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ÉTAPE DU TOUR, Mythical Passes & TOUR DE FRANCE

Live the legend of the Tour de France, on the same roads and in the same conditions as the professionals.
Ride the same mythical passes but also and above all enjoy the same race conditions. L’Etape du Tour is the only amateur cycling event to offer roads completely closed to traffic. Continue your adventure by staying each day in a 4* hotel offering all the required comfort. Ride in the heart of the Alps: Col de la Loze, Col du Pré, Cormet de Roselend, Grand Colombier, and attend the Stage 13 of the Tour de France between Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne and the Grand Colombier as well as the Start of the Stage 14 in Annemasse. 
Day 1 : 07/07/23 - Welcome to the French Alps

We will meet you at the Geneva airport at 2pm unless you prefer to meet us directly at the hotel. We take advantage of the late afternoon to adjust the bikes and present your stay. You will spend the next three nights on the shores of Lake Geneva in Yvoire, classified among the most beautiful villages of France.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Villa Cécile 4* – Yvoire

This morning we head to Annemasse to enjoy the Village of the Stage of l’Étape du Tour and get the bib for L’Étape du Tour 2023 we have reserved for you, before getting on the bikes for a short ride.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Route: 35 km / 400m D+ 

Accommodation: Villa Cécile 4* – Yvoire

The 31st edition of l’Étape du Tour will be held on the route of the 14th stage of the 2023 Tour de France, between Annemasse and Morzine, which is 152 km with more than 4,100 meters of cumulative elevation gain, including the climbs of the Saxel Pass, Cou Pass, Feu Pass, Ramaz Pass and Joux Plane Pass

Meals: Breakfast – Dinner

Route: 152 km / 4100m D+ 

Accommodation: Villa Cécile 4* – Yvoire

Yesterday you successfully crossed the finish line, now it’s time for a well-deserved rest. Today we transfer you to the thermal city of Brides les Bains. A short ride will be on the afternoon program for those who wish to do so, unless you prefer to enjoy the Spa at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Route: 20 km / 600m D+  

Accommodation: Grand Hôtel des Thermes 4* – Brides les Bains

From the hotel, after a few kilometers of warm-up, you will head towards Meribel and the Col de la Loze. Its summit is exclusively reserved for cyclists and will lead you to Courchevel. It offers an average slope of 6% over a length of 28.5 kms, many sections reach 20%. It owes its existence to the Tour de France and will be used by the riders for the second time during stage 17 Saint Gervais – Courchevel.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Route: 55 km / 1900m D+

Accommodation: Grand Hôtel des Thermes 4* – Brides les Bains

After a short transfer, you start your stage from Albertville. On the program of the day, the col du Pré and the Cormet de Roselend with its unique landscape offering a view on the Mont Blanc. During stage 17, the Tour de France will also ride over the Cormet de Roselend and the Col de la Loze. You will spend the night in Aix les Bains on the shores of Lac du Bourget.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Route: 45 km / 2000m D+

Accommodation: Hotel & Spa Golden Tulipe 4* – Aix les Bains

From the hotel you take the direction of the countryside before skirting the Lac du Bourget and its azure blue. After crossing the Rhone river you will see the laces of the Grand Colombier, a demanding 17 km pass. There is no doubt that on the eve of the Tour, the climb will be something special.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Route: 65 km / 2300m D+

Accommodation: Hotel & Spa Golden Tulipe 4* – Aix les Bains

Today is race day! But before enjoying stage 13 of the Tour de France between Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne and the Grand Colombier, you will ride along the shores of the Lac du Bourget before adding the Signal du Mont du Chat to your list of conquered climbs.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Route: 70 km / 1900m D+  

Accommodation: Hotel & Spa Golden Tulipe 4* – Aix les Bains

This cycling tour in the legend of the Tour de France with Veymont Travel ends after the start of stage 14 in Annemasse. Your guide will take you to the airport in Geneva.

Repas: Petit-Déjeuner

Included
Not Included

Accommodation

  • 8 nights in 4* hotels in double occupancy

Meals

  • 8 breakfasts
  • 7 lunches / picnics
  • 8 dinners
  • Sports nutrition for every day of cycling

Guiding

  • 1 guide-driver with van who supports the group all along the tour

Activities

  • 7 bike rides
  • 1 bib for L’Étape du Tour 2023

Equipement

  • 2 Tacx water bottles
  • 1 Veymont Travel cycling jersey

Support & Transfert

  • Transfer of persons
  • Transfet of luggages
  • Transfer of bikes
  • Mechanical assistance
  • Pick up and drop off at predeterminated places
Non Inclus
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  • Travel and repatriation insurance
  • Transportation to/from predetermined pick up/drop off locations
  • Accommodation before and after the tour
  • Personnal effetcs purchased during the stay
  • Activities not planned by Veymont Travel
  • Meals not mentionned in the “meals” section
  • Wine and dinks in bars, hotels and restaurants
  • Bike rental
  • Garmin GPS Rental
  • Cycling guide

The earlier you book, the more you are rewarded.

Once you have booked, your price and date are guaranteed. The maximum group size is 8 people.

  • Price phase 1 : 01/11/22 > 30/11/22 : 4590€/pers
  • Price phase 2 : 01/12/22 > 31/01/23 : 4790€/pers
  • Price phase 3 : From 01/02/23 : 4990€/pers

In option:

  • Bike rental and equipment
  • Single occupation
  • Cycling guide