ALPS EXTREME Trip

Incredibly popular with our avid riders, our Extreme trip provides an exciting mix of LIVE race-viewing and challenging rides over the toughest climbs in the Alps.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

• Witness the 2 key Alpine stages LIVE on the mountainside
• Ride ahead of the peloton to our VIP viewing at the summit finish in La Toussuire
• Ride the spectacular Col du Grand Colombier - first time ever in the Tour de France - then watch the stage LIVE on the mountainside from our race vantage point
• Climb Alpe d'Huez
• Climb the Col du Galibier, Col du Telegraphe and the Col de la Croix de Fer - following the route of the famous French sportive La Marmotte
• Climb the Col du Glandon the day after the Tour de France peloton
• Spectacular ride over the Col de Sarenne
  

LIVE RACE VIEWING

Watch the following Tour de France stages LIVE on the mountain-side:

Stage 10: Col du Grand Colombier ...

• Col du Grand Colombier: The first stage in the Alps and the first time the Tour du France peloton will climb the formidable Col du Grand Colombier. We'll witness the race action from our famous race vantage-point on the mountain-side with LIVE satellite TV coverage in English.

Stage 11: Summit Finish in La Toussuire ...
VIP Viewing

• Summit Finish in La Toussuire: Witness the only summit finish in the Alps from the comfort of our VIP Viewing area. Our Tour de France host will escort us to the "Izoard" VIP section directly opposite the finish line for an exciting afternoon of LIVE race viewing from the best seats in the house....Enjoy!

TRIP ITINERARY

Day	Schedule	Ride Distance	Elevation Gain
Day 1 TUE Jul 10	Pick-up at Lyon St Exupery Airport, transfer to Challes Challes › Montee de la Boisserette › Challes	25 miles	2,900 ft
Day 2 WED Jul 11	Challes › Mont Revard › Col de Sapenay › Culoz › Col du Grand Colombier LIVE RACE VIEWING - Stage 10 Col du Grand Colombier	69 miles	9,850 ft
Day 3 THU Jul 12	St Jean de Maurienne › Col du Mollard › La Toussuire LIVE RACE VIEWING - Stage 11 Summit Finish in La Toussuire	34 miles	7,200 ft
Day 4 FRI Jul 13	Challes › Col du Grand Cucheron › Col du Glandon › Alpe d'Huez	89 miles	13,600 ft
Day 5 SAT Jul 14	Alpe d'Huez › Col de Sarenne › Alpe d'Huez	43 miles	6,100 ft
Day 6 SUN Jul 15	Alpe d'Huez › Col de la Croix de Fer › Col du Telegraphe › Col du Galibier › Alpe d'Huez Shorter option also available: Col de la Croix de Fer › Col du Telegraphe › Col du Galibier › Alpe d'Huez	116 miles 84 miles	16,400 ft 11,600 ft
Day 7 MON Jul 16	End of our trip and final transfer to Lyon St Exupery Airport	N/A	N/A
Total:		376 miles	56,050 ft
Daily Average:		63 miles	9,340 ft

CLIMB THESE FAMOUS COLS

In just 1 week climb many of the legendary cols in the Alps! Here's the complete list of cols included in our itinerary, sorted by difficulty index:

THE TOP SUPPORT

Quite simply, we provide the best support in the industry - guaranteed!

• As VIP Official Tour Operator we have the constant support and assistance of the Tour de France organizers - this opens many otherwise closed doors...
• Staff to client ratio of 1:4
• The best staff in the industry - check out our testimonial page...
• 3 ride groups of approximately 8 riders in each group - allows us to group riders of similar ability into the same ride-group allowing for a better ride experience with less waiting
• 1 TBT experienced ride leader and 1 SAG van per ride group
• Experienced Mechanic
• Top-of-the-line rental bikes
  

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• 7 days / 6 nights fully accompanied trip
  
• All accommodations (3-star hotels)
• All breakfasts
• All but 1 dinner
  
• 3 lunches
• Pick-up at Lyon St Exupery Airport
• Drop-off at Lyon St Exupery Airport
• All ground transportation
• All luggage transfer
• Services of our expert guides
• Experienced mechanic
• Support vehicles
• Thomson Bike Tours maps, cue sheets and elevation profiles

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

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