Tour de France – Jul 10-15

Contador Schleck Mountain Summit Tour de France

Tour de France 2010! Morzine, Alpe d'Huez & Lake Annecy  

The Alps historically play a key role in the Tour de France. Our second week Tour de France trip will take in some of the big mountain stages of the 2010 Tour. Lance, Contador and the other tour challengers will be making their first big push towards taking home the yellow jersey.

Cyclists, be ready to be amazed as we ride the official Tour de France stage routes and up some of the most well known Tour de France climbs in the Alps! You’ll get to test your legs up famous Alpine climbs like the Col de la Madeleine, Col de Ramaz, and Alpe d’Huez.

See 3 stage viewings of what promises to be one of the most exciting Tours in history: Sunday, Stage 8 (Morzine-Avoriaz mountain pass viewing), Tuesday, Stage 9 (Col de la Madeleine mountain pass viewing), Wednesday, Stage 10 (Chambery stage start).

For non cyclists we have plenty of fun and exciting activities planned. We'll take a historical and cultural tour of Annecy, called the Venice of the Alps with its rambling canals and pristine lake. We’ll shop a local market to stock up for our cooking class and discover local wines made from little-known varietals. Want a little more relaxation? Take a serene hike through alpine meadows bursting with wildflowers and breathtaking vistas or unwind after the day's activities in your chalet’s hot tub.

Reserve now as places are limited!

  
   
Dates July 10th – July 15th, 2010
Start  & Finish Geneva
Trip Price $4,095 pp ● $1,000 single supplement
Duration 6 Days ● 5 Nights
Level Challenging (see details)
Cycling 20-80 miles in the Mountains
Activities 3 Stage Viewings ● Visit Annecy
  Wine Tasting ● Alpine Hike

Gourmet Picnics ● Cooking Class

 
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Alpe d'Huez Road Sign
Trip Details

Days 1 & 2 ● Morzine and the Alps

Experience the thrill of climbing the final mountain finish to Morzine as spectators cheer you on like a Tour de France pro ● Watch the race pass by inches from you ● Dine in a classic Alpine restaurant and sample the delicacies of the Haute Savoie ● Local wine tasting ● Stay in a cozy mountain chalet ● Breathe in the incredible mountain vistas of the Alps.

Days 3 & 4 ● Vaujany and the Alps

Test your legs up the legendary Alpe d’Huez ● Take an alpine hike surrounded by snow-peaked mountains ● Ride to our Stage 9 viewing area on the Col de la Madeleine, the day’s final climb ● Enjoy a signature Gourmet Picnic on top of the mountain ● Dig in to our host’s deliciously homemade cooking ● Private cooking class for non cyclists.

Days 5 & 6 ● Annecy

Watch the stage start in Chambery and get up close to the world’s best cyclists ● Afternoon arrival in Annecy, go for a ride, relax in the sun or have a swim in one of the world's most pristine mountain lakes ● Explore the historical town of Annecy ● Dine in a Michelin starred restaurant ● Final breakfast together in our hotel before transferring back to Geneva.
Accommodations

Hotel TBA ● Hotel