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Enjoy exclusive Lidl-Trek team access and VIP race viewings of Mont Ventoux and the Alps, with a premier viewing event in Paris.
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Where to Arrive
Airport:
Paris (CDG)
Pick-up location:
Avignon TGV Station, Avignon, France
Pick-up time:
11:30 AM
Where to Depart
Airport:
Paris (CDG)
Drop-off location:
Le Bristol, Paris, France
Drop-off time:
10:00 AM
Additional Arrival Information
We suggest that you arrive in Provence at least one day prior to the start of your Tour de France bike tour, 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). From Paris, take a TGV train to Avignon, either from the TGV station at Charles de Gaulle Airport or from the Gare de Lyon in Paris. Please note that there are two train stations in Avignon—the TGV and the center station (Gare d'Avignon-Centre). To ensure a quicker journey, we recommend you book your ticket to arrive at the TGV station that is approximately five miles from the center station downtown. To reach the city center, taxis are available for approximately 20€. There is also a frequent shuttle service for a few euros that connects the two train stations.
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.)
Alternatively, you may fly into Marseille (MRS) or Nice (NCE) and take a train to Avignon. You will arrive at Avignon-Centre train station. To reach Place Crillon, taxis are available for approximately 10€.
Your Trek Travel guides will meet you in the bus parking located in the north exit of the Avignon TGV Station at 11:30 AM on the first day of the trip. To find the north exit, follow signs to: Sortie Nord, the car rental area (location voitures) and to Parking P1. Exit the station and turn left in the direction of the large bus parking lot. Here the shuttle will be waiting for you with your Trek Travel guide just before your departure time. After a one hour shuttle by private coach, your Tour de France adventure begins! Enjoy a delicious lunch as your guides explain how the trip will unfold, and fit you to your Trek bike. Once everyone’s bike is ready you’ll be off to explore the quiet roads of Provence.
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, Le Mas de Herbes Blanches (+33 4 82 78 08 80), and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details. You may take a taxi to the first night’s hotel for approximately 100€.
Additional Departure Information
You will say farewell to your guides at 10:00 AM at Le Bristol Paris 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 to Provence and the 112th Tour de France!
Overview
Begin your Trek Travel pro race experience in elegant Provence, home to the iconic Mont Ventoux, where the excitement builds as the Tour de France arrives the next day. Your adventure starts with a scenic 50-minute shuttle into countryside just outside the historic, stone-built village of Ménerbes, famed by Peter Mayle’s A Year in Provence. After introductions, enjoy a light lunch with your guides, followed by a personalized bike fitting. Then, set off on a warm-up ride to Le Mas de Herbes Blanches, a Relais & Châteaux hotel nestled in the heart of Luberon, where you’ll spend the next three nights. Settle in, enjoy an aperitif, and hear about the exciting days ahead before a delicious dinner featuring Provence’s finest flavors. Rest well—tomorrow brings live race action on Mont Ventoux!
Hotel
Le Mas de Herbes Blanches
Meals included
Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Welcome to Provence!
Close your eyes for a moment, and savor the fragrant aroma of Provence’s endless lavender fields.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Menerbes to Joucas - Approximately 19 mi | 31 km and 2,247 ft | 685 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:
Rest day in Montpellier
Official VIP Race Access to the Relais Étape hospitality zone on Stage 16—mountaintop finish day on Mont Ventoux!
Overview
Wake up to the thrill of live Tour de France action as the race heads to a mountaintop finish on Mont Ventoux! Begin with a short morning ride before returning to the hotel to freshen up, where a private shuttle awaits to take you to your VIP destination: the exclusive Relais Étape hospitality area for Stage 16. Located within the final 18 miles (30 km) of the stage, this premier zone offers live race broadcasts, a spectacular lunch, and an open bar, providing an ideal setting to experience the Tour in style. As the caravan nears, step out to catch some “swag” and soak up the electric atmosphere alongside die-hard fans who have camped out for days in anticipation of today’s stage. Witness the riders’ fierce battle on this final, gruelling climb up Ventoux, with the coveted yellow jersey likely to change hands. After the race, return to our enchanting 5-star hotel to unwind over a delightful dinner together and prepare to conquer Mont Ventoux yourself tomorrow!
Hotel
Le Mas de Herbes Blanches
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Official VIP Race Access passes to Relais Étape hospitality zone of Stage 16
Enjoy premier race viewing with live broadcasts on large screens, a spectacular lunch, and an open bar—the perfect setting to take in the thrill of the Tour de France. Then head roadside to witness the riders battle for victory on the mountaintop finish at Mont Ventoux.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Joucas to Col des 3 termes loop - Approximately 18 mi | 29 km and 2,047 ft | 624 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:
Stage 16: Montpellier to Mont Ventoux
Activity 2
TODAY'S RACE ACCESS:
Official VIP Race Access passes to Relais Étape hospitality zone of Stage 16
Conquer the mighty Mont Ventoux and see how you stack up against the pros
Overview
Today is your chance to follow in the pedal strokes of the peloton as you take on an ascent of the Géant de Provence—the mighty Mont Ventoux. Starting from Bédoin, this classic route is renowned as one of the most challenging climbs in the Tour de France, where forested switchbacks open into a long ascent across a barren moonscape toward the iconic tower at the summit. Mont Ventoux has crowned champions and seen its share of tragedies, each moment a storied chapter in cycling history, and by taking on this challenge, you’ll carve out your own place in its legacy. Our guides will be there to support you every step of the way! Alternatively, you may choose to end your ride in the charming village of Bédoin, where you can enjoy a relaxing afternoon among lively shops, outdoor cafés, and restaurants before a shuttle returns you to the hotel. Tonight, you’re free to explore and savor dinner at a local restaurant of your choice near the hotel.
Hotel
Le Mas de Herbes Blanches
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
Ascend the "Géant de Provence"
Prepare yourself for epic scenery and legendary riding today! The challenge is the mighty Mont Ventoux - 13.42 miles of climbing with no flat sections and an average grade of 10% through the middle 6.2 miles before you hit the top section, which can best be described as a moonscape.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Joucas to Bédoin - Approximately 25 mi | 40 km and 2,220 ft | 670 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Joucas to Mont Ventoux to Bédoin - Approximately 58 mi | 94 km and 7,960 ft | 2,425 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:
Stage 17: Bollène to Valence
Transfer to the Alps and experience an exclusive Lidl-Trek Pro Team Event
Overview
Start your day with a cappuccino before we set off on a scenic loop through the beautiful Luberon countryside. Pause to explore the village of Roussillon, known for its ochre fields and colorful architecture, or continue to Bonnieux, one of France’s most stunning medieval villages. Climb to the village’s peak for breathtaking views over the valley’s orchards and vineyards. After lunch back at our hotel, a private shuttle will take us from Provence’s lavender fields into the majestic Alps, following the Tour’s route. This afternoon, enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes access at a private event with Lidl-Trek. Join team representatives for a Q&A cocktail hour, and, if race regulations allow, tour the team bus as mechanics prepare bikes for tomorrow’s final mountaintop finish. End the day above the clouds at the elegant Four Seasons Hotel Megève, ready for more race action tomorrow.
Hotel
Four Seasons Megève
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Enjoy an exclusive pro team Lidl-Trek event
Go behind the scenes at our private event with Lidl-Trek, featuring a Q&A cocktail hour with team representatives and, if permitted, a tour of the team bus as mechanics prep the pros' bikes for the final mountaintop finish.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Joucas to Rousillon Loop - Approximately 17 mi | 27 km and 1,467 ft | 444 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Joucas to Rousillon to Bonnieux Loop - Approximately 30 mi | 48 km and 2,590 ft | 790 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:
Stage 18: Vif to Courchevel Col de la Loze
Official VIP Race Access Passes to Departure of Stage 19 in Albertville
Overview
Prepare for an unforgettable VIP experience this morning as we take a quick 30-minute shuttle to Albertville. Your exclusive VIP passes grant you access to the official departure village, where you can capture photos of the pros fine-tuning their bikes and gearing up for today’s monumental stage. Watch the team set off toward Col des Saisies and the final summit finish at La Plagne. Once they’re on their way, we’ll regroup for lunch and then follow the race route by bike, from Ugine up to the famed Col des Aravis—a favorite featured in the Tour over 30 times. After a warm-up along the river Arly to Flumet, we’ll continue to La Giettaz, where the scenic ascent begins, winding through alpine meadows with a gentle grade of 5% and offering sweeping views of snow-capped peaks. On clear days, Mont Blanc, Europe’s highest summit, is visible from the top. If you’re up for more, descend and tackle the climb back to our hotel, or take the shuttle to Megève to relax, visit the hotel spa, or simply soak in the spectacular mountain vistas. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your leisure in the chic town of Megève.
Hotel
Four Seasons Megève
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch
Highlight of the Day
Official VIP Race Access Passes to Departure of Stage 19
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 des Aravis with Shuttle - Approximately 24 mi | 38 km and 5,440 ft | 1,660 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Albertville to Col des Aravis to Megève - Approximately 40 mi | 65 km and 7,415 ft | 2,260 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:
Stage 19: Albertville to La Plagne
Activity 2
TODAY'S RACE ACCESS:
Official VIP Race Access Passes to the Departure of Stage 19
Tackle the legendary Col des Saisies
Overview
Today is all about enjoying as much or as little of the spectacular riding found right outside your door, as you like. After a hearty Alpine breakfast, set out for a ride up the Col des Saisies, featured in yesterday’s Stage 19. Cruise down the valley to Flumet before tackling the 8.5-mile (14 km) ascent, which has an average grade of 5%. Pause at the summit to savor lunch at one of the mountaintop cafes, or continue along yesterday’s race course to the town of Beaufort, where you can conquer this Cat 1 climb from both sides. Alternatively, if you prefer a day off the bike, check in with your guides or the friendly hotel concierge—there are plenty of fun non-riding activities nearby. We'll return to our hotel in time to watch the finish of Stage 20 in Pontarlier on TV and see who will be sporting the yellow jersey heading into Paris tomorrow. Tonight, toast to Le Tour over a gourmet feast as you anticipate the thrilling finale in Paris.
Hotel
Four Seasons Megève
Meals included
Breakfast | Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Take on the legendary Col des Saisies
This 8.5-mile climb has tested riders since its Tour de France debut in 1979, featuring consistently in the race with its winding roads, average gradient of 5.2%, and stunning alpine views that make it both challenging and breathtaking.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Megève to Col des Saisies Loop - Approximately 32 mi | 51 km and 4,180 ft | 1,275 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Megève to Col des Saisies to Beaufort Loop - Approximately 53 mi | 86 km and 7,495 ft | 2,285 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, Le Bristol Paris, 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
Le Bristol
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch | Social hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Exclusive Trek Travel Gala 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
Relax this morning in Paris before saying "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 10:00 AM at Le Bristol but you can enjoy a 12:00 PM checkout time. Please make your own onward travel arrangements to the airport, train station, or other destination of your choice.
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
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