Trips with VIP Access

 

 

Once again we will be present from beginning to end of the Tour de France with the largest variety of trips with VIP access.

In addition to this exclusive VIP Access, we also setup our own private venues which many trips get to experience as well.

See pictures of our private viewing location setup.

Still can't find the trip you are looking for? We also setup custom trips and offer single "VIP day passes"

2012 TRIPS WITH VIP ACCESS

These trips cater to both cyclists and those who prefer not to ride on the trip.

Our position as VIP Official Tour Operator for the Tour de France allows us access not available to other Tour companies. We were the first company selected as part of the program in 2005. This access is not usually offered to the public and allows you to live the Tour de France from the inside. Over the past few years that these programs have been offered, the most common feedback has been "Wow!". Indeed, it is hard to put into words the feeling of going over the finish line on closed roads with crowds cheering you on. The pros who are used to this still describe a stage of the Tour de France as "very special".... think of what it would be like for you to live this experience!

Of course VIP access is much more than riding a stage and crossing the finish line. Podium pictures, visit of riders enclosures, meeting Tour personalities and riders, special access to the press area and spending a few moments with Bob Roll, visiting the technical zones, etc... all this adds up to a fantastic time at the Tour de France.

In previous years we have been able to offer a variety of special access to the race. In 2012, we are offering all of these; a very limited few spots in a car in the race, helicopter flights over the peloton, VIP access to stage starts (rider's enclosure), finishes, days on course in our specially accredited vehicles, follow a pro-rider during the time trials, etc. We can customize trips around this amazing access! To a cycling fan; these are "once in a lifetime experiences" which simply can't be beat and aren't available ANYWHERE ELSE!

Please visit our trips below for more details of each offer.

You've dreamed of a trip to the Tour de France; now make it special!

 

2012 Trip schedule with VIP Access:

Signature Series (Cycling & non) with VIP Access

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!

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

4. 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

VIP access (Cycling & non) / Jersey Trips

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.

 

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

 

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. 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 (contact us about possibility of 2nd trip)

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

5. 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

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

OPTION - Provence extension; add 2 nights in Provence (14th and 15th) with riding of Mont Ventoux, transfers, etc. to trips #5 or #6 for $250 per person. Combine trips #5 or #6 with any trip starting on July 16th and running through Paris and get the Provence extension FREE

 

7. 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 - $5250

 

8. 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