Tour de France VIP Access: Ventoux to Alps to Paris 2025

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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,... 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! Read More

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Today is the day for thrilling mountaintop race action as we prepare to climb Mont Ventoux just hours ahead of the Tour! After a hearty breakfast, you’ll intercept the race course in Bédoin, where the energy is indescribable, with hundreds lining the roads for this iconic finish. As you tackle this legendary ascent, it’s a race-day climb like no other, with VIP passes and an official race escort car guiding you up the final stretch—just like the pros! Feel th... Today is the day for thrilling mountaintop race action as we prepare to climb Mont Ventoux just hours ahead of the Tour! After a hearty breakfast, you’ll intercept the race course in Bédoin, where the energy is indescribable, with hundreds lining the roads for this iconic finish. As you tackle this legendary ascent, it’s a race-day climb like no other, with VIP passes and an official race escort car guiding you up the final stretch—just like the pros! Feel the Tour glory as you crest the summit and fly across the finish line before stepping onto the Official Tour podium with fellow Trek Travelers for an unforgettable photo. Celebrate your achievement with a scenic lunch, then watch the racers' arrival from an exclusive VIP open-top bus. Elevated above the crowd, enjoy panoramic views, an open bar, and large-screen TVs so you don’t miss a second of the action! Once the race concludes, we’ll descend back to our hotel, and this evening, toast le Tour over another delicious Provençal feast. Read More

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Today, we’ll tackle the iconic Mont Ventoux, taking on the quieter but equally demanding ascent from Malaucène—13.3 miles at an average 7.2% grade. Starting from our hotel, we’ll enjoy a scenic ride to the historic village of Malaucène, built around a 16th-century fort, where the real climb begins as the gradient ramps up to 8%. Take your time on this legendary ascent, free from race traffic and time constraints, as you reach the famous "moonscape" and the l... Today, we’ll tackle the iconic Mont Ventoux, taking on the quieter but equally demanding ascent from Malaucène—13.3 miles at an average 7.2% grade. Starting from our hotel, we’ll enjoy a scenic ride to the historic village of Malaucène, built around a 16th-century fort, where the real climb begins as the gradient ramps up to 8%. Take your time on this legendary ascent, free from race traffic and time constraints, as you reach the famous "moonscape" and the landmark tower atop Ventoux. Your guides will support you every step of the way! This storied mountain has crowned champions and witnessed tragedies, each a part of cycling’s rich history. For an added challenge, attempt a double ascent by returning the way you came, or descend into Bédoin for a short ride back to the hotel, where you can relax by the pool. Tonight, explore town and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Rest up—tomorrow, we transfer to the Alps for more live race action. Read More

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This morning, we’ll rise early to jump ahead of the Tour as it heads for the Alps and the final mountain stages. We’ll take a three-and-a-half-hour shuttle to La Chambre, the base of Col de la Madeleine, featured as an HC climb in today’s Stage 18. This stunning 12-mile ascent, with an average gradient of 7.7% and an elevation gain of nearly 5,000 feet, is sure to command your full attention. Your Trek Travel guides will support you with their signature rest s... This morning, we’ll rise early to jump ahead of the Tour as it heads for the Alps and the final mountain stages. We’ll take a three-and-a-half-hour shuttle to La Chambre, the base of Col de la Madeleine, featured as an HC climb in today’s Stage 18. This stunning 12-mile ascent, with an average gradient of 7.7% and an elevation gain of nearly 5,000 feet, is sure to command your full attention. Your Trek Travel guides will support you with their signature rest stops and cheers of encouragement as you reach the summit just hours before the pros. They’ve chosen the perfect spot to relax and enjoy lunch as we await the peloton. Find your own place along the race course to catch some "swag" as the caravan rolls by and revel in the once-in-a-lifetime experience of being among die-hard fans who’ve camped out for days. Cheer on the riders as they battle for the yellow jersey 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 awaits to whisk us to our luxury hotel in the chic mountain town of Megève. Read More

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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 ro... 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. Read More

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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 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 ... 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. 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. Read More

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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. Sa... 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! Read More

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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.