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About this trip
Torino to Nice is an unforgettable moment in the mountains. This trip isn’t about speed, strength, or guts. It’s about a shared experience through a landscape where the sport of cycling, tradition of food and wine, and a relaxed living environment all converge over the course of 8 nights through the Maritime Alps. Torino to Nice is all about being on our bikes all day, enjoying the flow of the mountains, as we ride through the small villages that dot the landscape. We will stop for lunches on the top of mountains, and roll into our chosen destination for happy hour each afternoon. This Alps trip exposes some wonderful parts of historical Tour de France routes, while getting us off the beaten path for 7 days of cycling and enjoying the lifestyle of the French mountains.
Highlights
Our approach to the French Alps begins with night 2 in Susa, Italy. A wonderful town, centered around a mountain river in the heart of this village, we will enjoy drinks and dinner in the streets amongst this beautiful mountain community. Tracing the history and pedal strokes of former Tour de France routes will keep you inspired as we climb high into the Alps, and visit small ski villages throughout this 7 day trip. Our final day as we ride out of the Maritime Alps and into Nice, France is an unforgettable ride, as the mountains meet the ocean for our final evening on the Nice waterfront.
Food
Think of this trip in three parts: riding, dining, and lifestyle. As we traverse this route, we will soak up all three of these wonderful characteristics of the French way of life. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be enjoyed together, and either located at our hotel/lodge, or somewhere on top of a mountain, overlooking the Alps. We will not go hungry, and it's going to be magnificent!
Accomodations
The Cyclist’s Menu has discovered 6 different lodging options for the duration of this incredible 7 night trip. Each provides a unique experience for our group as we make our way from Torino back to Nice. We have chosen this route because the mountains we will ride through define the beauty of the landscape, and each lodging opportunity is ingrained in this wonderful culture of high mountain living.
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Please be in touch with your exact height, fit numbers (if you have them), and if you would like an E-bike or regular road bike. Thank you so much!
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Itinerary
Night 1 lodging: The AC Hotel - Nice, France
Welcome to Nice, France! We will meet all of you in the lobby of the AC Hotel around noon to say hello and grab your bicycle for our mechanic to build. You will have a few hours on your own to walk around, eat some lunch, jump in the pool or ocean(!), and settle into your rooms before we meet for our afternoon shakedown spin. Apéritif on the AC Hotel rooftop, overlooking the beautiful city and turquoise coastline. Dinner out to follow.
*TCM does not offer a shuttle from the Nice Airport because of the high volume of traffic and different landing times for everyone. It’s most efficient to jump in a cab and take the 18 minute trip and be dropped off at the AC Hotel in downtown Nice. We'll email a list of suggestions for guests planning to arrive early.
*Today, we will store any luggage/bike boxes that you will not need during our journey through the Alps in a special place at the AC Hotel.