Tour de France


 


2013 Tour de France

 

June 29th to July 21st, 2013

 

 

We are happy to be Official Tour Operator once again for the 2013 editions. 2013 marks the 100th Tour de France and our 9th year of being Official Tour Operator - longer than any other outfit!

 

 

We have been accepting bookings for 2013 for a few years already as many returning guests want to make sure they get in on what is sure to be a race for the ages!

 

Corsica will be the backdrop to the most scenic and beautiful Start of the race ever. This is also the very first time the race comes to Corsica.

 

As usual we will be there from the team presentation on June 27th to the final sprint (?) on the Champs Elysees on July 21st.

 

Some trips are already sold-out for these historic 3 weeks and we know from speaking to former guests that many will be booking again. we do plan on expanding our already very extensive offer, but unfortunately we also know that we will not be able to accommodate everyone, so if you plan on attending, please make sure you let us know early!

 

Our years of experience (dating to 1986) matter when it comes to taking people to the Tour de France. No other Tour Operator in the world takes more people behind the scenes at the TDF than we do.

 

Our cycling trips are second to none and are flexible to accommodate anyone, from the performance cyclist who wishes to ride a century daily, to the more casual cyclist.

 

We have left the wide range of our 2012 Tour de France offer below. These trips can be fully catered or not, cycling or not, with VIP access or not with durations from just a couple of days to the entire Tour de France.

 

If you still cannot find the trip of your dreams listed, we also offer custom trips and the widest selection of One Day VIP experiences available anywhere.

 

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***** 2012 TRIPS *****    

 Costs are per person based on double occupancy

Trips with remaining availability are listed first for each category

 

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Signature Series Trips (cycling and non)

 

These trips are restricted in the number of people they can accommodate. Some of the access offered is unprecedented and unavailable anywhere else. The hotels are always the best available. These trips tend to sell out first as they offer a great variety of experience of the Tour and of France. Staff to guest ratio is about 1 to 3. Non-cyclists are more than welcome and will be catered to as well. When possible we arrange side trips while the cyclists are "doing their thing"!

VIP Access includes: riding a stage of the Tour de France (shorter distances available) and crossing the finish line under race official escort a few hours ahead of the pros, photos on the actual podium, visit of riders' area, press area, technical zones and a lot more.

We will also visit with one of the teams during rest-days, perhaps ride their rest-day ride and often have personalities of the Tour over for dinner. Our Signature Series trips will include the use of Garmin Edge bike computers/GPS!

 

5. Signature Series Alps: July 10th to 15th. Annecy, Grand Colombier, VIP access to 3 stages in La Toussuire, Helicopter transfer off of La Toussuire, riding Alpe d’Huez on final day. 4 and 5 star properties. $4675

 

6. Signature Series Pyrenees to Paris: July 13th to 23rd. An amazing trip which features the best hotels in each region, the extravagant fireworks of Bastille Day from Medieval Carcassonne, VIP access to 3 stages including riding across the finish line of a stage, podium pictures, VIP access to stage finish, stage start, access to rider’s enclosure and our private pavilion viewing location in Paris which is second to none! $9,250

 

1. Signature Series Jura+Burgundy: July 6th to 10th. Wonderful hotels, beautiful regions/countryside, great race action! Hotels are only 4 or 5 star properties. VIP access to the mountain top finish on Plateau des Belles Filles and start village in Belfort. We will also plan a visit with a team on the rest day. Price $3795 SOLD-OUT

 

2. Signature Series Jura+Burgundy+Alps: July 6th to 14th. The stages in the Jura mountains with Plateau des Belles Filles, Grand Colombier, La Toussuire. VIP Acces to 3 stages, Helicopter transfer off of La Toussuire, visit of a team on the rest day, riding Alpe d’Huez on final day. 4 and 5 star properties. $6525 SOLD-OUT

 

3. Signature Series Jura+Burgundy+Alps: July 6th to 15th. The stages in the Jura mountains with Plateau des Belles Filles, Grand Colombier, La Toussuire. VIP Access to 5 stages, Helicopter transfer off of La Toussuire, visit of a team on the rest day, riding Alpe d’Huez and Mont Ventoux on final day. 4 and 5 star properties. $7175

 

4. Signature Series Alps: July 10th to 14th. Annecy, Grand Colombier, VIP access to 3 stages, Helicopter transfer off of La Toussuire, riding Alpe d’Huez and Mont Ventoux on final day. 4 and 5 star properties. $3995 SOLD-OUT

 

Trips with VIP access  (Cycling and Non)

The emphasis is on the Tour de France experience with various VIP access to stages. Hotels are usually 3* with occasional quality 2* or 4* properties. Our jersey trips are named for the various distinctive jerseys worn during the Tour de France.

2. White Jersey Belgium: June 28th to July 2nd (afternoon). Team presentation, VIP Access to 3 stages, including the  finish of Prologue, riding across the finish line of stage #1, VIP access to stage finish, VIP Access to start of stage #2. Price - $2995

3. Non-Cycling Belgium: June 30th to July 2nd (afternoon). VIP Access to 3 stages, including the Prologue, Stage #1, VIP access to stage finish, VIP Access to start and riders' enclosure on stage #2. Price - $1995

8. Polka Dot Alps: July 10th to 15th. Annecy, Grand Colombier, VIP access to 3 stages in La Toussuire, Alps and Provence. Daily rides including Alpe d'Huez and Mont Ventoux. $3545

9. Yellow Jersey Deluxe: July 16th to 23rd. Final mountain stages, time trial and finish in Paris. 3 and 4 star hotels. Mountain stages in the Pyrenees, riding across a finish line with podium pictures, VIP access to several stages including Final Time Trial and Grand Stand seating in Paris. Price - $5195

1. White Jersey Belgium to Champagne: June 28th to July 5th (evening). Team presentation, VIP Access to 3 stages, including the  finish of Prologue, riding across the finish line of stage #1, VIP access to stage finish, VIP Access to start of stage #2, ride the Velodrome in Roubaix, sip Champagne in the region of this same name.

Price - $4495 SOLD-OUT

 

4. Green Jersey (last featured in 2010): July 3rd to 5th (afternoon). A quick trip with VIP access to 2 stages relatively close to Paris, including VIP Access to stage finish, riding across the finish line, podium pictures and start village. Price - $1875 SOLD-OUT

 

5. Polka Dot Jura+Burgundy: July 6th to 10th. A very steep mountain top finish, time trial and Burgundy! VIP access to stage finish atop the Planche des Belles Filles and stage start in Belfort. Great scenery. Price - $2995 SOLD-OUT

6. Polka Dot Jura, Burgundy, Alps: July 6th to 14th. A trip which takes place in 2 of France's scenic wine countries as well as 2 mountain ranges and features some great classic climbs or soon to be classic climbs! VIP access to 3 stages. Price - $4695 SOLD-OUT

7. Polka Dot Alps: July 10th to 14th. Grand Colombier, Madeleine, VIP access in La Toussuire, riding Alpe d’Huez on final day. Price - $2995 SOLD-OUT

 

10. Non-Cycling Final week: July 16th to 23rd. Non-Cycling only. Includes the final week of the Tour.  It will include viewing of the Tour, stays in two to four star hotels, VIP access to a stage start, VIP access to a stage finish, VIP seating on the Champs Elysees in Paris. Price - $4225 SOLD-OUT

 

 

Cycling only Trips

 

1. Cycling Pyrenees to Paris: July 13th to 23rd. Carcassonne and Bastille Day celebration, the stages in the Pyrenees, Final Time Trial and arrival in Paris with Grand Stand seating. Caters to cyclists, but can accommodate a limited number of non-cycling spouses. Price $5355

 

2. Cycling Pyrenees to Paris: July 16th to 23rd. Pyrenees mountain stages, final time trial and Paris. Grand stands in Paris. Caters to cyclists, but will accommodate a limited number of non-cycling spouses. Price $3995

 

Non-Cycling only Trips

 

1. Non-Cycling Belgium: June 30th to July 2nd (afternoon). VIP Access to 3 stages, including the Prologue, Stage #1, VIP access to stage finish, VIP Access to start and riders' enclosure on stage #2. Price - $1995

 

3. Non-Cycling Final week: July 17th to 23rd. Non-Cycling only. Includes the final few stages in the Pyrenees the final time trial and finish in Paris/.  It will include viewing of the Tour, stays in two to four star hotels, some meals. Optional VIP seating in Paris is available.  Price - $2995

 

4. Non-Cycling Final days: July 19th to 23rd. Final days. This trip will include the last 3 days of the Tour de France including Paris. Optional VIP seating in Paris is available. Price - $1975

 

2. Non-Cycling Final week: July 16th to 23rd. Non-Cycling only. Includes the final week of the Tour.  It will include viewing of the Tour, stays in two to four star hotels, VIP access to a stage start, VIP access to a stage finish, VIP seating on the Champs Elysees in Paris. Price - $4225 SOLD-OUT

 

Hospitality/VIP venues

1. We offer great viewing options and opportunities not available anywhere else. From VIP access to stage starts (including rider's enclosure), VIP stage finish, a full day on Course, Grand Stands in Paris - we can help!

Self-Guided Trips

1. Self Guided Alps: July 8th to 13th evening – Self-Guided/Self Drive trip through Burgundy and Alps also featuring the first individual time trial.  Includes rental car, hotels, all breakfasts, some dinners, maps, and suggested Tour viewing.  Optional VIP access available. Price - $1395 SOLD-OUT

 

2. Self Guided Pyrenees to Paris: July 16th to 23rd: Self-Guided/Self-Drive trip to view the second mountain stages and the arrival in Paris.  It will include a rental car, hotels, all breakfasts, some dinners, Dinner cruise in Paris, train up to Paris, maps, suggested Tour viewing, and optional VIP access and seating on the Champs Elysees in Paris. Price - $1935

Custom Trips

1. Custom Trip. Tell us what you want to see, do, experience. Just about anything is feasible.

Paris Grand Stands

A variety of VIP viewing options in Paris starting at $325

Paris Arrival July 21st and 22nd

1. 2 nights in a four star hotel / Sunset Dinner Cruise, Grand Stand Seating in Paris / Price - $1125

2. 2 nights in a three star hotel / Sunset Dinner Cruise, Grand Stand Seating in Paris / Price - $925

 

 

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