col du Lautaret – 2058m
Col du Galibier – 2646m
Col de Montgenèvre – 1860m
Col de Sestrières – 2033m
Col Agnel – 2744m
Col d’Izoard – 2360m
Col du Télégraphe – 1566m
Alpe d’Huez – 1830m
Col de la Croix de Fer – 2067m
Col du Glandon – 1924m
Col de Sarenne – 1900m
Col d’Ornon – 1367m
La Bérarde – 1711m
Col du Molard – 1638m

Road cycling or E-biking?

Keep in mind when planning your trip that all road cycling routes that commence in the village of La Grave include challenging climbs and descents. The riding is spectacular but requires a high level of fitness to be fully enjoyed. Remember that you can go on an E-bike if you would like an extra leg up!

The myriad of lesser-known climbs on beautiful and quiet secondary roads offers endless recreational riding and training opportunities. Keep in mind when planning your trip that all road cycling routes that commence in the village of La Grave require challenging climbs and descents. The riding is spectacular, and it requires a high level of fitness to enjoy. If you plan and gear accordingly, these roads will not disappoint.