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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 Trek Travel guides will meet you at Avignon TGV Station in Avignon at 11:00 AM and take you on a scenic 50-minute shuttle into the countryside. After introductions, enjoy a light lunch with your guides, followed by a personalized bike fitting. Then, set off on a warm-up ride to Crillon Le Brave, a charming five-star hotel with a breathtaking view perched on the foothills of Mont Ventoux, 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!

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Today is all about thrilling race action as the pros tackle a mountaintop finish on Mont Ventoux. After a hearty breakfast, ride toward the race course, where the excitement is palpable, with fans lining the roads for this iconic stage. Join your fellow travelers at Trek Travel’s Signature Race Access Event, perfectly positioned for prime views of the live race action. Indulge in a delicious lunch before heading to the course to catch "swag" from the caravan as it rolls by. Immerse yourself in the electric atmosphere among die-hard fans who’ve camped out for days, and cheer on the climbers racing past in their battle for glory. You'll then watch the final sprint to the finish line on TV from our prime location to see who claims yellow on this legendary stage. After the race has finished, and the roads reopen, spin back to the hotel for another delightful Provençal feast.

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Get ready for epic scenery and legendary riding today as we take on the Géant de Provence—the formidable Mont Ventoux—ourselves, just as the Tour de France climbers battled for yellow on these revered slopes yesterday. This 13.4-mile ascent has no flat sections and features an average grade of 10% over a relentless 6.2-mile stretch, leading into the famous "moonscape." What makes Ventoux truly challenging isn't just its steep grades, but its unpredictable weather—intense winds or heat can make this climb feel even tougher. We’ll set out early to give you the best chance for a memorable ascent. After reaching the summit and capturing the moment with a photo, we’ll descend to Malaucène for a well-earned bistro lunch. Feeling strong? Tackle Ventoux again from the opposite side for a double ascent, or enjoy a relaxing spin back to the hotel. This evening, you and your fellow cyclists are free to explore town and, with recommendations from your guides, choose a local spot for dinner.

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This morning, we’ll rise early to get ahead of the Tour as it heads for the Alps and the final mountain stages. A three-and-a-half-hour shuttle will take us to La Chambre, the base of Col de la Madeleine, an HC climb featured in today’s Stage 18. This stunning 12-mile ascent, averaging a 7.7% gradient and gaining nearly 5,000 feet in elevation, will demand your full focus. Your Trek Travel guides will provide their signature support with rest stops and encouragement as you conquer the summit just hours before the pros. They’ve selected the perfect spot for lunch, where we’ll relax and soak in the anticipation of the race. Find your own vantage point along the course to catch the excitement of the caravan and feel the electric atmosphere of the crowd as the peloton approaches. Cheer on the riders as they battle for the yellow jersey on the most challenging stage of this year’s Tour. After the race passes and the road reopens, we’ll descend into the valley, where a shuttle will whisk us to our luxury hotel in the chic mountain town of Megève.

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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, cycling 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 have the legs, descend down to La Clusaz and turn around for a double ascent of this breathtaking col, or descend directly back down to the valley and climb back to our hotel in Megève. Tonight this chic town is yours to explore for dinner.

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Today is all about enjoying as much or as little of the spectacular riding found right outside your door, as you like. After a satisfying 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. 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.

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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, Mandarin Oriental 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!

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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 hotel, the Mandarin Oriental Paris, 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.