Custom Getaways

Hotel Location: Grenoble
We will be picking up at Grenoble train station noon and will check into our hotel. Those riding will then have the option of driving out a bit before tackling the (in)famous climb up Alpe d'Huez. Those not riding will have the option of either spending a bit of time in Grenoble or be taken to Alpe d'huez as well to experience "the climb" and purchase souvenirs!

Profile Alpe d'huez

Hotel Location: Grenoble
This second stage in the Alps goes over great classic climbs of the Tour; col de la Colombiere, Col des Aravis, Col des Saisies and col de la Madeleine. If you've ever dreamed of riding a Tour de France stage along roads filled with spectators and raise your arms to the sky as you cross the finish-line - today is the day it comes true!

Those who wish to ride on this trip will be able to ride from just outside of Grenoble, catch up with the stage itinerary and ride the final 75km of today's stage including the col de la Madeleine!

We will need to cross the finish line around 2:00pm, which means that a relatively early start will be in order today. All so worth it!

Of course, we will be dropping off a bit further down the way those who wish to keep the ride distance lower. From the top of the col de la Madeleine, the ride distance is 32km mostly downhill. Custom Getaways vehicle(s) with on-course accreditation will be accompanying you and providing an extra lift if necessary, and an official Tour de France vehicle will escort us over the final few kms of the course and you will cross the finish line on closed roads.

You will then climb the official Tour podium to have your picture taken.

Those not riding will be driven over the course to enjoy the excitement of the climb, climb the podium, etc.

We'll then be able to tour the press and media/technical areas.

For the peloton's arrival, we will be directly overlooking the finish line to see how the pros stack up as we will have special access to the "Bulle Mangeas". Daniel Mangeas is the French commentator for the Tour de France ("La voix du Tour").

We'll enjoy a celebratory dinner this evening to toast your accomplishments!

July 14th
Hotel Location : Aix en Provence

HAPPY BASTILLE DAY!
Today again, those riding will be able to drive out of Grenoble and rally the stage arrival in Gap while going over some beautiful scenery. The ride is still challenging, but not as much as yesterday's!

Once in Gap, thanks to our invitation bracelets will gain access the exclusive VIP Izoard hospitality area located about 50-75 yards from the finish line.

Here hostesses will serve drinks and snacks while you watch the live broadcast on Big Screen TV. After seeing the stage finish from this exclusive viewing area, champagne will be served to celebrate the stage winner. The Izoard bus is among the more exclusive areas at stage finishes and you should expect to see/meet plenty of Tour celebrities.

Once the stage is over we will head South to our next hotel in Aix en Provence. The area between Gap and Aix is relatively remote with few hotels and a nice highway will make quick work of the distance separating both locations. 

July 15th
Hotel Location: n/a

For our final day "On Tour", we will be treated to the "Start Village" today in Sisteron. The village should open around 10:00am or so.

In Sisteron, we will be greeted by a host from ASO who will show us around the area and explain how things work.

Thanks to our passes, we will access the rider's area, meet some of the racers, see them warm-up, meet Directeurs Sportif, personalities, possible visit of team bus, etc.

Tour starts are often a favorite part of our trips as the interaction with the riders/teams is unparalleled.

Once the peloton is off, we will transfer you to the TGV bullet train station of Aix en Provence.

 WHAT'S INCLUDED

- Transfer from Grenoble airport

- Transfer to Aix en Provence TGV station

- All transfers throughout trip as needed

- Hotel rooms based on double occupancy (3 nights).
- All breakfasts at the hotels
- All dinners

- Deluxe Air-conditioned, Minibuses with on-course accreditations

- VIP access to Izoard pavilion (Stage #10 - July 14th)

- Exclusive VIP ride of stage #9 with official Tour Vehicle escort just hours before the peloton
- Crossing of finish line in Saint jean de Maurienne (Stage 9 - July 13th)
- Tour de France Podium photo finish

- Visit of technical/media areas

- VIP access to stage start and rider's enclosure (Stage #11 - July 15th)

- Viewing of 3 stages in total

- riding Alpe d'Huez

- Bi-lingual and bi-cultural group Leader

- Bike Mechanic

- Guides

- Support Staff

- Excellent staff to guest ratio of about 1:4

- Tour de France Road Book (not available to the general public) showing full details of stages, profiles etc etc

- Tour de France tourist guide (not available to the general public)

- Tour de France welcome package

- Discount card for Official Tour de France stores

- Cycling Jersey

- 2 ride distances daily

- Detailed cue-cards, directions, maps, profile of stages, etc.

- Special Tour de France gift

- Memories to last a lifetime!

 OPTIONS

- Rental Bikes. Full carbon Frame w/ Ultegra group with compact cranks (34x 25/27 low gear)
- Trip Insurance