Provisional Itinerary
Please Note: This is the intended itinerary at this stage, but things may change between now and the actual time of the Tour
Monday 10th July: Arrival day and travel to Serre Chevalier
Today make your own way to our hotel in Serre Chevalier where we will spend the next 2 nights on half-board basis at the excellent 4* Grand Hotel which is ideal for accessing great climbs in this area like the Col d’Izoard, Col du Galibier and Col du Granon.
For those of you who have booked bike rental, these will be available for you today.
Grand Hôtel & Spa Nuxe Serre Chevalier
Evening meal at the hotel.
Tuesday 11th July: First Riding Day
Today you will have various ride options including to ride the Col du Granon which has featured several times on the Tour de France recently.
Those without bikes will have the opportunity to spend a relaxing day at the hotel's swimming pool or to visit the old town of Briancon. It's worth a visit for those who are interested, the coach will provide transport today.
Evening meal at the hotel.
Wednesday 12th July: Ride the Lautaret and Alpe d’huez
After breakfast we will depart Serre Chevalier, and our next stop is Alpe d’Huez where we will spend the next 2 nights on a half board basis, at the hotel Le Dome. Hotel Le Dome in situated in Alpe d'Huez, is ideal for accessing the iconic climbs of the area. Non-riders and luggage will be transported by coach via Bourg D’Oisans.
Today you can explore the beautiful Alpine scenery with a ride up the Col de Lautaret and Alpe d’Huez via the main ascent or via the Col de Sarenne.
Evening meal will be taken at a local restaurant.
Hotel Le Dome
Thursday 13th July: Alpe d’Huez riding day
Riders will head out onto the road and take on some of the area's spectacular climbs. These routes are featured in the Tour de France and now it's your turn to ride them. Choose from the following:
- Alpe d'Huez
- Col du Glandon
- Col de la Croix de Fer
- Col de Sarenne
- Col d'Ornon
- Col du Galibier
- Les Deux Alpes
Non-riders will be able to choose to either, take a mountain cable car to Pic Blanc Alpe d'Huez, take one of the many walks through the stunning Alpine meadows where you can take in the views across the valley, or head to the sports centre, where there is an indoor and outdoor pool to enjoy. There is plenty to see and do while you're in Alpe d'huez.
Evening meal will be taken at a local restaurant.
Friday 14th July: Stage 13 - CHÂTILLON-SUR-CHALARONNE>GRAND COLOMBIER
The Tour de France comes in reach today. Today's stage will see the Tour ascend the well-visited Grand Colombier in the Jura Mountain range.
After an early breakfast we will travel to Culoz at the bottom of the Grand Colombier climb, where we will find a good parking spot for the coach, and we will await the arrival of the riders.
After we've seen the stage, we will make our way to Annecy where we will spend the next 5 nights on a half board basis at the Novotel Annecy Centre.
Our location in Annecy is ideal for seeing the stages in the alps or you can take time off from seeing the Tour de France and spend some relaxing time around the lake or sightseeing around the old town of Annecy.
Evening meal at the hotel.
Hotel Novotel Annecy Centre
Saturday 15th July: Stage 14 – Annemasse>Morzine Portes du Soleil
Today’s stage of the Tour de France is within reach. From Annecy we will transport spectators by coach and there will be a guided ride for the cyclists to watch the stage.
Evening meal at the hotel.
Sunday 16th July: Stage 15 – Les Gets> Saint Gervais
Today’s stage of the Tour de France is coming through Annecy. From Annecy we will transport spectators by coach and there will be a guided ride for the cyclists to watch the stage.
Evening meal at the hotel.
Monday 17th July: Rest Day
Today the Tour de France will take a well-deserved rest day before they take on three mountain stages. From the hotel you will be able to spend the day taking in some sights on Annecy, relax around the lake or head out on the bike with an option of beautiful bike rides.
Evening meal at the hotel.
Tuesday 18th July: Stage 16 – Passy>Combloux ITT
After breakfast we travel to the village of Combloux where we will see today's individual time trial stage.
For the riders, we can get to Megeve and then Combloux via the Col des Aravis. Those with bikes can ride out from the hotel in Annecy to see today's stage and return to the hotel on the coach (85km ride) or get dropped off en-route to the stage. Spectators will be transported by coach.
Evening meal and final night in Annecy
Wednesday 19th July: Move to Provence
After breakfast, it’s time to move onto the next stop on our tour. We expect the journey to take about 4 hours. We will make our way to Provence and stay for 4 nights at hotel Blason near Carpentras.
Evening meal at the hotel
Hotel Blason De Provence
Thursday 20th July: Riding Day in Provence / Sightseeing
Cyclists will have three days in this stunning region to explore the many routes desired by cyclists. You can choose to ride the iconic Mont Ventoux known as the Giant of Provence or the picturesque Gorges de Nesque.
There are many lovely towns and villages that are well located by bike such as Fontaine de Vaucluse, Gordes, Malaucene, Sault and Vaison la Romaine. During our stay in Provence the coach will take the non riders to Bedoin, Malaucene and Vaison la Romaine.
Breakfast & evening meal at the hotel
Friday 21st July: Riding Day in Provence
Ride day in Provence or non-riders will be taken sightseeing in the local area.
Breakfast & evening meal at the hotel
Saturday 22nd July: Riding Day in Provence
Ride day in Provence or non-riders will be taken sightseeing in the local area.
Breakfast & evening meal at the hotel
Sunday 23rd July: Departure Day
After breakfast whilst the main group make their way to Paris, today is your departure day. You will make your own plans for departure and begin your onwards journey.