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Torino, Italy 
to
​Nice, France

A journey through the Grand Alpes. 
373 miles through the Alpes Provence & Alpes-Cote d'Azure regions. 
​
This route was designed by Co-Founder; Heidi Rentz, in honor of her love for climbing the worlds most classic mountains all day long. ​

Cost
$4950

Trip Ride Stats
373 Miles, 35,127 feet of elevation gain


Ability level
Experienced with riding 60+ miles on a daily basis


Note
This is a point to point ride. We will be staying in hotels/mountain hostels along the way.


Dietary restrictions/food allergies 
Both France and Italy are very traditional countries. Food is done the same way it's always been done. We have researched and done our best to find outstanding options for dining each day and we're excited to share them with you. If you have been diagnosed with Celiacs disease, this trip will be tough for you to navigate. If you are someone who suffers from gluten sensitivities, this trip will be tough for you to navigate. If you're interested in attending this camp, and either have Celiacs or a gluten sensitivity, please email us for more information. We would love to have you come along, but we want to discuss it with you personally and make sure you come prepared. Thank you!! 

Airport

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (Nice, France)


​We have 12 slots available for this trip.

INCLUDED
  • Transportation to/from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport & The AC Hotel, Nice (AC Hotel, Nice is our first/last night lodging)   ***We will have 1 pick-up time/1 drop off time. Upon signing up, we will guide you to create your flight itinerary accordingly. If you decide to fly in early/land in a different nearby airport, let us know if you need help arranging a separate pick-up.
  • All lodging (8 nights)
  • All meals (23 meals)
  • Bike Build-up / Bike Breakdown
  • 4 Professional Guides
  • Professional Bike Mechanic
  • Full van support & photography
  • Laundry
  • WiFi
NOT INCLUDED 
  • Airfare 
  • Bike Rental
  • ​Alcohol
  • Personal shopping/coffee stops/etc.
  • Guide Gratuity

General Itinerary
*Upon signing up, you'll receive a detailed itinerary in your welcome packet
Day 1: Saturday, June 13
  • ​Welcome to Nice, France!
  • TCM shuttle airport pickup between 2-3:00 PM (20 minute shuttle to hotel)
  • Get settled into your hotel room, jump in the pool or better yet, the ocean! Enjoy this amazing city for the afternoon.
    • Upon arrival, TCM Mechanic will build your personal bike up & get you ready to roll!
    • Store any luggage that you will not need during our journey thru the Alps
  • 6:00 PM: Apéritif on the AC Hotel rooftop, overlooking the beautiful city & turquoise coastline
  • ​Dinner out to follow
Day 1 Lodging
AC Hotel, Nice 

Day 1 Meals 
Apéritif + Dinner

Day 2: Sunday, June 14
  • 8:00 AM: Breakfast & Coffee
  • 9:30 AM: Depart in vans, 4 hour shuttle to Torino, Italy
  • Lunch in the park en-route to Tornio
  • Upon arrival, settle into hotel room/gear up for the Torino Shakedown Spin
  • 6:30 PM: Apertivo at Eatly
  • Dinner at Eatly, to follow
Today's Ride
25 miles, 1000 feet of elevation gain.
​

Day 2 Meals
Breakfast: AC Hotel, Nice
Picnic lunch in the park by: Chef Z
Dinner: Eataly


Day 2 Lodging
AC Hotel, Torino

Day 3: Monday, June 15
  • 7:00 AM: Breakfast & Coffee
  • 8:30 AM: Depart on bikes!
  • Picnic lunch at mile 40
  • Arrive to Susa, Italy!
  • Settle into your hotel room, wash up, and meet us for Apertivo in the square!
  • Dinner out on the town, to follow
Today's Ride
Torino, Italy -----> Susa, Italy
80 miles, 5,326 feet of elevation gain


Day 3 Meals
Breakfast: AC Hotel, Torino
Picnic Lunch by: Chef Z
​Dinner: Cantine Meana

Day 3 Lodging
Hotel Napoleon, Susa

Day 4: Tuesday, June 16
  • Breakfast & Coffee
  • Depart on bikes
  • Picnic lunch at the top of mountain #1!
  • Arrive to Arvieux! Settle into your hotel room, relax & enjoy the pool/sauna.
  •  Apéritif overlooking the Alps
  • Dinner to follow
Today's Ride
Susa, Italy -----> Arvieux, France
52 miles, 8,789 feet of elevation gain


Day 4 Meals
Breakfast: Hotel Napoleon, Susa
Picnic lunch by: Chef Z
Dinner: La Ferme de l'Izoard


​Night 4 Lodging
La Ferme de l'Izoard

Day 5: Wednesday, June 17
  • Breakfast & Coffee
  • Depart on bikes
  • Picnic lunch at mile 35 
  • Aperitif on the Gite deck, overlooking the massive mountain that we just descended...
  • Dinner to follow
Today's Ride
​Arveux, France -----> Saint-Etienne-de-Tinee, France
67 miles, 9,000 feet elevation gain


Day 5 Meals
Breakfast: La Ferme de l'Izoard
Picnic lunch by: Chef Z
Dinner: Gite d'etape de Bousieyas


Night 5 Lodging
Gite d'Etape Communal de Bousieyas

Day 6: Thursday, June 18
  • ​Breakfast & Coffee
  • Depart on bikes
  • Picnic lunch at mile 25
  • Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the peaceful little mountain village
  • Aperitif as we soak in views the sunset & the white cows on the hillside
  • Dinner to follow
Today's Ride
Saint-Etienne-de-Tinee, France -----> Bueil, France
33 miles, 4,090 feet elevation gain


Day 6 Meals
Breakfast: Gite d'etape de Bousieyas
Picnic lunch by: Chef Z
Dinner: Restaurant L'Escapade


Night 6 Lodging
Hotel L'Escapade, Bueil

Day 7: Friday, June 19
  • Breakfast & Coffee
  • Depart on bikes
  • Picnic lunch at mile 35, on top of the most beautiful mountain!
  • Aperitif upon our arrival to Lou Jas!
  • Dinner by Chef Andre​
Today's Ride
Buiel, France -----> Soleihas, France
73 Miles, 7474 feet elevation gain


Day 7 Meals
Breakfast: Hotel L'Escapade
Picnic Lunch by: Chef Z
​Dinner: Lou Jas 


Night 7 Lodging
​Hotel Lou Jas

Day 8: Saturday, June 20
  • Breakfast & Coffee
  • Last day on our bikes!!
  • Picnic lunch at mile 30
  • Arrive to NICE(!!!) & jump into the ocean!
  • Settle back in at the AC Hotel, collect your stored luggage, wash up, & gear up for our final night all together...
  • Aperitif on the rooftop bar, watch the sun go behind the city
  • Followed by our final dinner 
Today's Ride
Soleihas, France -----> Nice, France
68 miles, 4062 feet of elevation


Day 8 Meals
Breakfast: Lou Jas
Picnic Lunch by: Chef Z
Dinner: Downtown Nice Restaurant


Night 8 Lodging
AC Hotel, Nice

Day 9: Sunday, June 21
  • Breakfast & Coffee
  • 9:30 AM: Shuttle to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport departs
  • Bon Voyage!
Day 9 Meals
Breakfast: AC Hotel, Nice



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