Route Overview
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About this Tour
720 kilometers, 17 passes, 15,000 meters in altitude. The Route des Grandes Alpes is a legend. It leads from Thonon-les-Bains on Lake Geneva to Nice on the Mediterranean. Highlights like the Col de l'Iseran and the Galibier await.
Your Journey in Detail
🏔️Northern Alps & Mont Blanc
Start at Lake Geneva. Quickly it goes into the high Alps. Chamonix at the foot of Mont Blanc is a highlight for mountain fans.
🛣️The High Passes
Val d'Isère, Iseran, Galibier – here you are close to the sky. The landscape is rough and spectacular. Marmots are your companions.
🌊Southern Alps & Sea
The landscape becomes more Mediterranean, the lavender smells. The arrival at the blue Mediterranean in Nice is an unforgettable moment.
💡Practical Tips
- ✓The route is only fully open from July to October!
- ✓Check brake pads beforehand – the descents are long.
- ✓Fill up early, gas stations are rare in the high mountains.
At a Glance
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Duration
5-7 Tage
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Distance
720 km
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Difficulty
Challenging
Highlights
- ⭐Col de l'Iseran (2,770m)
- ⭐Mont Blanc View
- ⭐Nice & Côte d'Azur
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