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Climb Alpe d’Huez, experience incredible VIP race viewings, and witness the exciting finale of the Tour de France at an exclusive event in Paris.
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Where to Arrive
Airport:
Paris (CDG) or Geneva (GVA)
Pick-up location:
Annecy Train Station, Annecy, France
Pick-up time:
11:00 AM
Where to Depart
Airport:
Paris (CDG)
Drop-off location:
XXX, Paris, France
Drop-off time:
10:00 AM
Additional Arrival Information
We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the trip start, which will enable you to adjust to the time zone and minimize the risk of missing the trip start due to flight- related delays. We recommend that you fly into Paris (CDG) or Geneva (GVA).
From Paris’ Gare de Lyon, trains depart daily for Annecy with a travel time of four to five hours. The train journey from Geneva to Annecy takes one and a half to two hours. However, train options and times are somewhat limited to and from Geneva and can sometimes present more logistical challenges. Alternatively, you can take a taxi from the Geneva airport to Annecy for approximately 100€ or a bus for 20€.
Train schedules are available and tickets can be booked directly online at www.trainline.com or using our in-house travel agent services. (Please note the train schedule changes frequently. Please consult the Trainline site for the most up-to-date schedule.)
Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Annecy Train Station (Place de la Gare, 74000 Annecy, France) at 11:00 AM on the first day of the trip. A shuttle through the bustling city of Annecy will bring you to your ride start. Please have your first day’s riding gear handy and separate from your other luggage to facilitate the bike fitting and ride.
If you will be late for the pick-up or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your guides. You will receive an email a week before the trip start with their names and contact details. If you cannot reach them, please call our hotel, La
Chaudanne ( +33 4 79 08 61 76), and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details. You may take a taxi from the train station to your first hotel for approximately 300€.
Additional Departure Information
You will say farewell to your guides at 10:00 AM at XXX with a check out by 12:00 PM. Please make your own onward travel arrangements to the airport, train station, or other destination of your choice.
Welcome and warm up ride in the Alps
Overview
Welcome to the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and the thrilling final mountain stages of this year’s Tour de France. After a 90-minute private shuttle from Annecy to the heart of the Alps, we’ll enjoy a light lunch and a personalized bike fit on your award-winning Trek Domane. Today’s warm-up ride takes us through breathtaking alpine scenery as we descend to Courchevel Le Praz, followed by a climb up to the world-class ski town of Méribel. You’ll check into our stylish hotel, La Chaudanne, where you’ll be welcomed with great hospitality and incredible mountain views. This evening, we’ll gather for cocktails to discuss the exciting week ahead before savoring the famed Savoie cuisine of this region—perfect fuel for tomorrow’s live race action at a thrilling mountaintop finish.
Hotel
Hotel La Chaudanne
Meals included
Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Hotel La Chaudanne
Your mountain-chic chalet hotel is ideally situated for fantastic rides and the thrilling Stage 18 mountaintop finish on Col de la Loze.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Méribel to Courchevel Return - Approximately 12 mi | 19 km and 1,475 ft | 450 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Méribel to Courchevel to Tueda Lake Return - Approximately 19 mi | 31 km and 2,425 ft | 740 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:
Stage 16: Montpellier to Mont Ventoux
Conquer the Col de la Loze ahead of the pros
Overview
Wake up to crisp mountain air and stunning alpine views. Today’s ride previews the Col de la Loze featured in tomorrows top finish in stage 18. We´ll ascend directly from our hotel in Méribel and follow the route taken by the Tour in 2023 following a scenic bike path that opened in 2019, winding up pitches as steep as 13%. This breathtaking climb offers quiet roads and only the company of local mountain sheep to the highest point in this year’s race, Take your time, enjoy the views, and savor lunch at the summit before our descent through Courchevel and a final climb back to the hotel. Tonight, you’re free to explore Méribel’s dining scene and sample regional Alpine flavors. Rest up for tomorrow’s live race action at the stage finish.
Hotel
Hotel La Chaudanne
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch
Highlight of the Day
Col de la Loze
Featured in the 2023 Tour and set as tomorrow’s mountaintop finish, this climb reaches the highest altitude in this year’s race. Free from race-day traffic and accompanied only by local mountain sheep, you’ll have time to savor the stunning alpine scenery.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Méribel to Col de la Loze to Courchevel Loop - Approximately 24 mi | 38 km and 4,232 ft | 1,260 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:
Stage 17: Bollène to Valence
XXX Official VIP Race Access Passes to ride over the finish line and the VIP open-top bus at the finish of Stage 18 on Col de la Loze
Overview
XXX After a hearty breakfast, you’ll descend to Brides-Les-Bains to intercept the race course and join today’s mountaintop finish ahead of the peloton. Ascend the Col de la Loze—the highest point of this year’s Tour at 7,559 feet! This 16-mile climb may only have average 6.9% but ramps up to 11% near the summit. It’s a race-day climb like no other, with VIP passes and the final stretch of the race course accompanied by an official race escort car just like the pros! Feel the glory of the Tour as you crest the summit, cross the finish line, and step onto the Official Tour podium with your fellow Trek Travelers for an unforgettable photo opportunity. Celebrate your achievement with a well-deserved lunch and glorious views of the surrounding mountains. Then, from a VIP luxury open-top bus near the finish line, watch the racers’ arrival with an open bar and large-screen TVs for unbeatable race action. Afterward, we’ll ride back to Méribel and toast an unforgettable day at the Tour de France over dinner.
Hotel
Hotel La Chaudanne
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
XXX Stage 18 Official VIP Race Access Passes
XXX It’s a race-day climb like no other, with VIP passes and an escort car leading you up the final stretch on Col de la Loze—just like the pros! Crest the summit, cross the finish, and step onto the Official Tour podium with fellow Trek Travelers for an unforgettable photo!
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Méribel to Brides-Les-Bains to Col de la Loze Loop - Approximately 30 mi | 48 km and 5,980 ft | 1,822 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S RACE ACCESS:
XXX Official VIP Access to ride across the finish line and to the VIP open-top bus at the finish of Stage 18 on Col de la Loze
Activity 2
TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:
Stage 18: Vif to Courchevel - Col de la Loze
XXX Climb Col de la Madeleine and enjoy VIP Race Access at the Stage 19 Departure in Albertville
Overview
XXX Get ready for a fantastic VIP experience this morning! A short 30-minute shuttle takes us to Albertville, where your exclusive VIP passes grant access to the official departure village and team paddock. Capture photos of the pros fine-tuning their bikes for today’s final alpine stage, then position yourself to see the teams head toward the Col des Saisies and the mountaintop finish at La Plagne. Once the racers depart, we’ll gather for lunch before riding to the base of Col de la Madeleine, featured as an HC climb in yesterday's Stage 18. You will ascend the north side of this challenging climb from Notre-Dame-de-Briançon. This 15.5-mile ascent has an average gradient of 6.2% and a gain of 5,200 feet, and your Trek Travel guides will support you all the way up with rest stops and encouragement. Enjoy the views from the summit before a thrilling descent to La Chambre, where a shuttle will bring us to our next hotel, Chalet Mounier in Les Deux Alpes—perfectly located for tomorrow’s ascent of Alpe d'Huez. Tonight, explore this charming alpine village and choose from a variety of dining options, from pizzerias to brewpubs to classic raclette. Your guides are happy to help you decide!
Hotel
Le Chalet Mounier
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch
Highlight of the Day
XXX Official VIP Race Access Passes to Departure of Stage 19
XXX Your exclusive VIP passes grant access to the official departure village, where you can snap photos of the pros prepping for today’s monumental stage. Then, position yourself to watch the teams depart toward Col des Saisies and the exciting final mountaintop finish at La Plagne.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Albertville to Col de la Madeleine to La Chambre - Approximately 42 mi | 67 km and 6,450 ft | 1,965 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:
Stage 19: Albertville to La Plagne
Tackle the classic ascent of the iconic Alpe d'Huez
Overview
Savor a morning cappuccino before descending to the base of the legendary Alpe d’Huez, France’s most renowned mountaintop finish. With an average grade of 8% and 21 switchbacks, each named after a Tour de France winner, this climb will keep you fully engaged. First included in the Tour in 1952, Alpe d’Huez remains one of the race’s most thrilling stages—now it's your moment to conquer this famed ascent. After reaching the summit, snap some photos, enjoy a well-deserved lunch, and soak in the stunning views. If you're up for more, continue onward to tackle the Col de Sarenne—a quiet, challenging road favored by locals. After an exhilarating descent, choose to ride back to Les Deux Alpes or shuttle to the hotel to catch the Stage 20 finish in Pontarlier on TV and see who will wear the yellow jersey into Paris. Tonight, we’ll gather for drinks and dinner, raising a toast to the Tour de France and its champions.
Hotel
Le Chalet Mounier
Meals included
Breakfast I Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Climb the classic ascent of Alpe d'Huez
Alpe d’Huez—France’s most revered mountaintop finish—features an 8% grade and 21 switchbacks, each named for a Tour de France winner and urging you onward. This lion of a climb will command all your attention.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Les Deux Alpes to Alpe d´Huez to Venosc (with gondola return) - Approximately 37 mi | 60 km and 5,132 ft | 1,564 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Les Deux Alpes to Alpe d´Huez to Col de Sarenne to Chambon Lake - Approximately 35 mi | 56 km and ,5340 ft | 1630 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:
Stage 20: Nantua to Pontarlier
Exclusive Trek Travel Gala Viewing Event - Witness Stage 21 Finale in Paris
Overview
This morning, board France’s high-speed TGV train and head to Paris for the grand finale of this year’s Tour! Arrive at our luxurious hotel, XXX , ideally located just a short walk from Place de la Concorde and today’s exclusive live race viewing. This afternoon, your Trek Travel guides will lead you behind the security line to the prestigious Automobile Club de France, where excitement builds as the racers arrive on the streets of Paris. Savor a celebratory glass of champagne and elegant hors d’oeuvres from the grand balcony and rooftop terrace, offering unmatched views of the peloton sweeping by at over 30 miles per hour. Once the race concludes, and if regulations allow, meet Lidl-Trek team members during an exclusive Q&A with VIPs and sponsors. Celebrate the energy, fanfare, and glory of the 112th Tour de France—c’est magnifique!
Hotel
XXX Paris
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Exclusive Trek Travel Viewing Event in Paris
Enjoy a privileged view from the grand balcony and rooftop terrace, overlooking the race pageantry and witnessing the energy of the peloton as it sweeps past at over 30 miles per hour, catapulting another champion toward the podium.
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:
Stage 21: Mantes-la-Ville to Paris Champs-Élysées
Activity 2
TODAY'S RACE ACCESS:
Live Trek Travel Paris Viewing of Tour de France final stage at the prestigious Automobile Club de France
Enjoy a relaxing morning before bidding "Au revoir"
Overview
After an amazing trip, your tour of a lifetime has come to a close. Choose to sleep in today or enjoy a relaxing breakfast at the hotel as you reflect on the lasting memories you’ve made. You’ll say farewell to your guides at 9:30 AM at the XXX but you can enjoy a 12:00 PM checkout time. Please make your own travel arrangements to the airport, train station, or other destination of your choice.
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
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