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Tour de France Week 3: Alps with Paris option

July 2023

Tour de France Week 3: Alps Stages with Paris option

(Non-Riders welcome)

July 2023

Tour de France Week 3: Alps stages with Paris option

(Non-Riders welcome)

ADVANCE RESERVATIONS FOR 2023 NOW OPEN

The 2023 Tour de France route will be announced later in the year (no official announcement date has been confirmed yet). Soon after the 2023 Tour de France route has been announced, we’ll publish details of our 2023 Tour de France trip.

Whilst we await next year’s TDF route, we’ve left the details of a previous Thomson trip on the website – as a reference for what to expect in 2023.

How does advance reservation work

How does our risk-free advance reservation work? 

• Whilst we await the Official Announcement of the 2023 Tour de France route, you can register your interest for our TDF trip by submitting an advance reservation accompanied by a AUD $100 deposit.

• Approximately 15 days after the Tour de France route announcement, we will publish full details of our 2023 Tour de France trip on our website. For a period of 7 days after the trip has been published you will have priority booking status before we open up bookings to the general public.

• If you decide to book the trip, we will ask you to submit a booking from our website to confirm your spot.

• If you decide NOT to book the trip, we will cancel your advance reservation and immediately refund your AUD $100 advance reservation deposit.

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TOUR DE FRANCE WEEK 3: ALPS STAGES WITH PARIS OPTION

 

The key Alps stages with the Premier Official Tour Operator

LIVE race-viewing of the key Alps stages during Week 3 of the Tour de France. Ride the Col de la Loze, Col de la Croix de Fer, Les Lacets de Montvernier and the Col du Platzerwasel, the ultimate climb of the 2023 Tour de France.

Optional extension to witness the Grand Finale in Paris.

LIVE RACE VIEWING

Stage 17: St Gervais Mont Blanc to Courchevel
Private Hospitality Marquee on the Col de la Loze

Stage 19: Moirans-en-Montagne to Poligny
VIP Departure Village in Moirans en Montagne

Stage 20: Belfort to Le Markstein
VIP Tribune at the Summit Finish in Le Markstein

Stage 21: St Quentin en Yvelines to Paris Champs Elysées

Prices & Dates

OPTION 1:
7 Days / 6 Nights package: Alps stages

OPTION 2:
8 Days / 7 Nights package: includes Paris extension

NEXT DEPARTURE:
July 17th 2023

FROM
$11,995 pp*

Overview
Thomson Tour de France K/QOM Challenges are the trips of choice for avid cyclists of all abilities looking for a unique blend of LIVE race-viewing and challenging riding.

Be there to witness stage 20, the Final Mountain Stage of the 2023 Tour de France, in the Vosges mountains.

Our Final Mountain Stage race-viewing program includes:

  • • access to our VIP Tribune at the Finish Line in Le Markstein
  • • an official ride across the Finish Line before the arrival of the Tour de France peloton
  • • a memorable photo shoot on the Official Podium in Le Markstein

 

You’ll also witness Stage 17, LIVE on the mountain-side of the Col de la Loze, the most challenging climb in the Alps, and mingle with pro riders and Tour celebrities with our privileged VIP access to the Departure Village at the start of Stage 19 in Moirans-en-Montagne.

Riding is also a key feature of every Thomson Tour de France trip and on this trip you’ll conquer numerous famous climbs including the incredible Col de la Loze, the Col de la Croix de Fer, the spectacular Lacets de Montvernier, Mont Semnoz with its stunning views of Lake Annecy, and the final 2 spectacular climbs of the 2023 Tour de France in Les Vosges, the Col du Petit Ballon and the Col du Platzerwasel.

No one rides like Thomson!

Paris Extension: extend your trip to continue on to Paris and witness the Final Stage on the Champs-Elysées. Our Paris Extension includes travel to Paris by high-speed TGV train, accommodation at the 5-star Hotel Intercontinental Opera, and entry to the Elysée Tribune directly opposite the Finish Line on the Champs-Elysées circuit.

Paris Extension VIP Upgrade: please contact us if you’d like to upgrade to the VIP Espace Rive Gauche Tribune (subject to availability).

3 FULLY SUPPORTED DAILY RIDES

Yes, that’s correct! Each day you’ll have the choice of 3 different fully supported rides – from 20km to 145km (12 miles to 90 miles). No matter your fitness level, our extensive ride program has you covered. Perfect for couples who love to ride but have different fitness levels.

SPORT

PERFORMANCE

EPIC

Total distance  181 km 361 km 602 km
Total elevation 6,076m 110,821m 16,391m
Daily average distance 36 km 72 km 120 km
Daily average elevation 1,215m 2,164m 3,278m

IN THEIR WORDS

The reviews from our guests are our best accolade.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

TOUR DE FRANCE VIEWING
  • TDF Stage 17: access to our Private Race-Viewing Hospitality Marquee on the climb to the Col de la Loze
  • TDF Stage 19: access to the VIP Departure Village in Moirans en Montagne
  • TDF Stage 20: VIP ride across the Finish Line, Podium photo op, and access to the VIP Tribune at the Finish Line in Le Markstein
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS
  • 7 days / 8 nights fully accompanied trip
  • All accommodations
  • All breakfasts
  • All dinners
  • 2 x lunches
  • 3 x picnic lunches during the rides
TRANSPORTATION
  • Pick-up at Geneva airport
  • Drop-off at Basel Airport
  • All transportation during the trip
  • All luggage & bike box transfers
CYCLING SUPPORT
  • 1 x Support Van & 1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.)
  • Overall Staff to Guest ratio: 1 to 3
  • Experienced bike mechanic
  • Park Tools Toolkit
  • Daily ride gpx files provided
NUTRITION DURING THE RIDES
  • Energy bars, gels and sports drink
  • Variety of snacks and local specialties for picnic lunches
  • Bottled water
  • Post-ride recovery food
PARIS EXTENSION (IF SELECTED)
  • 1 extra day/ night
  • TDF Stage 21: access to the Elysées Tribune at the Finish Line in Paris
  • Transfer from Strasbourg to Paris (TGV high speed train)
  • Private shuttle to the hotel Intercontinental Paris
  • 1 night accommodation in the 5-star Hotel Intercontinental Opera
  • Breakfast at the hotel Intercontinental in Paris
MERCHANDISING
  • Tour de France Gift Bag
  • Special Discount card for Official Tour de France stores
  • Thomson Bike Tours S/S cycling jersey
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
  • Airfare
  • Travel and personal insurance
  • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
  • Staff gratuities
  • Local tours
  • Trip extensions

Our TASA team would love to help you book your airfares, trip extensions, transfers, cruise or tours and make the most of your trip. Contact our friendly staff on 1800 33 44 23 or email tours@tasa.com.au 

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Born from a love of cycling and a passion to create the greatest cycling experiences, there’s nothin like a Thomson Bike Tours trip.

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Thomson Bike Tours have a rich and proud history of being the expert in the best cycling tours and cycling camps in the world. Similarly, Travel & Sports Australia have combined unmatched dedication, product knowledge and customer service to create memorable travel experiences for sports fans all over Australia and the world.

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