GENEVA – Cyclomundo, a Geneva-based bicycle tour operator specializing in guided and self-guided cycling vacations throughout France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland has been awarded Outside Magazine’s coveted 2011 Trips of the Year Award for their “Challenging Alps: Geneva to Alp d’Huez” itinerary.
The 2011 Trips of the Year award recognizes the top 10 new trips of 2011 as decided by the editors of Outside Magazine, widely regarded as the premier publication covering the outdoor adventure lifestyle. OutsideÂ’s judging panel considered a diverse set of applicants before narrowing it down to their top 10 trips, which included CyclomundoÂ’s cycling trip alongside paddling trips in Siberia , Bhutan and Polynesia, Trekking in Nepal and Mongolia, mountaineering in Africa, heli-skiing in Greenland, and multisport adventures in Patagonia and Alaska.
Cyclomundo’s award winning “Challenging Alps” Itinerary covers a route that cycling enthusiasts the world over have on their life-lists. This extraordinary 330km (204 mile) route brings riders from the shores of Lake Geneva all the way to the famous alpine resort of Alpe d’Huez, traversing some of the French Alp’s most legendary and scenic mountain passes, including Colombiere, Aravis, Saises, Madeleine, Telegraphe, Galibier and Alpe d’Huez. Cyclomundo offers a self-guided tour option which includes all travel and accommodation arrangements, a guided tour option that includes a guide and support vehicle is also available.
Cyclomundo offers self-guided and guided tours across France as well as parts of Spain, Italy, and Switzerland. The French Alps, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Tuscany, Catalonia and Provence are just a few of the regions that Cyclomundo operates in. Because Cyclomundo is run by true locals that have been cycling throughout these regions for decades, they have an intimate knowledge, a passion for cycling and a network of local business connections that is unrivaled by other bicycle touring companies.
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