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Conquer your first mountain passes or rack up the vertical gain: two days of cycling between lake and mountains, alongside Thibault, a passionate local coach, to discover the most beautiful routes around Aix-les-Bains.
Two formats, two weekends: First Mountain Passes (July 3-4, 2027) to discover the mountains without pressure, at the group's pace; Vertical Gain Challenge (July 17-18, 2027) to tackle 2,000m of elevation on Saturday and 1,500m on Sunday, at a sustained pace.
Departures are from the Aqualac base, on the shore of Lac du Bourget. You choose your accommodation freely; we'll take care of the rest: the routes, the coach's advice, reserved tables, and the peloton's WhatsApp group.
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The sporty getaway for a day or a weekend, without accommodation.
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9am: start from the Aqualac base, by the lake · At least one col climbed together · Bakery stop midway through the ride · 7:30pm: Savoyard specialities dinner
9am: group start from Aqualac, facing Lake Bourget. The distance adapts to the group: no set pace, we climb together.
At least one col on the programme, with Thibault by your side on the way up and the way down: position, gearing, effort management, lines.
Treat stop at a local bakery midway through the ride.
7:30pm: group dinner of Savoyard specialities, table booked (at your own expense).
Day 2
Sunday : We go again, then everyone to their train
A second col in the bag and legs asking for more
9am: start from Aqualac · A new col, still at your own pace · 12:30pm: lunch at the bistro · 3pm: end of the trip, in time for your train
9am: start from Aqualac for the second loop, adjusted to the group's form and everyone's return times.
At least one col climbed, with Thibault's final personalised tips to keep progressing after the weekend.
12:30pm: lunch at the bistro booked for the group (at your own expense).
3pm: end of the trip, timed to catch the Sunday trains.
Day 1
Saturday : The big day: 2,000m of climbing minimum
Big volume, cols and a pace that bites
8:30am: start from the Aqualac base · 2,000m of climbing minimum and plenty of kilometres · Fuel stop at the bakery · 7:30pm: well-earned Savoyard specialities
8:30am: group start from Aqualac. The programme makes no apologies: at least 2,000m of elevation gain, the kilometres piling up and a strong pace (over 26km/h average, climbing included).
Routes that call for real mountain experience, with Thibault to fine-tune your effort management and descending technique.
Fuel stop at a local bakery midway through the ride.
7:30pm: Savoyard specialities dinner with the group, table booked (at your own expense).
Day 2
Sunday : 1,500m of climbing against the clock
Finish the weekend flat out, and in time for the train
8:30am: start from Aqualac · 1,500m of climbing minimum · 12:30pm: lunch at the bistro · 3pm: end of the trip
8:30am: start from Aqualac for the second day: at least 1,500m of elevation gain on the clock.
Weekend debrief with Thibault: areas for progress and training ideas for the rest of your season.
12:30pm: lunch at the bistro booked for the group (at your own expense).
3pm: end of the trip, timed around the Sunday trains.
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Day-by-day programme, rooms and life on site, the story of the place, coaching and access: members only. It's free, in 30 seconds.
Two days of cycling supervised by Thibault, a local coach: climbs chosen for your level, personalized advice on position, gearing and effort management, and a bakery stop in the middle of each ride.
Cycling
Two days of cols with Thibault
The finest roads around Aix-les-Bains, at your group's pace: tips on position, gearing and effort management, on the climbs and the descents.
Optional
The treat stops
Bakery on the ride, booked tables · at your own expense
A bakery stop midway through each ride, crêperie on Friday evening for early arrivals, Savoyard specialities on Saturday evening and a bistro on Sunday lunch.
The peloton
A group per level, a dedicated WhatsApp
You ride with people at your level, and the WhatsApp group keeps the weekend alive before, during and after.
The recap: included, not included
Included in your trip
✓Coaching from Thibault, a local guide, for both days
✓Routes chosen and adapted to the group's level
✓Personalized advice: effort management, nutrition, pace, position
✓Reserved tables for the weekend (creperie, bakery, Savoyard specialties, bistro)
✓Logistical organization of the weekend
✓A dedicated WhatsApp group for communication before, during, and after the stay
Not included
✗Accommodation - everyone chooses the option that suits their budget (a selection of addresses will be sent after registration)
✗Meals - tables are reserved; you pay your share on site
✗Transport to Aix-les-Bains
✗Your bike and equipment (helmet mandatory)
✗Mandatory sports insurance: license or individual insurance
✗And more generally, anything not listed in the "Included" column
Coaching & groups
French · English
Thibault W.
Triathlon coach
Groups by level, in every sport
You train with people at your own level: nobody struggles to keep up, nobody gets bored. Here's who has already signed up for this trip.
BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedas stated by participants
The trip story
The lake below, the climbs in your sights
Aix-les-Bains boasts a playground that cyclists flock to: Lake Bourget below, and all around it, roads that climb towards Revard, Le Chat, or La Chambotte, passes that feature in every peloton story.
Departures from the Aqualac baseLe Revard, Le Chat, La ChambotteStation 15 min on footOne group per levelPassionate local coach
This is the setting for this weekend: departures from the Aqualac base by the water, a local coach who knows every turn, and a group that progresses together, whatever the chosen format.
> Mountain cycling isn't about watts: it's about company.
Aqualac Aquatic Centre, Place Daniel Rops, 73100 Aix-les-Bains
Departures saturday and sunday morning from aqualac
Ends sunday at 3 p.m.
Aix-les-Bains-Le Revard station
1,2 km · 15 min on foot along the lake
By car
· Parking near the aquatic centre (lakeside esplanade)
Frequently asked questions
What level do I need for the First cols format?▾
If you already ride regularly and want to discover the mountains, this is for you. No set pace: the distance adapts to the group and Thibault is with you on every climb and every descent.
And for the Stacking the climbing format?▾
This format is for cyclists at ease in the mountains: at least 2,000m of climbing on Saturday, 1,500m on Sunday, and a strong pace (over 26km/h average, climbing included). If you're torn between the two formats, drop us a line: we'll help you choose.
Where do I sleep? Where do I eat?▾
Accommodation is up to you, so everyone can tailor the weekend to their budget: we send you our selection of partner accommodation and good addresses after you sign up. For meals, we book the group's tables (crêperie on Friday evening for early arrivals, bakery on Saturday lunch, Savoyard specialities on Saturday evening, bistro on Sunday lunch) and everyone settles their own share on site.
How do the departures work?▾
All rides start from the Aqualac base, by the lake: easy to find, 15 minutes' walk from Aix-les-Bains station, with parking nearby. Sunday's timing is set so you can catch your train home.
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