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TDF 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 2023 tour brings you to 3 LIVE up-close stage viewings including the mountain time trial, the final decider mountain stage up the Col de la Loze, and the finish in Paris.

Our passion-driven tour company offers you intimate group sizes and dedication to a higher level of service. We provide multiple on-the-bike cycling guides, following van support, and non-cyclist guides. 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.

2023 Trip Highlights (2024 details coming Nov 1, 2023)

  • Discover the Alps with our first stop in beautiful Meribel followed by Alpe d’Huez before heading to Paris for our final night
  • Cheer on the world’s best professional cyclists as they race up the highest peak of the race the Col de la Loze
  • Experience the decider mountain time trial stage up close and be in awe of the power and speed of the yellow jersey and his nearest rivals
  • Challenge yourself up cycling legendary climbs of Alpe d’Huez, Col du Galibier, Col du Glandon/Croix de Fer, Les 2 Alpes, Col de la Loze  and more
  • Enjoy the thrilling final stage action from our historic apartment balcony in Paris which offers spectacular views onto the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and the racecourse
  • Non-cycling activities include: a stunning mountain hike, shopping, visit with local artisanal producers, picnics, and gourmet lunches
  • A follow support van for rides with food, drink, and mechanical support
  • Option to shorten the more challenging mountain rides in distance and amount of climbing
  • Specialized Roubaix 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
  • An updated, flexible cancellation policy offering 100% trip credit towards another trip, up to 30 days before your trip
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    Dates & Prices

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

    Total Trip: $5,995-6,495/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

    Hotel La Chaudanne ***** – 3 nights

    La Chaudanne Hotel and Spa is the flagship hotel of Meribel since 1964 in the heart of the 3 valleys.

    The 4 star hotel is in the ideal location to do some incredible cycling and watch the queen mountain stage of the race on the Col de la Loze.

    Hotel Grandes Rousses**** – 3 nights

    Hotel Grandes Rousses 4 star hotel is a high level hotel with spa located in the heart of Alpe d’Huez near the finish stage finish line. It offers direct access to the ski lifts and to the town’s shopping and is a great launch pad for legendary cycling.

    Choose to unwind and relax in the hotel’s spa after a day in the mountains. Savor the gourmet dinners from this idyllic mountain hotel.

    Hotel du Louvre***** – 1 night

    Enjoy some luxury for our final night in Paris with our stay at 5 star Hotel du Louvre .The Hotel is situated in the heart of Paris and near the final stage race course. It is a short walk to our historic apartment for our final stage viewing on Sunday afternoon.

    The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Musée du Louvre and a little further to the Place de la Concorde.

    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 17th at the Chambery train station (3 hour direct high speed train from Paris). We have a 75 minute transfer by van to our first hotel.

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

    We recommend flying into Paris Charles de Gaulle then taking the fast train to our meeting point. You may want to arrive in Paris 1-2 days early to get used to the time difference. We recommend booking your one way train ticket to Chambery on Trainline.

    When does the trip end?

    The tour ends on Monday, July 24th with hotel checkout in Paris. 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 bicycles for $400 which covers the entire trip. The bikes are equipped with specific gear to climb mountains, typically 50/34 and 11/28 or 30 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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