This is a small group cycling tour which gives you the chance to follow the Tour de France in 2016 and experience some of the challenging cols of the French Alps for real. You will watch four key stages of the race and others you are cycling parts of it yourself - go on take the challenge - This special Tour de France trip will fill up early so please book early! Call us on 01728 748209 or complete the enquiry form or talk to us on Live Chat.
Departs London, date to be announced, pri...
This is a small group cycling tour which gives you the chance to follow the Tour de France in 2016 and experience some of the challenging cols of the French Alps for real. You will watch four key stages of the race and others you are cycling parts of it yourself - go on take the challenge - This special Tour de France trip will fill up early so please book early! Call us on 01728 748209 or complete the enquiry form or talk to us on Live Chat.
Departs London, date to be announced, prices from approx £1,600 per person including flights.
Millions of fans line the route as the peloton races through France on its annual three week tour around this spectacular country. The holiday atmosphere helps to make the whole experience almost as enjoyable as the cycling itself. Based in two hotels in the towns of Seyne and Modane, this week offers the chance to cheer on the pros from the side of the road and test your legs on the climbs of the Col du Galibier, Col des Garcinets and the climb to the ski station of Pra Loup. Riding the challenging cols of the French Alps can be a humbling experience and only affirms the impressive strength and stamina of the professionals.
- 6 days cycling with limited vehicle support
- Climbs are long and steady (avg. 7%) the descents can include some steep sections
- Watch the Tour de France on several mountain stages
- Climb the Col du Galibier
Summary Itinerary:
Day 1 Fly to Marseille airport – transfer to Seyne
Day 2 Watch the tour coming to Gap
Day 3 Col du Pontis – Loop ride around Serre Ponçon Lake
Day 4 Watch the tour in Pra Loup
Day 5 Transfer to Modane: cycle to Col du Mont Cenis -Aussois
Day 6 Watch the tour around la Toussuire
Day 7 Watch the tour at Modane / Col du Galibier
Day 8 Free morning in Modane
This is a small group adult holiday. The group is usually between 4 and 16 in size, with an average of 12 like-minded clients booking individually, in a couple or as friends together with expert cyclist tour leaders. Previous experience of this type of cycling and a good level of fitness is essential.
Contact us to check availability, full trip notes and book your place now! We can tailor make this holiday to become part of a longer trip to Southern France and the Alps if you wish.