Tour de France Week 2 Alps
France
8 days (Bike: 7 days)
476 km (~68km per day)
Active
Big climbs, On-road
Guided
Supported
LIVE race-viewing of the key Alps stages during Week 2 of the Tour de France, including VIP access to the Bastille Day Stage Finish on the Col du Grand Colombier! Ride the Col du Galibier, Col de Joux Plane, Col de la Croix de Fer – and of course Alpe d’Huez.
Thomson Tour de France K/QOM Challenges are the trips of choice for avid cyclists of all abilities looking for a unique blend of LIVE race-viewing and challenging riding.
Be there on the Col du Grand Colombier on Bastille Day to experience the highlight of Week 2 in the Alps.
Our Bastille Day race-viewing program includes:
- access to our Private Hospitality Marquee on the Col du Grand Colombier
- an official ride across the Finish Line before the arrival of the Tour de France peloton
- a memorable photo shoot on the Official Podium on the Col du Grand Colombier
You’ll also witness the Finish of Stage 14, LIVE from the Official VIP Tribune at the stage finish in Morzine, and mingle with pro riders and Tour celebrities with our privileged VIP access to the Departure Village at the start of Stage 15 in Les Gets.
Riding is also a key feature of every Thomson Tour de France trip and on this trip you’ll conquer numerous famous climbs including Alpe d’Huez, Col du Galibier, Col de la Croix de Fer, the spectacular Lacets de Montvernier and one of our favorite climbs, the little-known Col du Sabot.
Each day you’ll have the choice of 3 different fully supported rides – Sport, Performance and Epic rides - from 20km to 150km (12 miles to 90 miles). No matter your fitness level, our extensive ride program has you covered. Perfect for couples who love to ride but have different fitness levels.
Tour de France viewing
- TDF Stage 13: VIP ride across the Finish Line, Podium photo op, and access to our Private Race-Viewing Hospitality Marquee
- TDF Stage 14: access to the VIP Tribune at the Stage Finish in Morzine
- TDF Stage 15: access to the VIP Departure Village in Les Gets
Tour Information
From
Geneva
To
Geneva
Cost From
Guided Please Ask
Single Supplement
Available
Elevation Gain
14231 m
Inclusions
- 7 nights accommodations
- All breakfasts
- All dinners
- 3 x lunches
- 4 x picnic lunches during the rides
- Pick-up & Drop-off at Geneva Airport
- All transportation during the trip
- All luggage & bike box transfers
- 1 x Support Van & 1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.)
- Overall Staff to Guest ratio: 1 to 3
- Experienced bike mechanic
- Park Tools Toolkit
- Daily ride gpx files provided
- Energy bars, gels and sports drink
- Variety of snacks and local specialties for picnic lunches
- Bottled water
- Post-ride recovery food
- Tour de France Gift Bag
- Special Discount card for Official Tour de France stores
- Thomson Bike Tours S/S cycling jersey
Exclusions
- Airfare
- Travel and personal insurance
- Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
- Staff gratuities
Options
- Bike hire Felt FR Advanced
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