| Altaquota Adventures |
| Top-notch active tours for small groups of friends |
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| Cortina - The heart of the Dolomites |  Cortina d'Ampezzo, long famous for its hiking and climbing, became world famous by hosting the 1956 Winter Olympics.Today, wonderful road cycling and mountain biking make Cortina a "must go" destination for active sports enthusiasts.Picture yourself riding, hiking, and mountain biking among the Dolomites' shear rock faces! |
| Bormio - Big Giro d'Italia Passes |  The Mortirolo, Gavia, & Stelvio–These famous Giro passes challenge you with their long climbs and fast descents!Bormio's picturesque alpine setting is perfect for tackling these passes, and its quiet old town center provides a true "Italian" experience!Less famous, Bormio's hiking and MTB are equally world class! |
| Bellagio - Lakes and Mountains |  There's nothing like the water, sky, and mountains of Lago di Como!Popular with Italians for their summer vacations, countless boats of all varieties dot the deep blue water.After cycling and hiking among the lakeside villas and gardens, we "get out on the water," with a ferry ride back to our hotel! |
| Massa/Carrara - The Italian Riviera |  Wonderful biking and hiking around the Apli Apuane marble quarries of Michelangelo fame!Appearing snow-capped in summer, due to the bright-white marble, we hike and bike trails and roads built over 2000 years!With a scant 5 Km between alpi and mare–and the beach–our apres sport is a nap in the sun, and a dip in the Mediterranean! |
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A nice mountain home conveniently located in a quiet mountain village within riding distance of 5 stages in this year's 2011 Tour de France. Nicely positioned 8 km above the larger town of Allemond, and 18 km below the col de la Croix de Fer, this home is perfect for cyclists who wish to ride some Tour de France stages, or those who just want to enjoy a relaxing summer vacation in the French Alps!
Combining the best of both worlds, Le Rivier d’Allemond has two restaurants and small shops within walking distance, while the short drive to Allemond provides access to a large variety of restaurants, bars, and a supermarket.
Comfortable for 8 guests, with 4 bedrooms (sleeping 2 each), 2 bathrooms, a well equipped kitchen, plus living room, dining room, and a balcony for outside dining and relaxing. read more |
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Modane Valfréjus |
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Alpe-d’Huez |
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Continued... For cyclists, our mountain home in Le Rivier d’Allemond is only 18 km from Bourg d'Oisans, which means 16 km to the start of the climb to Alpe d'Huez, 25 km to the start of the climb to the Galibier, and just 18 km to the col de la Croix de Fer, from which you can descend into Modane or go to the Telegraph. From Le Rivier d’Allemond you can also descend the 40 km into Grenoble for the time trial on the Saturday, July 23rd, before the TdF finishes in Paris on Sunday, July 24th!
Our Le Rivier d’Allemond rental includes all utilities, linens, and cleaning, plus the usual amenities of refrigerator, microwave oven, dishwasher, television (French Channels), and washing machine. |
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Our mountain home, rustic, but nice and cozy. Looking East-North-East (075°) toward col de la Croix de Fer, which is 18 km away following the road to the right of the mountain in the top-center.
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Looking almost due South out of one of the upstairs (street-level bedrooms). We can't guarantee the bright sunny weather, but we do have a wood stove to make things cozy when there's bad weather!
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Our kitchen, again with nice sun from the South....Plenty of space to cook, should you so choose!
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Our nice, modern, newly remodelled upstairs (street level) bathroom. (Note: that white thing that looks like a toilet between the sink and the bathtub is a bidet).
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Le Rivier d'Allemond, France Forecast
Friday  33°F / 1°C 23°F / -5°C Saturday  31°F / -1°C 25°F / -4°C Sunday  31°F / 0°C 25°F / -4°C Monday  32°F / 0°C 30°F / -1°C Tuesday  31°F / -1°C 28°F / -3°C |
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| Your Weekly Rental in France Includes: |
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- 7 Nights in Le Rivier d'Allemont.
- All utilities, linens, and cleaning.
- Bedrooms for up to 8 guests (2 per room).
- Plenty of room for your bikes
- Within riding/driving distance of 5 Tdf Stages (2011).
- 2 walkable Restaurants, more within riding/driving distance.
- Fully Equipped Kitchen w/Microwave and dishwasher.
- 2 bathrooms with American Showers.
- Washer and 100% environmentally friendly solar dryer!
- TV and reasonably good cell phone reception.
- Note: Check-in after 3 PM (Saturday)
- Note: Check-out by 10 AM (Saturday)
- Note: (Refundable) Security deposit of 50€ included in price.
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Tdf Stage 17, Wednesday 20 July
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Tdf Stage 18, Thursday 21 July
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Tdf Stage 19, Friday 22 July
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