Day 1 ♦ Cauterets / Pyrenees: Cycle up to the Pont d'Espagne and experience the natural beauty of the wild Pyrenees ♦ Non cyclists enjoy a short hike in the Pyrenees mountains ♦ First night dinner celebration at a gourmet restaurant overlooking a majestic waterfall 

Cycling Today: 14-20 miles (22-30 km) / 1-1.5 hours with climb up to the Pont d'Espagne (Spanish Bridge) and descent back down to Cauterets. 

Day 2 ♦ Cauterets / Pyrenees: Challenge yourself up the Col du Soulor and Col d'Aubisque ♦ Non cyclists explore the charming village of Cauterets or relax in the world renowned thermal springs ♦ Afternoon wine tasting sampling the regions wines ♦ Group dinner at a delicious local restaurant

Cycling Today: 56 miles (90km) / 4-5 hours including Col du Soulor, Col d'Aubisque and final climb back to Cauterets

Day 3 ♦ Vielha, Spain / Pyrenees: Experience a TdF mountain stage at our prime viewing location on the Col du Tourmalet or at the finish in Luchon ♦ Cycle the Col du Tourmalet on race day cheered on by Tour fans ♦ Experience the incredible energy of a big mountain stage ♦ Tonight will be our first night in Spain where our Japanese hostess will prepare an authentic Japanese meal

Cycling Today: 44-73 miles (70-116km) / 5-6 hours including 1-3 mountains of this epic mountain stage

Day 4 ♦ Vielha, Spain / Pyrenees: Get up close to the riders at a Tour stage start in Bagneres de Luchon ♦ Cyclists ride the famous Tour climb of the Col du Portillon ♦ Witness the Tour caravan spectacle ♦ Enjoy a group lunch in the center of beautiful Bagneres ♦ Non cyclist enjoy exploring Bagneres de Luchon followed by a cooking class with chef Jon ♦ Tonight Chef Jon will prepare an exclusive dinning experience for our group at our hotel

Cycling Today: 42 miles (68km) / 3-4 hours including the Col du Portillon from both sides

Day 5 ♦ Pyrenees to Paris: Final morning spin in the beautiful Pyrenees before we head to Paris via the fast train ♦ Savor a gourmet dinner in a classic Parisian restaurant ♦ Enjoy the luxury of the 5 Star Hotel du Louvre, our home for the next 3 nights!

Cycling Today: 10-20 miles (16-32 km) / 1-2 hours morning spin in the beautiful Spanish mountains 

Day 6 ♦ Paris: Choose one option for Day 6: 1) A 1.5 hour transfer to see the final time trial stage start village in Bonneval ♦ Get up close watching the pros warm-up on their state-of-the-art time trial machines 2) Take a guided tour of Paris visiting the beautiful areas of Montmartre, Notre Dame and Sacre Coeur ♦ Open night to explore the city of lights!

Day 7 & 8 ♦ Paris: Celebrate the final stage from our private balcony overlooking the course ♦ Optional early morning bike ride through Paris and the Champs Elysees ♦ Witness the excitement and action of the final stage in Paris ♦ Prepare gourmet small bites in a cooking class with Chef Jon while eagerly awaiting the Tour arrival ♦ Celebrate a week of incredible cycling and new found friends with a gala dinner at a gourmet Parisian restaurant ♦ Final morning breakfast at our hotel before we say Au Revoir

Cycling Today: Optional spin through Paris and up the Champs Elysees over the Tour final stage route

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• This tour caters to both cyclists and non cyclists with mixed groups
• The cycling listed is optional. Riding distances can be modified and you may always cycle at your own pace
• The final itinerary may change once the final race route specifics become known

Le Bois Joli is situated in heart of the ski resort Cauterets, renowned for its natural thermal springs. A charming Pyrenees ski-hotel, the Bois Joli has been designed with care to reflect it's natural envirornment with exposed wood and mountain views.

Cauterets is located just 20-25 miles from two of the most famous climbs in the Pyrenees: the Col d'Aubisque and the Col du Tourmalet. We’ll be staying here the first two nights of the tour.

The Iori Hotel is perfectly integrated in the Pyrenean natural environment of the Aran Valley, cradle of one of the best Spanish Pyrenees ski resorts: Baqueira-Beret. Iori Hotel is located in the quietest area of the Vielha old quarter, where tourism meets tradition, mixing the atmosphere of bars and restaurants with the peace coming from its narrow streets.

The decoration combining design and vanguard flows perfectly with the organic and ecologically friendly policy of the hotel owners. Chef Jon will be preparing an exclusive dining experience for our group one evening of our stay. 

The 5-Star Hotel du Louvre is just a block from the TdF final stage route and an impressive venue to celebrate our final 3 nights. Stepping through the doors of this hotel is like walking into a magical world. The pristine courtyard garden, pool, spa/hammam (Turkish bath) and lavish bedrooms invite peace and tranquility.

This stylish and elegant boutique hotel stands at the heart of Paris culture and arts. Each one of the Hotel du Louvre's four facades looks out at a famous Parisian landmark – the Louvre Museum, the Opera Garnier, the Comédie Française and the Place du Palais Royal.

Accommodation, Meals and Transportation

• 7 nights accommodation
• All breakfasts, 6 gourmet dinners and 5 lunches
• Wine at dinner (a set amount of local, artisanal bottles included with dinner)
• Snacks and drinks between meals
• All transportation during the tour
• Luggage transfers and handling

Cycling Support & Nutrition

• Fully guided rides lead by coach Simon with expert on-the-road coaching
• Full mechanical back-up and support
• High quality sports nutrition
• Turn-by-turn ride directions for each ride
• Support following vehicle for longer rides
• Gourmet Cycling Travel full-zipper cycling jersey or T-shirt for non cyclists

Cooking Classes and Gourmet Picnics

• Private cooking classes hosted by Chef Jon
• Gourmet picnic lunch on TdF mountain stages

Tour de France Stage Viewings

• Stage 16: Col du Tourmalet (mountain stage)
• Stage 17: Bagneres de Luchon (mountain stage start)
• Stage 19: Bonneval (Individual time trial)
• Stage 20: Paris (private balcony on the rue de Rivoli)

Not Included

• Airfare
• High quality carbon fiber road bike ($400 additional for full tour)
• Transportation to the tour starting point (Pau airport or Lourdes TGV train station)
• Transportation leaving our final hotel in Paris (Hotel du Louvre)
• Accommodation before and after the tour
• All alcohol except a set amount of wine included with dinners
• Personal items purchased
• Gratuities for guides
• Hotel room telephone, mini bar and hotel food and drinks between meals

Reserve your place for the Tour de France trip of a lifetime! Call toll-free 888.327.2283 or reserve online