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2008 Tour de France trips   Saul Raisin   Feb 21st, 2008; we are pleased to welcome Saul Raisin as part of our team. Saul will be riding with guests on some of our trips, including;   - White Jersey Trip  -  July 4th to July 9th - Polka Dot Jersey Massif Central  -  July 9th to July 13th - Green Jersey Provence Trip  -  July 17th to July 19th   Saul will be with us throughout the Tour and will be present on other trips as well to be determined.     Trips with availability - as of May 2nd, 2008     Massif Central (mountains)  . VIP Massif Central / July 9th-13th   Pyrenees  . VIP Pyrenees / July 12th-17th  . Pyrenees  / July 12th-17th  . Self-Guided Pyrenees / July 12th-16th   Provence  . VIP Green Jersey / July 17th-19th   Alpe d'Huez specials  . Alpe d'Huez Special2 / July 22nd-24th    Alps / Alpe d'Huez / Arrival  . Sig Series Alps+Arrival / July 19th-28th  . Non-Cycling trip / July 22nd-28th   Paris Arrival  . 4 trips from July 25th to 28th   Custom Trips  . You decide dates and trip type   Etape du Tour  . 8 Trips around the July 6th event                                          Trips with VIP access (Cycling or Non) These trips allow you to live the Tour from the inside. This is as close to the race as it gets without being part of a pro team. See pictures of some of our 2007 trips here. - Signature Series Alps + Arrival - July 19th to July 28th - $8425/person - 2 spots left -   Quite possibly our best trip ever! Best hotels in each area - Alpe d'Huez exclusive features include a VIP ride, Podium pictures, Access to the finish line and Helicopter transfer off the mountain top!!! VIP access to 3 stages in total, the Burgundy region with private dinner in ancient vaulted wine cellars, hot air balloon ride over the Burgundy wine region, Viewing suites for the arrival in Paris, with champagne brunch, sunset dinner cruise on the Seine river and so much more. Hurry! This trip was half-booked before the Tour announcement!   - Polka Dot Jersey Massif Central  -  July 9th to July 13th - $2790.00 / person   The few stages through the Massif Central mark the first of the mountain stages on this year's Tour. If they are not ranked as high mountain officially, experience proves that they are certainly no laughing matter and the mountain top finish at Super Besse could show which riders are in the best shape. The Puy Mary (Pas de Peyrol), the next day was last featured in 2004 and will be the last difficulty before a fast descent and end of stage into Aurillac. Our VIP Access will take place on the stages of the 10th, 11th and 12th.   - Polka Dot Jersey Pyrenees  -  July 12th to July 17th - $3595.00 / person - 2 spots left -   Hard to believe that we can offer such a convenient trip in style. Just 2 hotels will be used for the duration of the trip and most nights are in a 4* property in the great small Pyrenean town of Luchon. We'll be in the heart of the action for the great stages on July 13th, 14th and 16th and incidentally, have VIP access to all of these stages. July 14th (Bastille day) also falls the day prior to the rest day (15th) which means that those who wish will be able to enjoy the festivities sure to take place!   - Green Jersey Provence Trip  -  July 17th to July 19th - $1995.00 / person   A quick trip for those who have less time to spend on the Tour but want great VIP access to 3 Tour stages on the 17th, 18th and 19th.   Cycling Trips without VIP access   - July 12th to 17th, 2008 / The Pyrenees stages / Cost; $1695 Ride and experience the stages through the Pyrenees. Our hotel is ideally located with 2 stages running by it. - 2008 Etape du Tour We are offering 6 trips to the 2008 edition of the Etape du Tour; all of which offer guaranteed entries. Unfamiliar with the "Etape"? The Etape du Tour is a stage of the Tour de France "open" to the general public. Organized by the people who put on the Tour de France, this "ride" is closed off to traffic, offers feed-zones as well as Mavic vehicle support if needed. 2007 was difficult logistically, this year we are ideally setup. The 2008 edition is expected to be a huge success and early bookings are confirming this.  over the world signed up to take part.  NON-Cycling trip   - July 22nd to 28th / Alp d'Huez to Paris / Cost; $3175 - 2 spots left - The stages in the Alps, France + Italy, Alpe d'Huez, the final time trial, the burgundy region, Optional Grand Stands for the arrival in Paris, Sunset Dinner Cruise - July 22nd to July 24th / Alp d'Huez Special 2 / Cost; $1065 Given the demand for the original Alp d'Huez Special which sold out, we have went ahead and set up a similar trip. We've setup this trip for people who want to experience a Stage on Alpe d'Huez. This is a great trip which features spectacular viewing and access.  The hotel itself is located on Alp d'Huez where all of the teams will be staying.    Self-Guided Trips - Self Guided Pyrenees - July 12th to 16th (eve)- Cost $995 The 3 stages through the Pyrenees with hotels ideally located (2 stages run by its doorstep!), rental car, all bkf, all dinners, etc. - Self Guided Alps - July 19th to 24th - Cost $1195  - SOLD OUT - can setup similar custom trip The stages through the Alps with hotels ideally located, rental car, etc. - Self Guided Alps + Arrival - July 19th to 28th - Cost $1995 - SOLD OUT - can setup similar custom trip The stages through the Alps, Final Time Trial, Arrival in Paris with hotels ideally located, rental car, Sunset Dinner cruise in Paris, Optional Grand Stand seating, etc. - Self Guided Entire Tour - July 4th to 28th - Cost $4195 - SOLD OUT - can setup similar custom trip This offers the opportunity to follow the entire Tour. We have chosen the hotels in locations that provide convenient access to the race, yet also allow you to skip a day and do something else.   Paris Arrival trip   July 25th to July 28th / Cost $1485 3 nights 4 Star hotel + final Time Trial + seating in Grand Stands at arrival. July 26th to July 28th / Cost $1095 2 nights 4 Star hotel + seating in official stands at arrival. July 25th to July 28th / Cost $1085 3 nights 3 Star hotel + final Time Trial + seating in Grand Stands at arrival. July 26th to July 28th / Cost $835 2 nights 3 Star hotel + seating in official stands at arrival.   Custom Designed trips / Private, Corporate and Incentive Groups   What do you want to do and see? What do you want to experience? These trips can be customized to suit your tastes, desires, etc. Do you want to see the Tour but are unsure about how to go about it or what to expect? Simply contact us and we will work with you to put a meaningful trip that will work for YOU. Our team combines over 40 years of living in France + countless trips. We also have access to a number of special hospitality events organized in cooperation with the Tour de France organizers   back to top        SOLD OUT TRIPS with VIP access (riding and non)   - Signature Series  Nantes - July 7th to July 9th - $3995/person - SOLD OUT - For those with less time to dedicate to the Tour de France, this trip offers the best accommodations available, gourmet dinning, special VIP access including following a rider in a team car during the Time Trial!!! Restricted to 4 participants - Signature Series Alps  - July 19th to July 24th - $5575/person - SOLD OUT - One of the best Alpine trips possible. VIP access to every stage! Best hotels in each area - Alpe d'Huez exclusive features include a VIP ride, Podium pictures, Access to the finish line and Helicopter transfer off the mountain top!!! - Signature Series Alp d'Huez - July 22nd to July 24th - $2495/person - SOLD OUT - Alpe d'Huez all day VIP Access, deluxe hotel properties, dinner at a starred Alain Ducasse property, Helicopter transfer off of Alpe d'Huez, VIP Hospitality at the top of Alpe d'Huez, etc.... This is an Alpe d'Huez extravaganza! Restricted to 6 participants   - White Jersey Trip  -  July 4th to July 9th - $2495.00 / person - SOLD OUT -   The Grand Depart stages through the first individual Time Trial. VIP Access on 3 stages, including riding a stage of the Tour de France (shorter distances available) a few hours before the pros, Tour organizers escort, photos on the actual podium, visit of rider's area, press area, technical zones and so on. Access to riders enclosure for time-trial, VIP Hospitality for Arrival in Nantes.   - Polka Dot Alps -  July 18th to July 24th - $4150.00 / person - NEW - SOLD OUT -   The emphasis of this trip is the Tour de France in the mountains. Hotels were chosen for convenience to the stages. This trip features something special everyday! VIP access to the 3 of the 4 stages in the Alps + special viewing for the stage on Alpe d'Huez.   - Yellow Jersey Trip  -  July 21st to July 28th - $5395.00 / person - SOLD OUT -   Yet another truly great trip. Experience the last 2 Alpine stages. Stay AT Alpe d'Huez when the stage arrives in the ski resort, take advantage of our chalet which overlooks several switchbacks. We'll enjoy a great barbecue while the races goes by right in front of us. Enjoy the final time trial, the arrival in Paris from the official Grand Stands, sunset dinner cruise in Paris and a lot more. Of course VIP Access to 3 stages is included as well! SOLD OUT Cycling Trips without VIP access - July 19th to 24th (evening), 2008 / The stages in the Alps  / Cost; $2995 - SOLD OUT -   See/Ride the stages in the Alps, experience 4 stages of the Tour, Private Chalet for viewing on Alpe d'Huez, riding a stage of the Tour, Race Official escort, crossing of finish line, podium pictures, and more. - July 19th to 28th (evening), 2008 / The stages in the Alps, Time Trial, Arrival / Cost; $3995 - SOLD OUT -   See/Ride the stages in the Alps, experience 7 stages of the Tour, Private Chalet for viewing on Alpe d'Huez,  riding a stage of the Tour, Race Official escort, crossing of finish line, podium pictures, experience the final time trial, Arrival in Paris, sunset dinner cruise to end the trip...  SOLD OUT NON-Cycling trip - July 22nd to July 24th / Alpe d'Huez Special / Cost; $995 - SOLD OUT -   We've setup this trip for people who want to experience a Stage on Alpe d'Huez. This is a great trip which features spectacular viewing and access. Lodging is in Alpe d'Huez itself - sharing a room with one of the teams! - July 19th to 28th / Alps and Arrival / Cost; $4195  - SOLD OUT -   The stages in the Alps, France + Italy, Alpe d'Huez, the final time trial, the burgundy region, Grand Stands for the arrival in Paris, Sunset Dinner Cruise

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2008 Tour Stages

 

				Distance in Km	Distance in Miles	Special feature
1	7/5/2008	Brest	Plumelec	195	121.9	Monts d'Aree
2	7/6/2008	Auray	St Brieuc	165	103.1	Mur de Bretagne
3	7/7/2008	St Malo	Nantes	195	121.9
4	7/8/2008	Cholet	Cholet	29	18.1	Short TT
5	7/9/2008	Cholet	Chateauroux	230	143.8
6	7/10/2008	Aigurende	Super Besses	195	121.9	Croix Moran + Super Besse. Uphill finish
7	7/11/2008	Brioude	Aurillac	158	98.8	med mountain (Pas de Peryol)
8	7/12/2008	Figeac	Toulouse	174	108.8
9	7/13/2008	Toulouse	Bagneres de B	222	138.8	Ares+Peyresourde+Aspin
10	7/14/2008	Pau	Hautacam	154	96.3	Etape du Tour / Tourmalet + Hautacam
	7/15/2008					REPOS
11	7/16/2008	Lannemezan	Foix	166	103.8	Col Crouzette
12	7/17/2008	Lavelanet	Narbonne	168	105.0
13	7/18/2008	Narbonne	Nimes	182	113.8
14	7/19/2008	Nimes	Digne les Bains	182	113.8
15	7/20/2008	Embrun	PratoNevoso	185	135.0	Col d'Agnel + Uphill to PratoNevoso for finish
	7/21/2008					REPOS
16	7/22/2008	Cuneo	Jausiers	157	98.1	Lombarde+Bonette
17	7/23/2008	Embrun	AdH	210	131.3	Lautaret + Galibier + Croix de Fer + AdH
18	7/24/2008	Bourg d'Oisans	Saint Etienne	197	123.1	Med. Mountain
19	7/25/2008	Roanne	Montlucon	163	101.9