Tour de France by E-BIKE
Week 3
ALPS with Paris Option
TDF by E-BIKE – Week 3 Alps Stages with Paris Option
Designed exclusively for e-bikes! Week 3 in the Alps with the Premier Official Tour Operator Optional Paris extension
LIVE race-viewing of the key Alps stages during Week 3 of the Tour de France. Includes VIP access to Stage 20, the final mountain stage of the 2023 Tour de France! Ride the Col de la Loze, Col de la Madeleine, Col de la Croix Fry, Col du Petit Ballon and many more iconic routes in the French Alps.
Optional extension to witness the Grand Finale in Paris.
Live Race Viewing
Private Hospitality Marquee on the Col de la Loze
Stage 19: Moirans-en-Montagne to Poligny
VIP Departure Village in Moirans en Montagne
Stage 20: Belfort to Le Markstein
VIP Tribune at the Summit Finish in Le Markstein
Stage 21: St Quentin en Yvelines to Paris
The Final Stage on the Champs-Elysées (Paris Extension Only)
Overview
Details
Next Departure
July 17th 2023
From
USD $7,995
Duration
7 days / 6 nights:
July 17 to July 23
8 days / 7 nights:
Includes Paris Extension
Non-Rider Friendly
Yes
Rental Bike
From USD $500
Overview
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.
Be there to witness stage 20, the Final Mountain Stage of the 2023 Tour de France, in the Vosges mountains.
Our Final Mountain Stage race-viewing program includes:
- access to our VIP Tribune at the Finish Line in Le Markstein
- an official ride across the Finish Line before the arrival of the Tour de France peloton
- a memorable photo shoot on the Official Podium in Le Markstein
You’ll also witness Stage 17, LIVE on the mountain-side of the Col de la Loze, the most challenging climb in the Alps, and mingle with pro riders and Tour celebrities with our privileged VIP access to the Departure Village at the start of Stage 19 in Moirans-en-Montagne.
In addition to our race-day rides on the Col de la Loze and the final stage of the 2023 Tour de France in Les Vosges, you’ll also ride the famous Col de la Madeleine and several other iconic rides in the French Alps.
Paris Extension: extend your trip to continue on to Paris and witness the Final Stage on the Champs-Elysées. Our Paris Extension includes travel to Paris by high-speed TGV train, accommodation at the 5-star Hotel Intercontinental Opera, and entry to the Elysée Tribune directly opposite the Finish Line on the Champs-Elysées circuit.
Paris Extension VIP Upgrade: please contact us if you’d like to upgrade to the VIP Espace Rive Gauche Tribune (subject to availability).
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. Rides are similar in distance and difficulty level to the ‘Performance’ route on our road bike trips.
Kelly Marcum, USA — 2022
Matt Taylor, USA — 2022
Roberta Farhi, USA — 2022
2 fully supported daily rides!
Each day you’ll have the choice of 2 different fully supported rides – from 20km to 90km (12 miles to 60 miles). No matter your ride preference, our Sport and Performance ride programs have you covered.
Performance Itinerary
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You can change between rides each day.
| Day | Description | Distance | Elevation | Hotel | |
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| 01 | Bienvenue en France! | Grand Hotel des Thermes Brides-les-Bains | |||
| 01 | Bienvenue en France! | Grand Hotel des Thermes Brides-les-Bains | |||
| 02 | Col de la Madeleine | Grand Hotel des Thermes Brides-les-Bains | |||
| 02 | Courchevel and Meribel | Grand Hotel des Thermes Brides-les-Bains | |||
| 03 | LIVE Race-Viewing: Private Hospitality Marquee on the Col de la Loze | Grand Hotel des Thermes Brides-les-Bains | |||
| 03 | LIVE Race-Viewing: Private Hospitality Marquee on the Col de la Loze | Grand Hotel des Thermes Brides-les-Bains | |||
| 04 | Quintessential Alps | Grand Hotel des Thermes Brides-les-Bains | |||
| 04 | Quintessential Alps | Grand Hotel des Thermes Brides-les-Bains | |||
| 05 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Departure Village in Moirans en Montagne | Les Violettes Hotel and Spa | |||
| 05 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Departure Village in Moirans en Montagne | Les Violettes Hotel and Spa | |||
| 06 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Tribune at the Stage Finish - plus Official Ride over the Finish Line & Podium Photo Op | Les Violettes Hotel and Spa | |||
| 06 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Tribune at the Stage Finish - plus Official Ride over the Finish Line & Podium Photo Op | Les Violettes Hotel and Spa | |||
| 07 | End of the Alps Trip - OR - continue to Paris for the Final Stage (Paris Extension Only) | Hotel Intercontinental Le Grand, Paris | |||
| 07 | End of the Alps Trip - OR - continue to Paris for the Final Stage (Paris Extension Only) | Hotel Intercontinental Le Grand, Paris | |||
| 08 | End of the Paris Extension | ||||
| 08 | End of the Paris Extension | ||||
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Itinerary Detail
Day 1
Distance
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Bienvenue en France!
Your trip starts at Geneva Airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to your hotel in the spa town of Brides-les-Bains.
After a brief orientation meeting, lunch and bike build-up, you’ll head out for your first ride in the Alps. Your route includes the Montée de St Laurent climb which featured in Stage 3 of the 2020 Dauphiné Libéré, and has just a few famous names in its KOM leaderboard, including Tadej Pogačar and Sepp Kuss.
Day 2
Distance
Elevation
Col de la Madeleine
Today is your opportunity to discover one of the most famous climbs in the history of the Tour de France, the Col de la Madeleine! Having featured 27 times in the Tour, the Madeleine is one of the all-time classics and we just couldn’t resist the opportunity to include such an iconic ride in our program. The ride starts gently with a 15km flat stretch along the valley floor, before you reach Notre-Dame-de-Briançon and the start of the climb. What follows is 25 km of spectacular high Alpine scenery with magnificent views of the Mont Blanc massif from the summit.
Day 3
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LIVE Race-Viewing: Private Hospitality Marquee on the Col de la Loze
Since the Col de la Loze was paved in 2019, it has become the most challenging climb of the Tour de France. Today is your opportunity to discover this incredible climb which boasts an average grade of 7.5% over 21.5km, and a maximum grade of 24%!
Our Logistics Team will have set up our Race-Viewing Hospitality Marquee on the climb which will be buzzing with thousands of passionate fans excited to see the Tour de France on this spectacular climb. Enjoy the race atmosphere from the comfort of our Private Hospitality Marquee. Food, drinks, and satellite TV race coverage will keep you entertained as you wait for the peloton to approach.
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Map & Profile
| Climb | Distance | Elevation | Av. Grade | Category | |
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Montée St Laurent from Salins-Fontaine |
6.9% | 1 | ||
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Col de la Madeleine from La Lechere |
6.6% | HC | ||
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Montagny from Brides les Bains |
6.8% | 2 | ||
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Col de la Loze from Brides les Bains – via Meribel |
7.7% | HC | ||
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Climbs
Stage
Rest Day: St Gervais Mont Blanc
Stage 16
Passy > Combloux (TT)
The only time trial of the 2023 race is characterized by its short distance and a profile that will suit those climbers who feel comfortable in this solo discipline. The famous Domancy climb is on the programme. At the same time, it provides an opportunity for the rider who’s in yellow to assert his superiority or for his rivals to begin a fightback that could last a whole week.
Stage 17
St Gervais > Courchevel
The stage will be a great challenge, with more than 5,000 metres of vertical gain to deal with or exploit across the day. The finale will feature the Tour’s second visit to the impressive Col de la Loze, then plunge into Courchevel, where the final battle will take place on the altiport’s 18% runway.
Stage 18
Moûtiers > Bourg-en-Bresse
The sprinters will have needed to show real determination to get through the shock of the Tour’s stint in the Alps. They’ll be rewarded with a stage where the route avoids the hills and should facilitate their return front and centre. On the straight final kilometre, they’ll be able to get right up to maximum speed again.
Stage 19
Moirans-en-Montagne > Poligny
The stage meanders between the numerous lakes of the Jura, but avoids climbing to the department’s summits. The Côte d’Ivory, located around 30 kilometres from the finish line, won’t prevent the sprinters from taking advantage of a gigantic launch-pad: the final straight is a touch more than eight kilometres long.
Stage 20
Belfort > Le Markstein
The penultimate stage features an Alsatian menu that is likely to cause indigestion, even over a distance this short, as the riders face a cumulative total of 3,600 metres of climbing. If the contest for the Yellow Jersey is still alive, anything is possible: after the Ballon d’Alsace, there will be an opportunity to launch attacks on the Col de la Croix des Moinats, then a little bit further on when climbing the Col de Grosse Pierre, then on the Schlucht, before then tackling the Petit Ballon and the Platzerwasel... It’s a minefield!
Stage 21
St Quentin en Yvelines > Paris
The contenders for the race’s last bouquet will have to be in Olympic form on a course that’s been designed in a nod to the 2024 Paris Games, during which the events for all cycling disciplines will be held mostly in the Yvelines. The sprinters will be looking to test themselves in the vertiginous arena that is the Champs-Élysées.
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Paris
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Tour de France
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Dates & Prices
| Date | Booking Status | Availability | Price / Per Person | Single Supplement | Non-rider Discount | ||
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| 2023 | |||||||
July 17 to July 23 |
Taking Bookings |
Places Available |
USD $7,995
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USD $1,400 |
n/a |
Book this trip | |
July 17 to July 24: Includes Paris Extension |
Taking Bookings |
Places Available |
USD $9,695
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USD $1,700 |
n/a |
Book this trip | |
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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 rides
Merchandising
Paris Extension (if selected)
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Tour de France Viewing
Accommodations & Meals
Transportation
Cycling Support
Nutrition during the rides
Merchandising
Paris Extension (if selected)
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Pick-up/Drop-off Info
Arrival
| Pickup Location | Time |
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Geneva Airport |
July 17th at 8:30am |
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Holiday Inn Express Geneva Airport |
July 17th at 8:30am |
Departure
| Drop Off Location | Time |
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ALPS TRIP: Basel Airport |
July 23rd at 9:00am |
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PARIS EXTENSION: No organized Drop-Off |
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Rental Bikes
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VIP Departure Village Experience
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VIP Ride across the Finish Line
Official VIP ride across the Finish Line followed by a memorable photo shoot on the Official Podium
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TDF by E-BIKE – Week 3 Alps Stages with Paris Option
Experience the Tour de France with the Premier Official Tour Operator
