The Route des Grandes Alpes is a classic: from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean, over countless passes. The biggest challenge isn't speed but stamina – day after day, hairpin after hairpin.
Staying fresh over many passes
- Plan realistic stages: Fewer kilometres per day, with time for breaks.
- Manage your energy: Drink, eat, stretch your legs – fatigue creeps up on you.
- Pace your focus: Not every pass needs full concentration. Allow yourself relaxed sections.
If you start well prepared, you'll enjoy it more. For planning your big tour, there's the Adventure Blueprint.