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Live a unique experience thanks to the official Tour de France Tour Operator. Enjoy exclusive trips on the Tour de France route with access to the VIP zones. Get access to the village, meet major riders names, ride on the closed route and cross the finish line. Wear the yellow jersey on the podium like a pro...

Thomson Bike Tours

Thomson Bike Tours has been taking avid cyclists and spectators to the Tour de France since 2003. Our status as the number one Tour de France operator is a testament to our quality. We are privileged with unrivalled access to the biggest race on earth; our guests enjoy VIP access to stage Starts and Finishes, including the Team Paddock and winner’s podium. They experience the race within touching distance from our Private Marquees, strategically situated on the key mountains, with food, drinks, and satellite TV race coverage.  

Best of all, they ride an extensive ride programme on the very same roads as the race. We have ride groups to suit any level of cyclist, with routes form 20km to 130km, fully supported by our team vans, stocked with supplies and manned by professional guides and mechanics.  Our world class support enables dedicated cyclists to focus on the ride and conquer their ambitions. With a 1:3 staff to guest ratio we can promise our guests all the attention they need to triumph in their own accomplishments. 

You don’t have to be a cyclist to enjoy the major Pro Tour races on the calendar. We believe the exhilaration of the greatest cycling experiences should be open to all. Through our e-bike support cyclists of all abilities can now enjoy the thrill of Tour de France in the Alps and the Pyrenees.

Our Spectator trips provide peerless backstage access — the ultimate way to experience the biggest big races. Our team are knowledgeable cycling fans with a thirst for action and undying enthusiasm for the sport. Meet the riders and Tour celebrities in the VIP Departure Village, mingle in the Team Paddock pre race and enjoy unparalleled hospitality viewing of the stage finish. Simply the most fun you can have at a bike race.

Cycling trips:  https://www.thomsonbiketours.com/race-trips/tour-de-france/

Spectator trips:  https://spectator.thomsonbiketours.com/race-trips/tour-de-france/

Custom Getaways

As the longest running Official Tour Operator of the Tour de France (15th year), Custom Getaways offers exceptional experiences to cyclists and spectators alike. We offer the largest selection of cycling and spectator trips; which allows you, our guests, to select your perfect trip. Our status, as a Premium Tour Operator, enables us to provide access to the most coveted stages of the race with unparalleled VIP access. We offer the most flexible cycling options with the highest level of support. You will love our European guides that offer amazing support and connection to the culture.

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Sports Tours International

For 45 years we’ve been delighting sports fans and athletes from every corner of the planet by taking them to some of the most legendary events across the globe including the TCS New York City Marathon, L’Etape du Tour and, of course, the Tour de France.

Based in the UK, we’ve been organising trips to the Tour de France for over 20 years, so you can rest easy knowing we’ve got the experience, know-how and insider info to give you the most authentic experience possible. This includes Official VIP Hospitality on every trip and different itineraries for both spectators and cyclists.

In fact, we pride ourselves on saying “ Our Experience Will Make Yours ” and we mean every word…

But what makes us different ?... Our dedicated team of organisers and overseas representatives are the backbone of everything we do. Their encyclopaedic knowledge of the event and insatiable passion for Le Tour make them the ideal guardians for your journey. Based on our fantastic reviews, our customers couldn’t agree more.

www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/event-categories/tour-de-france/

Discover France

We are an Official Tour Operator of the Tour de France for more than ten years and so we create unforgettable experiences for all kinds of enthusiasts.

By bike, you can discover the magic of enjoying the real Tour de France stages for a few hours or a few days, you can climb its legendary mountains, and even cross the line a few hours before the professional riders. The podium is ready for you!  

As a spectator, come and take advantage of our VIP access and experience the incredible moments of a TDF moment.

The mix of the festivity and the tension before the departure line or the unforgettable feeling of the finish line.

Now it's your turn to become a legend!

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Mummu Cycling

At Mummu Cycling, we strive to deliver a Tour de France experience of a lifetime! Let us take you inside the race with 17 time Tour de France contender, multiple Stage winner and Yellow jersey wearer, Stuart O’Grady as your host. Stuart’s extensive wealth of knowledge and expertise on all things cycling, will ensure you know all the race happenings and riders of the peloton to watch out for on tour. Go behind the scenes with Stuart and you won’t be disappointed, potentially meeting and enjoying a photo or two from your favourite riders along the way.

You will ride alongside Stuey ahead of the race on closed roads in the official Tour de France caravan, have VIP access to start and finish zones to get up-close and personal to the teams pre and post stages, enjoy some official Tour de France podium time, as well as sitting back post ride at premium viewing spots throughout the race - champagne and canapé in hand, if you please!

To add to some incredible VIP viewing, you will have the opportunity to ride some of the most iconic Tour de France cols and embrace the suffering that the peloton will be about to endure, all while enjoying tips, advice and many-a race memory from Stuart and our experienced team out on the road.

www.mummucycling.com

Trek Travel

Trek Travel puts you in the middle of the action with our Tour de France cycling vacations. With first-class professional support, a wealth of local knowledge and the best Trek bikes in the industry included in your price, we’ll ride the stages, watch the big attacks, visit the podiums, sip champagne at the finish, and meet the Lidl-Trek Team. Born from the world-renowned Trek Bikes, we are bike-lovers, fellow travelers, hospitality maestros, but most importantly we understand what a cycling vacation of a lifetime means to you.

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Watching the Tour de France in person

Nothing quite beats the feeling of waiting in the french countryside or at the top of a mountain for the tour de france to roll by. roger dunne * has this guide to watching the world's largest annual spectator event..

A front row view in Brussels in 2010. Photo: Kmeron  

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Stage-by-stage logistics (road closures, parking advice etc etc).

*** We strongly advise getting a copy of the Official Tour de France Race Guide to help your planning. It has all stage times and maps in one place. It sells out every year so order it early. ***

The Tour de France has grown over the years to be known as the greatest race on Earth. The sheer endurance needed to ride an average of 100km for a duration of three weeks in some of the most physically challenging terrain is testimony to the riders passion, drive and commitment to the sport.

For the French, the Tour is a national celebration and it is a great honour for ones town or city to be chosen as a host venue. Every year hundreds of thousands of spectators line the streets of every village, hamlet and roadside to be part of  the colour, smell, noise and atmosphere.

The Tour is also a great tourist attraction with fans coming from all over the world. There is such a build up to the race coming through and its important to get to where you want to see it at least two hours before as the gendarmes close the roads in preparation.

First through is the publicity caravan made up of many of France's major brands in dedicated vehicles advertising their wares and giving away free gifts. It's great fun trying to grab the freebie chocolates, key rights, and race caps from the moving vehicles but be careful not to get caught in the stampede. It's quite amazing what people will do to get a free gift! The caravan lasts about 45 minutes and is entertaining for the spectators who may have waited many hours to catch a glimpse of the riders. In fact, one survey found that 39% of spectators come to see the publicity parade rather than the actual riders.

George Hincapie is cheered up the mountain in 2004. Photo: bryan88

On the mountains

The mountain stages in the Pyrenées and the Alps are always a magnificent spectacle where thousands of people flock and create a great atmosphere. These stages are always popular as often you can see the pre-race cavalcade followed by the riders. The incline of the mountain naturally slows down the passing cavalcade and race so that its spectacle is slowly absorbed by the crowd.

It's also worth noting when the rest days are, as these give you a chance before or after a stage to see more of the surrounding area or to travel on to another stage.

Alpe d'Huez, 2011. Photo: www.instantes-cyclistes.fr

Finding Tour de France accommodation

The sheer number of people from around  the world that follow the Tour means the minute the Tour route is announced there is a rush to book accommodation , cycling holidays following the tour , car hire etc, so make sure you make arrangements as early as possible.

Zoom into the map below to find accommodation on your section of the route. It's a work in progress and we're adding to it all the time (suggestions welcome via [email protected] ).

You can also browse bike-friendly accommodation across all of France via our Where to Stay section .

If you're planning on camping out on top of the more popular mountains, try to arrive a good two days prior to the race coming through to get a prime parking and/or camping space.

Road closures

Once you have decided where you would like to see the Tour, check prior to arriving – or with the local tourist office as soon as you arrive – to see which roads are going to be closed (and when). You also need to find out what time the stage will be approximately coming through at the place you  hope to see it.  If you are following a particular stage on bike, it may be advisable to ride the route the day before to familiarise yourself with how long it will actually take so you don’t miss the race going through. I try and log Tour de France road closure information here as it comes to hand each year.

Official race guide

*** We strongly advise getting a copy of the Official Tour de France Race Guide to help your planning. It has all stage times and maps in one place. ***  

Waiting for the peloton. Photo: bishib70

What to take with you

*** Again, we strongly advise getting a copy of the Official Tour de France Race Guide to help your planning. It has all stage times and maps in one place. ***

It's advisable to bring as much water as possible with you as it is the summer and will generally be hot and sunny, particularly the further south you go. If you are on bike or even following the race in a car, it might be wise to take a small packed lunch with you as the French are very strict on when they serve food – generally 12-2pm and it may be difficult to find anything outside those hours, particularly if you are in a rural village. You should also bring sun cream, hat, camera, video camera , mobile phone and if you  are going by bike some form of identification, even if its a hand written note of your name and contact telephone number in case of accident.

Bike hire for the Tour de France

It can be hard to find a high-spec road bike to ride Tour stages before or after the peloton. Bike hire, like accommodation, tends to get booked up months in advance, particularly on popular mountain stages. Away from the mountains, standard road bike or hybrid hire is easier to find, but high quality carbon fibre bikes can still be difficult to find outside well-known road cycling areas. For bike rental options across France, see our bike hire pages . It is also worth considering bicycle hire services that deliver to your door . If you are taking an organised cycling holiday in France to tie in with the Tour de France, your tour company should be able to arrange bike hire for you.

If you're going to a stage by bike and need to park it up by the side of road either keep a very close eye on your bike or preferably bring a chain to lock it up. The majority of spectators are there to see the race but there’s always the opportunistic thief, so just have your wits about you.

If you're cycling to one of the mountain stages, you will be climbing the mountain with thousands of others which is a great experience as everyone is cheering everyone else on. However, the descent after the race can be nerve wracking as you are again surrounded by thousands of cyclists of all abilities and also pedestrians, cars and other vehicles, so again, be careful and be sensible.

Many people plan their whole year around following the tour and make a holiday out of it taking in the atmosphere in the lead up to the stage coming through, so just be organised. Also keep an eye on the weather forecast  to ensure you're kitted out for rain or sunshine.

More Tour de France information here  

See also A Beginner's Guide to the Tour de France and the Tour de France in Numbers .

*Roger Dunne was a retired semi-professional cyclist who represented Great Britain and rode with teams in France and Luxembourg. An early supporter of Freewheelng France, he passed away in 2015.    

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TOUR DE FRANCE 2024

A look back at the 2024 Tour de France.

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K/QOM Trips

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.

The Grand Depart in Italy

Non-Rider Friendly

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the Grand Depart of the Tour de France in Italy. Witness the Team Presentation and LIVE race-viewing of the Opening Stage in Florence and Stage 2 in Bologna.

Live Race Viewing

Team Presentation: Team Presentation in Florence

Stage 1: Florence to Rimini: VIP Departure Village & Team Paddock access in Florence

Stage 2: Cesenatico to Bologna: VIP Hospitality Lounge at the Stage Finish in Bologna

June 26th 2024

7 days / 6 nights

The Italian and French Alps

LIVE race-viewing of the key Alpine stages in Italy and France during the first week of the Tour de France. Witness the Tour LIVE on the Col du Galibier and enjoy VIP access to the Stage Finish in Turin. Ride the Colle del Nivolet – and of course Alpe d’Huez!

Stage 3: Piacenza to Turin: VIP Hospitality Lounge at the Stage Finish in Turin

Stage 4: Pinerolo to Valloire: Private Hospitality Marquee on the final climb to the Col du Galibier

Stage 5: Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Saint-Vulbas: VIP Departure Village & Team Paddock access in St Jean de Maurienne

June 29th 2024

8 days / 7 nights

The Pyrenees

LIVE race-viewing of the key Pyrenees stages during Week 2 of the Tour de France. Witness the Tour LIVE on the iconic climb to Pla d’Adet and enjoy VIP access to the Stage Finish in Pau. Ride the Col d’Aspin, Col de Peyresourde, Port de Bales – and of course the Tourmalet!

Stage 13: Agen to Pau: VIP Hospitality Lounge at the Stage Finish in Pau

Stage 14: Pau to Saint-Lary-Soulan Pla d´Adet: Private Hospitality Marquee on the final climb to Pla d'Adet

Stage 15: Loudenvielle to Plateau de Beille: VIP Departure Village & Team Paddock access in Loudenvielle

July 9th 2024

The Final Week: Ventoux, Alps and NICE

A unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the Finish of the Tour de France in NICE. Experience the Grand Finale LIVE in Nice, conquer Mont Ventoux, witness the penultimate stage LIVE on the last climb, and stay in luxury 5-star hotels throughout.

Stage 16: Gruissan to Nimes: VIP Hospitality Lounge at the Stage Finish in Nimes

Stage 17: Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux to Superdévoluy: VIP Departure Village & Team Paddock access in St Paul Trois Chateaux

Stage 20: Nice to Col de la Couillole: Private Hospitality Marquee on the final climb to the Col de la Couillole

Stage 21: Monaco to Nice: Massena Grand-Stand seating directly opposite the Finish Line in Nice

July 15th 2024

The Final Week: Ventoux, Alps and NICE (Riders Only)

Riders Only

A unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the Finish of the Tour de France in NICE. Experience the Grand Finale LIVE in Nice, conquer Mont Ventoux, witness the penultimate stage LIVE on the last climb, and stay in a luxury 5-star hotel for the final 3 nights in Nice.

Stage 18: Gap to Barcelonnette: VIP Departure Village & Team Paddock access in Gap

NICE Weekend

A unique, 4-day trip to experience the Final Weekend of the Tour de France in NICE. Watch the penultimate stage LIVE on the Col de la Couillole, witness the Final Stage Time Trial and stay in a luxury 5-star hotel just 100m from the Finish Line!

July 19th 2024

4 days / 3 nights

E-BIKE Trips

Thomson Tour de France E-BIKE Trips are designed exclusively for e-bikers looking to combine the thrill of LIVE TDF race-viewing with fun rides on the iconic routes and climbs of the Tour de France.

Your partner or friend wants to join you but they ride a road bike: no problem, road bikes are accepted on our e-bike trips!

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the Grand Depart of the Tour de France in Italy. Witness the Team Presentation and LIVE race-viewing of Stage 1 in Florence and Stage 2 in Bologna.

LIVE race-viewing of the key Pyrenees stages during Week 2 of the Tour de France. Witness the Tour LIVE on the iconic climb to Pla d’Adet and enjoy VIP access to the Stage Finish in Pau. Ride the Col d’Aspin, Col de Peyresourde – and of course the legendary Col du Tourmalet!

The Final Week: Provence, Alps and NICE

What to expect on a Thomson Tour de France trip

The Ultimate VIP Access

When we say VIP access, we mean it. VIP access to Stage Starts and Finishes, unique rides over the Finish Line & photo ops on the Official Podium.

Legendary Climbs

Alpe d’Huez, Ventoux, Télégraphe, Galibier, Joux Plane, Croix de Fer, Tourmalet, Portet, Aspin, Peyresourde, Aubisque, Port de Balès and many more. No-one rides like Thomson!

The Ultimate guest experience

So what does if feel like to be a Thomson Tour de France trip? Check out the ultimate Guest experience!

Paul Haslam, Australia — 2017

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Kama Arkfeld, USA — 2023

We absolutely loved this trip, worth every penny! Feel in love with the incredible staff, amazing routes, access to the tour. It was a trip of a lifetime and we plan to go again!

Mike Dalzell, USA — 2017

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Tour de France

The Tour de France is the pinnacle event of cycling and one of the greatest, largest scale sporting events across the globe. The three week race travels across some of France’s most stunning, yet testing terrain, every year delivering an incredible display of world class sporting entertainment. With that, thousands of passionate cycling fans and   supporters from all over come in swarms to avidly cheer their countrymen and favourite riders on, throughout its 21 day course.

At Mummu Cycling, we thrive in creating a platform for like-minded fans and cycling enthusiasts to come to the Tour de France each year to experience its greatness at a whole new level. We are one of only a select few Official Tour de France tour operators which ensures we have unprecedented exclusivity and access to the race and its inner sanctum, allowing us to deliver truly once in a lifetime Tour de France experiences, with an added difference each year.

As an  Official Tour de France Tour Operator ,  we have the ability to take you as far into the race’s inner sanctum as is possible with exclusive access to incredible hospitality locations and VIP experiences everyday!

About the Tour de France

The Pinnacle of Racing

The pinnacle of the professional cycling calendar, Le Tour de France is the must-see event of Grand Tours. The  2018 Tour de France route  is one for the ages, offering challenging cross-winds, cobbled stages, two time trials (TTT and ITT) and three epic altitude finished including La Rosière, Alpe d’Huez and Saint-Larry-Soulon col de Portet.

In 2019 Tour de France will depart from Brussel’s, so stay tuned for our package release following the full route announcement in October. To ensure you don’t miss out click here to register your interest today!

The Mummu Cycling Difference at the Tour de France

Guided Tours

All of our tours are designed by Stuart O’Grady – a former Paris-Roubaix winner, 6 x Olympian, 17 time Tour de France contender and legend of the sport.

Some of Stuart’s Tour de France highlights include winning; his first Yellow jersey in 1998, the TTT in the Yellow jersey in 2001, the Tour De France as Team captain in 2008 and the TTT in his final TdF with an Australian team in 2013.

We also have an expert team of support staff who will help you achieve your goals, keep your legs pumping and guide you through the madness even off the bike!

ASO Approved

We are one of only six ASO approved, official Tour de France Tour Operators. This enables us to guarantee; outstanding race access, the best hotel options, exclusive hospitality invitations and a fantastic daily ride program.

As part of our operators license we can ensure you enjoy an incredibly unique opportunity to ride on the actual Tour de France stage route, just hours ahead of the pros, on closed roads and with an official race escort. Sound appealing?

Lastly – as the cherry on top to this experience, you’ll jump up on the official Tour de France podium for a celebratory photo or two!

It’s a once in a lifetime experience and all part of the Mummu Cycling difference that we strive to deliver.

Hospitality invitations

Through our Tour Operators license, your experience will include official ‘Le Tour’ hospitality invitations.

This means you’ll be sipping champagne at the finish line, while enjoying a French canapé or two as the peloton speed past one day…and the next you’ll be in the Relais Etape exclusive hospitality zone, enjoying a 3-course lunch, paired with French wine, located in a prime position along the Tour de France route…all in great company as you dine and share race banter alongside  former legends of the race!

All just part of the Mummu Cycling Difference…

Meet & Greet

We’ll take you right inside the race -including the team bus area, where you’ll see the riders preparing for the stage ahead and enjoy a photo or two with your favourite stars of the peloton. Stick with Stuey and this is inevitable!

You’ll visit the departure village, where you’ll be treated to French delicacies and delicious local produce while you watch the riders sign on for the stage to come.

And last, but certainly not least, we’ll organise a pro team ‘meet and greet’ at the team race hotel. This allows you the perfect opportunity to chat to the riders and gather some great insight into the race from the directeur sportif + team staff in a relaxed environment.

It is through Stuart’s private network and connections within the pro cycling world that we can provide these unique experiences and ones that cannot be bought or compared.

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2025 Tour de France - 13 Night Tour

15th – 27th July 2025

Tue 15th - Monday 28th July

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From £125.00

Key features.

• 13 nights | 14 days
• Stay in key areas near the tour stages
• Fully supported tour with experienced guides​
• Ride the some iconic climbs that are used in the TDF
• LIVE Stage viewing on multiple stages
• Air-Conditioned Coach Transport throughout
• Special Bike Trailer
• Arrival Transfer from airport to the first hotel
• TGV where needed
• Starts on 15th July - Location TBC
• Finish in Paris on 28th July
• Spread your payments - Interest free payment plan
• See the Sights, Enjoy French Cuisine

The final two weeks of the 2025 Tour de France with Sportive Breaks

Pre-book your space on the 2025 Tour de France tour now for £125 with our refund guarantee.

The 2025 Tour de France route will be announced at a ceremony in Paris on Wednesday the 16th of October TBC. Soon after this you will be able to book Tour de France cycling and spectator tours with Sportive Breaks.

Book your guaranteed 2025 Tour de France tour place now with Sportive Breaks for £125. Click here for more information. 

Sportive Breaks offer unforgettable Tour de France  cycling and spectator tours with hotels, transport, daily support all included. Our 13 nights/ 14-day tour to ride and watch the 2025 Tour de France. Experience all the key stages of the final two weeks of the 2025 Tour de France. 

Tour de France stages

In 2024 we were able to view the below stages, once the 2025 route is announced we will work out tour round the stages of the final two weeks:

• Fri 12 July – S13 – Agen to Pau – Flat
• Sat 13 July – S14 – Pau – St Lary Soulan – Mountain
• Sun 14 July – S15 – Loudenvielle – Plateau de Beille – Mountain
• Fri 19 July – S19 – Embrun – Isola 2000 – Mountain
• Sat 20 July – S20 – Nice – Col de la Couillole – Mountain
• Sun 21 July – S21 – Monaco – Nice – ITT

While our itinerary enables you the opportunity to see multiple stages of the Tour, it also offers plenty of options for doing our own cycle touring in some of the best regions of France. Non-cyclists are also well catered for with opportunities to visit some iconic places in France. 

What's Included?

Accommodation.

13 nights in 3*& 4* hotels

Included meals

Breakfast and evening meal included 

Return airport transfers. 

Air-conditioned coach transport with specialized bike trailer throughout

Guided Rides

With support vehicle

Bike Rental will be available at an additional cost

Live stage viewing.

On multiple stages

Experienced team of driver, mechanic and bike guides

Tour Dynamic

Daily rides.

We offer a guided ride each day. We have our bike guides on the road with you. We also have a support vehicle with driver who is also a mechanic. We will either transport everyone to a location from where we will start the daily rides, or we will ride straight out from the hotel. We offer vehicle support for the riders and the spectators will be transported to the day’s touristic venue or to a vantage point to watch the race.

Transportation

On days where we move on to another hotel, we will transport luggage, bike boxes and bikes and we will offer an adapted itinerary depending on the day’s logistics.

Riders and spectators may have a different itinerary daily but are reunited to enjoy the race watching experiences together. We attempt to keep hotel changes and transfers to a minimum.

Who is this tour for?

Cyclists and spectators.

Our tour is suitable for both cyclists of any level and non-cycling spectators. The hotels we stay at are in excellent locations with the world-renowned French cuisine we all enjoy so much.

Our daily, guided rides give cyclists the opportunity to ride some of the most beautiful climbs that feature on the 2025 Tour de France. 

We stay in nice places but we will also provide plenty of opportunity for spectators to enjoy time away from the Tour de France with scheduled visits to local towns and villages.

To give you an idea of what to expect this is the 2024 itinerary.

Day one - bienvenue en france.

Our hosts will collect you from Charles de Gaulle Airport at either 09:00 or 15:00 and we will transport you to a 4* hotel next to the Gare du Montparnasse. You will have a one-night stay here with breakfast included. On arrival our hosts will assist you with loading your bike box and any luggage you wish to forward onto our tour vehicle. Our tour vehicle is a comfortable air-conditioned 50-seater coach with special bike trailer to transport your bike for the duration. Your bike will go ahead with our coach as we will be taken on the TGV tomorrow to the Pyrenees.

This evening our team will hold a welcome meeting at the hotel and the evening is free to eat out in Paris (at own expense). There are many restaurants nearby.

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Daily Highlights

• Arrival at Paris CDG Airport or meet at hotel
• Welcome by our Host
• Hotel near Gare de Montparnasse

No riding today

No Meals today

Day Two - TGV to Pyrenees

After breakfast we will assemble in the hotel’s reception at 09:30 and we will walk across to Paris Gare du Montparnasse train station. We should be relatively unburdened with luggage. We will board the TGV train to Lourdes in the Pyrenees. On your arrival in Lourdes, you will be taken to our hotel in nearby Aucun, close to fantastic climbs such as the Col d’Aubisque, Col du Soulor, the Col du Tourmalet and the climb to Hautacam. Here we will spend the next 5 nights on half-board basis so with daily breakfasts and evening meals included. For those of you who have booked bike rental, these will be available for you today. This afternoon we have time for a warmup ride in the area. Evening meal at the hotel.

Toulouse arrival This afternoon, we also offer an airport transfer at 15.00 from Toulouse Airport to collect those who have chosen to join the tour today.

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• TGV to Lourdes
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• Short Warm Up Ride
• Hotel in Aucun
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Possible light afternoon ride taking some scenic trails in the area, and getting used to riding in France.

Welcome Dinner

Day Three - First Riding Day

Today you will have various ride options from the hotel including to ride the Col du Tourmalet which will feature on this year’s tour again. We offer a guided ride which you can join but we will also provide GPX files for several self-guided rides should you wish to do something different:

Other options include:

• Climb to Hautacam
• Col du Soulor and Aubisque
• Col de Marie Blanque

Those without bikes will have the opportunity to spend a relaxing day at the hotel’s swimming pool or to visit Lourdes. It’s worth a visit so for those who are interested, the coach will provide transport today.

Evening meal at the hotel.

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Supported ride in the area. Several self-guided options available.

Breakfast and Dinner

Day Four - First Tour de France Action

After a leisurely breakfast we will propose a guided ride today that will finish in Pau. There will be a likely sprint finish in Pau today.

A great option is to ride from our hotel to Laruns and to tackle the Col de Marie Blanque before a long descent into Pau. This ride totals 110km. A flatter, more direct ride is also possible.

Non-riders can visit Pau today and after the stage finish we will return to the hotel.

Evening meal will be taken at the hotel.

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• Live Race Viewing in Pau

Guided Ride to Pau

Day Five - Tourmalet Stage

Riders will head out onto the road and take on one of the area’s most spectacular climbs, the Tourmalet. Ride up to the summit and be road-side as the riders come past on the climb.

Non-Riders will be able to stay quite local today and watch the riders as they come through nearby Lourdes and Argeles Gazost en-route to the Tourmalet. We will transport you to the desired viewing location.

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Supported ride

Day Six - Loudenvielle

Today’s stage will see the Tour move out of the Pyrenees with a stage from Loudenvielle to Plateau de Beille. Bastille day is always special with large crowds supporting the riders and a party atmosphere everywhere.

After an early breakfast we will travel to Loudenveille at the bottom of the first climb of the day, the Peyresourde where we will find a good parking spot for the coach, and we will watch the riders get ready for the start. After we’ve seen the stage start, we will offer a guided ride back to Aucun. An option is to ride yesterday’s stage in reverse so return to the hotel via the Hourquette d’Ancizan and the other side of the Tourmalet. This evening we will watch the Euros final at the hotel. It may feature France who will be very keen to win on Bastille day.

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Guided Ride back to the hotel

Day Seven - Transfer to Provence

Today is a rest day on the Tour de France. After breakfast we move on to the next hotel of our tour in Carpentras, Provence, near Mont Ventoux. We expect the transfer to take about 6 hours today so we will arrive early to mid-afternoon. Bikes will be transported fully assembled. Time permitting, we will offer a guided ride in the local area or you could just relax and have a dip in the outdoor pool. Evening meal at the hotel.

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• Transfer to Provence
• Swimming Pool

Day Eight - Provence

Over the next 2 days cyclists will have the opportunity to ride the iconic Mont Ventoux known as the Giant of Provence and the stunningly beautiful Gorges de Nesque. There are many lovely towns and villages that are well located by bike such as Fontaine de Vaucluse, Gordes, Malaucene, Sault and Vaison la Romaine. During our stay in Provence the coach will take the non-riders to Bedoin, Malaucene and Vaison la Romaine. Breakfast & evening meal at the hotel

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Guided Rides and Self-Guided Route Options Available

Day Nine - Mont Ventoux

Today we will have another day of exploring this fantastic area.  Evening meal at the hotel.

Day Ten - Transfer to the Southern Alps

We will move on to the next stop on our tour today. We move to Valberg which is a ski resort located about 90km north of Nice. We expect the transfer to take about 4 hours today. Our location in Valberg puts us within reach of such climbs as the Cime de la Bonette, Isola 2000 and the Col de la Couillole

This afternoon we can ride the Col de la Couillole which is the final climb of Stage 19 of the Tour de France from the hotel.

• Transport to the Alps
• Short Guided Ride in the afternoon
• Hotel in Valberg

Day Eleven - Bonette and Isola 2000

Today the stage finish is in Isola 2000 which is accessible from Valberg. Riders can ride the climb to the finish and spectators can use our coach to get there. For a tougher ride, there’s the option to ride to the climb of the Cime de la Bonette and watch the riders as they summit the climb. Evening meal at the hotel

Day Twelve - Col de La Couillole

The finish of today’s stage is at just 15 kilometres from our hotel today. Guided ride and transport to watch the stage finish. We can ride the Col de la Couillole before the roads close ahead of the arrival of the riders. This evening we will enjoy our final night in Valberg.

Day Thirteen - Monaco - Nice

This morning we will move to the final hotel on our tour. We will stay our final night at a hotel in Vence, just outside Nice. 

After getting checked into the hotel, we will make our way into Nice where we can watch the finish of today’s stage.

This evening you are free to explore Nice and eat out at one of the many great restaurants (at own expense).

Today’s final day time trial could be the deciding stage of the 2024 Tour de France.

The time trial course will run from Monaco to Nice on the stunning Côte d’Azur.

The Tour de France will finish in Nice and not in Paris for the first time in history as the French capital adds the final touches to its preparations for the Olympic Games.

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E mbarking on a vacation to France should be at the top of any intrepid traveler's bucket list, and Paris is a city that should not be missed on any tour of France. If you are planning on heading on a luxury vacation in France , you want to make sure that you take some time to research where to go in advance. This article will highlight some of the most fascinating and famous landmarks you should seek out to explore on a vacation to Paris.

The Eiffel Tower

Undoubtedly the most iconic landmark in the city of love and one of the most famous man-made structures in the world, the Eiffel Tower in Paris is truly a sight to behold. This stunning tower is visible from most vantage points across the entire city, but to get a true sense of its wonder, standing underneath it among the beautiful surrounding Champ-de-Mars is a must. You'll also find a Michelin-starred restaurant and panoramic champagne bar within the tower itself, which provides the perfect place to spend an evening when the tower is lit up by sparkling lights and illuminations.

The Louvre Museum

No trip to Paris would be complete without paying a visit to the largest museum in the world, the Louvre . Before heading inside, take in the simply breathtaking building in all its glory, before venturing through the museum's many galleries and stairways where you'll find over 30,000 works on display. Due to its popularity, the museum and its surroundings can often become overcrowded, so you could consider paying a visit during the extended hours on a Friday evening when it should be quieter.

Musée d'Orsay

Once a major train station within the heart of the city of Paris on the banks of the Seine, the Musée d'Orsay was opened to the public in the 1980s. You'll find a wealth of art collections on display, featuring paintings, installations and sculptures from the likes of Van Gogh and Courbet. Throughout the year, the museum plays host to a number of fascinating events and exhibitions, so it's worth having a look at what will be on when you pay a visit to Paris.

Arc de Triomphe

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Make sure you set aside some time on your luxury vacation in France to explore the unique Parisian district of Le Marais. Found just north of the Seine, this trendy area boasts a wealth of traditional French restaurants where you can sample sumptuous cuisine and fabulous glasses of wine as you watch the world go by.

Spend an afternoon taking a leisurely stroll through the many cobbled winding streets and soak up the unique atmosphere and stunning architecture around every corner. You'll also find many smaller galleries, museums and boutique vintage shops to explore and pick up those precious souvenirs to take home with you so you can cherish the memories you have made on your vacation.  

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2024 Tour de France VIP Spectator Tour – Pyrenees

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This mini trip showcases everything the Tour de France has to offer! A VIP mid View, a VIP Start and a VIP Mountain Viewing!

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Join us to see 3 epic stages, in the Pyrenees, on the 2024 Tour de France. A legendary area in the World’s greatest race, it’s a trip not to be missed! A hat trick of VIP Viewing experiences, this Mountain mini package has it all!

Discover the area and stages with minimal travel time as we stay in a great location in Arreau, at the foot of the Col d’Aspin & Col de Peyresourde.

Official Premium Tour Operator – Thomson Bike Tours is one of only 3 Official Tour Operators awarded “Premium” status to the Tour de France. Our partnership with the race organizers allows us to provide the ultimate insider Tour de France experience, complete with exclusive VIP hospitality and unprecedented race viewing opportunities.

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Tour de France VIP Spectator Tour - Pyrenees

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Our Thomson Tour de France trip far exceeded our expectations. This has been a dream to come to the Tour, and Jacinta and Chris enabled us to live our dream. They never overpromised on daily highlights such as access to the paddock, riders and Phil Liggett, but always over delivered. So impressed.

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A great view of the race and more. Start with an aperitif at the bar and a seated lunch before watching the peloton race by in the company of an ex pro.

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Our passionate and knowledgable Spectator team are dedicated to providing you with a truly exceptional time at major Pro Tour bike races. The infectious personality of our team add an extra dimension to an unrivalled VIP experience. Simply the most fun you can have at a bike race.

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Our guide has relationships with the commentators, teams and an extensive network of insider contacts, that means on the rest days you will be treated to a backstage pass experience

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Bienvenue en France!

Our staff will meet you at Toulouse airport. From the airport we’ll transfer in our private shuttle to our hotel in Arreau,.  We’ll have a welcome lunch, where you’ll get a chance to meet your fellow Tour de France fans, followed by a short orientation meeting where we’ll run through the plans for the upcoming days. After lunch we will head up and over Col de  Peyresourde, which the race will tackle in 3 days, to go to Bagnères de Luchon. This col has featured in many tours and will be already lined with fans. After a couple of hours free time we will head back over to our Hotel. The drive back will have a view of the famous  Col d’Aspin, as we weave down to our Hotel for dinner.

LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Relais Etape

Situated in a key location on the course  this exclusive area offers a 3 course meal, a free bar, live viewing  and commentary, plus entertainment! Even better news is they LOVE Thomson Spectators and spoil us rotten. Be showered with Tour de France hospitality and enjoy a chilled exciting  atmosphere, photo booths, VR games, sit at  dedicated tables and enjoy the race, before it passes by LIVE!  The premium roadside location  will offer amazing opportunities to get some great stress free shots of the riders as they ride past us on the course. Then it’s back to the live viewing to see who will win today’s stage. A fabulous gift rounds up the day

LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Izoard Pla d'Adet

Today we’ll witness the thrill of a Mountain finish on Pla d’Adet! There is a buzz and excitement as the fans, media and the spectacle that is the Tour de France arrive for the finish! We’ll head to Saint Lary Soulan, the village at the foot of the climb, in the morning. It’s often where the media congregate and it’s a beautiful mountain paradise. Your guide is good friends with Phil Liggett, so maybe he will have time to say hello before he starts commentating! Then a short cable car ride up the mountain will take us to the finish line. We will make the most of the day lapping up the atmosphere and joining the crowds’ frivolities and you can grab yourself lunch. Early afternoon we will head to our exclusive VIP area, situated either on the climb or in the village. The Izoard is a 3-tiered viewing area with complimentary appetizers, drinks and official TDF photos.. There’s live coverage of the race as we await the riders and take advantage of the free bar, canapes and entertainment, until we see them with our own eyes!  You can’t beat the excitement!

LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Departure Village Loudenvielle

As an Official Tour Operator, we have secured a visit of the ‘Team Paddock’ and Departure Village stage start. The Departure Village allows you to see sponsors and gain VIP entry, perhaps even meeting past winners of the race. Then (Covid allowing) it’s onto our favourite – the paddock is where all the cyclists and teams congregate pre-race. The area offers fantastic opportunities to get up-close to the riders and Tour celebrities, as well as getting a first-hand view of the inner workings of the Tour de France. This is the place to get those all-important autographs and pictures with the Tour celebrities and riders.  When they head off, we’ll take the short journey back  to watch the race live in our village, before Bastille day celebrations for a final great evening! A great round up of the trip!

After all that excitement it’s time to say goodbye and we will drop you off at Toulouse airport. We hope to see you back in the future. Join us on a Thomson Spectator Trip to La Vuelta, Spring Classics, or Giro D’Italia

Aurillac > Villeneuve-sur-Lot

The aesthetic landscapes of the Cantal and Lot regions won’t distract the baroudeurs (breakaway specialists) from the knowledge that there’s something for them to play for. The terrain here is all hills, with the climb to Rocamadour standing out – it’ll be tackled in the opposite direction to the route taken by the 2022 Tour time trial. The second part of the stage is more suited to the sprinters’ teams that are set on chasing the break down. However, on two previous and similar stages into Villeneuve-sur-Lot, the breakaway managed to hold off its pursuers.

The Lot-et-Garonne serves up some lovely balcony roads early in the stage, when the formation of the breakaway will be closely monitored by the sprinters’ teams, who will have studied the route carefully. If they judge their effort correctly, they won’t be caught out by the day’s escapees. However, amidst the hilly terrain approaching the finish, the Blachon and Simacourbe climbs could pose a problem for those sprinters who don’t feel comfortable in the hills.

The dynamic format of the first Pyrenean stage is accentuated by the fact that battle is unlikely to commence until the riders have gone through Lourdes. From that point, with 80 kilometres remaining, there’ll be a festival of climbing, featuring the Col du Tourmalet, the Hourquette d’Ancizan and the climb to Pla d’Adet. Fifty years on, the finish line will be exactly where it was when Raymond Poulidor celebrated victory in the 1974 Tour.

The third Sunday of the Tour could prove crucial. Whatever’s happened on the previous days in the mountains, the terrain on this stage is ripe for revenge or confirmation, with 4,850 metres of vertical gain on the menu over almost 200 kilometres of racing. All manner of scenarios could play out, and it’s not unrealistic to imagine that team-mates of the GC contenders will attempt to infiltrate the breakaway climbing the Peyresourde. That would prove invaluable given what lies ahead, especially in a finale that features the climbs of the Col d’Agnes and the Port de Lers followed by the final haul up to Plateau de Beille.

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