I've just returned from a 4 day trip riding the Alps, absolutely spectacular, a little bit of the RDGA and many Col's,every single bend brought a new breathtaking vista and the roads were fantastic.
All of this was made possible in such a short time by the auto train from Paris, Port de Bercy to Briancon, I cannot recommend it enough, we boarded the train on a grey wet afternoon in Paris and got off the following morning, fully rested, to beautiful blue sky's and the Alps on our doorstep.
I know some may baulk at using a train instead of riding down, but if your time is limited this makes the Alps a very pleasant 1 day relaxing journey away.
All of this was made possible in such a short time by the auto train from Paris, Port de Bercy to Briancon, I cannot recommend it enough, we boarded the train on a grey wet afternoon in Paris and got off the following morning, fully rested, to beautiful blue sky's and the Alps on our doorstep.
I know some may baulk at using a train instead of riding down, but if your time is limited this makes the Alps a very pleasant 1 day relaxing journey away.