TOUR des ALPES

6-7-8-9-10 September 2026

Programme at a glance

OPEN to all car brands (please check the eligible car models at the very bottom)
Limited to 30 sports cars
5° Edition of our annual mountain road tour in September (Tour des Alpes in 2022 and 2023, Giro delle Dolomiti in 2024 and 2025), click here to view images from previous editions
Duration:

4 Nights | 3 Days of road book driving
From Sunday afternoon, September 6th, until Thursday morning, September 10th, after breakfast

Meeting point & Departure: Grenoble, France

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Route: we will drive 875 km of beautiful roads spread over 3 days, divided into 4 road books per day, with 3 official stops each day (morning stop, lunch stop, afternoon stop)
Finish: Beaufort, France

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Detailed programme

The Tour des Alpes 2026 has been crafted from the very essence of our most celebrated edition to date: the Tour des Alpes 2022, still regarded as our finest road tour ever. From those legendary routes, we have hand-selected the most spectacular mountain passes – this time driven in reverse – to deliver an entirely new and deeply immersive driving experience.

Expect true icons of the Alps: the epic Col de la Bonette (2,715 m), the dramatic Col d’Izoard (2,360 m), the legendary Col du Galibier (2,642 m) – the undisputed giant of cycling history – and the majestic Col de l’Iseran (2,770 m).

As an exclusive highlight, and for the very first time in our history, we will also devote half a day to exploring the wild, majestic and utterly breathtaking landscapes of the French Vercors – a cinematic setting of rare beauty.

With the sole exception of the château where we gather on Sunday afternoon, all hotels selected for this edition are entirely new, carefully chosen to match the character, elegance and exclusivity of the journey.

Sunday 6 Sep 2026

Château de la Commanderie

We will gather on Sunday afternoon between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm at the charming Château de la Commanderie***.

The château on Google Maps

The Château de la Commanderie*** is a historic estate full of character, located on the outskirts of Grenoble and surrounded by greenery and tranquillity. With its elegant architecture, warm atmosphere and refined cuisine, it offers the perfect setting to begin – or conclude – a road tour in a spirit of calm sophistication and understated elegance. It also holds a special place in our history, as this is where we brought our Tour des Alpes 2022 to a close four years earlier.

Aperitif on the château terrace

During a relaxed welcome aperitif, we will introduce the 30 participating teams, before continuing with a shared dinner in a convivial atmosphere.

Official website of the château

Monday 7 Sep 2026

327 km - 4 road books - 3 official stops

Château de la Commanderie - Private parking on site

After our departure from the Château de la Commanderie***, we will spend the first half day driving through the cinematic landscapes of the French Vercors, with the spectacular Combe Laval as the absolute highlight.

Combe Laval

The roads carved into the rock faces and the vertiginous panoramas make this stage feel almost unreal.

Typical atmosphere of the Vercors

Today, we will also tackle the Col Gaudissart, Col de la Machine, Col de Carri, Col de Proncel, Col de Saint-Alexis, Col de Reychasset, Col de Menée, Col du Prayet, Col du Thaud, Col Saint-Sébastien, Col des Rioupes and the Col du Noyer.

Entrance to La Robéyère

We conclude the day at the magnificent Hôtel La Robéyère****, an elegant four-star retreat where alpine charm and contemporary comfort blend seamlessly. With its peaceful setting, refined rooms and sophisticated cuisine, it is the perfect place to unwind after an intense day of driving, surrounded by the grandeur of the Southern Alps. There are reserved parking spaces for us.

Official website of La Robéyère

Terrace of La Robéyère

Tuesday 8 Sep 2026

307 km - 4 road books - 3 official stops

Lac de Serre-Ponçon

This morning begins along the shimmering shores of Lac de Serre-Ponçon, which we will cross twice, including once over a truly majestic and awe-inspiring bridge.

The impressive bridge

The second great highlight of the morning is the ascent, followed by the descent, of the legendary Col de la Bonette. More than a mountain pass, it is a monumental high-alpine route that gives the sensation of travelling far above the world below.

On the way to the summit of the Col de la Bonette

With its summit rising to well over 2,800 metres, the road gradually draws you away from the green valleys below and into a raw, mineral landscape where trees disappear, leaving only rock, sky and silence. The curves are long and flowing, the views ever more expansive. With every kilometre, a new panorama unfolds — jagged ridgelines and seemingly endless horizons.

Col de la Bonette - Road to the summit

At the summit, an almost otherworldly atmosphere prevails: thin air, intense light and a sense of grandeur that puts everything into perspective. You do not merely drive through it — you experience it, both as a driver and as a human being.

Col de la Bonette - View from the summit

This afternoon, five further mountain passes await us, with the Col de Vars and, above all, the Col d’Izoard standing out as the most remarkable.

Return from the Col de Vars

The Col de Vars is a pass that invites you to drive. Broad, rhythmic and fluid, the road winds its way upward through open alpine meadows and light forests, with long, perfectly readable curves that allow for a natural, flowing pace. The scenery is nothing short of spectacular: wide-open vistas, crystal-clear air and a sense of space that both relaxes and inspires. Vars is elegant, accessible and pure driving pleasure.

Col d'Izoard

The Col d’Izoard is its perfect counterpoint: raw, dramatic and intense. After a classic ascent, the landscape suddenly opens onto the Casse Déserte — an almost surreal mineral world of jagged rock spires and pale scree slopes, as if you were driving onto another planet. The road cuts through this scenery like a thin ribbon, surrounded by silence and untamed beauty. Here, it is not about speed, but about sensation. The Izoard leaves no one indifferent; it makes a lasting impression, every single time.

This evening, we stay at the Grand Aigle Hôtel & Spa****, an elegant four-star hotel in the heart of Serre Chevalier, where contemporary comfort and refined alpine character blend in perfect harmony.

Official hotel website

With its warm atmosphere, stylish rooms and extensive wellness facilities, it provides the perfect retreat to fully unwind after a day spent conquering legendary mountain passes.

Extensive welness facilities

Wednesday 9 Sep 2026

240 km - 4 road books - 3 official stops

This morning, five more mountain passes lie ahead, including the Col du Galibier and the Col de l’Iseran.

En route to the summit of the Galibier

The Col du Galibier is a monument cast in asphalt. Long, majestic and unyielding, it rises from the valleys below with an ascent that gains altitude slowly yet relentlessly. The road feels solemn, almost ceremonial, as though you were stepping onto a stage steeped in history. At the summit, vast panoramas unfold across glaciers, jagged ridgelines and deep valleys, often bathed in the stark, crystalline light of the high Alps.

Breathtaking panorama

This is not a pass you simply “tick off”, but one that stays with you. The Galibier radiates power, tradition and grandeur; a place where driving automatically gains meaning.

The summit of the Galibier

View from the summit of the Galibier

Since 1911, the Col du Galibier has also been one of the most legendary climbs - and descents - in the history of the Tour de France.

TdF 2011 - Descent on the side we will be climbing

The Col de l’Iseran is different: lighter, more open, almost ethereal. As the highest paved mountain pass in Europe, it carries you ever higher, until the world below grows smaller and quieter. The landscape is wide and open, with long sightlines, high-altitude valleys and a sense of endlessness. Here, it is not ruggedness that prevails, but an elevated calm. You do not drive through a backdrop – you glide through it, above the tree line, close to the sky.

On the way to the summit of the Col de l'Iseran

The Iseran feels less heroic than the Galibier, but all the more sublime; a pass that does not overwhelm, but uplifts.

The majestic summit of the Col de l'Iseran

In the afternoon, we will drive via the Cormet de Roselend, the Col de Méraillet and the Col de la Tamié, among others, towards the final destination of our road tour: Hotel La Roche**** in Beaufort.

Cormet de Roselend

Beaufort is a charming and authentic setting to conclude the Tour des Alpes 2026. Nestled among the high peaks of the Savoie, this alpine village combines character, tranquility and breathtaking scenery. After days of legendary mountain passes and panoramic driving, it offers the perfect place to slow down, celebrate the journey and enjoy a memorable finale.

Hôtel La Roche

Hotel La Roche**** is a refined and welcoming place to bring the Tour des Alpes 2026 to a perfect close. Recently renovated, this four-star hotel blends contemporary comfort with genuine Alpine character. Its peaceful setting, excellent cuisine and wellness facilities create an ideal environment to unwind, reflect on the journey and enjoy a memorable final evening in the mountains. The omnipresent wooden floors and timber ceilings create a warm, authentic atmosphere that immediately won us over.

Website Hôtel La Roche

Thursday 10 Sep 2026

After breakfast, we will say our goodbyes, and this fifth edition will unfortunately already come to an end.

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WAY OF WORKING

Communication

After the bookings have closed, you will receive an email with plenty of additional practical information.

Attributes

At least one month before the event, you will receive a post pack containing:

A printed GUIDE BOOK:

You can read this in full on an evening @ home, before leaving for the event a few weeks later;
You will also enjoy using it every day during the event.

Guide Book from another event

The following can be found in it:

A foreword with all kinds of tips;
Some statistics about our participants;
Geographical representation of where the participating cars come from, for example for the Giro delle Dolomiti 2024, the participating cars came from 8 countries, and this was illustrated in the Guide Book as shown below;

A list of all participating cars;
The timetable of the entire event, divided per day, including an indication of which road book should be selected at what time;
Detailed chronological description of the event with more explanation than on the website about interesting sights that we will encounter;

All STICKERS for your sports car:

Two round door number stickers with the number you chose during your booking (diameter 49 cm);
One large and two small rally plate stickers;
A windshield sticker with the name of the event on it;

The different stickers for your sportscar

A SQUEEGEE with a felt edge to rub the stickers when applying them to your car;
BADGE(S) with lanyard showing your name, country, car make and model;

Upon arrival on Sunday afternoon or evening, you will receive a HARD RALLY PLATE as a reminder of the event. An ideal souvenir for your man cave, garage, office, etc.

Navigation

We navigate during the 3 days that we drive in the Dolomites via DIGITAL ROADBOOKS that will be available to all participants (drivers and co-drivers) several weeks before the start of the event.

We work with an App that you can download - for free - onto your smartphone:

Works on both iPhone and Android phones;
Uses your smartphone's GPS sensor;
Always brings you back to the planned route in case of road works, accident, diversion, mistake, etc.
Works with Apple Car Play and Android Auto;
You can also simply attach your smartphone to your windshield;

AUTHORISED CARS

Abarth - AC Cobra - Alfa Romeo 4C | 8C | Giulia Quadrifoglio | Coupé Bertone | Giulia Spider Duetto | GTA | GTV6 | 33 Stradale | Junior Z | Montreal | SZ | RZ - Alpine - AMG - Apollo - Ariel Atom - Artega GT - Ascari - Aston Martin - Audi GT | R8 | RS | Quattro Sport - BAC Mono - Bentley Continental GT(C) - BMW M | i8 | Z4 M40i | Z8 | CS | CSL - Brabham BT62R - Brabus - Bugatti - Cadillac ATS-V Coupé | CTS-V Coupé - Caterham - Chevrolet Camaro | Corvette - Dalara Stradale - De Tomaso Mangusta | P72 | Pantera - Dodge Challenger | Charger | Viper - Donkervoort - Ferrari - Fisker Karma - Ford GT | GT40 | Mustang - Gillet Vertigo - Ginetta - Gumpert Apollo - Honda NSX - Iso Rivolta GT Zagato | Rivolta GTZ - Jaguar F-Type | XKR | SVO | XJS | Project 7 | Project 8 | XJ220 | XJR-15 - Kimera EVO37 - Koenigsegg - KTM X-Bow - Lamborghini - Lancia Stratos | 037 Stradale | Delta Integrale - Lexus LC | RC | RC F | LFA - Lotus - Marcos TSO - Maserati - Mazda MX-5 (NC-ND-RF) | - McLaren - Mercedes-AMG - Mini John Cooper Works GP - Morgan - Nissan GT-R - Noble - Pagani - Perana Z-One by Zagato - Polestar 1 - Porsche - Praga - Radical - RUF - Savage Rivale - Singer - Shelby - Spyker - Tesla Roadster - Toyota Supra - TVR - Ultima GTR | RS - Venturi 300 | 400 - Wiesmann - Zenvo.

NOTE: the POWER SUVs of these brands are not allowed.

During your booking you can click on the brand and model of your car.

If you wish to participate with a car that is not in the higher list, please send a photo of your car with accompanying explanation to management@wheeltorque.eu, and we will contact you.

ROOM ALLOCATION

Reservering many, or all, of the rooms in a hotel often means that the rooms can have different sizes and prices.

To allocate the rooms, we use the time of booking. So we start with the first booked person or couple, which we link to the larges or most expensive room. The second entrant gets the second largest room, etc.

If you have chosen for 2 single beds, you will always have a room with 2 single beds, never a room with one large double bed.

However, if you have chosen for a large double bed, you may end up in a room with two single beds, if you were among the later bookers, due to a lack of enough rooms with a large double bed.

PRICE | BOOK

PRICE

Overview

Participate ALONE

Sportscar + Driver (no Co-Driver)

Twin room, to share with another participant ⁽¹⁾

2.040 €

Single room

2.995 €

Participate WITH TWO

Sportscar + Driver + Co-Driver

Twin room (2 single beds)

3.985 €

Double room (1 large bed)

3.985 €

⁽¹⁾ IMPORTANT: if an uneven number of participants chooses the shared twin-room option, it is possible that the last three registered participants who selected this formula will be accommodated in a triple room. If this is not possible, the last registered participant who chose this formula may be asked to upgrade to a single room. If this participant does not agree, he or she may still choose to cancel their participation.

Included

4 nights with breakfast

12 digital roadbooks for 3 days of driving

Monday: 327 km
Tuesday: 307 km
Wednesday: 240 km

All aperitifs and all meals with adapted drinks

4 x breakfast
Morning breaks with non-alcoholic drinks
3 x lunch with non-alcoholic drinks
Afternoon breaks with non-alcoholic drinks
4 x aperitif, followed by dinner with alcholic and non-alcholic drinks

Post pack delivered to your home minimum 4 weeks before the event with:

One large and 2 small rally board stickers
Large Door Number Stickers (49 cm diameter)
Squeegee with felt edge for applying stickers to your sportscar
Personalised badges with lanyard
Printed Guide Book

Pro photographer

Printed photo book of the event

320 (!) pages with personalised front cover in A4 landscape format

An experienced, professional organisation and guidance

A great international atmosphere with sportscar drivers from many countries

Optional

Second Photo Book | 75 €

Entrepreneur?

Publicity of your company or business in the Guide Book and in the Photo Book that all participants receive.
This Event Partnership puts you in an extra strong position in case of possible discussions with the tax authorities if you were to have your participation costs paid by your company.