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Pyrenees VIP Spectator Tour - 
For all fans of the Tour seeking VIP access, 4 Nights, 15-19 July, 2012.
The Pyrenees is where the 2012 Tour will sort out the top GC contenders, with a lot of impressive mountain stages. The tour has many fans - riders, former riders, and just afficionados! Some people who ride may have a spouse that they travel with who doesn't ride, so here is a chance to experience the Tour together! This short trip gives you some highlights with time to enjoy some 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:
Attend Finish in Izoard bus - July 16 - at the finish in an exclusive area complete with snacks, champagne, and the best view.
Village de l'Etape at Pau - July 18; hang out with former pros, media, and tour officials and team personnel prior to the stage; great photo opps and casual, exclusive ambiance.
Itinerary
Click on a day to see that days itinerary.
July 15 July 16 July 17 July 18 July 19
Day 1-July 15: Arrival Day. Tour stage Limoux to Foix, 192km. 
For your arrival, we request to meet you in Toulouse first at the rail station by 2PM soo that we can transfer to Pau and the hotel. Your guides will do a welcome meeting and discuss the days ahead. Dinner will allow you to get to know the rest of your group for this amazing Tour experience to follow. (D)
Hotel Info
Hotel Atlantic Pau
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Pau
Our two-star hotel, open all year round, is conveniently located on the road from the town centre to...
July 16; Tour stage Samatan-Pau, 160km. VIP DAY in Pau. This afternoon will be an unforgetable experience at the Tour de France with your visit to the Izoard Bus at the finish line of the stage. The town will be abuzz with Tour de France fans, attractions, and more. Lunch on your own, then after meet to go to Finish. You can escape the masses though when the race gets closer to Pau in our private VIP area at the finish. Enjoy hospitality, champagne, and one of the best views of the finish to this stage. Back to same hotel with dinner on your own tonight, suggestions provided. (B)
Hotel Info
Hotel Atlantic Pau
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Pau
Our two-star hotel, open all year round, is conveniently located on the road from the town centre to...
July 17; Tour on Rest Day. The Tour de France may be on a rest day, but we aren't! After breakfast you have time to visit Pau, and if we are lucky, we may cross some of the pro riders out on a ride themselves keeping the momentum while 'resting'. In the afternoon, we will organize a visit to taste some local produce. Free time and evening on your own. (B,L)
Hotel Info
Hotel Atlantic Pau
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Pau
Our two-star hotel, open all year round, is conveniently located on the road from the town centre to...
July 18; Tour stage Pau to Bagneres de Luchon; 197km. VIP DAY - Village de l'Etape at Pau, enjoy the ambiance of a Tour stage start with a chance to enter the Village de l'Etape with other VIP's prior to the stage start. See the pro's sign in and line up, and have fun browsing the Village area and spotting Tour celebrities and past/current pro's. After this, your guide will arrange some visits and a place to watch the Tour stage finish on TV for what should be a very dramatic finish. Last night in Pau, dinner included altogether. (B,L,D)
Hotel Info
Hotel Atlantic Pau
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Pau
Our two-star hotel, open all year round, is conveniently located on the road from the town centre to...
July 19: Departure. Tour stage Bagneres to Peyragudes, 144km. In the morning, after breakfast, we return back to Toulouse and drop you at the train station by 1pm. (B)
What's Included
All lodging in Atlantic Hotel**, all breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 dinners according to the itinerary, 2 professional cycling guides, van transportation throughout, all VIP accesses mentioned, VIP Souvenir kit, souvenir Discover France TDF shirt, 1 local tasting and site visit, 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
July 15-19, 2012
space for up to 12 participants; prices per person based on double occupancy.
| Per person sharing double occupancy | Euros: 1720 | |
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| Single supplement: | Euros: 190 |
(convert from euros)
Special Tour de France terms apply.
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Bike Info
Bike rentals are not required on this tour.
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