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Experience the Tour de France Femmes in the Alps with exclusive VIP race viewings in Chambéry and the thrilling final stage in Châtel.
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Where to Arrive
Airport:
Paris (CDG) or Geneva (GVA)
Pick-up location:
Hotel les Trésoms, Annecy, France
Pick-up time:
11:30 AM
Where to Depart
Airport:
Paris (CDG) or Geneva (GVA)
Drop-off location:
Geneva (Cornavin) Central Train Station, Switzerland
Drop-off time:
1:00 PM
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 Hotel les Trésoms (15 Blvd de la Corniche, 74000 Annecy) at 11:30 AM on the first day of the trip. Please arrive dressed in your first day's cycling clothes and bring along everything you will need for the ride (shoes, glasses, seat, pedals) easily accessible, 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. If you cannot reach them, please call our first hotel, Hotel les Trésoms (+33 4 50 51 43 84), and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details.
Join us in Paris! Before you head to the Pyrenees, add on our Paris Viewing package at a special price and experience the final stage of the Men's Tour de France with an exclusive VIP viewing event at the Automobile Club of France on the 27th of July, 2025.
Additional Departure Information
You will say farewell to your guides at 11:00 AM at Hotel Macchi. You will arrive by 1:00 PM at the Geneva Central train station. Please do not book a departing train before 1:30 PM on this day. The train ride from Geneva Central Train Station to Geneva's airport takes around 10 minutes and trains run every 15 minutes. Trains run regularly from Geneva to Paris. For all train travel, feel free to confirm train times on the posted timetable at www.trainline.com.
Cycle around one of France’s most stunning lakes—Lake Annecy
Overview
Welcome to the Alps! Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at 11:30 AM in the Hotel Les Trésoms lobby in Annecy, where your Tour de France Femmes adventure begins with a delightful picnic lunch overlooking beautiful Lake Annecy, Europe’s cleanest lake. After introductions and a thorough bike fitting, join your guides on a scenic ride along the lake’s sparkling shores. Tackle your first climb up to the Col de Leschaux, where sweeping views of the surrounding Alps reward your efforts. We’ll then return to the hotel, giving you time to relax and settle in before regrouping for a welcome reception and dinner to kick off this unforgettable Tour experience.
Hotel
Les Trésoms Lake & Spa Resort
Meals included
Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Lake Annecy
Begin your week on a high note by soaking in the stunning beauty of Lake Annecy, where crystal-clear waters are surrounded by dramatic alpine peaks and an active scene of cyclists, swimmers, and paddleboarders enjoying the lake’s vibrant energy.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Annecy to Col de Leschaux Loop - Approximately 26 mi | 41 km and 2,441 ft | 744 m
Ride Option 2
AVID RIDE:
Annecy to Col de Leschaux to Entrèves Loop - Approximately 35 mi | 56 km and 3,327 ft | 1,014 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:
Stage 5: Jaunay-Marigny-Futuroscope to Guéret
Ride from Annecy to Col du Marais and tackle the Col de la Croix Fry
Overview
Rise early to spin your legs for your first morning ride in the Alps. Today’s route is worth the effort! After a warm-up ride along the picturesque shores of Lake Annecy, take on the Col du Marais, which featured in the men’s Tour de France in 2023 and was highlighted again in 2024 during Stage 8 of the women’s race. If you’re feeling up for it, there's the option to tackle the Col de la Croix Fry as well, a legendary climb that has appeared in the Tour de France five times, most recently in 2023. Regroup in Thônes and enjoy a casual lunch before descending back to the valley. Once back at the hotel, enjoy some well-deserved rest and catch up on today's Stage 6 action on TV as the pros battle it out into Ambert. Tonight, you're free to explore the vibrant town of Annecy. Grab a quick pizza at a local brewpub, indulge in a hearty raclette, or sit down to a plate of pasta. There's plenty of variety to be found tonight and your guides are more than happy to help you choose.
Hotel
Les Trésoms Lake & Spa Resort
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch
Highlight of the Day
Col du Marais
Tackle the scenic Col du Marais, featured in Stage 8 of the 2024 Tour de France Femmes. This picturesque climb winds through verdant valleys and offers inspiring views, giving you a taste of the same route ridden by the pros.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Annecy to Col du Marais Loop - Approximately 49 mi | 78 km and 3,625 ft | 1,105 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Annecy to Col du Marais to Col de la Croix Fry Loop - Approximately 66 mi | 106 km and 6,381 ft | 1,945 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:
Stage 6: Clermont-Ferrand to Ambert
See the Stage 7 finish in Chambéry and enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes access with the Lidl-Trek Team
Overview
Start your day with a hearty breakfast, then set off from Annecy toward the beautiful Les Bauges mountain range, a favorite among local cyclists. Climb the Col de Leschaux once more, this time from the opposite side—a steady eight-mile ascent offering fantastic views along the way. For an added challenge, continue up to the Col de Semnoz, another eight-mile climb with an average grade of 6%. Take in the sweeping panoramic vistas at the top before descending into Aix-les-Bains, beautifully situated along the shores of Lake Bourget. Arrive at our next hotel with time to refresh, then head to Chambéry to catch the excitement of the Stage 7 finish. This evening, enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes access with the Lidl-Trek team (subject to race timing and any unforeseen changes).
Hotel
Grand Hotel du Parc
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Enjoy an exclusive pro team Lidl-Trek event
Go behind the scenes at our private event with Lidl-Trek, and, if permitted, tour the team bus as mechanics prep the pros' bikes for tomorrow's start in Chambéry.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Annecy to Aix-les-Bains - Approximately 29 mi | 46 km and 2,284 ft | 696 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Annecy to Aix-les-Bains via Semnoz - Approximately 45 mi | 72 km and 5,033 ft | 1,534 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:
Stage 7: Bourge-en-Bresse to Chambéry
Official VIP Race Access at Stage 8 with prime seating to witness the start in Chambéry
Overview
Get ready for an extraordinary VIP experience! Start your day with an early ride along the stunning shores of Lake Bourget, France’s largest natural lake, framed by lush mountains and inspiring alpine views. After a quick change back at the hotel, head to Chambéry, where your VIP passes grant exclusive access to the official departure village. Enjoy a light boulangerie-style lunch, capture photos of the pros fine-tuning their bikes as they mentally prepare for today’s challenge, and watch as the teams set off for today’s monumental alpine stage with a thrilling finish on Col de la Madeleine. After this unforgettable start, relax on a scenic shuttle through majestic mountain landscapes to the charming village of Châtel. This evening, enjoy a guide-hosted dinner at the hotel to refuel for tomorrow’s adventures.
Hotel
Hotel Macchi Restaurant & Spa
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Official VIP Race Access Passes at the Stage 8 start in Chambéry
Enjoy Stage 8 at Chambéry and cheer on your favourite riders from the official departure village.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Lac du Bourget via Chanaz Loop - Approximately 40 mi | 65 km and 3,169 ft | 966 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:
Stage 8: Chambéry to Saint François Longchamp - Col de la Madeleine
Activity 2
TODAY'S RACE ACESS:
Official VIP Race Access Passes to the Departure of Stage 8 in Chambéry
Official VIP Race Access with premier views of the exhilarating Tour de France Femmes final Stage 9 in Châtel
Overview
The moment has arrived: the thrilling final stage of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes, where the yellow jersey will be claimed after an intense battle! Start your day with a scenic ride to Le Biot, then pedal back along the official race route from Le Biot to Châtel, taking on the iconic Col du Corbier—featured seven times in the Tour de France, with its last appearance in 1988. Arriving in Châtel just before the pros, capture the excitement with photos and enjoy lunch at your chosen spot before entering the VIP arrival village. From an exclusive vantage point aboard official VIP luxury open-top bus, watch the racers close in on the finish line. This premier viewing location, head-and-shoulders above the crowd, offers an open bar and large-screen TVs, so you don’t miss any action! Tonight, join your guides and fellow travelers to toast the Tour, celebrating its legendary champions and rising stars, and the unforgettable journey through the Alps!
Hotel
Hotel Macchi Restaurant & Spa
Meals included
Breakfast | Social hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Official VIP Race Access Passes to the Stage 9 finish in Châtel
Experience the race’s thrilling finale from an exclusive VIP luxury open-top bus at the finish line! From this unrivaled vantage point, feel the adrenaline as the racers charge toward victory, capturing every electrifying moment up close!
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Châtel to Col du Corbier Loop - Approximately 32 mi | 51 km and 3,878 ft | 1,182 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Châtel to Col du Grand Taillet to Belvédère to Col du Corbier Loop - Approximately 45 mi | 72 km and 5,466 ft | 1,666 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:
Stage 9: Praz-sur-Arly to Châtel
Activity 2
TODAY'S RACE ACESS:
Official VIP Race Access Passes to the Arrival of Stage 9 in Chatel
Relax this morning before bidding au revoir
Overview
This morning is yours to relax and recover after a sensational Tour de France Femmes cycling adventure. Enjoy a short spin to loosen your legs or treat yourself to a well-deserved sleep-in. A private Trek Travel shuttle will take you to the Geneva (Cornavin) train station for your onward journey. Bid farewell to your guides at 11:00 AM at the hotel, and please schedule any departing train from Geneva no earlier than 1:30 PM.
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
Farewell spin
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Châtel to Col de Bassachaux - Approximately 14 mi | 22 km and 2,444 ft | 745 m
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