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SUMMARY:The Italian Job
DESCRIPTION:This tour takes in a fabulous combination of classic climbs and hidden gems. Starting and finishing just over the border in France\, this tour explores a wonderful and spectacular corner of north western Italy. This challenging trip will includes the fabulous climbs of the Colle del Nivolet and Colle delle Finestre. \nYou’ve probably seen the Nivolet already! The last scenes of the original Italian Job movie were filmed there\, with Michael Caine battling to stop the gold filled bus tipping over the edge. We’ll ride up it without being weighed down by gold and enjoy one of the most stunning and panoramic climbs in the Alps. \nThe Finestre was where Chris Froome famously attacked to seal victory in the 2018 Giro d’Italia. A dramatic and beautiful climb that that featured again in the 2025 edition of the Giro d’Italia where Simon Yates stormed to victory. It’s iconic final 7kms of gravel provide a tough and scenic challenge. \nThese two climbs will be just two of many amazing climbs that riders can look forward to on this trip that explores this wonderful part of the Alps. \n  \nThe Italian Job schedule\n  \nSaturday June 13\nCollection of riders from Geneva Airport and transport to our start town of Bourg Saint Maurice (see Travel Information below for information on flight times and collection) \nMake up bikes and then a gentle warm up ride \n  \nSunday June 14\nBourg St Maurice – Aosta \nWe’ll scale the long and scenic climb of the Col du Petit St Bernard where we’ll cross the border into Italy. The afternoon will see us climb up to Verrogne before descending to our accommodation near Aosta \n110 kms\, 2500m climbing. \n  \nMonday June 15\nAosta – Ivrea \nTwo great climbs today\, Col Saint Pantaleon with it’s views of the Matterhorn\, followed by the Col de Joux \n120 kms\, 2400m climbing \nTuesday June 16\nIvrea – Ivrea \nTwo nights in the same place means lots of flexibility on todays ride. The most likely destination will be the famous climb up to the Sanctuario de Oropa\, a much used summit finish in the Giro d’Italia. \nWednesday June 17\nIvrea – Locana \nThe Colle del Nivolet is the main objective today\, a stunning and long climb that culminates at 2612m. It’s a wild and beautiful place and we’ll look for more success than Michael Caine managed in the precarious bus scene at the end of the Italian Job movie. If there’s energy left in the legs there will also be an option to do the challenging climb to Lago di Teleccio too. \n120 kms\, 2700m climbing \n\nThursday June 18\nLocana – Susa \nA pretty day of riding with the highlight being the Colle de Lis. A relatively humble amount of climbing today but rest assured there will be extra options on the way for those needing more challenge! \n110kms\,  1600m climbing \n\nFriday June 19\nSusa – Susa \nToday we ride the fabulous Colle delle Finestre. 19kms long\, the first 12kms rises through numerous hairpins through the forest before we reach the famous and spectacular final 7km of gravel. Back to the tarmac for a fast descent down the other side followed by the climb to Sestriere. We finish the day with a fast ride back to Susa. \n110kms \, 2700m climbing \n \n\nSaturday June 20\nSusa – Bourg St Maurice \nTwo massive climbs today as we make our way back to France. The Col du Mont Cenis offers spectacular views at the top as we cross the border. Then we tackle the Col de l’Iseran\, the highest paved pass in the Alps. A fast and  exhilarating  descent to Bourg St Maurice and our journey is complete! \n110kms\, 2750m climbing \n\nSunday June 21\nReturn transfers to Geneva. \n\nWho will enjoy this trip?\nThis trip will involve considerable distances and altitude gains\, 100-120 kilometres each day and an average of 2500m of climbing each day. Riders should be prepared for long days in the saddle\, 5-6 hours. For strong riders there will be extra ride options to standard routes should riders be looking for more distance or elevation in their day. \nAs with all our tours\, please contact us to discuss if your riding level will be suitable to enjoy this trip. \n  \nWhat we include\n\n8 nights of accommodation in a combination of 3/4 star hotels and traditional agriturismos.\n8 breakfasts and 8 dinners.\nFull vehicle support for each of the 7 riding days offering mechanical support and onward transport of luggage.\nGuiding by a qualified coach on all 7 riding days.\nTransfers to and from Geneva airport.\nEnergy drinks\, pastries\, and bananas are available at all times from the support vehicle.\n\nWhat we don’t include \n\nTravel insurance.\nLunches.\nFights to and from Geneva\n\nTravel information\nFlights for this trip should ideally arrive into Geneva Airport at lunchtime or earlier on Saturday June 13. Departing flights should be at 12.00 or later on Saturday June 21. \nPlease let us know before booking any flights so that we can confirm their suitability. \nWe can sometimes accommodate flights outside the recommended times\, again\, please contact us before booking flights. \n  \nPlease contact us to find out more or to make a booking. \n 
URL:https://alpinecadence.com/schedule/the-italian-job-2/
LOCATION:l’Alpe d’Huez\, Bellentre - La Plagne\, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes\, France
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