TdF Bike Tour Final Week

2009 Tour de France Winner Alberto Contador

Pyrenees, Bordeaux, and Paris!  

The final week of the world’s greatest bike race promises to be epic! Lance Armstrong will be challenging for win number 8, desperate to dethrone Alberto Contador and reclaim the Maillot Jaune.

Come join us for the experience of a lifetime as we live and breathe the excitement of the final week. Cyclists will be in awe as we ride the official stage routes, up some of the most famous climbs in the Pyrenees like Col du Tourmalet, Col d’Aubisque and Col du Soulor.

See 4 stage viewings of what promises to be one of the most exciting Tours in history: Tuesday, Stage 16 (Col d’Aubisque final climb), Thursday, Stage 17 (Pau stage start), Saturday, Stage 19 (Bordeaux time trial), Sunday, Stage 20 (Paris finish, l’Arrivée on the Champs d’Élysées!).

This tour is designed for both cyclists and non cyclists. For non cyclists we have plenty of activities planned with cultural & historical excursions, easy hikes, wine tastings, local market visits, shopping and more. After a days action we'll regroup and enjoy a gourmet meal together, reflecting on the highlights of the day.

Reserve now as this Tour is our most popular and sells out fast!

  
   
Dates July 19th – July 26th
Start  & Finish Pau & Paris
Trip Price $4,495 pp ● $1,000 single supplement
Duration 8 Days ● 7 Nights
Level Challenging (see details)
Cycling 20-75 miles in Mountains & Rolling Hills
Activities 4 Stage Viewings ● Visit Lourdes
  Wine Tasting ● Bordeaux Wine Country

Gourmet Picnics & Dinners ● Paris!  

 
Reserve Now! What's Included
   
Lance Armstrong Paris
Trip Details

Days 1-3 ● Pyrenees

Experience the thrill of climbing the Col d’Aubisque as spectators cheer you on like you were Lance himself ● Enjoy a gourmet picnic on top of the mountain as Lance and the race favorites battle to the finish right under your nose ● Take on an epic 70 mile ride that is as spectacularly beautiful as it is invigorating up the Col du Tourmalet ● Historical visit to Lourdes ● Hike the untamed Pyrenees ● Stay in a cozy mountain chalet ● Dine on the famous local cuisine, some of the best France has to offer. 

Days 4-6 ● Bordeaux & St. Émilion  

Stage start viewing from the Tour Village in Pau ● Transfer to our luxury Chateau in the Bordeaux wine country ● Ride through the rolling hills and vineyards of France’s illustrious wine capitol ● Exclusive wine tasting with a top winemaker ● Historical visit and a gourmet meal in the village of St. Émilion ● Bike the Greenways to Bordeaux and get an up-front view of the final time trial ● Zip up to Paris on the ultra comfortable, high-speed TGV train.

Days 7-8 ● Paris  

Arrive in time to enjoy a Saturday night in the City of Lights ● Relax in your 4 star boutique hotel just a stone's throw away from the Champs d’Élysées ● Sunday morning ride on the final race route ● Watch all the action of the race’s finish from our private Balcony ● Dine in classic Parisian style for our send-off diner as we celebrate the race and all the good memories ● Breakfast in our hotel and then we say goodbye to Paris and Le Tour.
Accommodations

Pyrenees ● Le Bois Joli

Situated in heart of the famous ski resort Cauteret, this quaint hotel has been chosen for its incredible location; from our hotel we are only 25 miles from the Col du Tourmalet and from viewing the Tour de France mountain climbs. For non cyclists, explore the beautiful town or enjoy a hike in the mountains. 

Bordeaux ● Chateaux de Sanse

Château de Sanse is a charming XVIII century château near Bordeaux that has been lovingly converted into a beautiful hotel with swimming pool and restaurant. The Chateau is situated on 5 hectares of woodlands and beautiful gardens. We are just a few miles from historic St Emillion and are in the heart of the famous Bordeaux wine country. 

Paris ● Hotel Elysees Regencia

In the heart of the Paris "Golden Triangle", a stone's throw from the Champ-Elysees avenue, Arc de Triomphe and famous avenue Montaigne, the 4 star design hotel Elysees Regencia is voted one of the best hotels to stay in Paris by Trip Advisor. Harmonious colors and lines and attractive materials create a contemporary and refined atmosphere.