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Follow the Race in France

Follow the Race in France

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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

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

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

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

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

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.

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