Tour de France mountain passes by bike – Aravis with a certified guide
Tour de France mountain passes by bike – Aravis with a certified guide
The Aravis mountain range has been a favorite playground of the Tour de France for over sixty years. Colombière, Aravis, Croix Fry—these passes have seen the greatest names in cycling. This guided ride offers you the chance to discover them at your own pace, on your own bike, in an exceptional alpine setting.
A route tailored to your group
No set program: the guide adapts the day's itinerary to your level, fitness, and preferences. One climb, two passes, a complete loop—the ride is planned with you before departure.
For regular cyclists looking for a beautiful day without pushing themselves too hard, the most popular option combines the Col des Aravis (1,486 m) and the Col de la Croix Fry (1,467 m)—two Tour de France passes linked together over a reasonable distance, with the panoramic view of Mont Blanc as a reward at the summit of the Aravis. For those who want to go further, the Col de la Colombière (1,613 m) — a Category 1 climb, crossed 23 times by the Tour de France since 1960 — can complete the loop. Its demanding profile in the last two kilometers makes it a climb in its own right.
What you gain with a local guide: Knowing the mountain passes on a map is good. Knowing them in detail — where to accelerate, where to pace yourself, which bend offers the best view, which road to avoid on a Sunday morning — is better. Nathan is a state-certified guide with eight years of experience in the Alpine mountains, and he grew up with these roads.










