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Final Week bike tour

Picture yourself in France this coming July cycling the iconic mountain passes of the Tour and cheering on the racers on a big mountain stage finish!

Our 2024 tour brings you to 3 LIVE up-close stage viewings including the stage start, the penultimate mountain stage, and the final time trial from Monaco to Nice.

Our final week tour also has a big focus on non cyclist activities with chef Jon leading visits to wineries, cooking class, chocolate tasting, an olive mill and more.

Our passion-driven tour company offers you a high level of service and attention to detail with one guide per 4 guests. Tour company owners: Simon Kessler, former professional cyclist, and international cycling coach, leads the cycling on tour while Chef Jon, with Michelin star chef experience and years in the wine world, leads our non-cycling activities and organizes our gourmet experiences.

2024 Trip Highlights 

  • Discover magical Provence and the French Riviera
  • Cheer on the world’s best professional cyclists as they race up one of the decider mountain passes on the penultimate stage; the Col du Turini
  • Experience the decider mountain time trial in style from Monaco to Nice
  • Challenge yourself up cycling legendary climbs of Mont Ventoux, Col de la Madone, Col de Braus, Col du Turini, and La Turbie
  • Non-cycling activities include: a cooking class, exploring Les Halles, the market of Avignon, visits to an Olive mill, goat and sheep producer, discover St Paul de Vance, and more
  • A follow support van for rides with food, drink, and mechanical support
  • La Pierre carbon bicycles available for rent
  • Carefully selected top-quality hotels in each region (minimum 4 stars)
  • Minimal driving and transfers and a maximum amount of cycling, tour action, and fun times
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    Dates & Prices

    Dates: July 16-22th, 2024 (7 days/6 nights)

    Total Trip: $5,995/person sharing

    Trip Deposit: $500/person *Remaining balance due March 15th, 2024.

    Single Room Supplement: $1,000

    Special Bonus

    • You will receive a 12-week training plan from coach Simon to get you ready for the rides in France ($350 value)

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    Hotels

    Le Jas de Gordes **** – 3 nights

    Le Jas do Gordes is situated in the hill top village of Gordes.

    Nestled in a 1.5 hectares wooded park, the property is filled with a Mediterranean array of aromas, such as lavender, thyme and rosemary. Relax by the pool and enjoy the slower pace of Provence!

    Les Terrasses d’Eze **** – 3 nights

    Les Terrasses d’Eze is nestled in the Côte d’Azur hilltops, ideally situated between Nice and Monaco, just minutes from the iconic medieval village of Eze.

    The hotel offers a unique panorama of the Mediterranean Sea from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Villefranche-sur-Mer’s bays to the Cap d’Antibes.

    Included & FAQ

    Accommodation, Meals, and Transportation

    All hotel accommodation
    All breakfasts, 6 gourmet dinners (1 open dinner), and lunches
    Wine at dinner (a set amount of local, artisanal bottles included with dinner)
    Snacks and drinks between meals
    All transportation during the tour
    Luggage transfers and handling

    Cycling Support & Nutrition

    On-the-bike expert bicycle guides leading you on rides
    Follow vans with food, sports drink, and mechanical support
    GPS turn-by-turn ride navigation using Ride with GPS (compatible with Garmin, Wahoo)
    Gourmet Cycling Travel cycling kit

    Not Included

    Airfare
    Road bike rental ($400 additional for Specialized Roubaix or similar)

    Alcohol except for a set amount of wine included with dinners
    Hotel room telephone, minibar and hotel food and drinks between meals
    Gratuities for guides

    FAQs

    When does the trip start?

    Group pick up at noon (12pm) on Monday, July 16th at the Avignon TGV train station.

    Where should I fly to and how do I get to the trip start?

    We recommend flying into Nice or Marseille then taking the fast train to our meeting point. We recommend booking your train ticket on Trainline.

    When does the trip end?

    The tour ends on Monday, July 22th with hotel checkout in Nice. Some guests may choose to head to the airport early Monday or extend their stay in Europe.

     Do you provide travel insurance?

    We do not provide travel insurance but do recommend it! Please see Travel Guard to purchase insurance.

    Can I rent a bike?

    We offer top quality Specialized carbon Roubaix or La Pierre bicycles for $400 which covers the entire trip. The bikes are equipped with specific gear to climb mountains, typically 50/34 and 34 rear cassette. The cost for an Electric road bike rental is $500. The majority of people rent a bike as traveling with your own bike is complicated and inconvenient.

    Non Cyclists

    Our Gourmet Cycling Travel tours are known for their non-cycling activities and excursions which take place at the same time as the cyclists are enjoying an epic ride! You don’t have to make your partner follow the cyclists in a van for 5 hours or leave them alone for much of the day.

    Our trips cater equally to the non-cyclists with some super fun and interesting activities. Some of our non-cycling activities may include mountain hikes, local shopping, market visits, visit to local cheese producers, local farms visits, and more!

     

     

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