Description Have you ever dreamed of riding some of the climbs of the most famous bicycle race in history? This is your chance to test your strength on some of the most notorious Tour terrain while enjoying the beauty, culture and history of the magnificent French Alps. Warm up at Lake Annecy and then test your legs on Col de Forclaz, ride Col du Marais, Col de la Croix Fry, Col des Aravis, and the Col des Saisies. And if this wasn't serious, the Col de la Madeleine, Col du Telegraphe and the impressively beautiful Galibier are to come, culminating on the last day with the most famous Alpe-d'Huez. This trip has reasonable daily mileage of 50 to 70 miles but the climbs are hard. Training schedule and detailed information will be provided. Trip will be accompanied by a bike guide, mechanic, and support van. Snacks and beverages will be provided along the route to keep your body fueled for the climbs. Ride in your own pace and still feel supported and comfortable. Flexibility is the key word. Route descriptions and GPS data will be available. Bicycling Hard riding, 50 - 70 miles per day. Bike guide and route descriptions. Bring your own bike, or rental available, Koga Team Edition, Shimano 105 group, phone or email for details. Pricing $2500 double occupancy, single supplement $ 500, 8 days/7 nights, 5 dinners and breakfasts included, snacks, beverages during the riding, wine tasting, accommodations in nice 3 star hotels. Overnight Faverges, Le Grand Bornand, La Lechere, Valloire, and Allemont. Two night-stays in Faverges and Allemont, rest one night stays. Arrival and departure Pick up and drop off Geneva Airport station. Dates August 19 - 26, 2009; Day by Day Description Design a Custom Tour or choose a current tour package: : Austria: Tauern Valley and Salzburg Czech Republic: Southern Bohemian Charm France: French Alps: Ride some of the famous cycling climbs France: Brittany and Normandy Germany: Romantic Road Italy: South Tyrol (Alto Adige), Trentino Italy: Tuscan gorgeous countryside, ancient cities and fascinating culture Luxembourg and Belgium : Luxembourg and Belgium Portugal: Portuguese highlights and inland Alentejo Spain: Hidden gems in Northern Spain - Catalunya - between the Mediterreanen and the Pyrenees