The Philosophy
The philosophy of the event is to focus on the best aspects of cycle sport - a friendly atmosphere, personal performance within a group and sharing a common passion, with amateur participants accompanied by professional riders. Participants complete the stages at their own pace.
Not timing the event makes it much more friendly! There is such a variety of people in the peloton and the beautiful thing is that everyone can achieve their own personal goals.
PIERRE BEAUGENDRE (59 ans)
legendary routes of the Alps
The route of the Alpes Open Tour includes some of the most beautiful roads in the Alps, famous from classic events such as the Tour de France and Dauphiné Libéré.
Participants in the Alpes Open Tour have ample opportunity to test themselves and discover, or rediscover, the most beautiful cols of the legendary routes of the Alps.
WITH PROFESSIONAL RIDERS
A whole host of professional and former professional riders took part in the 2010 and 2011 Alpes Open Tour, including: Bernard Thévenet, Patrice Halgand, Jean-Christophe Péraud, Sylvain Calzati, Nicolas Portal, Davide Vigano, David Moncoutié, Mickaël Buffaz, Freddy Bichot, Ludovic Turpin, Thierry Hupond, Rémi Cusin...
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It's an amazing opportunity to be able to ride with the professionals. It's fascinating to get an idea of their level of fitness from close up.
EMMANUEL CLERICO (40 ANS)
