OFFICIAL TOUR OPERATOR

Thomson Bike Tours is one of only 3 tour operators worldwide to hold the "Master" Licence as Official Tour Operator for the Etape du Tour and all other ASO organized cycling events including the Tour de France, Vuelta a Espana and Paris-Roubaix.

As Official Tour Operator we can offer you guaranteed entries to the Etape du Tour.

ETAPE ACT 1: Albertville to La Toussuire

Following the route of Stage 11 of the Tour de France, Act 1 of the Etape du Tour will take riders over the Col de la Madeleine, Col du Glandon, Col de la Croix de Fer, the Col du Mollard then the final climb to the ski station in La Toussuire.

Ride distance = 140km, Elevation gain = 4,650m

Click here to view the ride and elevation profile on Mapmyride

Our package is based in La Clusaz, just 40km from the start in Albertville. Our program includes pick-up and drop-off at Lyon St Exupery airport, transfers in our private shuttles to the start/finish of the event and a program of warm-up and final preparation rides to ensure you're in the best possible condition for the big race on Sunday.

TRIP ITINERARY

DAY 1: THU July 5

› Rendez-vous at Lyon St Exupery Airport
› Transfer via private shuttle to La Clusaz (please note our shuttle will leave the airport at 1:00pm)
(alternatively, you can meet us directly at the hotel in La Clusaz)
› Build up the bikes
› Short warm-up ride around La Clusaz
› Dinner at our hotel in La Clusaz

DAY 2: FRI July 6

› Morning ride over Mont Saxonnex and the Col de la Colombiere
› Short drive over to Albertville to sign on to the Etape du Tour at the Start Village

DAY 3: SAT July 7

› Short Morning ride around La CLusaz - final tapering before tomorrow's Etape
› Free afternoon - relax before tomorrow's big day

DAY 4: SUN July 8

› Early breakfast and transfer to Albertville
› ETAPE DU TOUR Participation
› After arrival in La Toussuire - private shuttle back to our hotel in La Clusaz
› Dinner at our hotel in La Clusaz

DAY 5: MON July 9

› Breakfast, then transfer to Lyon St Exupery Airport
› Expected Time of Arrival at Lyon St Exupery Airport = 10:00am

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Entry to the Etape du Tour Act 1 (Optional: Deduct $100 if you already have your Etape Entry)
• All accommodations (3-star hotel)
• All breakfasts
• 2 dinners (Thursday & Sunday)
• Pick-up and drop-off at Lyon St Exupery Airport
• Van transfer to Albertville for the sign-on (Friday) and race start (Sunday)
• Van transfer back to our hotel in La Clusaz after the event
• Services of our expert guides
• Experienced mechanic
• Support vehicles on the warm-up and preparation rides
• Thomson Bike Tours maps, cue sheets and elevation profiles
• Top-of-the-line rental bikes available at extra charge

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

• Airfare
• Travel and personal insurance
• Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities