Don't you have a full day, or do you want a first experience before aiming for something bigger? The Col des Aravis is just what you need: a Tour de France pass within reach of a regular cyclist, with one of the most beautiful views of the Mont Blanc that the Alps can offer at the top of a climb. The Aravis Pass in a few words: Regularly included in the Grande Boucle programme, the Col des Aravis (1,486 m) is a classic of the massif. Its gradual ascent from the valley gradually gives way to a high mountain panorama, and its finale opens to a direct view of the Mont Blanc massif — the kind of moment you don’t forget. No percentages that break legs, no traps: it is a pass that you climb end to end, at your own pace, enjoying the landscape. Exactly what a mountain bike trip must be. With a Guide who knows the field: Nathan's a state graduate, eight years on these roads. It manages the pace, gives you the cues to manage the effort on the climb, and tells you the storey of this climb in the Tour. A guided outing, not just a bike rental.