Tour de France Week 1 Grand Depart & Pyrenees

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  Tour Operator  Thomson Bike Tours

  France & Spain

 8 days (Bike: 6 days)

  350 km  (~58km per day)

 Active

 Big climbs, On-road

Guided

Supported

LIVE race-viewing of the opening stages in the Basque region of Spain and the French Pyrenees. Ride the Tourmalet, Aspin, Peyresourde, Portet, Jaizkibel and many more of the legendary climbs in the Pyrenees and Spain.

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.

Experience the opening stages of the Tour de France in Bilbao and San Sebastián, and witness the key Pyrenees stage live on the Col du Tourmalet from the comfort of our Private Hospitality Marquee. Mingle with the pro riders and Tour celebrities with our privileged VIP access to the Departure Village at the Opening Stage in Bilbao, and cherish the unique experience of riding across the Finish Line ahead of the peloton in San Sebastián.

You’ll also have a challenging ride program. You’ll conquer numerous famous climbs including the Col du Tourmalet, Col de Portet, Port de Balès, Col de Peyresourde, Col d’Aspin and the legendary Jaizkibel climb, just 20km from the Finish of Stage 2 in San Sebastián.

Each day you’ll have the choice of 3 different fully supported rides – Sport, Performance and Epic rides - from 20km to 130km (12 miles to 80 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 1: access to the VIP Departure Village in Bilbao
  • TDF Stage 1: access to the VIP Tribune at the Finish Line in Bilbao
  • TDF Stage 2: VIP ride across the Finish Line, Podium photo op, view the Finish in San Sebastian
  • TDF Stage 6: access to our Private Race-Viewing Hospitality Marquee on the Col du Tourmalet

Tour Information

From

Bilbao

To

Toulouse

Cost From

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Single Supplement

Available

Elevation Gain

  10782 m

Inclusions

  • 7 nights fully accompanied trip
  • All accommodations
  • All breakfasts
  • All but 1 dinner
  • 3 x lunches
  • 3 x picnic lunches during the rides
  • Pick-up at Bilbao Airport
  • Drop-off at Toulouse Blagnac 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

  • Rental bike Felt FR Advanced

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