Iconic routes

With Trek Travel and ROUVY, you can take on the ultimate challenge through the towering peaks of the French Alps, either in real life or on ROUVY! On this exciting adventure, you will ride the top legendary climbs and conquer their steep gradients, and as a reward, you will be treated to their majestic panoramic mountain views. The Route des Grandes Alpes is a bucket list dream come true for any passionate cyclist who loves adventure and nature! It spans the heart of the French Alps and offers a to-do list of cycling destinations for some of the most challenging mountain passes in the world. Are you in?

The towering peaks of the French Alps, known for some of the most legendary moments in cycling history at the Tour de France, are calling, and the Haute Route, one of the most prestigious multi-stage amateur cycling events in the world, will be hosting its annual seven-day event in August. The climb menu is a hearty smorgasbord of character-building vertical ascent that you won't want to miss. Will you have an appetite for it? If so, you can ride these climbs on ROUVY, too! It’s a spectacular feast for the eyes!

Get ready to experience the diverse and captivating terrains and peaks that make North America and Canada a cycling paradise. From the vast, grand, and breathtaking landscapes of the Canadian Rockies to the striking red rock formations of Arizona and Utah and the awe-inspiring and rugged terrain of Colorado, the continent offers a variety of cycling experiences.

Organizers of the Grand Tours aim to plan the most challenging routes that push the riders to their limits, where a succession of brutal climbs with no rest in mountain stages and mountain-top finishes leave no doubts about who the winner is.

Alpe d'Huez is undeniably the world's most famous climb. With over 30 appearances in the Tour since 1952 and a regular stage mountain top finish since 1976, it is one that you have to do and get a taste of the suffering, pain and glory! While it is not the most challenging climb in the Tour, Alpe d'Huez is usually the grand finale to a long and gruelling Alpine stage, often including Col du Madeleine, La Croix de Fer and Glandon. Also, the experience of the journey of carving one's way up the mountain and not just the final destination to the top makes it unique: The countdown of the 21 hairpins, which, during the Tour, is lined with over a million spectators, makes this event magical, and the atmosphere pulsating.