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Tackle the iconic climbs of the Tour de France on a bike tour through the breathtaking landscapes of the Alps, Provence, and the Pyrenees.
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Where to Arrive
Airport:
Pau (PUF) or Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees airport (LDE)
Pick-up location:
Hotel Gallia & Londres, Lourdes, France
Pick-up time:
8:30 AM
Where to Depart
Airport:
Lyon (LYS) or Paris Charles de Galle (CDG)
Drop-off location:
Grenoble TGV Station, Grenoble, France
Drop-off time:
10:15 AM
Additional Arrival Information
We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the start of our cycling tour of the Alps and Pyrenees, 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 Pau (PUF) or Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees Airport (LDE). There are direct flights to Pau and Tarbes from Paris (CDG or ORY) and some European cities. Air France has several daily options, and early bookers may find cheaper flights with EasyJet, although these are less frequent. From the airport, you can take a taxi to Lourdes; from Tarbes, the taxi is approximately 30 euros and from Pau expect to pay between 70-100 euros.
As the trip ends in Grenoble, we recommend booking your return flight from Lyon (LYS) or Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). You can take a TGV from Grenoble to Paris Gare de Lyon station or Lyon. This journey is approximately three hours to Paris and one hour to Lyon. For tickets and schedules please check www.trainline.com.
In the afternoon prior to the first day of your trip, your Trek Travel guides will meet you for the bike fitting at the Hotel Gallia & Londres (26 Avenue Bernadette Soubirous- BP83 Lourdes). For that purpose, please bring your cycling shoes, your helmet, pedals, and saddle if you plan to use your own. In case you want to ride after the fitting, you can bring your cycling gear for a self-guided warm-up ride. The bike fitting is located in the courtyard on the lower level at the rear of the hotel (Garage à vélos). Once you arrive at the hotel, please ask the reception to direct you to the rear parking area. Your guides will be on hand to welcome you and get you fitted on your Trek bike.
The following day, your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Hotel Gallia & Londres (26 Avenue Bernadette Soubirous- BP83 Lourdes) at 8:15 AM for the first day of the trip. Your guides will get you settled in and begin your bike fitting if you were unable to make it the day before. Once you arrive at the hotel, please present yourself at reception and you will be directed to your guides.
If you will be late for the start or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your guides. You will receive an email a week before the trip starts with their names and contact details. If you cannot reach them, please call our first hotel, Hotel Gallia & Londres (+33 (0)5 62 94 35 44), and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details. A taxi from the airport to our meeting place at the hotel will take approximately 30 minutes and cost around 40 euros.
Additional Departure Information
You will say farewell to your guides at 9:00 AM, and a private shuttle will take you to the Grenoble TGV station to arrive approximately at 10:15 AM. Trains run directly to Lyon and Paris. See www.trainline.com for schedules. Please do not arrange any connections from the station until after 11:00 AM.
Summit the Col du Soulor and Col D'Aubisque for a panoramic view
Overview
Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Hotel Gallia & Londres (26 Avenue Bernadette Soubirous- BP83 Lourdes) at 8:15 AM for a round of introductions and a bike fitting. This morning, you’ll appreciate the true grit and sheer determination of the pros as you climb the Col du Soulor, often featured in the Tour de France. It begins with a gentle ascent, then soon ratchets up to a severe 9% grade. Take a break for lunch at the summit at a local bistro, or contin... Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Hotel Gallia & Londres (26 Avenue Bernadette Soubirous- BP83 Lourdes) at 8:15 AM for a round of introductions and a bike fitting. This morning, you’ll appreciate the true grit and sheer determination of the pros as you climb the Col du Soulor, often featured in the Tour de France. It begins with a gentle ascent, then soon ratchets up to a severe 9% grade. Take a break for lunch at the summit at a local bistro, or continue on to summit Col d’Aubisque, from where you can enjoy a well-earned sweeping descent and scenic ride all the way back to Lourdes. This evening, we’ll meet over cocktails and dinner to discuss what's to come in our cycling tour of the Alps and Pyrenees. Read More
Hotel
Grand Hotel Gallia & Londres
Meals included
Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Col du Soulor
Today you will appreciate the true grit and sheer determination of the pros as you climb the Col du Soulor, often featured in the Tour de Fr... Today you will appreciate the true grit and sheer determination of the pros as you climb the Col du Soulor, often featured in the Tour de France. Read More
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Lourdes to Soulor Loop - Approximately 53 mi | 85 km and 5,000 ft | 1,500 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Lourdes to Soulor Loop with Col d’Aubisque - Approximately 65 mi | 104 km and 7,350 ft | 2,200 m
Ride legendary Col du Tourmalet, Aspin, and Pla d'Adet
Overview
Today you confront one of the Pyrenees’ legendary mountain passes: the mighty Col du Tourmalet. Cruise for a few miles along the valley floor following the river to Pierrefitte-Nestalas before climbing gently through the Gorges de Luz. With dramatic jagged cliffs above and a lively bubbling stream below, this section of the ride is incredibly picturesque. Although it is featured in the Tour almost every year, you'll ascend Tourmalet from the Barèges side - the sa... Today you confront one of the Pyrenees’ legendary mountain passes: the mighty Col du Tourmalet. Cruise for a few miles along the valley floor following the river to Pierrefitte-Nestalas before climbing gently through the Gorges de Luz. With dramatic jagged cliffs above and a lively bubbling stream below, this section of the ride is incredibly picturesque. Although it is featured in the Tour almost every year, you'll ascend Tourmalet from the Barèges side - the same side the pros approached in 2012 and the finish line for Stage 14 in 2019. This climb is also where Andy Schleck and Alberto Contador confronted each other in the fog in 2010’s deciding mountaintop finish. From here, you’ll descend to climb over the Col d’Aspin to the town of Saint Lary-Soulan. Or, if you still have power in your legs, ride one more climb up the Pla d’Adet, with an 8% average grade over the six-mile climb and grades reaching up to 12%. This afternoon, be sure to visit the hotel spa before enjoying dinner at your leisure, comfortably located at our hotel restaurant. Read More
Hotel
Mercure Saint Lary Sensoria
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Col du Tourmalet
Today you confront one of the Pyrenees' legendary mountain passes: the mighty Col du Tourmalet, one of the "big three" of the Tour.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Lourdes to St. Lary via Col du Tourmalet and Aspin - Approximately 65 mi | 104 km and 9,350 ft | 2,850 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Lourdes to St. Lary via Col du Tourmalet, Aspin, and Pla d'Adet - Approximately 78 mi | 126 km and 12,100 ft | 3,700 m
Recover with the scenic Blauvac loop in Provence
Overview
This morning, you’ll rise early, bidding adieu to the mountains of the Pyrenees and beginning the day's transfer to Provence and the home of Mont Ventoux. Take some time to rest, relax, and watch the scenery change from the Pyrenean mountain landscapes to the vibrant lavender fields of Provence. This afternoon, with Ventoux as your backdrop, you’ll ride through the vineyard-covered hillsides from one sleepy village to another. If you’d rather take a d... This morning, you’ll rise early, bidding adieu to the mountains of the Pyrenees and beginning the day's transfer to Provence and the home of Mont Ventoux. Take some time to rest, relax, and watch the scenery change from the Pyrenean mountain landscapes to the vibrant lavender fields of Provence. This afternoon, with Ventoux as your backdrop, you’ll ride through the vineyard-covered hillsides from one sleepy village to another. If you’d rather take a day off the bike to linger in one of Provence’s quaint villages or take a dip in the pool, your guides are always ready to accommodate. Tonight your home will be in the Château de Mazan, once frequented by the notorious Marquis de Sade. You and your travel companions will be treated to your first Provençal meal at the hotel’s fantastic restaurant. Read More
Hotel
Château de Mazan
Meals included
Breakfast | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Featured Meal | La Cour du Château, Château de Mazan
Enjoy a bistro-style dinner at the hotel's beautiful farm-to-table restaurant, featuring local ingredients and regional simplicity. They cre... Enjoy a bistro-style dinner at the hotel's beautiful farm-to-table restaurant, featuring local ingredients and regional simplicity. They create seasonal menus using ingredients sourced in town or within 100 km, focusing on the mouth-watering traditions of Provence in a contemporary style. Read More
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Mazan to Blauvac Loop - Approximately 15 mi | 24 km and 1,120 ft | 341 m
Conquer the challenging Mont Ventoux
Overview
Prepare yourself for epic scenery and legendary riding today! The challenge is the mighty Mont Ventoux - 13.42 miles (21 kilometers) of climbing with no flat sections and an average grade of 10% through the middle 6.2 miles before you pass the tree line and hit the "moonscape." What makes this climb challenging is not just the ride itself but also the weather conditions. Intense winds or heat can make this climb seem a hundred times more difficult than those found i... Prepare yourself for epic scenery and legendary riding today! The challenge is the mighty Mont Ventoux - 13.42 miles (21 kilometers) of climbing with no flat sections and an average grade of 10% through the middle 6.2 miles before you pass the tree line and hit the "moonscape." What makes this climb challenging is not just the ride itself but also the weather conditions. Intense winds or heat can make this climb seem a hundred times more difficult than those found in the Alps. Your day will start early to give you the best opportunity to have a stellar climb. After taking a picture at the top to memorialize achieving this feat, you’ll descend to Malaucène to enjoy a bistro lunch where you can relax and refuel before spinning back to the hotel. This evening, you and your travel companions can explore this charming Provençal village and dine in the bistro of your choice. Read More
Hotel
Chateau de Mazan
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch
Highlight of the Day
Mount Ventoux
Prepare yourself for epic scenery and legendary riding today! The pros climb this beast is under an hour. Are you up to the challenge?
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Malaucène to Mont Ventoux Loop - Approximately 47 mi | 75 km and 6,440 ft | 1,962 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Malaucène to Bedoin to Malaucène with double ascent of Mont Ventoux - Approximately 66 mi | 106 km and 10,942 ft | 3,497 m
Climb the Col du Télégraphe and Col du Galibier just like the pros
Overview
This morning you’ll rise early and say "au revoir" to the lavender fields of Provence to focus on your next destination - the majestic Alps. After a scenic three and a half hour transfer, you’ll gear up to tackle the next classic climbs: Télégraphe and Galibier. Now the Tour's most visited mountain pass, the peloton first ascended Galibier in 1911. Take on the same route as the pros and discover what makes the double ascent so tough! Challenging and beautiful,... This morning you’ll rise early and say "au revoir" to the lavender fields of Provence to focus on your next destination - the majestic Alps. After a scenic three and a half hour transfer, you’ll gear up to tackle the next classic climbs: Télégraphe and Galibier. Now the Tour's most visited mountain pass, the peloton first ascended Galibier in 1911. Take on the same route as the pros and discover what makes the double ascent so tough! Challenging and beautiful, this is one of the great rides of the French Alps. If you're up to it, throw in the Lacets de Montvernier, featured in 2018 Tour de France, for some additional miles. After cresting the top of Galibier, you have a beautiful and fast descent to the town of La Grave and our hotel for the night, Auberge Edelweiss. This evening, you’ll be treated to a cycling-friendly dinner so you can retreat to your bed in time to rest up for tomorrow’s special day. Read More
Hotel
Auberge Edelweiss
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Col du Télégraphe
Start your experience in the Majestic Alps with climbing the Col du Télégraphe, named after its telephone and communication towers.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
St. Michel to La Grave with Col du Télégraphe and Col du Galibier - Approximately 50 mi | 80 km and 8,200 ft | 2,500 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
La Chambre to La Grave with the Lacets de Monvernier, Col du Télégraphe, and Col du Galibier - Approximately 55 mi | 88 km and 9,200 ft | 2,800 m
Take on one of the Tour’s most famous climbs and descents, the Col du Lautaret
Overview
This morning, you begin by cycling one of the Tour’s most famous climbs and descents, the Col du Lautaret and descent to Briançon. Here is where Alberto Contador and Alexander Vinokourov won some of their most heralded Tour stages. Once in Briançon, make your way to the Vallée de la Clarée, with its quiet roads and stunning scenery. After a short climb over Col de l’Echelle, you'll descend into Bardonecchia, Italy for lunch. Enjoy the superb Italian food and... This morning, you begin by cycling one of the Tour’s most famous climbs and descents, the Col du Lautaret and descent to Briançon. Here is where Alberto Contador and Alexander Vinokourov won some of their most heralded Tour stages. Once in Briançon, make your way to the Vallée de la Clarée, with its quiet roads and stunning scenery. After a short climb over Col de l’Echelle, you'll descend into Bardonecchia, Italy for lunch. Enjoy the superb Italian food and coffee, and a quick taste of what makes Italy so magical. Later, you have the option to tackle both climbs again or alternatively opt for a shuttle back to La Grave. Tonight you are free to explore La Grave to find a great restaurant to refuel before more stunning climbs tomorrow! Read More
Hotel
Auberge Edelweiss
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch
Highlight of the Day
Col du Lautaret
This morning, follow the steps of Alberto Contador by climbing the Col du Lautaret, one of the most featured routes of the Tour.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
La Grave to Bardonecchia, Italy with Col du Lautaret and Col de l’Echelle with Shuttle - Approximately 58 mi | 94 km and 5,470 ft | 1,700 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
La Grave to Bardonecchia with Col du Lautaret and Col de l’Echelle Return - Approximately 82 mi | 132 km and 8,200 ft | 2,499 m
Tackle the alpine Col du Glandon and Col de la Croix de Fer
Overview
Welcome to another day of thigh-burning climbs and rapid descents. You'll start your day with a gentle descent and incredible views from La Grave, en route to the epic Col du Glandon, which was first featured in the 1947 Tour and showcased again in Stage 19 of 2013. The base of the col is at the Lac du Verney, which often hosts the swim of the Alpe d’Huez triathlon. From there, you'll ascend 3,770 feet over 15 miles. At the top, you’ve earned the fresh alpine ai... Welcome to another day of thigh-burning climbs and rapid descents. You'll start your day with a gentle descent and incredible views from La Grave, en route to the epic Col du Glandon, which was first featured in the 1947 Tour and showcased again in Stage 19 of 2013. The base of the col is at the Lac du Verney, which often hosts the swim of the Alpe d’Huez triathlon. From there, you'll ascend 3,770 feet over 15 miles. At the top, you’ve earned the fresh alpine air and dramatic mountain views this remote area affords for the short time the road is open from June to October. As always, your Trek Travel guides will have refreshments and snacks available for you to rest and refuel. If you have the legs, continue up another mile and a half to the summit of nearby Col de la Croix de Fer, featured last in the 2022 Tour de France. After a satisfying mountain lunch, enjoy an incredible descent and the last climb back to our hotel in Alpe d’Huez. Tonight, explore the village of Alpe d’Huez for dinner and celebrate the week’s exploits so far. Read More
Hotel
Les Grandes Rousses
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch
Highlight of the Day
Col de la Croix de Fer
Welcome to another day of thigh-burning climbs and rapid descents. Today’s program: Col de la Croix de Fer, featured 21 times in the Tour.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
La Grave to Alpe d'Huez with Col de la Croix de Fer and Col du Glandon with Shuttle - Approximately 60 mi | 95 km and 7,200 ft | 2,200 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
La Grave to Alpe d'Huez with Col de la Croix de Fer and Col du Glandon - Approximately 70 mi | 112 km and 11,500 ft | 3,500 m
The classic ascent up Alpe d'Huez
Overview
It's time. The moment you have been waiting for: the classic ascent of Alpe d'Huez, the most revered and famous mountaintop finish in France. With an average grade of 8% and 21 hairpin bends, this lion of a climb will grab and hold all your attention. You'll descend onto the route made famous in the 2013 Tour over the Col de Sarenne to take in the beauty of the mountains and to imagine the pros descending this small and narrow road, before we reach the final climb o... It's time. The moment you have been waiting for: the classic ascent of Alpe d'Huez, the most revered and famous mountaintop finish in France. With an average grade of 8% and 21 hairpin bends, this lion of a climb will grab and hold all your attention. You'll descend onto the route made famous in the 2013 Tour over the Col de Sarenne to take in the beauty of the mountains and to imagine the pros descending this small and narrow road, before we reach the final climb of the trip, Alpe d’Huez. The ultimate grand finale ride, this climb was first included in the Tour in 1952, and it's often one of the most exciting points in the race as the pros dance on their pedals to the summit. Take a photo on the summit podium and admire the spectacular views. Then, relax over lunch at the top of this mighty mountain, your reward after conquering this notoriously demanding ascent. Tonight, gather with your traveling companions and guides to raise a glass to the Tour, the legendary riding that makes it famous, heroes past and present, and your incredible cycling tour of the Alps and Pyrenees! Read More
Hotel
Les Grandes Rousses
Meals included
Breakfast | Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
A well deserved "raclette"
After the classic ascent of Alpe d'Huez, sit back and reflect on your journey, wile enjoying a raclette, a traditional Savoyard meal.... After the classic ascent of Alpe d'Huez, sit back and reflect on your journey, wile enjoying a raclette, a traditional Savoyard meal. Read More
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Alpe d’Huez Loop with Col de Sarenne - Approximately 31 mi | 50 km and 5,800 ft | 1,767 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Alpe d’Huez Loop with Col de Sarenne Double - Approximately 60 mi | 96 km and 9,500 ft | 2,895 m
Farewell to your new-found friends
Overview
It's truly been an amazing trip, and you're sure to return home a different cyclist, changed forever by the experience. After enjoying breakfast, it's time to say farewell to your guides and fellow riders at 9:00 AM at the hotel lobby before boarding your shuttle to Grenoble train station.
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
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