Tour de France Grand Depart
with Cyclologic












Private: Cyclologic TDF Grand Depart
The TDF Grand Depart in Italy with Cyclologic
LIVE VIP race-viewing of the opening stages of the 2024 Tour de France in Italy. Visit legendary Italian brands Colnago and Santini, and a full program of magnificent rides including the Madonna del Ghisallo, the Colli di San Fermo, the Morterone and much more!
Overview
Details
Next Departure
June 28th 2024
From
USD $7,495
Duration
9 days / 8 nights
Non-Rider Friendly
Yes
Rental Bike
USD $550
Ride Program
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Overview
Join Paraic and Claudia on a unique trip to experience the Opening stages of the 2024 Tour de France in Italy.
Mingle with the pro riders and Tour celebrities with our privileged VIP access to the Departure Village and Team Paddock at the Opening Stage of the Tour in Florence. Cherish the unique experience of riding across the Finish Line ahead of the peloton in Bologna, followed by a photo shoot on the Official Tour de France Podium, then witness the stage finish from the luxury of the VIP tribune at the Finish Line.
Get behind the scenes of two of Italy’s most famous cycling brands on exclusive factory tours of Colnago and Santini.
You’ll also enjoy a spectacular ride program. As the Number One Official Tour Operator to the Tour de France, Thomson Bike Tours has arranged for you to ride the final 70km of Stage 2 on the race route, followed by an exclusive ride over the Finish Line. You’ll conquer numerous famous climbs in the region including the Colli di San Fermo, the Colle Gallo, the Morterone and the trip finishes with the classic Lake Como ride featuring Sormano, the Passo del Ghisallo and the Madonna del Ghisallo sanctuary.
Don’t miss out on this unique cycling experience!

Itinerary
Day | Description | Distance | Elevation | Hotel | |
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01 | Benvenuti in Italia! | Hotel Relais Bellaria | |||
02 | LIVE Race-Viewing: The Opening Stage in Florence | Hotel Relais Bellaria | |||
03 | LIVE Race-Viewing + Ride over the Finish Line & Podium Photo Op in Bologna | Hotel Relais Bellaria | |||
04 | Acrosss the Apennines to Bardi | Hotel Ca’ del Grano | |||
05 | The mountains of Emilia-Romagna & Liguria | Hotel Ca’ del Grano | |||
06 | Colnago Visit - and the Morterone climb! | Hotel Promessi Sposi | |||
07 | Santini Visit - and a classic Lombardy ride | Hotel Promessi Sposi | |||
08 | Madonna del Ghisallo | Hotel Promessi Sposi | |||
09 | Arrivederci! | ||||
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Itinerary Detail
Day 1
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Benvenuti in Italia!
Your trip starts at Bologna Airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to your hotel.
After a brief orientation meeting, lunch and bike build-up, you’ll head out on your first ride in Italy. Our warm-up ride features a magnificent ride through the rolling hills to the south-east of Bologna and includes the climb to Monte Calderaro, a favorite with the local grupettos.

Day 2
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LIVE Race-Viewing: The Opening Stage in Florence
The 2024 Tour de France kicks off today in the magnificent Tuscan capital of Florence.
This is a unique opportunity to witness the start of the Tour de France in Florence, the birthplace of renaissance art and one of Italy’s most famous cities. You’ll have privileged access to the VIP Departure Village and the Team Paddock, a great place to mingle and meet the riders as they prepare for the start of the 1st stage of the 2024 Tour de France.

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LIVE Race-Viewing + Ride over the Finish Line & Podium Photo Op in Bologna
A unique opportunity today to ride your bike across the Official Finish Line just a few hours before the peloton – followed by a photo shoot on the Official Podium. You’ll round off an amazing Tour de France day by witnessing the finish of Stage 2 from the VIP Tribune at the Stage Finish in Bologna.

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Map & Profile
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Monte Calderaro from Varignana-Palesio |
6.1% | 2 | |||
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San Luca from Giardino Meloncello |
9.5% | 2 | |||
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Passo del Silara from Berceta |
6.4% | 2 | |||
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Passo del Cirone from Staiola |
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Passo del Bratello from Pontremoli |
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Passo Santa Donna from Borgo Val di Taro |
4.1% | 3 | |||
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Bardi from River Ceno |
5.1% | 3 | |||
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Passo Colla from Carpana |
5.3% | 2 | |||
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Passo del Chiodo from Pontestrambo |
6.1% | 1 | |||
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Passo Del Tomarlo from Montegrosso |
5.4% | 2 | |||
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Morterone from Lecco |
5.1% | 1 | |||
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Colle Gallo from Abbazia |
6.0% | 2 | |||
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Colli di San Fermo from Grone |
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Valbrona from Onno |
6.5% | 3 | |||
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Sormano from Canova |
6.3% | 3 | |||
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Muro di Sormano from Sormano |
14.1% | 1 | |||
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Passo Ghisallo from Bellagio |
5.9% | 2 | |||
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Climbs
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Dates & Prices
Date | Booking Status | Availability | Price / Per Person | Single Supplement | Non-rider Discount | ||
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2024 | |||||||
June 28 - July 6 |
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USD $7,495
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USD $1,300 |
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Trip Hotels

Hotel Relais Bellaria

Hotel Ca’ del Grano

Hotel Promessi Sposi
What's Included
What's Included | What's Not Included |
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Tour de France Viewing
Accommodations & Meals
Transportation
Cycling Support
Nutrition during the ride
Merchandising
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Tour de France Viewing
Accommodations & Meals
Transportation
Cycling Support
Nutrition during the ride
Merchandising
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Pick-up/Drop-off Info
Arrival
Pickup Location | Time |
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Bologna Airport |
9:00am |
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Meet in Reception at the Hotel Relais Bellaria in Bologna |
10:30am |
Departure
Drop Off Location | Time |
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No planned drop-off. Downtown Milan is just 45 minutes from the hotel |
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
USD $550
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