A Grand Tour Chablais: Self-guided route and maps

Ride one of Georges Rossini's iconic cyclo-randonneur routes

The Grand Tour Chablais has the reputation of being a particularly demanding "Grand Tour". But, first and foremost, it is a superb mountainous route, which will take you through 371km of scenic roads consisting of 22 difficult passes. Created in 1978 by Georges Rossini – a well-known figure in the cyclo-randonneurs community – this itinerary is a real Alpine challenge for cyclists who dream of climbing the world-famous passes. The Col de Joux Plane (one of the most difficult in the Alps), Col de la Joux Verte and Col du Corbier are all here. The route follows winding roads with steep climbs and technical descents. It starts in Thonon-les-Bains, the capital of the great Chablais, and takes place over 2 days with two cycling loops of (a) 186.2km and (b) 185.2km or, if you prefer a longer break, the ride can be done over 4 days. The registration fee includes all the tools you need to customise your itinerary: road logbook, a sat nav track to download, a list of recommended equipment, recommended accommodation for you to book + restaurants and other stops en route. There is also local advice and support at the start of the ride and Whatsapp support throughout. The passes are generally clear for cycling June to mid-October.

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