Rider LEVEL - HOW ALPINE ROADS GRADES ITS TOURS

Equivalent to: Green ski runs
Perfect for newer riders, returning riders, or those who prefer a calm touring pace. Expect wider roads, gentle gradients, shorter riding days and no technical mountain sections.

Equivalent to: Blue ski runs
Great for riders with some experience who want enjoyable mountain roads without a high challenge level. Mixture of scenic roads, some twisties, low-pressure days and steady progress.

Equivalent to: Red ski runs
This is where your 2026 Alpine Roads tour sits.
Designed for riders who can confidently manoeuvre their bike on:

• Narrow alpine roads
• Tight hairpins
• Steep drops and gradients
• Occasional rapid progress on transfer days
• 5–7 hour riding days (with breaks)

The riding is rewarding and immersive, but never reckless or rushed. Think of it as a day on a red ski piste — exciting, controlled, achievable, and hugely satisfying.

Equivalent to: Black ski runs
For highly experienced riders who want long, technically demanding days with steep, exposed passes, tight switchbacks, sustained gradients, gravel patches, and challenging conditions.
These are our most demanding itineraries and are clearly marked as such.