Tour de France Ultimate Experience: Alpe D’Huez to Paris 8-Day

Overview

Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Geneva Cornavin train station at 11:00 AM. After a one hour private shuttle, your race experience begins in the lakeside town of Évian-les-Bains, set along the shores of Lac Léman. The city buzzes with anticipation for Stage 16—the individual time trial of the Tour de France. Enjoy lunch, then head to the Lidl-Trek team hotel for exclusive behind-the-scenes access, including a Q&A with team representatives and, if race regulations allow, a look inside the team bus as mechanics prepare the pros’ bikes. Afterward, return to Hotel Royal, your home for the next two nights, where your guides will fit you to your Trek bike and prepare you for tomorrow’s warm-up ride. Settle in with an aperitif as you learn about the exciting days ahead before enjoying a delicious alpine dinner. Rest well—tomorrow brings live race action at the ITT!

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Wake up to the thrill of live Tour de France action! Begin with a short morning spin before returning to the hotel to freshen up. A private shuttle then takes you to your VIP destination—the exclusive Relais Étape hospitality area for Stage 16. Set along the race course, this premier venue offers live race coverage, a spectacular lunch, and an open bar, providing an ideal setting to experience the Tour in style. As the caravan approaches, step outside to catch souvenirs and join dedicated fans who’ve camped for days to witness this decisive time trial, where the yellow jersey may change hands. After the stage, return to your luxurious five-star hotel to unwind over dinner and toast an unforgettable day before tomorrow’s transfer to the Alps.

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Start your day with a cappuccino before a three-and-a-half-hour private shuttle carries you from Lac Léman into the majestic Alps, arriving just days ahead of the Tour’s final mountaintop finishes. This is the Tour de France’s most storied mountain range, home to legendary climbs like Alpe d’Huez and Col du Galibier. Enjoy lunch, then ride through the untouched Bérarde Valley, framed by soaring peaks on your way to the tiny shepherd’s hamlet of Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans, nestled at the foot of the Massif des Écrins. On your return, opt for a quintessential Alps experience by taking the cable car to Les Deux Alpes, where Chalet Mounier—your home for the next four nights—welcomes you with warm hospitality and breathtaking views. This evening, toast to the adventures ahead and savor your first taste of Haute-Savoie cuisine.

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Today delivers a true King or Queen of the Mountains test as you take on two of the Alps’ most revered climbs—both featured in this year’s Stage 20. Choose to ride from our hotel, or hop in the van to Villar d’Arene for a boost towards the summit. You’ll approach from the opposite side of the race, starting with the Col du Lautaret, a high pass crossed more than 40 times in Tour history and guaranteed to get the legs firing. From there, continue upward to nearly 8,600 feet (2,621 m) atop the Col du Galibier, a monumental ascent that’s defined over a century of Tour de France drama. Your guides will provide support, snacks, and Tour-style encouragement as you power through each switchback with pro-level determination. After lunch, enjoy the sweeping descent and either shuttle or ride back up to Les Deux Alpes. Back at the hotel, recover and catch the sprint finish into Orcières-Merlette on TV—there’s sure to be a fierce fight for yellow. Tonight, we’ll stroll into town and enjoy a relaxed dinner before tomorrow’s live race action on Alpe d’Huez.

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The excitement builds as today’s Stage 19 begins in Gap and ends with an exhilarating alpine finish right on our doorstep. Set out early to stay ahead of road closures and make the most of this unforgettable day. You'll descend into the valley to Bourg d’Oisans, the base of the mythic Alpe d’Huez, the most revered climb in France. Ride the course ahead of the peloton, tackling its 21 famed switchbacks—each named for a past Tour winner—on an 8% average grade that demands every ounce of focus. The energy is electric, with fans lining the roads for this iconic stage. Join your fellow travelers at Trek Travel’s Signature Race Access Event at Les Grandes Rousses, perfectly positioned on the final switchbacks for prime views of the live action. Enjoy a delicious lunch, then head to the course to catch some “swag” from the passing caravan and soak up the buzz among die-hard fans who’ve camped out for days. As the race approaches, we’ll walk up to the finish line to watch the peloton’s dramatic arrival from an exclusive VIP open-top bus, complete with panoramic views, an open bar, and large-screen TVs capturing every moment. This is the perfect spot to witness the excitement and fight for yellow across the finish line. Once the stage concludes, choose to ascend the Col du Sarenne, featured in tomorrow’s stage, or descend into the valley to Venosc before returning to the hotel by cable car. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your leisure in the chic town of Les Deux Alpes.

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Prepare for an unforgettable VIP experience this morning as we descend once more to the base of Alpe d’Huez in Bourg d’Oisans, this time following the bike path along the Romanche River. Your exclusive VIP passes grant access to the official departure village, where you can snap photos of the pros fine-tuning their bikes and preparing for today’s monumental stage. Watch the teams roll out toward Col de la Croix de Fer. After the start, we’ll regroup for lunch and return to Les Deux Alpes to relax and watch the race unfold on TV as the pros tackle the legendary climbs of the Cols du Télégraphe, Galibier, and Sarenne before the dramatic finish atop Alpe d’Huez. Those eager for more live action can descend to Mizoën to see the peloton fly past, then tackle the 10 switchbacks back to the hotel. Tonight, raise a glass to Le Tour over a gourmet dinner as we look ahead to the grand 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. On arrival, check into the Hotel de Crillon, ideally located just a short walk from today’s exclusive race viewing. This afternoon, your guides will lead you behind the security line to the prestigious Lidl Trek Tribune, where the excitement builds as the riders sweep into the heart of Paris. Reserved for the Lidl Trek Team, its sponsors, and Trek Travel guests, this private space on the Champs-Élysées offers an unforgettable vantage point for the day’s final showdown. Savor a celebratory toast and an elegant cocktail-style standing lunch on the terrace, then settle into the grandstands for breathtaking views of the peloton speeding by at over 30 miles per hour as the riders complete their final laps and race toward the finish. Tonight, celebrate the energy, fanfare, and glory of the 113th Tour de France over a festive farewell dinner with your guides—an unforgettable Paris finale.

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After an amazing week, your Tour de France trip 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 Hotel de Crillon 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.