Sports Tours International

Our hotel is the 4 star Hotel Mercure Paris Arc de Triomphe Wagram in the heart of Paris, only a few steps away from the Eiffel Tower. You have the choice to book 1, 2 or 3 nights at the hotel and a great addition to your weekend away will be booking some fantastic hospitality on the Champs Elysees.

The hotel Mercure Arc de Triomphe Wagram is conveniently located in the centre of Paris for you to enjoy the finish of the Tour de France which keeps with its traditional finish on the Champs Elysees. For the finish of the Tour de France on the Champs Elysees in Paris we are pleased to offer a range of Grandstand seating and VIP Hospitality packages. From these areas you will see the finish of the final stage of the Tour de France and see your cycling heroes cross the finish line. Our options range from Tour de France Grandstand seats to Hospitality packages with some of the most prestigious seats available so you can watch the finish of this iconic cycling race in style.

The first stage will depart from the countries stunning capital, Budapest, followed by two more thrilling stages on Hungarian soil. This will be the 14th Grande Partenza outside of Italy for the Corsa Rosa. The fight for Pink will take place from Saturday 9 May to Sunday 31 May, and the big start of the 103rd edition of the Giro d’Italia will have a unique starting point in Hungary. We are thrilled to be able to offer exclusive VIP experiences for the Grande Partenza including a day on the course in an official car. We also offer once in a lifetime VIP access to the start and finish of all Giro d’Italia stages, so start your Giro d’ Italia in style in the UNESCO World Heritage city centre of Budapest.

Our tour includes VIP finish hospitality in Rimini as the stage celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of film director Federico Fellini. The day after Stage 12 starts and finishes in Cesenatico and we do the official Cross the Finsih experience with photos on the podium. As well as remembering Marco Pantani, this stage celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Nove Colli Gran Fondo which you can take part in yourself on Sunday.

Stay in Cesenatico for 5 nights and we will be right in the middle of the action for the stages of the Giro d’Italia that are dedicated to Fellini, Marco Pantani and the 50th edition of the Gran Fondo Nove Colli.

Our travel package includes airport transfers from Bologna airport, the services of our bike guide and mechanic plus a 4 star hotel with breakfasts and evening meals included. There will be a secure area for you to store your bike and meal times are in line with the event. You will stay in a room with sea view and you can even make use of the private beach!

The Skoda Gran Fondo Cyprus is a 3-day Road “Cycling for All” event that will take place in Cyprus during the last weekend of March for the 9th consecutive year. You have the opportunity to qualify for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships on the ITT on Stage 1 and then for the road race on stages 2 and 3 so you will have 2 opportunities to qualify. We are pleased to offer guaranteed entry into the Cyprus Gran Fondo, and the option to arrive early for the Cyprus Gran Fondo training camp. Our travel package includes the services of our bike guide, airport transfers from Paphos airport and 4, or even 7 nights at the 4 star Athena Beach Hotel Paphos, an ideal location for the sportive, and also an idyllic getaway for non riding partners. Breakfasts and evening meals are also included.

There tends to be a cool breeze, and the sun is bright but not too hot. So, it is an excellent time of year for cycling and perfect for the Cyprus Gran Fondo powered by Volkswagen! The Cyprus Gran Fondo is a 3-day Road “Cycling for All” event, which, since 2017, has featured among the biggest cycling events of the UCI Gran Fondo World Series for cyclists ranging from beginner to pros. All participants of Cyprus Gran Fondo will have the opportunity to earn their qualification in the Gran Fondo World Championship and represent their country.

Our travel package to the Cyprus Gran Fondo includes airport transfers for you, your bike and luggage, a either an 4 or a 7 -night stay with breakfasts and evening meals included at the hotel, support from our local team, and in-resort transport.

The Tour de France will begin on Saturday June 27, and will finish in Paris on July 19. The stunning Code d’ Azur city of Nice will host the Grand Depart of the Tour de France with 2 stages. Sports Tours International is an official Tour Operator of the Tour de France, so we are delighted be able to offer travel packages to the Grand Depart in Nice (and to the rest of the Tour de France) with exclusive VIP access and hospitality options available; this could be your year to enjoy le Tour in style . Spend the weekend in Nice with us, at one of our 4 star hotels, in the heart of the city centre, and within walking distance of all the action.

We stay in Bagneres de Bigorre on this one-centre tour and you will see the 2 Pyrenean mountain stages of the Tour de France. Exclusive VIP access is included and for those bringing bikes you will be able to ride famous Pyrenean climbs. Like last year the Tour de France will visit the Pyrenees and the Pyrenean stages will provide us with a first sort out of the General Classification with some big climbs on the menu like the Col de Peyresourde, Soudet and Marie Blanque.

Your tour vehicle will have a bike trailer especially designed to transport bikes fully assembled and there is also one of our customised minibuses on hand as a support vehicle for the various guided rides that we offer during the tour. Riders and spectators are welcome as we will offer a daily programme for both.

The Etape du Tour has its 30th edition and it takes place on Sunday 5 July in a beautiful setting on the Cote d’Azur with a start and finish in Nice. Sports Tours International are the official Tour de France and Etape du Tour international travel partner. The Etape du Tour is your opportunity to ride a stage of the Tour de France on 100% closed roads on exactly the same route as the riders of the Tour de France peloton  who will ride this exact stage on Sunday 28 June.

The Tour de France stage that has been chosen to be the Etape du Tour is stage 2. The stage will see the riders of the Tour de France battle it out on a loop around Nice on Sunday 28 June.

Don’t miss out on taking part in the 30th edition of this amazing event! The Étape du Tour is your opportunity to ride stage 2 of the Tour de France under similar race-day conditions as the Tour itself. That means you get closed roads, Mavic on-road mechanical support and feed zones like any rider would on the Tour de France itself!

Sports Tours International is the official tour operator of the Etape du Tour, and we have the best selection of travel options for you. We have a wide selection of hotels in Nice with inclusions like  guaranteed entry, airport transfers, event support, overland bike transport service, bike rental, mechanical services  and much more.