News Summit Worth Celebrating On y va Our Velo Team headed out to the iconic and challenging tour de France destination in the Alps. Raising over £2000 for Refugee Roots the team of four overcame the challenge they had set before them and have made a big difference. Day 1 Beginning in Le Bourg d’Oisans, a 40km ride to the Col du Lauteret, at an elevation of 2058 metres, before climbing the Col du Galibier (often the highest point of the Tour de France) at an elevation of 2642 metres. 115km total, with 2012m of vertical ascent. Day 2 The climb of the legendary Alpe ‘dHuez, the famous climb from the Tour France featuring 21 hairpin bends, followed by the Col de Sarenne. 60km total, with 1302m of vertical ascent. Total of 175km Set up your fundraising page today Manage Cookie Preferences