Follow the Race in France
Accommodations
Premier
Ability Level
Intermediate
Terrain
Rolling with hills
Distance
Total Mileage: 404
Daily Average: 58
Arriving
Albi
Departing
Lourdes
Price
- $4,695
Single Supplement
$800
Bike Rental
Included!
Ride the majestic Pyrenees as we follow the famous French race and watch 4 exciting stages!
Highlights
- Watch legendary cyclist, Lance Armstrong, compete for his 8th yellow jersey
- View 3 stages of the race from the best vantage points
- Learn cycling tips and techniques from our expert guides
- Ride actual portions of the race before watching the competitors tackle them
After riding actual portions of the stages, be there on the sidelines to cheer on riders during this heart-pounding race. Feel the electricity surge through the crowd as we watch stages 13, 14 (at Port de Pailaheres), 15, and 16 (the Tour's toughest day).
Through the insider knowledge of our expert guides, we'll bring you to the best vantage points to experience the race. Combine this with the incredible wines and delicious French cuisine and you have an unforgettable historic experience.
This trip is limited to a small number of participants and will sell out quickly, so secure your spot on this historic trip!
Itinerary
Day 1 – Albi
After arriving at the hotel for a brief lunch, begin with a warm-up ride around the beautiful Valley of Tarn.
Day 2 – Albi Loop
Loop to Gran Baraque, a beautiful, forested mountain. Albi is home to the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, one of the oldest and best preserved castles in France.
Day 3 – Carcassonne & Stage 13
Watch Stage 13 of the Tour around Castres. Cheer on the racers as they whiz by in a blur of color.
Day 4 – Stage 14 at the Col du Portel
We'll ride to watch the race climb the lower slopes of the Pyrenees, which includes the Port de Pailheres.
Day 5 – Stage 15 in the Pyrenees
Today we'll have to shuttle to St. Giron's where we'll ride to watch the tour in the lower Pyrenees.
Day 6 – Stage 16 at the Col du Tourmalet
Stage 16 is the hardest stage of the Tour and we'll be there for it! Support the racers up the toughest climb of the day. Watch as the top racers battle each other in one of the most exciting portions of the entire Tour.
Day 7 – Col D'Aubisque
Today we'll launch our own attack on the Col d'Aubisque - a famous climb featured in the Tour 42 times!
Day 8 – Au Revoir!
Shuttle to the train station to make your connections.