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Experience incredible Tour de France VIP race viewings in the Alps and witness the exciting finale at a gala event in Nice.
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Where to Arrive
Airport:
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Pick-up location:
Boscolo Nice Hotel & Spa, France
Pick-up time:
10:00 AM
Where to Depart
Airport:
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Drop-off location:
Boscolo Nice Hotel & Spa, France
Drop-off time:
12:00 PM Noon
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 Nice (NCE).
Buses and trams depart the Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) regularly for the city center with a travel time of approximately 20 minutes. You can also take a taxi for approximately 30 euros. Train schedules are available and tickets can be booked directly online at www.trainline.com or by using our recommended travel agent services. (Please note the train schedule changes frequently; consult the Trainline site for the most up-to-date schedule.)
Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Boscolo Nice Hotel & Spa, France (12 Bd Victor Hugo, 06000 Nice, France) at 10:00 AM on the first day of the trip. A shuttle through the bustling city of Nice will bring you to your ride start in the Alpes-Maritimes. 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. If you cannot reach them, please call our hotel, Pure Montagne Resort & Spa (+33 4 23 04 00 00), 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 200 euros.
Additional Departure Information
You will say farewell to your guides at 9:30 AM at Boscolo Nice Hotel & Spa with a 12:00 PM noon checkout. Please make your own travel arrangements to the airport, train station, or other destination of your choice.
Welcome and warm up ride in the Alpes-Maritimes
Overview
Welcome to the Alpes-Maritimes, home to the final mountain stages of this year's Tour. Your trip will start with a 70-minute private shuttle from Nice to the heart of the Alps, where your guides will make sure you are perfectly fit to your award-winning Trek Domane bike. Today's warm-up ride takes you over the Col de Turini, a featured climb in this year's stage 20 and known for its role in the Monte Carlo Rally. We'll begin from the midpoint of Moulinet village, where you'll pedal along roads surrounded by thick forests, rugged rock formations, and waterfalls. Pause at the summit, which is over 5,000 feet above the Mediterranean Sea, before a thrilling descent to La Bollène-Vésubie. We'll regroup for a light meal and head to our elegant Nordic-style hotel in the heart of the Vésubie Valley where you'll enjoy a warm welcome and splendid mountain views. As the sun sets, join the group for a delightful cocktail reception and dinner, as we discuss the week ahead. Fuel up for the epic journey tomorrow as we aim to conquer another Tour de France-featured summit.
Hotel
Pure Montagne Resort & Spa
Meals included
Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Your Trek Travel race adventure begins in the French Alpes-Maritimes
This mountain range will play host to the exciting final mountain stages of this year's Tour.
Hiking Options
Hike Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Moulinet to Col de Turini to Saint-Martin-Vésubie - Approximately 25 mi | 40 km and 4,593 ft | 1,400 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:
Stage 17: Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux to SuperDévoluy
Summit the Col de la Couillole two days before the pros
Overview
As the pro’s get ready for their first stage in the Alpes-Maritimes today, we have a chance to preview two more climbs of Stage 20, just two days before the peloton climbs over the very same route. First up is the challenging ascent of the Col de la Colmiane, an HC (Hors catégorie) climb, which has frequently graced the route of the Paris-Nice race. After that, get ready for an exciting descent to Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée and then the Col de la Couillole, which is the mountaintop finish of Stage 20. A scenic 10-mile climb with an average incline of 7%, giving you ample time to enjoy panoramic views before reaching the summit. Your Trek Travel guides will be with you providing excellent support all the way to the top. At the summit pause to celebrate your accomplishment and refuel at the Trek Travel van. This afternoon’s descent takes you back to the valley where you can choose to jump in the van or, if you have the legs, ride back over Col de la Colmiane to our hotel. Tonight, you have the freedom to explore the town and find a cozy bistro for dinner. Make sure to rest up because tomorrow promises live race action at Isola 2000!
Hotel
Pure Montagne Resort & Spa
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
Preview Col de la Couillole, the final climb of Stage 20
The mountaintop finish of Stage 20, is a scenic 10-mile climb with an average incline of 7%, giving you ample time to enjoy panoramic views before reaching the summit. Your Trek Travel guides will be with you providing excellent support all the way to the top.
Hiking Options
Hike Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Saint-Martin-Vésubie to Col de la Couillole to Frassinia - Approximately 40 mi | 64 km and 6,562 ft | 2,000 m
Hike Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Saint-Martin-Vésubie to Col de la Couillole Return - Approximately 55 mi | 89 km and 10,170 ft | 3,100 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:
Stage 18: Gap to Barcelonnette
Official VIP Race Access Passes to ride over the finish line and to the VIP finish area of Stage 19 at Isola 2000
Overview
Today is the day for thrilling mountain top race action! After a hearty breakfast, choose to ride directly from our hotel or jump in the van. You will intercept the race course in Isola, where words can’t do justice to the scene, as hundreds of people line the roads to see this exciting mountaintop finish unfold. As you ascend the final climb of the stage up to Isola 2000, it’s a race-day climb like nothing you’ve ever experienced with VIP passes and the final stretch of the race course accompanied by an official race escort car just like the pros! Feel the Tour glory as you crest the summit and rocket across the finish line, before climbing the Official Tour podium with your fellow Trek Travelers for an unforgettable souvenir photo opportunity! Take a moment to celebrate your achievement and enjoy lunch with splendid views of the surrounding mountains. Afterwards, watch the arrival of the racers from a unique vantage point aboard an official VIP open-top bus close to the finish line. This exclusive viewing location is head-and-shoulders above the crowd and fully equipped with an open bar and large screen TVs, so you don’t miss a minute of the action! Once the race concludes, we will descend back toward the valley, where our shuttle is waiting to take us back to the hotel for another delicious alpine feast.
Hotel
Le Fer à Cheval
Meals included
Breakfast | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Official VIP Race Access Passes to ride over the finish line and to the VIP finish area of Stage 19 at Isola 2000
It’s a race-day climb like nothing you’ve ever experienced with VIP passes and the final stretch of the race course accompanied by an official race escort car just like the pros! Feel the Tour glory as you crest the summit and rocket across the finish line, before climbing the Official Tour podium with your fellow Trek Travelers for an unforgettable souvenir photo opportunity!
Hiking Options
Hike Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
St.Souver Tinée to Isola 2000 - Approximately 32 mi | 52 km and 5,577 ft | 1, 700 m
Hike Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Saint-Martin-Vésubie to Isola 2000 - Approximately 37 mi | 60 km and 7,680 ft | 2,340 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S RACE ACCESS:
Official VIP Race Access Passes to ride over finish line and to the VIP finish area of Stage 19 at Isola 2000
Activity 2
TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:
Stage 19: Embrun to Isola 2000
Official VIP Race Access passes to Relais Etape hospitality zone of Stage 20
Overview
Head out for a short loop ride in the cool morning air, along scenic mountain roads and return to the hotel to freshen up, where a private shuttle will be at your service, to take you to your day's VIP destination: the exclusive Relais Etape hospitality area for Stage 20. This premier mid-race location boasts a live race broadcast on large-screen televisions, a spectacular lunch, and an open bar, offering you the ideal setting to enjoy the Tour de France with sophistication. As the excitement of the caravan approaches, head out on the roadside to catch some "swag" and relish in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be where die-hard fans have camped out for days waiting to cheer on the pros. You will bear witness to the live race action on the course as the riders battle for victory in the final mountaintop finish of this year's tour and where the coveted yellow jersey is poised to change hands. After the race concludes, you'll shuttle to our luxurious 5-star hotel in Nice, conveniently located a short distance from tomorrow's race course. This evening, we will unwind over a delightful dinner at Angelo's Italian Restaurant within our hotel, eagerly anticipating the thrilling final time trial stage in Nice tomorrow.
Hotel
Boscolo Nice Hotel & Spa
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Official VIP Race Access passes to Relais Etape hospitality zone of Stage 20
Experience the race from this premier location, with the race broadcast live on large-screen televisions, a spectacular lunch, and an open bar, offering you the ideal setting to enjoy the Tour de France with sophistication. Then head roadside to bear witness to the live race action on the course as the riders battle for victory in the final mountaintop finish of this year's tour.
Hiking Options
Hike Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Saint-Martin-Vésubie to Refuge de La Madone de Fenestre Return - Approximately 14 mi | 22 km and 3,032 ft | 924 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S RACE ACCESS:
Official VIP Race Access passes to Relais Etape hospitality zone of Stage 20
Activity 2
TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:
Stage 20: Nice to Col de la Couillole
Exclusive Trek Travel Viewing Event in Nice
Overview
Start your morning with a stroll along the beautiful Mediterranean Sea or, if the roads are open, take a short spin up to Mont Chauve & a local’s favorite climb & while Nice gears up for the grand finale of the 2024 Tour de France. You'll have a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the excitement of this magnificent city, where iconic landmarks provide the backdrop for the world's most prestigious cycling event. Your guides will escort you to the prestigious Le Negresco for an exclusive Trek Travel viewing event. Located perfectly along the Promenade des Anglais, where the riders will pass twice on their way to the climactic finish line in Place Masséna, the elegant Hotel Le Negresco offers the ultimate vantage point to experience the grand spectacle of the Tour de France's finale. The atmosphere is electric, with enthusiastic crowds gathering to watch the riders' lightning-fast sprints and the intense battle for the coveted yellow jersey. Raise a glass of champagne and savor lavish hors d'oeuvres, all while enjoying live race coverage on TV throughout the afternoon. Feel the energy of the race from the street-level terrace as the riders speed past, or join the cheering crowds by the race course barriers to support the next Tour de France champion sprinting towards the finish line. The fanfare and excitement of the 111th edition of the Tour de France's grand finale will leave you with lasting memories of the spectacular French Riviera.
Hotel
Boscolo Nice Hotel & Spa
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Exclusive Trek Travel Viewing Event in Nice
The elegant Hotel Le Negresco offers the ultimate vantage point to experience the grand spectacle of the Tour de France's finale. Raise a glass of champagne and savor lavish hors d'oeuvres, all while enjoying live race coverage on TV throughout the afternoon. Feel the energy of the race from the street-level terrace as the riders speed past, or join the cheering crowds by the race course barriers to support the next Tour de France champion sprinting towards the finish line.
Hiking Options
Hike Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Nice to Mont Chauve Loop - Approximately 21 mi | 34 km and 2,980 ft | 908 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S RACE ACCESS:
Exclusive Trek Travel Viewing Event in Nice
Activity 2
TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:
Stage 21: Monaco to Nice
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 Boscolo Nice Hotel & Spa 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
If a date is marked as Private, it is reserved for a private group.
Don’t see exactly what you are looking for or looking for a custom date?
Call our trip consultants at 866-464-8735
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Road: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 25 mi (40 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).
Gravel: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 20 mi (35 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).
Hiking: 1-3 hours of hiking. Up to 5 mi (8 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).
Road: 2-4 hours of riding. 20-35 mi (35-60 km). Up to 2,500 ft (750 m).
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Hiking: 2-4 hours of hiking. 4-8 mi (6-12 km). Up to 1,500 ft (450 m).
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Hiking: 3-5 hours of hiking. 6-10 mi (9-16 km). Up to 2,000 ft (600 m).
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Gravel: 4+ hours of riding. 30-50 mi (45-80 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).
Hiking: 4+ hours of hiking. 7-15 mi (11-24 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).
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Tackle an epic adventure that takes you point-to-point across mountains, countryside, and more.
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See the pros in action at the biggest cycling events of the year.
Hiking & Walking:
Step into adventure with carefully designed routes, unparalleled hospitality, and deep-routed local connections.
Ride Camp:
Train like the pros in some of their favorite riding destinations.
Self-Guided:
Enjoy a bike tour on your schedule with just your chosen travel companions.
Enjoy a casual vacation with fantastic routes and comfortable accommodations.
Sometimes it’s more convenient and comfortable to have your own room while on vacation. We understand and that’s why we offer a Single Occupancy option. The additional price guarantees a private room all to yourself