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The Grand Depart in Italy with the Premier Official Tour Operator
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the Grand Depart of the Tour de France in Italy. Witness the Team Presentation and LIVE race-viewing of Stage 1 in Florence and Stage 2 in Bologna.
Thomson Tour de France E-BIKE Trips are designed exclusively for e-bikers looking to combine the thrill of LIVE TDF race-viewing with fun rides on the iconic routes and climbs of the Tour de France.
Experience the opening stages of the Tour de France in Tuscany and Piedmont. Mingle with the pro riders and Tour celebrities with our privileged VIP access to the Departure Village & Team Paddock at the Opening Stage in Florence. Experience a memorable day in Turin with an official ride across the Finish Line before the peloton, a photo shoot on the Official Podium, then witness the Finish of Stage 3, LIVE from the Official VIP Lounge.
You’ll also enjoy a magnificent ride program in Tuscany, one of Italy’s most beautiful regions. From your luxury hotel in Radda-in-Chianti you’ll ride through the rolling Tuscan hills, through vineyards and fields of olive trees, to famous Tuscan towns and villages like San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Gaiole and Greve in Chianti.
E-BIKE Trips explained
Why separate trips: we take e-bikes seriously, which means giving them the extra attention they require. To create the most successful trip possible, our E-BIKE trips have been designed specifically with e-bikes in mind. These machines need specific support; from the vans that transport them to the e-bike mechanics and tools that keep them running in perfect condition. Even the hotels have to be selected carefully to be able to cater for storage and charging.
What if I ride a road bike but my partner or friend rides an e-bike: both you and your partner or friend should sign up for the E-BIKE trip. Road bikes will be available to rent (or you can bring your own) on our E-BIKE trips.
Cathy Harris, USA — 2019
Dennis Lloyd, USA — 2022
Wade Pannell, USA — 2017
Daily itineraries
Only with Thomson: a choice of 2 fully supported rides each day. With daily rides from 25km to 100km (15 miles to 60 miles), no matter your ride preference, we’ve got you covered!
Your partner doesn’t ride but is a Tour de France fan: no problem, our Non-riding Companion program features daily activities and Tour de France viewing for those who prefer not to ride.
Check out our Sport, Performance and Non-Riding Companion itineraries below.
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| 01 | Benvenuto in Toscana | Relais Vignale & Spa |
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| 01 | Benvenuto in Toscana | Relais Vignale & Spa |
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| 02 | Chianti Ride & Tour de France Team Presentation | Relais Vignale & Spa |
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| 02 | Chianti visit & Tour de France Team Presentation | Relais Vignale & Spa |
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| 03 | San Gimignano | Relais Vignale & Spa |
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| 03 | San Gimignano visit | Relais Vignale & Spa |
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| 04 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Departure Village & Team Paddock access | Relais Vignale & Spa |
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| 04 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Departure Village & Team Paddock access | Relais Vignale & Spa |
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| 04 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Departure Village & Team Paddock access | ||||
| 05 | Ride over the Finish Line, Podium Photo Op & LIVE VIP Race-Viewing of the Stage Finish | Relais Vignale & Spa |
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| 05 | Podium Photo Op & LIVE VIP Race-Viewing of the Stage Finish | Relais Vignale & Spa |
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| 05 | Ride over the Finish Line, Podium Photo Op & LIVE VIP Race-Viewing of the Stage Finish | ||||
| 06 | Monteriggioni | Relais Vignale & Spa |
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| 06 | Monteriggioni visit | Relais Vignale & Spa |
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Itinerary Detail
Day 1
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Benvenuto in Toscana
Your trip starts at Florence Airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to your hotel in Chianti.
After a brief orientation meeting, lunch and bike build-up, you’ll head out on our warm-up ride, a beautiful route through the Chianti vineyards and oak forests. You’ll ride through the quintessential Tuscan village of Gaiole in Chianti where you can enjoy a coffee or gelato before completing the ride back to Radda.
Benvenuto in Toscana
Your trip starts at Florence Airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to your hotel in Chianti.
After a brief orientation meeting, lunch and bike build-up, you’ll head out on our warm-up ride, a beautiful route through the Chianti vineyards and oak forests. You’ll ride through the quintessential Tuscan village of Gaiole in Chianti where you can enjoy a coffee or gelato before completing the ride back to Radda.
Benvenuto in Toscana
Your trip starts at Florence Airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to the magnificent Hotel Borgo San Luigi. In the afternoon we’ll organise a visit to the quintessential Tuscan village of Gaiole in Chianti where you can enjoy a coffee or gelato.
Day 2
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Chianti Ride & Tour de France Team Presentation
Radda in Chianti is perfectly situated in the heart of the Chianti wine region and this morning you’ll enjoy a magnificent ride featuring the most scenic routes through these famous vineyards.
After lunch at the hotel, we’ll have a short drive over to Florence for the Official Tour de France Team Presentation, a wonderful ceremony that kicks off the Tour de France by presenting the riders from each of the 22 teams that will compete for the yellow jersey over the next 3 weeks.
Chianti Ride & Tour de France Team Presentation
Radda in Chianti is perfectly situated in the heart of the Chianti wine region and this morning you’ll enjoy a magnificent ride featuring the most scenic routes through these famous vineyards.
After lunch at the hotel, we’ll have a short drive over to Florence for the Official Tour de France Team Presentation, a wonderful ceremony that kicks off the Tour de France by presenting the riders from each of the 22 teams that will compete for the yellow jersey over the next 3 weeks.
Chianti visit & Tour de France Team Presentation
As your cycling partner rides through Chianti’s famous vineyards, you’ll enjoy a slightly more leisurely journey through this spectacular region, from the comfort of our 9-seater vans. After lunch at the hotel, we’ll have a short drive over to Florence for the Official Tour de France Team Presentation, a wonderful ceremony that kicks off the Tour de France by presenting the riders from each of the 22 teams that will compete for the yellow jersey over the next 3 weeks.
Day 3
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San Gimignano
Your destination today is the world-famous medieval town of San Gimignano, a UNESCO world heritage site. The town is especially famous for the 14 remaining medieval towers that remain inside the city walls, each one constructed in the 12th and 13th century by powerful families, keen on proving their wealth by building the tallest tower.
San Gimignano
Your destination today is the world-famous medieval town of San Gimignano, a UNESCO world heritage site. The town is especially famous for the 14 remaining medieval towers that remain inside the city walls, each one constructed in the 12th and 13th century by powerful families, keen on proving their wealth by building the tallest tower.
San Gimignano visit
Today you’ll visit the world-famous medieval town of San Gimignano, a UNESCO world heritage site. The town is especially famous for the 14 remaining medieval towers that remain inside the city walls, each one constructed in the 12th and 13th century by powerful families, keen on proving their wealth by building the tallest tower.
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Badia a Montemuro from Dudda |
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San Luca from Giardino Meloncello |
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Climbs
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Grand Depart
Stage 1
Florence > Rimini
It’s rare for the Tour de France to start with more than 3,600 metres of climbing – in fact it’s never happened before! – and it’s also the first time that the race has visited the home city of Gino Bartali. The succession of hills in Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna are likely to be the setting for an immediate and testing confrontation between the contenders for the title, particularly the climb into San Marino (7.1km at 4.8%), where the race will add a 13th name to its catalogue of foreign visits.
Stage 2
Cesenatico > Bologna
The passage across the Emilia-Romagna region is straightforward enough to begin with as it takes the peloton to Imola and its famous motor racing circuit. The final part of the stage, featuring the climb to the Sanctuary of San Luca (1.9km at 10.6%), the traditional finale of the Giro dell’Emilia, which will be tackled twice in the final 40km, offers fertile terrain for the peloton’s puncheurs.
Stage 3
Piacenza > Turin
The sprinters will have started the 2024 Tour with their teeth gritted, but now they’ll have something to sink them into with the finish in Turin. Prior to that, the peloton will pay a passing tribute to Fausto Coppi by heading through Tortone, where il campionissimo died. By that point, though, the sprinters’ domestiques will already be hard at work, their focus on ensuring a sprint finale. There’ll be little room for manoeuvre for the breakaway riders.
Stage 4
Pinerolo > Valloire
The race leaves Italy after a long climb to the resort of Sestrières, where Coppi triumphed in 1952, the border subsequently reached at the Col de Montgenèvre. Then, after ascending the Lautaret pass, the riders will tackle the 2,642-metre Galibier. This will be the first opportunity for the favourites to test themselves in the high mountains.
Tour de France
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Dates and prices
| Date | Booking Status | Availability | Price / Per Person | Single Supplement | Non-rider Discount | ||
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June 26 to July 2 |
Taking Bookings |
Bookings will open on Monday, November 20 at 8:00am EST |
USD $7,695
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USD $950 |
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Hotels
Relais Vignale & Spa
One of our favorite hotels and our main base for our Tuscany road and gravel trips, the Hotel Relais Vignale is a charming historic 18th-century villa located in the heart of the Chianti Classico area. From the hotel restaurant and terrace, there are really stunning panoramic views across the Tuscan countryside and Chianti vineyards. The center of Radda-in-Chianti is just 2 minutes walk away - and we strongly recommend the gelateria in town!
Pick-up and Drop-off
Arrival
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Florence Airport |
June 26 at 9:00am |
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Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Florence Novoli |
June 26 at 9:00am |
Departure
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Florence Airport |
July 2 at 9:00am |
What's included
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Tour de France Viewing
Accommodations & Meals
Transportation
Cycling Support
Nutrition during the rides
Merchandising
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Tour de France Viewing
Accommodations & Meals
Transportation
Cycling Support
Nutrition during the rides
Merchandising
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Rental bikes
Felt FR Advanced
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Frame
Felt FR Advanced
Groupset
2023 SRAM Force AXS 12-speed
Weight
7.7kg (size 53)
Wheels
Reynolds AR46 DB Custom
Chainrings
48x35
Cassette
10-33
Sizes
47, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
Rental Fee
USD $550
3T Exploro Boost e-bike
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Frame
3T Exploro Ultra Boost Carbon
Groupset
Sram Rival AXS XPLR Electronic
Weight
12.8kg
Wheels
Rodi alloy 700c
Chainrings
40
Cassette
12-speed 10-44t
Sizes
XXS, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
Rental Fee
USD $750
VIP Experience
Embark on the ultimate cycling pilgrimage with our exclusive VIP trip to witness the Tour de France in unparalleled style. Immerse yourself in the thrilling energy of the race with spectacular access to the start and finish lines, as well as prime vantage points along major climbs like the legendary Col du Tourmalet and the Col du Galibier. Rub shoulders with cycling royalty as you meet the pro riders up close, savoring the electrifying atmosphere of the world's greatest cycling event. Indulge in the epitome of luxury with our VIP areas, where the finest champagne and cuisine await you. Experience the Tour like never before – you'll be as close to the pros as a Directeur Sportif, creating memories to last a lifetime. Join us on this once-in-a-lifetime journey, meticulously supported by the Thomson team, and elevate your passion for cycling to new heights.
Designed for E-Bikes
Get ready to ride your way into cycling history! Join us on an exhilarating adventure along the legendary routes of the Tour de France. Channel your inner pro cyclist as you conquer iconic climbs such as the Tourmalet and Alpe d'Huez. Feel the rush of ascending these famed Cols, surrounded by awe-inspiring landscapes that have witnessed cycling greatness. This isn't just a ride; it's a chance to immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of professional cycling, supported by a dedicated team ensuring you tackle each ride like a champion. Grab your e-bike, bring your determination, and let's ascend to new heights together!
2024 TDF by E-BIKE – Grand Depart in Italy
Experience the Tour de France with the Premier Official Tour Operator
