Biking the Champs Elysees
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Every Cyclist's Dream - Biking the Champs Elysees on D-Day
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Alpes VIP Tour - Moderate+ Cycling - 
This is a 4 night Cycling Tour, 10-14 July, 2012
The Alpes is where the climbing begins in the 2012 Tour! This short tour is an option for people who are regular cyclists and want an exceptional experience at the Tour de France with some riding, but dont' have more time to dedicate than 5 days. We are offering more opportunities to all levels of cyclists in 2012, those who ride seriously, those who ride a lot but for fun, and those who love the sport but don't ride much! This Moderate Cycling offer is for those who ride a lot for fun and want to ride at the Tour de France but also have time to enjoy some quality lodging, gastronomic dining, fantastic sites, and the unique French countryside and culture! Of course we include privileged VIP Access to the race on several days during this trip and with our professional guides, you will have other unique and professional experiences that only our French guides can deliver!
Special VIP Stages included in THIS TOUR: - read what these special event days are about:
D-Day Bellegardesur Valserine, July 11 - ride across the finish line and go on the podium!
Village Attendance - St Jean en Maurienne, July 13 - hang out with former pros, media, and tour officials and team prior to the stage, including a ride out of the start line on the route of the day.
Itinerary
Click on a day to see that days itinerary.
July 10 July 11 July 12 July 13 July 14
Day 1-July 10: Arrival Day. Tour de France on Rest Day. Arriving in Geneva, we will arrange a meeting time and group everyone for transfer to our hotel in Geneva. This leaves plenty of time for bike set up, welcome meeting to go over the tour and meet everyone. Dinner will follow and you can get to know the rest of your cycling enthusiasts like you on this action packed tour experience to follow. (D)
Hotel Info
Hotel Novotel Geneve Centre
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Geneva
The Novotel Geneve Centre is a 4 star hotel located in the heart of Geneva, close to Lake Geneva and...
July 11: VIP Day - D-Day in Bellegarde! Tour stage from Macon to Bellegard, 194km. Start this trip off with a BANG! Not that it won't continue to be great, but this VIP day is possibly your best souvenir anyone can have at the Tour de France! Ride the last kilometers of the stage into Bellegarde sur Valserine, passing the crowds on the route of the race! Pass under the finish banner and go on the podium for some fantastic and privileged photos! In function of time, we will ride 30 km over rolling terrain to the finish line, including Le Col de Richemont, (11.5 km at 4%). After enjoy the race finish by the peloton and then we move on to our chateau hotel near to Chambery, dinner on your own tonight. (B,L)
Hotel Info
Chateau des Comtes de Challes
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Savoie
The vast mansion on its 2 hectares of grounds offers a variety of possibilities for vacationers, tra...
Maps & Profile
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July 12; Tour stage Albertville-La Toussuire, 140km. After breakfast, we'll organize a nice ride of about 60km over the smaller cols of the Parc Regional du Massif des Bauges. After the ride, you can clean up and change and have some free time, or catch the Tour stage on TV before dinner. (B,L,D)
Hotel Info
Chateau des Comtes de Challes
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Savoie
The vast mansion on its 2 hectares of grounds offers a variety of possibilities for vacationers, tra...
Maps & Profile
details coming
July 13; Tour stage: St Jean de Maurienne-Annonay, 220km. VIP DAY - VILLAGE at St Jean de Maurienne! Up early to drive to the stage start where you can enter into the VIP area and check out the former pros, media personalities, and current pros coming in for the day's stage. You will then be able to roll across the start line on your bike and attempt the Col de Croix de Fer, from yesterday's pro stage. After this ride, we take the vans to Grenoble for the last night of this action packed tour! Dinner altogether. (B,L,D)
Hotel Info
Hotel Mercure Grenoble President
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Grenoble
Situated in a pleasant, green location, 10 minutes from the city center and TGV train station, the M...
Maps & Profile
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July 14; Tour stage: Saint Paul-Le Cap d'Agde, 215km. Departure Day!
Our short trip is over and you are free to depart on your own after breakfast. Trains to Lyon and Paris are possible from the nearby station. (B)
Persons traveling with their own bikes may wish to plan flights in/out of Lyon. Transfer to the Lyon airport is possible by express bus from Grenoble Centre.
Map & Profile
What's Included
All lodging in 3 & 4 star hotels, all breakfasts, 3 picnic lunches, 3 dinners according to the itinerary, 2 professional cycling guides, van transportation throughout, support vehicle for rides, all VIP accesses mentioned, VIP Souvenir kit, souvenir Discover France TDF jersey, energy kit including gels, bars, and drink mix, route book for rides, and Pre-Travel documentation. We also provide Pre & Post tour travel services such as help with trains, Paris hotels, rental cars and other services.
Tour Rates
Duration: 4 nights & 5 days
PRICE
| per person in double occupancy | Euros: 2045 | |
| single supplement | none available |
DATES:
July 10-14, 2012
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Questions: please contact us. Special Tour de France terms apply. NOTE: we have increased space in this group due to demand; only 4 spots remain as of Jan 23.
Photos & Videos
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Bike Info
Bike rentals are available on a first come, first served basis. We offer Look 566 carbon road bikes; rate is 180 euros. See the links above or click on our Rental Page link to know more. On this tour, it may also be possible to offer Scott Hybrids.
Maps & Daily Profiles
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Brenaz - Bellegarde
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Grand Cucheron - Challes
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St jean de maurienne - Croix de fer mod
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