Tour de France › Pyrenees to Paris
Spectator Trip (non-riders only!)
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Join us on our Spectator-Only trip to the top stages in the Pyrenees and the grand finale on the Champs-Elysees in Paris.
Tour de France fans will be thrilled with our fully comprehensive program of exclusive access and race viewing opportunities. And our status as Official Tour Operator will open many otherwise closed doors and provide you with a memorable in-depth Tour de France experience.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Get into the thick of the action at the 2 key Pyrenees stages LIVE on the mountain-side at our famous race-viewing stations.
- Watch the Sprint finish of Stage 15 in Pau - LIVE from our VIP viewing area directly on the Finish Line!
- Get behind the scenes with our VIP pass into the Departure Village at the Stage 18 Start in Blagnac. Meet the riders, the celebrities and see the inner workings of the Tour up close!
- Prime viewing of the final stage from grand-stand seats on the Champs-Elysees.
LIVE RACE VIEWING
Watch the following Tour de France stages LIVE:
- Stage 15: VIP viewing of the SPRINT FINISH
- Stage 16: Mountain-top viewing from our mountain-side hospitality marquee tents
- Stage 17: SUMMIT FINISH from our mountain-side hospitality marquee tents
- Stage 18: VIP access to the Departure Village before the Stage Start in Blagnac
- Stage 20: Finish on the Champs-Elysees in Paris from the Grand-Palais grand-stand tribune
TRIP ITINERARY
 Enjoy a stroll through the farmers market in Arreau |
Day 3: Tuesday July 17The Tour de France riders have a rest day today and we'll benefit from the break in their schedule to do some exploring around St Lary Soulan. Through our connections in St Lary we've organized several guided walks & hikes in the local area. Choose from a relaxing stroll through the local farmers market in nearby Arreau or a beautiful hike along the shores of Lake Oredon and Lake Aumar in the Parc Nationale des Pyrenees. |
 Witness the excitement and atmosphere at the finish of a Tour de France Stage |
Day 4: Wednesday July 18Today's stage is the Queen Stage of the 2012 Tour de France with a total distance of 200km and 4 major climbs! Our race-viewing hospitality tents will be set up close to the summit of the final climb (the Col de Peyresourde) so we'll be right in the heart of the action, surrounded by thousands of passionate Tour de France fans. A day in the mountains at the Tour de France is an unforgettable experience!
Hotel: Hotel Himalaia (4-star) |
 Our race-viewing points on the mountain-side get you into the heart of the action |
Day 5: Thursday July 19Last chance for the climbers to make their mark on the 2012 Tour de France with this first-ever summit finish in Peyragudes. We'll drive the 50km from our hotel in Baqueira to our race-viewing point just before the finish line. A short stage today so expect a lot of attacks - each one cheered on by the crowds of Basque fans who flood the Pyrenees in a sea of orange when the Tour is in town.
Hotel: Hotel Himalaia (4-star) |
 Get behind-the-scenes with our VIP pass to the Tour village before the Stage Start |
Day 6: Friday July 20As Official Tour Operator we have exclusive VIP passes into the Departure Village at the stage start in Blagnac. The "village" offers fantastic opportunities to get up-close to the riders, the Tour celebrities and get a first- hand view of the inner workings of the Tour de France. This is the place to get these all-important souvenirs, gifts, autographs and pictures with the Tour celebrities and riders.
Hotel: Hotel Pullman (4-star) |
 View of the Opera from our hotel in Paris |
Day 7: Saturday July 21After an early breakfast we'll catch an early flight to Paris. Flight time to Paris is just over 1 hour. Upon arrival in Paris our Parisian staff will be at the airport to welcome us and provide the transfer to our hotel on the Avenue de L'Opera in the center of downtown Paris. After check-in to the hotel, we'll review plans for the next day's race viewing on the Champs-Elysees. The rest of the afternoon and evening are free to discover the French capital! Hotel: Edouard 7 (4-star) |
 Witness the grand finale on the Champs-Elysees |
Day 8: Sunday July 22The 2012 Tour de France finishes today with the traditional race around the Champs-Elysees in Paris. Enjoy the afternoon of racing from the luxury of our Grand-Palais VIP race-viewing tribune located just before the Finish Line. After the victory celebrations we'll head back to our hotel to freshen up before hitting the town for our farewell dinner!
Hotel: Edouard 7 (4-star) |
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 9 days / 8 nights fully accompanied trip
- All accommodations (4-star hotels)
- All breakfasts
- All but 3 dinners
- All but 3 lunches
- Pick-up at Toulouse Blagnac Airport
- Drop-off at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- All ground transportation
- All luggage transfer
- Services of our experienced guides
- VIP access to the Izoard Pavilion to view the finish of Stage 15
- Access to our famous mountain-side viewing stations on Stage 16 and 17
- VIP access to the Departure village and technical are at the start of Stage 18
- Access to the Grand-Palais race-viewing grand-stand on the Champs Elysees in Paris
- All transfers between the Pyrenees and Paris
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Airfare
- Travel and personal insurance
- Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities