There are only 2 high mountain stage sin the Alps next year;we will be at both, returning to the luxury of Chalet Annabelle each evening where we can catch up on the recorded Tour highlights and kick back in the hot tub.
See Cadel defend his title, and Wiggins attempt the Tour / Olympic double.
The schedule for the 2012 Tour de France 'Grand Depart' is in Liege, Belgium on Satuday 30th June. With a clockwise route this year, full details of the race itinerary can be seen here.
Our Tour de France Experience outline schedule;
- Sunday 8th July Arrive Geneva International Airport- private transfers to Chamonix. Assemble bikes and possible shakedown ride.
- Monday 9th July Loop from Chamonix over the Col de la Colombiere and Col des Aravis. All recently featured in the Tour de France. 100KM loop
- Tuesday 10th July Transfer through the Mont Blanc tunnel to Italy. Ride over the Petit St Bernard pass and over the summit back into France. Ascend the Cormet du Roseland and Col de Saises (all part of 2009 Tour de France)
- Wednesday 11th July Tour Day! We will be watching Stage 10 in the Jura Alps
- Thursday 12th July Tour Day! We will transfer to the foot of the Col de Madelaine - an early start to ensure that you can pick a great spot on the Col to watch the race.
- Friday 13th July A day in the Vallee Verte - Col de la Ramaz, Col de Joux Plaine and more if you still have the legs!
- Saturday 14th Private transfers to Geneva International Airport
What's included;
- transfers to and from Geneva International Airport
- 6 nights accomodation on a twin/triple share basis
- 5 nights meals on a half board basis at Luxury Chalet Annabelle
- Picnics/packed lunches most days
- Experienced cycling guide(s)
- Van support on non Tour days
- Lots of encouragement!
The Tour will be based at the luxury of Chalet Annabelle in the Chamonix valley where you will enjoy excellent meals, a kick back in the Hot Tub at the end of the day, and a glass of wine whilst watching the Tour stage which we will have recorded for you during the day.
Tour starts and finishes at Geneva airport
Price €999 (€300 single supplement)
The trip can be combined with riding the Etape du Tour. For full details please contact us.