Tour de France Alps with Paris option
France & Spain
7 days (Bike: 5 days)
361 km (~72km per day)
Active
Big climbs, On-road
Guided
Supported
LIVE race-viewing of the key Alps stages during Week 3 of the Tour de France. Ride the Col de la Loze, Col de la Croix de Fer, Les Lacets de Montvernier and the Col du Platzerwasel, the ultimate climb of the 2023 Tour de France. Optional extension to witness the Grand Finale in Paris.
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 to witness stage 20, the Final Mountain Stage of the 2023 Tour de France, in the Vosges mountains.
Our Final Mountain Stage race-viewing program includes:
- access to our VIP Tribune at the Finish Line in Le Markstein
- an official ride across the Finish Line before the arrival of the Tour de France peloton
- a memorable photo shoot on the Official Podium in Le Markstein
You’ll also witness Stage 17, LIVE on the mountain-side of the Col de la Loze, the most challenging climb in the Alps, and mingle with pro riders and Tour celebrities with our privileged VIP access to the Departure Village at the start of Stage 19 in Moirans-en-Montagne.
Riding is also a key feature of every Thomson Tour de France trip and on this trip you’ll conquer numerous famous climbs including the incredible Col de la Loze, the Col de la Croix de Fer, the spectacular Lacets de Montvernier, Mont Semnoz with its stunning views of Lake Annecy, and the final 2 spectacular climbs of the 2023 Tour de France in Les Vosges, the Col du Petit Ballon and the Col du Platzerwasel.
Each day you’ll have the choice of 3 different fully supported rides – Sport, Performance and Epic rides - from 25km to 150km (15 miles to 95 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 17: access to our Private Race-Viewing Hospitality Marquee on the Col de la Loze
- TDF Stage 19: access to the VIP Departure Village in Moirans-en-Montagne
- TDF Stage 20: VIP ride across the Finish Line, Podium photo op, and access to the VIP Tribune at the Finish Line in Le Markstein
Paris Extension: extend your trip to continue on to Paris and witness the Final Stage on the Champs-Elysées. Our Paris Extension includes travel to Paris by high-speed TGV train, accommodation at the 5-star Hotel Intercontinental Opera, and entry to the Elysée Tribune directly opposite the Finish Line on the Champs-Elysées circuit.
Paris Extension VIP Upgrade: please contact us if you’d like to upgrade to the VIP Espace Rive Gauche Tribune (subject to availability).
Tour Information
From
Geneva
To
Basel (or Paris)
Cost From
Guided Please Ask
Single Supplement
Available
Elevation Gain
10820 m
Inclusions
- 6 nights accommodations
- All breakfasts
- All dinners
- 2 x lunches
- 3 x picnic lunches during the rides
- Pick-up at Geneva Airport
- Drop-off at Basel 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
- 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
- Paris extension
- 1 extra day / night
- TDF Stage 21: access to the Elysée Tribune at the Finish Line in Paris
- Transfer from Strasbourg to Paris (TGV High-speed train)
- Private shuttle to the Hotel Intercontinental in Paris
- 1 night accommodation in the 5-star Hotel Intercontinental Opera
- Breakfast at the Hotel Intercontinental in Paris
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