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Cycling in the Alps, A Breathtaking Adventure

Lake Annecy, France
IT NEVER GETS EASIER YOU JUST GO FASTER

A Breathtaking Adventure Cycling in the heart of the European Alps

Why go cycling in the Alps? The Alps are an impressive mountain range stretching kilometres across Europe. Towering snow-capped peaks, high-altitude grassy plains, and superior valleys are the characteristic of the world’s best-known mountains. 

Of all the destinations in the world for riding a bike, cycling in the Alps is as gruelling and rewarding as it sounds. The adventure crossed back and forth between countries as we did the climbs up and over each pass.

Switzerland, France and Italy all offer their unique spots along with the climbs and descents. Our route took us to mountain towns that were the perfect place to get some spectacular riding while avoiding the usual tourist hotspots.

 

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Lake Geneva, Switzerland

The mountain passes and climbs are set up as a natural climber’s paradise when the snow has melted—rustic chic chalet towns and staying in remote places away from the crowds.

With the mountains comes unpredictable weather and we had to be cautious at times. Lapping in the glorious summer sun turned very quickly to thunderstorms as we passed from Switzerland back into France.

The early morning cycles, watching the sunrise over the icy peaks of the Alps were a joy—the feeling of the fresh, crisp air on one’s face and the wind blowing through my hair.

The Alps
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Our journey ended in Italy coming over the Petit st Bernard Pass. The descent down the mountain valley and into Aosta.

Cycling in the Alps offers so much more than spectacular vistas. It means every day is going on a new adventure. An adventure that will stay with you long after the bike has been put away.

 

Highlights

We were waking up to seeing Mont Blanc just above you as you get ready for the start of the day.

Jumping into the refreshing Lake Annecy after a tough climb over the pass.

Indulging in the mountain cuisine throughout the day

The mountain views throughout the whole trip

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  • The Hidden Gem of Ski Touring in Iran

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      Patrouille des Glaciers

      Rosablanche, Switzerland
      TOURING THE BEAUTIFUL SWISS ALPS

      Push yourself to the limit with the toughest mountaineering race on earth.

      The Patrouille des Glaciers (PDG) is a ski mountaineering race organised every two years by the Swiss Armed Forces. Military and civilian teams compete against each other.

      It takes place once every two years at the end of April, in the south part of the canton of Valais below the summits of the Pennine Alps.

       

      Pennine Alps

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      The 2020 race got cancelled due to Covid-19. Ziba wants to get a team together to complete for the 2022 race. This race is known as one of the toughest mountaineering in the world.

      The race has it’s history; the PDG has military origins. During the Second World War, the Swiss army organised a competition to test the abilities of its soldiers.

      Ziba members must have alpine experience. By this, it ensures their capability to independently master unexpected situations under extreme conditions in an inhospitable high-alpine environment.

      Train to meet the physical, mental and technical requirements of the competition. Be willing to live the PDG spirit towards their team, all participants and organising staff.

      What to join and become a Ziba member for this prestigous event?

      More info:

      https://www.pdg.ch/en/welcome/

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      Patrouille des Glaciers

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