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Geneva. 3 free days with a bike and a rental car. Any bright ideas?

by snappyandrew
Mon, Jun 06, 2016 17:38
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Can't believe my luck but it seems like I have 3 full days of cycling on my own.  By pure fluke I'll be picking up a rental car from Geneva Airport  on the 20th. 

But where to go and what to do? 

any info on cycle hotels/cols/rides would be v appreciated. 

Ta in advance

Andrew

 

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chief-o | 8 years ago
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Hey,
3 days is cool and there is a lot to do in the area. Out of geneva go lake side by car towards valais. Down there you will find some of the famous passes that cannot be missed. L
My not say how much climbing you want to/can do and i could suggest better. Also mention how many hours per day you want to spend on the bike. What your level?

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snappyandrew replied to chief-o | 8 years ago
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chief-o wrote:

Hey, 3 days is cool and there is a lot to do in the area. Out of geneva go lake side by car towards valais. Down there you will find some of the famous passes that cannot be missed. L My not say how much climbing you want to/can do and i could suggest better. Also mention how many hours per day you want to spend on the bike. What your level?

Hi

thanks for the reply. I think I'm going to head to somewhere near Mageve as the lure of doing some of this years climbs of the Tour is calling. 

I'm a CAT 3 rider and want to do about 5/6 hours in the saddle a day. Say 2500-3500metres of climbing

Any ideas?

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Martyn_K | 8 years ago
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The 2016 TdF is visiting that area. why not have a look at the stage maps and try to do one/ break one down to manageable chunks.

Watching the tour later in July would be awesome when you have a reference to what the guys are climbing.

Just a thought..

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snappyandrew replied to Martyn_K | 8 years ago
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Martyn_K wrote:

The 2016 TdF is visiting that area. why not have a look at the stage maps and try to do one/ break one down to manageable chunks.

Watching the tour later in July would be awesome when you have a reference to what the guys are climbing.

Just a thought..

Good idea that. I might even have a go at the 17km TT there. Would be great to say I've done that. Hopefully its not a busy road

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richiewormiling | 8 years ago
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I did Geneva to Milan . Was great. Went over Simplon pass via brig I think . One of the best rides I done. Loved the Italian side too and the route around Geneva. 

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Daveyraveygravey | 8 years ago
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The Stelvio isn't a long way away is it?  And I drove up the Gotthard Pass last summer, stunning, would love to ride it one day.

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snappyandrew replied to Daveyraveygravey | 8 years ago
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Daveyraveygravey wrote:

The Stelvio isn't a long way away is it?  And I drove up the Gotthard Pass last summer, stunning, would love to ride it one day.

Bit far the Stelvio. 6 hrs according to the map.  Thanks though

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Daveyraveygravey replied to snappyandrew | 8 years ago
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snappyandrew wrote:

Daveyraveygravey wrote:

The Stelvio isn't a long way away is it?  And I drove up the Gotthard Pass last summer, stunning, would love to ride it one day.

Bit far the Stelvio. 6 hrs according to the map.  Thanks though

 

Sorry Andrew - we drive from Brighton to Pescara every summer and I have been looking at "small" diversions on the way to do some iconic climbs.  The Stelvio is top of the list and wouldn't be too much out of our way, in the context of a 20 hour drive each way!  I haven't run this one past the missus yet...

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nmanfield | 8 years ago
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The Col de la Faucille through Gex and up through the Jura is beautiful - i would suggest pootling on to the Lac de Joux.  If you fancy a quick blast then you might want to look at the Saleve - the so called 'balcony' of Geneva

Check this site out as its full of info : http://www.cycling-challenge.com/

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dave atkinson | 8 years ago
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try this: http://www.cycling-challenge.com/map-of-french-and-swiss-alps-cycling-cl...

you can't go wrong really. annecy and the lake is lovely. 

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allanj | 8 years ago
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Wow- I'm jealous.  you can't go too far wrong in that area.  I've stayed in Morzine with http://www.simply-morzine.co.uk/ who looked after us well, good food and bike storage at the chalet des montagnes.  From there you have the climb to Avoriaz (col de la joux verte) which is really good, and the trip round to Samoens and back over the col de joux plane.  This years tour finishes in Morzine (before the Paris finale) with the descent from the col de la joux plane- it is awesome!  

 

Alpe d'Huez is also doable, lots to choose from.

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