Women's Tour de France Adventure

We are delighted to offer this first of its kind bike trip to the 2023 Tour de France Femmes.

We commence our adventure in the rich Aveyron region, known for its produce, cheeses and truffles. By bike, we discover the unique landscapes then treat ourselves to local cuisine by night. We’ll pedal from our hotel and see stages 4 and 5. Then, we take advantage of Discover France’s official tour operator status and go behind the scenes into the VIP Departure Village for Stage 6 in Albi. Next, we head South into the Pyrenees to our hotel, located just outside of Bagnères-de-Bigorre. We’ll climb the formidable Col du Tourmalet in the early morning of July 29th, and take in the summit finish of the race’s queen stage. To finish it off in style, we’ll transfer to Pau on the tour’s last day to see the final Time Trial from our VIP hospitality tent at the finish line. This tour literally has it all.

Price from : 4900€
Region : Pyrenees
Duration : 7 Days / 6 Nights
Level : or
Type : On the way
Category : Bike
Trip : Guided With VIP Access
Activity : Road Bike
Dates : -07/25/2023 to 07/31/2023 :
(Available)

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Day 1 :   Arrive in Toulouse, transfer to Villefranche-de-Rouergue

Welcome to the inaugural Discover France Tour de France Femmes Adventure! Our week of excitement and adventure will start at the Toulouse Blagnac Airport or at the Matabiau train station in the early afternoon. We will gather the group and transfer to the small town of Villefranche-de-Rouergue. The transfer should be about a 2-hour drive. We’ll check into our hotel, and take some time to relax. We’ll have an orientation meeting and bike fitting in late afternoon then meet in the hotel’s restaurant to toast the start of an incredible adventure together.

Day 2 :   Tour de France Femmes Stage 4 Live! – Cahors to Rodez

Option 1 : 21 Miles - 34 Km  Option 2 : 32 Miles - 51 Km  Option 3 : 62 Miles - 99 Km 
Elevation gain 1 : 350 Meters  Elevation gain 2 : 490 Meters  Elevation gain 3 : 1000 Meters 

Today we take advantage of our perfect location and enjoy a quintessential race viewing day on the bike. After a hearty French breakfast at our hotel, we will leave the hotel and discover the incredible scenic and small roads that are well known in this area. There is no shortage of roads to choose from, but we have designed a ride that will allow us to discover the area by bike in the morning and then intersect with the Tour de France Femmes in the afternoon. Today’s stage will likely see plenty of fireworks from the riders and we’ll be right in the middle of the action! We will take our time and enjoy this incredible show we are lucky to behold. An easy 20 km ride back to the hotel is a fun wind-down after our first viewing of the TDFF today. We will do a short 5-minute drive into town tonight to enjoy dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 3 :   Tour de France Femmes Stage 5 Live! – Onet-Le-Chateau to Albi

Option 1 : 17 Miles - 28 Km  Option 2 : 30 Miles - 48 Km  Option 3 : 61 Miles - 98 Km 
Elevation gain 1 : 290 Meters  Elevation gain 2 : 630 Meters  Elevation gain 3 : 1550 Meters 

Another big day awaits us today and we are back on the bikes and chasing down the Tour de France Femmes! This region of France sits far from the typical tourist sites, and we will enjoy riding small roads through lost villages in the French countryside. Our goal is to intersect the TDFF riders as they pass through a series of very small roads that lie south of our hotel. We’ll enjoy a delicious French picnic at the hand our Discover France guides today, and then settle in to find our spot along the race route. After the peloton has passed, we’ll hop back on the bikes and enjoy another great ride back to our hotel. Once back at the hotel, take the time to relax before we meet for dinner in the hotel’s dining room.

Day 4 :   Stage 6 VIP Departure Village in Albi - Transfer to Bagnères-de-Bigorre

This morning we will enjoy the VIP Experience at the Departure Village in Albi. After an early breakfast at the hotel, we’ll pack up the vans with our bikes and luggage and get ready for our drive South to Albi. In Albi, you’ll have the privilege of entering the TDFF Departure Village where past and present luminaries of women’s cycling and the Tour de France will mingle with us mere mortals. It’s a really fun experience and is often the highlight of our VIP Experiences. Once the race is about to start, we’ll exit the Departure Village and find a place to watch the riders set off on the day’s stage towards Toulouse. Once the race has started, we’ll board the vans for the drive South into the Pyrenees. Our destination is the town of Bagnères-de-Bigorre. The drive will be about 2.5 to 3 hours. Arriving in Bagnères-de-Bigorre you will understand the magnitude of where you are. Sitting in the shadows of the towering Col du Tourmalet, Bagnères-de-Bigorre is a famous base for cyclists around the world. We’ll unpack the vans, check into our rooms, and take some time to walk around. Dinner tonight will be in out hotel’s dining room. We’ll enjoy some delicious food tonight and celebrate our arrival in the Pyrenees.

Day 5 :   TDFF Stage 7 – Lannemezan to Tourmalet

Option 1 : 30 Miles - 49 Km  Option 2 : 40 Miles - 64 Km 
Elevation gain 1 : 1265 Meters  Elevation gain 2 : 1615 Meters 

Today will be a day that will go down in women’s cycling history. And we will have front-row seats. We will all be up early as the excitement will be unbearable. We’ll have and early breakfast and then get on our bikes to make our way down the country road that leads to the beginning of the Tourmalet climb. It’s a nice 10-mile warm up ride before we encounter the real climb of the day. The crowds on the road and the energy will be amazing. We’ll be cheered on by the thousands of fans parked on the side of the climb. The climb itself is about 11 miles long. Our goal will be to reach the summit and stake out a viewing spot. The atmosphere will be electric as we all wait for the riders to appear. It will be a sporting moment to remember as this classic TDFF Stage plays out. Once all of the riders have arrived at the summit, we’ll make our way down the hill by bike, and re-group back at the hotel to share our stories with one another! We’ll do a quick transfer by van into town for dinner tonight at a local restaurant and toast the day we have just experienced.

Day 6 :   – Tour de France Femmes Stage 8 – Pau to Pau ITT – VIP Experience

Another day, another TDFF stage for us!! After another early breakfast at the hotel, we board the vans and head straight to Pau, about a 1-hour drive. We should arrive in time for you to experience some of the pre-stage festivities and walk around town. Once the race has started, enjoy our VIP Experience at the TDFF hospitality tent. Enjoy champagne and food as you take in the final stage of this amazing week, in fine fashion. No biking today for us, but once the race is over, we’ll take it all in before making our way back to Bagnères-de-Bigorre for dinner. Our farewell dinner tonight will be in the hotel’s dining room. We’ll have a toast and celebrate the week that we have experienced, as well as this big step forward for women’s cycling.

Day 7 :   Au Revoir to the Pyrenees

After a relaxing breakfast at our hotel in Bagnères-de-Bigorre, we will transfer guests to both the Toulouse Blagnac Airport and the Toulouse Matabiau train station. Please do not make air or train reservations before 12PM.

Average / Day : Distance : 58.88 Km / 36.63 Miles - Elevation gain : 898.75 Meters

Bikes available for your tour

The characteristics of this bike are presented as an example and are not guaranteed
Please note that any bike changes during the trip may incur an extra fee.

Road bike - Standard
SCOTT ADDICT 20 - ( or equivalent)
with supplement (300€)

The SCOTT Addict 20 was redesigned from the ground up with those longer days in mind. With new geometry that is less focused on racing and more on enduring, the Addict 20 will be your go to when you're looking to put the miles.

  • All sizes available: S, M, L, XL.XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XLX

Saddle Bag Containing:

  • Toolkit,
  • Tire levers
  • Patch kit
  • 2 spare tubes
  • 1 hand pump.
  • Rear pannier
  • Helmet
  • Odometer
  • Lock
  • 2 souvenir water bottles
  • Pedals (flat or cages on request). You can bring your own pedals to clip in but remember to bring a pedal wrench to take them off at the end of the tour.

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INCLUDED

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Extra activities can change based on the tour dates

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED

Included

  • 6 nights in Hotel of premium quality selected with care, hygiene measures respected 
  • All breakfasts
  • 5 picnic lunches with fresh produce and local specialties
  • 6 dinners
  • VIP ACCESS DEPARTURE VILLAGE in Albi
  • VIP ACCESS IZOARD in the arrival area in Pau
  • Certified Guide
  • Van assistance 
  • All transfers
  • 1 Discover France bike jersey
  • 1 energy pack
  • Snacks and drinks when biking
  • Road book and tourist information
  • Tour de France gift

What's not included

  • Bike rental
  • Transportation before and after the trip
  • Lodging before and after the trip
  • Personal expenses

Informations & Recommendations

A unique concept

TOUR DE FRANCE LEGENDARY CLIMBS is a new series of premium cycling trips, in the heart of the Tour de France during the edition:

The exceptional chance to experience the finish of a stage of the Tour De France as a VIP guest, close to the riders.

Resolutely premium services

limited-edition for 15 passionate cyclists

Alps, Pyrenees: the most difficult will probably be to choose.

And why not 2 stays, since the stays follow on from each other?

Tour rates

Price from* & per person Double occupancy Single supplement
(traveling with a group)
Standard 4900 € 600 €
    Pre-tour Night 95 € 50 €
    Post-tour Night 95 € 50 €
*Rates vary according to hotel availability and specific start date. Please contact us for triple room rates
Price from & per person
No cyclist1630 €

Activities

Category Activity Price
Tour de France VIP ACCESS : Departure Village Included
in Albi
Tour de France VIP ACCESS : Espace Izoard Included
in Pau

Extra activities can change based on the tour dates

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Discover France Jersey Included

Bikes available

Bikes available Options per person
Road Bike Rental
    Standard 300 €
    Performance 480 €
    Premium 550 €
Electric assist bike
    Standard 250 €


Please note that any bike changes during the trip may incur an extra fee.