Alp Biking Adventure
Alpine Pedal Co.
Adventure Company
About This Trip
This bucket-list ride crosses the Alps from Chamonix (France) to Courmayeur (Italy) via the legendary Mont Blanc circuit — on two wheels. Expert guides and e-bike options make it achievable for strong cyclists; technical trail riders will be in seventh heaven.
Departure Dates
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Collect bikes, fit session, evening briefing and dinner in Chamonix village.
- Bike fit & setup
- Trail briefing
- Chamonix village dinner
What's Included
Included
- 7 nights in mountain chalets and hotels
- All breakfasts and dinners
- High-spec trail bike hire (Trek Remedy 9.9 or similar)
- Expert guide throughout
- Cable car & shuttle passes
- Support vehicle
- Transfers Geneva airport ↔ Chamonix and Courmayeur ↔ Geneva
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Lunches (budgeted £10-15/day)
- Personal protective equipment (helmets, pads)
- Mechanical repairs from rider damage
Where You'll Stay
Chalet Les Cimes
HotelA warm, traditional chalet in Chamonix with a drying room, bike storage, and a wood-burning stove.
Food & Dining
Refuelling is serious business. Hearty breakfasts before each ride, and generous Alpine dinners — raclette, fondue, pasta, and local charcuterie — to restore energy each evening.
Meals Included
Dietary Options Available
Optional Extras
E-bike upgrade
Upgrade to a Specialized Turbo Levo e-MTB for the week.
Full protection hire
Full-face helmet, knee and elbow pads for the week.
Fitness & Activity Level
Activity Level
Strenuous
4 of 5
Fitness Requirements
You should be a confident, experienced cyclist capable of sustained efforts on technical terrain. Expect 5–7 hours of riding per day with significant elevation gain (800–1,600m). Road cycling fitness is helpful but mountain bike skills are essential.
This trip is for
- Experienced mountain bikers (2+ years trail riding)
- Adults 18+
- Those with technical descent confidence
Not suitable for
- Beginners or casual cyclists
- Those with back or knee injuries
- Under 18s
Reviews
4.9
41 reviews
Outstanding
Travellers consistently rate this experience among the best active holidays available.
Matt Connors
August 2024 Verified
The greatest week on a bike
I've ridden in Scotland, Whistler and the Dolomites, but the Mont Blanc circuit absolutely blew everything else out of the water. The organisation is flawless — the guides know every trail, the shuttle timing is perfect, and the chalet food is incredible. Hardest I've ridden, most fun I've ever had.
Fiona Baxter
September 2024 Verified
Take the e-bike upgrade if you're unsure
I was slightly worried about keeping up (regular cyclist but not an expert MTBer) — the guide suggested the e-bike upgrade and it was the right call. I still rode everything everyone else did, just with a bit of help on the climbs. Best decision I made. The Italian descent on Day 5 is insane.
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