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Mont Ventoux & Alps (with PARIS option)
LIVE race-viewing of the mountain stages during the final week of the 2025 Tour de France.
Mont Ventoux, Col de la Loze and La Plagne!
Thomson Tour de France K/QOM Challenges are the trips of choice for avid cyclists of all abilities looking for a unique blend of LIVE race-viewing and challenging riding.
Climb the legendary Mont Ventoux ahead of the peloton, then watch the Stage Finish, LIVE from the Official VIP Lounge. Experience a memorable day on the final mountain stage to La Plagne with an official ride across the Finish Line, a photo shoot on the Official Podium, then witness the Stage Finish, LIVE from the Official VIP Lounge. You’ll also conquer the toughest climb in the Alps, the Col de la Loze, and witness the stage from our private and exclusive race vantage point. Mingle with pro riders and Tour celebrities with our privileged VIP access to the Departure Village and Team Paddock at the start of Stage 17 in Bollène.
Riding is also a key feature of every Thomson Tour de France trip and on this trip you’ll conquer numerous famous climbs including the Col de la Loze, Mont Ventoux, Cormet de Roselend, Col du Pré, and the final climb of the 2025 Tour de France to La Plagne!
PARIS optional extension package
Continue to Paris for the Final Stage on the Champs-Elysées. Our Paris extension package includes TGV high-speed train transfer from Lyon to Paris, entry to the Elysées Grandstand or the Rive Gauche VIP Lounge, and accommodations at the luxurious 5-star Hotel Le Cinq Codet, close to the Eiffel Tower and just a short walk from the Champs-Elysées race finishing circuit.
View full details of our Paris Extension package here: Paris Extension Details
Please contact Nancy at nancy@thomsonbiketours.com if you’d like to book the PARIS extension package (limited availability).
Jane Ruchard, USA — 2017
Michelle Holdway, USA — 2022
Laura Clarke, USA — 2017
Daily itineraries
Only with Thomson: a choice of 3 fully supported rides each day. With daily rides from 20km to 120km (12 miles to 75 miles), no matter your fitness level, we’ve got you covered!
Your partner doesn’t ride but is a Tour de France fan: no problem, our Non-Rider program features daily activities and Tour de France viewing for those who prefer not to ride.
Check out our Sport, Performance, Epic and Non-Rider itineraries below.
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| 01 | Bienvenue en France! | Aquabella Hotel & Spa |
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| 02 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Lounge at the Stage Finish on Mont Ventoux | Aquabella Hotel & Spa |
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| 02 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Lounge at the Stage Finish on Mont Ventoux | Aquabella Hotel & Spa |
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| 02 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Lounge at the Stage Finish on Mont Ventoux | Aquabella Hotel & Spa |
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| 02 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Lounge at the Stage Finish on Mont Ventoux | ||||
| 03 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Departure Village & Team Paddock access in Bollène | Hotel La Cachette |
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| 03 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Departure Village & Team Paddock access in Bollène | Hotel La Cachette |
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| 03 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Departure Village & Team Paddock access in Bollène | Hotel La Cachette |
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| 03 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Departure Village & Team Paddock access in Bollène | ||||
| 04 | LIVE Race-Viewing: Private Hospitality Marquee on the Col de la Loze | Hotel La Cachette |
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| 04 | LIVE Race-Viewing: Private Hospitality Marquee on the Col de la Loze | Hotel La Cachette |
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| 04 | LIVE Race-Viewing: Private Hospitality Marquee on the Col de la Loze | Hotel La Cachette |
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| 04 | LIVE Race-Viewing: Private Hospitality Marquee on the Col de la Loze | ||||
| 05 | Ride over the Finish Line, Podium Photo Shoot & LIVE VIP Race-Viewing of the Stage Finish in La Plagne | Hotel La Cachette |
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| 05 | Ride over the Finish Line, Podium Photo Shoot & LIVE VIP Race-Viewing of the Stage Finish in La Plagne | Hotel La Cachette |
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| 05 | Podium Photo Shoot & LIVE VIP Race-Viewing of the Stage Finish in La Plagne | Hotel La Cachette |
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| 05 | Ride over the Finish Line, Podium Photo Shoot & LIVE VIP Race-Viewing of the Stage Finish in La Plagne | ||||
| 06 | Cormet de Roselend & Col du Pré | Hotel La Cachette |
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| 06 | Cormet de Roselend & Col du Pré | Hotel La Cachette |
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| 06 | Cormet de Roselend Lake Hike & Lunch | Hotel La Cachette |
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| 07 | End of your trip - OR - continue to Paris for the Final Stage | Paris Extension Only – Hotel Le Cinq Codet |
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| 07 | End of your trip - OR - continue to Paris for the Final Stage | Paris Extension Only – Hotel Le Cinq Codet |
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Itinerary Detail
Day 1
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Bienvenue en France!
Your trip starts at Marseille Airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to your hotel in the historic city of Aix-en-Provence.
After a brief orientation meeting, lunch and bike build-up, you’ll head out on our warm-up ride into the Provençal countryside.
Bienvenue en France!
Your trip starts at Marseille Airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to your hotel in the historic city of Aix-en-Provence.
After a brief orientation meeting, lunch and bike build-up, you’ll head out on our warm-up ride into the Provençal countryside.
Bienvenue en France!
Your trip starts at Marseille Airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to your hotel in the historic city of Aix-en-Provence.
After a brief orientation meeting, lunch and bike build-up, you’ll head out on our warm-up ride into the Provençal countryside.
Bienvenue en France!
Your trip starts at Marseille Airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to your hotel in the historic city of Aix-en-Provence.
After a brief orientation meeting and lunch, join your guide on a tour of this magnificent city.
Day 2
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LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Lounge at the Stage Finish on Mont Ventoux
The highlight of the 2025 Tour de France sees the return of the Giant of Provence, le Mont Ventoux – and you’ll be there to witness all the action on this legendary climb from the luxury of the VIP Lounge!
After a short transfer to Pernes-les-Fontaines, you’ll enjoy a magificent ride through some of Provence’s most stunning scenery before arriving in the town of Bedoin where the climb to Ventoux starts. From Bedoin you’ll be on the TDF race route so expect to be cheered on by the many fans that will be lining the road to this famous summit – and don’t forget to save something in the legs for the last 6km which break out above the tree line and can be hot, windy and very demanding. After the ride, enjoy the afternoon’s racing from the comfort of the VIP lounge.
LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Lounge at the Stage Finish on Mont Ventoux
The highlight of the 2025 Tour de France sees the return of the Giant of Provence, le Mont Ventoux – and you’ll be there to witness all the action on this legendary climb from the luxury of the VIP Lounge!
After a short transfer to Pernes-les-Fontaines, you’ll enjoy a magificent ride through some of Provence’s most stunning scenery before arriving in the town of Bedoin where the climb to Ventoux starts. From Bedoin you’ll be on the TDF race route so expect to be cheered on by the many fans that will be lining the road to this famous summit – and don’t forget to save something in the legs for the last 6km which break out above the tree line and can be hot, windy and very demanding. After the ride, enjoy the afternoon’s racing from the comfort of the VIP lounge.
LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Lounge at the Stage Finish on Mont Ventoux
The highlight of the 2025 Tour de France sees the return of the Giant of Provence, le Mont Ventoux – and you’ll be there to witness all the action on this legendary climb from the luxury of the VIP Lounge!
After a short transfer to Pernes-les-Fontaines, you’ll enjoy a magificent ride through some of Provence’s most stunning scenery before arriving in the town of Bedoin where the climb to Ventoux starts. From Bedoin you’ll be on the TDF race route so expect to be cheered on by the many fans that will be lining the road to this famous summit – and don’t forget to save something in the legs for the last 6km which break out above the tree line and can be hot, windy and very demanding. After the ride, enjoy the afternoon’s racing from the comfort of the VIP lounge.
LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Lounge at the Stage Finish on Mont Ventoux
The highlight of the 2025 Tour de France sees the return of the Giant of Provence, le Mont Ventoux – and you’ll be there to witness all the action on this legendary climb from the luxury of the VIP Lounge!
Day 3
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LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Departure Village & Team Paddock access in Bollène
Today you’ll head over to Bollène to experience the start of Stage 17 of the Tour de France. You’ll have privileged access to the VIP Departure Village and Team Paddock, a great place to mingle and meet the riders as they relax and warm-up before the start of today’s stage. After the race start you’ll transfer over to the ski town of Les Arcs, high in the French Alps, and perfectly located for easy access to the next 2 big days of racing on the Col de la Loze and the summit finish in La Plagne.
LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Departure Village & Team Paddock access in Bollène
Today you’ll head over to Bollène to experience the start of Stage 17 of the Tour de France. You’ll have privileged access to the VIP Departure Village and Team Paddock, a great place to mingle and meet the riders as they relax and warm-up before the start of today’s stage. After the race start you’ll transfer over to the ski town of Les Arcs, high in the French Alps, and perfectly located for easy access to the next 2 big days of racing on the Col de la Loze and the summit finish in La Plagne.
LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Departure Village & Team Paddock access in Bollène
Today you’ll head over to Bollène to experience the start of Stage 17 of the Tour de France. You’ll have privileged access to the VIP Departure Village and Team Paddock, a great place to mingle and meet the riders as they relax and warm-up before the start of today’s stage. After the race start you’ll transfer over to the ski town of Les Arcs, high in the French Alps, and perfectly located for easy access to the next 2 big days of racing on the Col de la Loze and the summit finish in La Plagne.
LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Departure Village & Team Paddock access in Bollène
Today you’ll head over to Bollène to experience the start of Stage 17 of the Tour de France. You’ll have privileged access to the VIP Departure Village and Team Paddock, a great place to mingle and meet the riders as they relax and warm-up before the start of today’s stage. After the race start you’ll transfer over to the ski town of Les Arcs, high in the French Alps, and perfectly located for easy access to the next 2 big days of racing on the Col de la Loze and the summit finish in La Plagne.
Day 4
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LIVE Race-Viewing: Private Hospitality Marquee on the Col de la Loze
Who can forget Tadej Pogaçar cracking on the Col de le Loze in the 2023 Tour de France (see our photo), eventually losing almost 5 minutes to Jonas Vingegaard by the time he reached the summit of this monster climb. How will the Tadej – Jonas battle play out this year? Be there to witness a famous stage LIVE on the mountain-side. Beforehand, you’ll have the opportunity to test your own climbing skills on this monster climb which boasts an average grade of 6.6% over 26km!
Our Logistics Team will have set up our Race-Viewing Hospitality Marquee on the climb which will be buzzing with thousands of passionate fans excited to see the Tour de France on this spectacular climb. Enjoy the race atmosphere from the comfort of our Private Hospitality Marquee. Food, drinks, and satellite TV race coverage will keep you entertained as you wait for the peloton to approach.
LIVE Race-Viewing: Private Hospitality Marquee on the Col de la Loze
Who can forget Tadej Pogaçar cracking on the Col de le Loze in the 2023 Tour de France (see our photo), eventually losing almost 5 minutes to Jonas Vingegaard by the time he reached the summit of this monster climb. How will the Tadej – Jonas battle play out this year? Be there to witness a famous stage LIVE on the mountain-side. Beforehand, you’ll have the opportunity to test your own climbing skills on this monster climb which boasts an average grade of 6.6% over 26km!
Our Logistics Team will have set up our Race-Viewing Hospitality Marquee on the climb which will be buzzing with thousands of passionate fans excited to see the Tour de France on this spectacular climb. Enjoy the race atmosphere from the comfort of our Private Hospitality Marquee. Food, drinks, and satellite TV race coverage will keep you entertained as you wait for the peloton to approach.
LIVE Race-Viewing: Private Hospitality Marquee on the Col de la Loze
Who can forget Tadej Pogaçar cracking on the Col de le Loze in the 2023 Tour de France (see our photo), eventually losing almost 5 minutes to Jonas Vingegaard by the time he reached the summit of this monster climb. How will the Tadej – Jonas battle play out this year? Be there to witness a famous stage LIVE on the mountain-side. Beforehand, you’ll have the opportunity to test your own climbing skills on this monster climb which boasts an average grade of 6.6% over 26km!
Our Logistics Team will have set up our Race-Viewing Hospitality Marquee on the climb which will be buzzing with thousands of passionate fans excited to see the Tour de France on this spectacular climb. Enjoy the race atmosphere from the comfort of our Private Hospitality Marquee. Food, drinks, and satellite TV race coverage will keep you entertained as you wait for the peloton to approach.
LIVE Race-Viewing: Private Hospitality Marquee on the Col de la Loze
Who can forget Tadej Pogaçar cracking on the Col de le Loze in the 2023 Tour de France (see our photo), eventually losing almost 5 minutes to Jonas Vingegaard by the time he reached the summit of this monster climb. How will the Tadej – Jonas battle play out this year? Be there to witness a famous stage LIVE on the mountain-side. Our Logistics Team will have set up our Race-Viewing Hospitality Marquee on the climb which will be buzzing with thousands of passionate fans excited to see the Tour de France on this spectacular climb. Enjoy the race atmosphere from the comfort of our Private Hospitality Marquee. Food, drinks, and satellite TV race coverage will keep you entertained as you wait for the peloton to approach.
Day 5
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Ride over the Finish Line, Podium Photo Shoot & LIVE VIP Race-Viewing of the Stage Finish in La Plagne
The final mountain stage of the 2025 Tour de France concludes with a summit finish in the ski station of La Plagne.
You’ll have the unique opportunity to ride your bike across the Official Finish Line in La Plagne just a few hours before the peloton – followed by a photo shoot on the Official Podium. You’ll round off an amazing Tour de France day by witnessing the Race Finish from the VIP Lounge.
Ride over the Finish Line, Podium Photo Shoot & LIVE VIP Race-Viewing of the Stage Finish in La Plagne
The final mountain stage of the 2025 Tour de France concludes with a summit finish in the ski station of La Plagne.
You’ll have the unique opportunity to ride your bike across the Official Finish Line in La Plagne just a few hours before the peloton – followed by a photo shoot on the Official Podium. You’ll round off an amazing Tour de France day by witnessing the Race Finish from the VIP Lounge.
Ride over the Finish Line, Podium Photo Shoot & LIVE VIP Race-Viewing of the Stage Finish in La Plagne
The final mountain stage of the 2025 Tour de France concludes with a summit finish in the ski station of La Plagne.
You’ll have the unique opportunity to ride your bike across the Official Finish Line in La Plagne just a few hours before the peloton – followed by a photo shoot on the Official Podium. You’ll round off an amazing Tour de France day by witnessing the Race Finish from the VIP Lounge.
Podium Photo Shoot & LIVE VIP Race-Viewing of the Stage Finish in La Plagne
Our cycling group will be riding across the Official Finish Line in La Plagne just a few hours before the peloton. Our staff will escort you to the Finish Line where you’ll be invited to join the riders for a photo shoot on the Official Podium, then round off the day by witnessing the Stage Finish from the VIP Lounge.
Day 6
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Cormet de Roselend & Col du Pré
A magnificent final ride featuring one of our favorite routes around the Cormet de Roselend Lake and the Col du Pré. This is one of the most spectacular routes in the French Alps and a fitting end to a phenomenal week of riding and race viewing at the 2025 Tour de France.
In the evening, join our staff in the hotel bar to toast a sensational week in Provence and the French Alps!
Cormet de Roselend & Col du Pré
A magnificent final ride featuring one of our favorite routes around the Cormet de Roselend Lake and the Col du Pré. This is one of the most spectacular routes in the French Alps and a fitting end to a phenomenal week of riding and race viewing at the 2025 Tour de France.
In the evening, join our staff in the hotel bar to toast a sensational week in Provence and the French Alps!
Cormet de Roselend & Col du Pré
A magnificent final ride featuring the Cormet de Roselend and the Col du Pré. This is one of the most spectacular routes in the French Alps and a fitting end to a phenomenal week of riding and race viewing at the 2025 Tour de France.
In the evening, join our staff in the hotel bar to toast a sensational week in Provence and the French Alps!
Cormet de Roselend Lake Hike & Lunch
Our cycling group will be riding around the Cormet de Roselend Lake, one of the lost spectacular destinations in the French Alps. Join your guide on a short hike close to the lake and enjoy lunch at a typical mountain restaurant overlooking the lake!
In the evening, join our staff in the hotel bar to toast a sensational week in Provence and the French Alps!
Day 7
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End of your trip - OR - continue to Paris for the Final Stage
Option 1:
End of your trip, our private shuttle will drop you off at Lyon St Exupery Airport.
Option 2:
Continue to Paris for the Final Stage. View full details of our Paris Extension package here:
End of your trip - OR - continue to Paris for the Final Stage
Option 1:
End of your trip, our private shuttle will drop you off at Lyon St Exupery Airport.
Option 2:
Continue to Paris for the Final Stage. View full details of our Paris Extension package here:
End of your trip - OR - continue to Paris for the Final Stage
Option 1:
End of your trip, our private shuttle will drop you off at Lyon St Exupery Airport.
Option 2:
Continue to Paris for the Final Stage. View full details of our Paris Extension package here:
End of your trip - OR - continue to Paris for the Final Stage
Option 1:
End of your trip, our private shuttle will drop you off at Lyon St Exupery Airport.
Option 2:
Continue to Paris for the Final Stage. View full details of our Paris Extension package here:
Map & Profile
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Collet Blanc de Suberoque from Le Tholonet |
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Collet Blanc de Suberoque from Le Tholonet |
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Mont Ventoux from Bedoin |
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Col de la Loze from Brides les Bains – via Courchevel |
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Montgirod les Chappelles from Bourg St Maurice |
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La Plagne from La Plagne-Tarentaise |
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La Plagne from La Plagne-Tarentaise |
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Col du Petit St Bernard from Bourg St Maurice |
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La Plagne from La Plagne-Tarentaise |
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Col du Pré from Beaufort |
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Climbs
Stage
Rest Day: Montpellier
Stage 16
Montpellier > Mont Ventoux
The unusual geographical configuration of the “Giant of Provence” often makes it the only difficulty of the day. The route is quite straightforward to begin with, crossing the departments of Hérault, Gard and Vaucluse. Here, the riders will reach the road where the contest between the favourites could become a demonstration. Between the village of Bédoin and the observatory overlooking the finish line there are 15.7km of ascent, averaging 8.7%... and chances to attack at absolutely every point.
Stage 17
Bollène > Valence
There’s no such thing as an absolutely flat stage on the roads of the Vaucluse and Drôme, but there’s definitely an opportunity here for the sprinters and that will mean the breakaway riders won’t get much room for manoeuvre. If the wind starts to blow, as is often the case in this area, and there’s an attempt to create echelons there could be a dramatic twist. There’ll be real tension at every change of direction over the final 50 kilometres.
Stage 18
Vif > Col de la Loze
The stats don’t lie: this is the most demanding stage of the 2025 Tour, with 5,500 metres of vertical gain. Much of this total will come on the climbs to the Col du Glandon and then the Col de la Madeleine, where the riders will reach 2,000 metres for the first time today. Then they’ll hit the heights again above Courchevel to reach the Col de la Loze, tackling the pass for the first time from this flank. After passing through the altiport, the final four kilometres are on a cycle track where the gradient is just as irregular and almost as hard on the legs as the route taken in 2020 and 2023.
Stage 19
Albertville > La Plagne
The ultra-mountainous tone of this stage, which features five climbs, is amplified by its relative shortness. The first of those climbs, the Côte d’Héry-sur-Ugine, arrives around ten kilometres after the stage start. Thanks to the spicy nature of what’s gone before, the final 19.1-kilometre ascent to La Plagne will seem all the more interminable.
Stage 20
Nantua > Pontarlier
At this stage of the Tour, there’ll still be some in-form riders who haven’t yet managed to claim a victory bouquet. They’ll all be keen to get into the breakaway, but the selection process will be tough, thanks especially to the ascent of the Col de la Croix de la Serra. The hilly profile of the final third of the stage will give the strongest riders the chance to break away and finish solo or in a small group in the capital of absinthe.
Stage 21
Mantes-la-Ville > Paris Champs Elysées
A return to both tradition and to the Champs-Élysées... After Nice stepped in for the capital during the Olympics last summer, the Tour will return to Paris. And we’ll be celebrating the 50th anniversary of both the first finish on the Champs-Élysées and Bernard Thévenet’s first overall victory. That was in 1975. Happy anniversary!
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Dates and prices
| Date | Booking Status | Availability | Price / Per Person | Single Supplement | Non-rider Discount | ||
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| 2025 | |||||||
July 21 to 27 |
Sold Out |
Waiting List |
USD $8,495
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USD $1,200 |
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Waiting List
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Hotels
Pick-up and Drop-off
Arrival
| Pickup Location | Time |
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Marseille Provence Airport |
July 21 at 9:00am |
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Hotel Ibis Marseille Provence Airport |
July 21 at 9:00am |
Departure
| Drop Off Location | Time |
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Lyon St Exupery Airport |
July 27 at 9:30am |
What's included
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Tour de France Viewing
Accommodations & Meals
Transportation
Cycling Support
Nutrition during the rides
Merchandising
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Tour de France Viewing
Accommodations & Meals
Transportation
Cycling Support
Nutrition during the rides
Merchandising
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Rental bikes
Specialized Aethos Expert
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Frame
Aethos FACT 10r Carbon
Groupset
Di2 Shimano Ultegra
Weight
699g (size 56)
Wheels
Roval C38
Chainrings
52/36T
Cassette
11-34t (12-speed)
Sizes
49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
Rental Fee
USD $550
Guest Experience
Elevate your riding experience to new heights as you conquer legendary ascents that have tested the mettle of cycling's elite. Picture yourself pedaling through panoramic vistas, tackling hairpin turns and steep gradients, all while astride top-tier bikes meticulously fine-tuned by professional mechanics. With a support crew unparalleled in their dedication, every mile becomes a triumph, every summit a personal victory. Fulfill your lifetime riding goals and immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of the pro peloton, where the passion for cycling meets the grandeur of the mountains. This isn't just a trip—it's a unique opportunity to challenge yourself and ride the same paths as cycling legends.
VIP Experience
Embark on the ultimate cycling pilgrimage with our exclusive VIP trip to witness the Tour de France in unparalleled style. Immerse yourself in the thrilling energy of the race with spectacular access to the start and finish lines, as well as prime vantage points along major climbs like the legendary Col du Tourmalet and the Col du Galibier. Rub shoulders with cycling royalty as you meet the pro riders up close, savoring the electrifying atmosphere of the world's greatest cycling event. Indulge in the epitome of luxury with our VIP areas, where the finest champagne and cuisine await you. Experience the Tour like never before – you'll be as close to the pros as a Directeur Sportif, creating memories to last a lifetime. Join us on this once-in-a-lifetime journey, meticulously supported by the Thomson team, and elevate your passion for cycling to new heights.
Legendary Climbs
Get ready to ride your way into cycling history! Join us on an exhilarating adventure that puts your climbing skills to the ultimate test along the legendary routes of the Tour de France. Channel your inner pro cyclist as you conquer iconic climbs such as the formidable Tourmalet and the breathtaking Galibier. Feel the rush of ascending these famed Cols, surrounded by awe-inspiring landscapes that have witnessed cycling greatness. This isn't just a ride; it's a chance to immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of professional cycling, supported by a dedicated team ensuring you tackle each ascent like a champion. Grab your bike, bring your determination, and let's ascend to new heights together!
2025 TDF K/QOM Challenge – Mont Ventoux & Alps (with Paris option)
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