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2010 One Day Experiences

July 3rd through July 25th, 2010

 We often get inquiries regarding special access on one or two stages. Until recently we've regretfully had to decline as this type of feature was restricted to our group trips only.

We are now in a position to offer great viewing options or otherwise unobtainable VIP access to some areas of the race - including HELICOPTER FLY OVER of the race which also contains a full day on course on closed roads!

VIP Grand Stands in Paris are also available from $345 usd on July 25th

 

VIP Access to stage start, Stage finish and helicopter fly-over the race:

Helicopter fly-overand fly day on course:

THIS IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS!!! By far the favorite TDF experience of the lucky few who are able to take part in it!

This is a full day of great action. Our vehicle is allowed on course on closed roads and will leave about 30mn before the peloton. You will get the same view of the roads lined with spectators as the pros will just behind you.

We will mingle with the craziness of the caravan and be able to pass all the vehicle floats while people cheer on the side of the road.
We will then drop you off at a specific location where you will see the Caravan and race go by - a helicopter will then take you up for a 20mn flyover of the peloton.

It will then be time to meet back up with the vehicle and driver and you will be driven the rest of the way to the finish, following the same itinerary as the team vehicles. This extraordinary experience includes lunch and a Tour de France gift.

 
   

Stage Starts:

As the Tour de France travels, a village is setup at the start location of each stage. This is where the sponsors/partners setup, local products are offered and celebrities make daily appearances. This is also where the team buses line-up within a gated area. Your passes will allow you to enter both the village and rider's enclosure. Make sure you have a camera and Sharpie pen on hand as this is without a doubt the best place to get autographs!

   

VIP Stage Finish:

In similar fashion to the stage start, the Tour de France sets up a limited number of areas located on course within the final portion of the stage. Access is reserved to race celebrities, partners and guests of the pro-teams. Typically these areas are about 50m-75m (yards) of the finish line. There is catering, several TV screens as well as a view of the Jumbo-tron and also elevated viewing. Champagne is served daily after the race arrival to celebrate.

There are a few - rare instances where, for technical reasons the VIP areas can not be setup this close to the arrival and it is therefore moved back slightly.

On some stage finishes it will be required to coordinate some form of transportation to gain access to the stage finish location (mountain top finishes are such examples). Contact us so we may discuss the particulars on a case by case basis.

   
Fantasy day: A combination of Stage start + VIP stage finish + helicopter fly-over; the ultimate day experience.
   
Our private viewing locations:

- Stage 3; on one of the final cobbled sections

- Stage 8; on the climb to the col de la Ramaz

- Stage 10; along the final stage through the Alps on Bastille Day

- Stage 16; tbd

- Stage 17; tbd

- Stage 19; Final Time Trial terrific location in front of a wine producing Chateaux = $125

 

See pictures of our private viewing locations here
 
   

Pricing

 

Stage Date Start / Finish Distance in km Helicopter Start Village VIP Finish Fantasy day Private
P Saturday 3 July   Rotterdam > Rotterdam   8 km     400 550    
1 Sunday 4 July  Rotterdam > Bruxelles  224 km  450 375 375 1150  
2 Monday 5 July  Bruxelles > Spa  192 km  425 375 375 1125  
3 Tuesday 6 July  Wanze > Arenberg Porte du Hainaut  207 km  425 375 375 1125 90
4 Wednesday 7 July  Cambrai > Reims  150 km  400 375 375 1100  
5 Thursday 8 July  Épernay > Montargis  185 km  400 375 375 1100  
6 Friday 9 July  Montargis > Gueugnon  225 km  400 375 375 1100  
7 Saturday 10 July  Tournus > Station des Rousses  161 km  400 375 375 1100  
8 Sunday 11 July  Station des Rousses > Morzine-Avoriaz !!! 189 km  695 425 425 1495 90
R  Monday 12 July  REST DAY            
9 Tuesday 13 July  Morzine-Avoriaz > Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne  204 km  695 425 425 1495 90
10 Wednesday 14 July  Chambéry > Gap  179 km  650 425 425 1450  
11 Thursday 15 July  Sisteron > Bourg-lès-Valence  180 km  400 375 375 1100  
12 Friday 16 July  Bourg-de-Péage > Mende  210 km  400 375 375 1100  
13 Saturday 17 July  Rodez > Revel  195 km  400 375 375 1100  
14 Sunday 18 July  Revel > Ax-3 Domaines !!! 184 km  695 375 450 1470 90
15 Monday 19 July  Pamiers > Bagnères-de-Luchon  187 km  575 450 450 1425  
16 Tuesday 20 July  Bagnères-de-Luchon > Pau  196 km  575 450 450 1425 tbd
R  Wednesday 21 July  REST DAY            
17 Thursday 22 July  Pau > Col du Tourmalet !!! 174 km  750 425 600 1725 tbd
18 Friday 23 July  Salies-de-Béarn > Bordeaux  190 km  575 375 450 1350  
19 Saturday 24 July  Bordeaux > Pauillac  SPECIAL 51 km  750 425 475 1600 105
20 Sunday 25 July  Longjumeau > Paris Champs-Élysées  105 km    150 455    

 

 

  • July 24th SPECIAL: The Helicopter experience includes being in a car behind a rider during the time trial + Flight over the time trial + finishing the course behind a second rider... during the time trial!!!

  • Prices are quoted in euros and may be paid in USD or Euros.

  • !!! : Access to arrival will require coordinating some form of transportation with us to gain access

  • Fantasy day : combine Helicopter, Start and Finish on the same day for reduced pricing