Tour de France VIP Access: The Alps to Nice 2024

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Welcome to the Alpes-Maritimes, home to the final mountain stages of this year's Tour. Your trip will start with a 70-minute private shuttle from Nice to the heart of the Alps, where your guides will make sure you are perfectly fit to your award-winning Trek Domane bike. Today's warm-up ride takes you over the Col de Turini, a featured climb in this year's stage 20 and known for its role in the Monte Carlo Rally. We'll begin from the midpoint of Moulinet village, wh... Welcome to the Alpes-Maritimes, home to the final mountain stages of this year's Tour. Your trip will start with a 70-minute private shuttle from Nice to the heart of the Alps, where your guides will make sure you are perfectly fit to your award-winning Trek Domane bike. Today's warm-up ride takes you over the Col de Turini, a featured climb in this year's stage 20 and known for its role in the Monte Carlo Rally. We'll begin from the midpoint of Moulinet village, where you'll pedal along roads surrounded by thick forests, rugged rock formations, and waterfalls. Pause at the summit, which is over 5,000 feet above the Mediterranean Sea, before a thrilling descent to La Bollène-Vésubie. We'll regroup for a light meal and head to our elegant Nordic-style hotel in the heart of the Vésubie Valley where you'll enjoy a warm welcome and splendid mountain views. As the sun sets, join the group for a delightful cocktail reception and dinner, as we discuss the week ahead. Fuel up for the epic journey tomorrow as we aim to conquer another Tour de France-featured summit. Read More

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As the pro’s get ready for their first stage in the Alpes-Maritimes today, we have a chance to preview two more climbs of Stage 20, just two days before the peloton climbs over the very same route. First up is the challenging ascent of the Col de la Colmiane, an HC (Hors catégorie) climb, which has frequently graced the route of the Paris-Nice race. After that, get ready for an exciting descent to Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée and then the Col de la Couillole, which i... As the pro’s get ready for their first stage in the Alpes-Maritimes today, we have a chance to preview two more climbs of Stage 20, just two days before the peloton climbs over the very same route. First up is the challenging ascent of the Col de la Colmiane, an HC (Hors catégorie) climb, which has frequently graced the route of the Paris-Nice race. After that, get ready for an exciting descent to Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée and then the Col de la Couillole, which is the mountaintop finish of Stage 20. A scenic 10-mile climb with an average incline of 7%, giving you ample time to enjoy panoramic views before reaching the summit. Your Trek Travel guides will be with you providing excellent support all the way to the top. At the summit pause to celebrate your accomplishment and refuel at the Trek Travel van. This afternoon’s descent takes you back to the valley where you can choose to jump in the van or, if you have the legs, ride back over Col de la Colmiane to our hotel. Tonight, you have the freedom to explore the town and find a cozy bistro for dinner. Make sure to rest up because tomorrow promises live race action at Isola 2000! Read More

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Today is the day for thrilling mountain top race action! After a hearty breakfast, choose to ride directly from our hotel or jump in the van. You will intercept the race course in Isola, where words can’t do justice to the scene, as hundreds of people line the roads to see this exciting mountaintop finish unfold. As you ascend the final climb of the stage up to Isola 2000, it’s a race-day climb like nothing you’ve ever experienced with VIP passes and the final... Today is the day for thrilling mountain top race action! After a hearty breakfast, choose to ride directly from our hotel or jump in the van. You will intercept the race course in Isola, where words can’t do justice to the scene, as hundreds of people line the roads to see this exciting mountaintop finish unfold. As you ascend the final climb of the stage up to Isola 2000, it’s a race-day climb like nothing you’ve ever experienced with VIP passes and the final stretch of the race course accompanied by an official race escort car just like the pros! Feel the Tour glory as you crest the summit and rocket across the finish line, before climbing the Official Tour podium with your fellow Trek Travelers for an unforgettable souvenir photo opportunity! Take a moment to celebrate your achievement and enjoy lunch with splendid views of the surrounding mountains. Afterwards, watch the arrival of the racers from a unique vantage point aboard an official VIP open-top bus close to the finish line. This exclusive viewing location is head-and-shoulders above the crowd and fully equipped with an open bar and large screen TVs, so you don’t miss a minute of the action! Once the race concludes, we will descend back toward the valley, where our shuttle is waiting to take us back to the hotel for another delicious alpine feast. Read More

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Head out for a short loop ride in the cool morning air, along scenic mountain roads and return to the hotel to freshen up, where a private shuttle will be at your service, to take you to your day's VIP destination: the exclusive Relais Etape hospitality area for Stage 20. This premier mid-race location boasts a live race broadcast on large-screen televisions, a spectacular lunch, and an open bar, offering you the ideal setting to enjoy the Tour de France with sophis... Head out for a short loop ride in the cool morning air, along scenic mountain roads and return to the hotel to freshen up, where a private shuttle will be at your service, to take you to your day's VIP destination: the exclusive Relais Etape hospitality area for Stage 20. This premier mid-race location boasts a live race broadcast on large-screen televisions, a spectacular lunch, and an open bar, offering you the ideal setting to enjoy the Tour de France with sophistication. As the excitement of the caravan approaches, head out on the roadside to catch some "swag" and relish in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be where die-hard fans have camped out for days waiting to cheer on the pros. You will bear witness to the live race action on the course as the riders battle for victory in the final mountaintop finish of this year's tour and where the coveted yellow jersey is poised to change hands. After the race concludes, you'll shuttle to our luxurious 5-star hotel in Nice, conveniently located a short distance from tomorrow's race course. This evening, we will unwind over a delightful dinner at Angelo's Italian Restaurant within our hotel, eagerly anticipating the thrilling final time trial stage in Nice tomorrow. Read More

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Start your morning with a stroll along the beautiful Mediterranean Sea or, if the roads are open, take a short spin up to Mont Chauve & a local’s favorite climb & while Nice gears up for the grand finale of the 2024 Tour de France. You'll have a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the excitement of this magnificent city, where iconic landmarks provide the backdrop for the world's most prestigious cycling event. Your guides will escort you to the prestigio... Start your morning with a stroll along the beautiful Mediterranean Sea or, if the roads are open, take a short spin up to Mont Chauve & a local’s favorite climb & while Nice gears up for the grand finale of the 2024 Tour de France. You'll have a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the excitement of this magnificent city, where iconic landmarks provide the backdrop for the world's most prestigious cycling event. Your guides will escort you to the prestigious Le Negresco for an exclusive Trek Travel viewing event. Located perfectly along the Promenade des Anglais, where the riders will pass twice on their way to the climactic finish line in Place Masséna, the elegant Hotel Le Negresco offers the ultimate vantage point to experience the grand spectacle of the Tour de France's finale. The atmosphere is electric, with enthusiastic crowds gathering to watch the riders' lightning-fast sprints and the intense battle for the coveted yellow jersey. Raise a glass of champagne and savor lavish hors d'oeuvres, all while enjoying live race coverage on TV throughout the afternoon. Feel the energy of the race from the street-level terrace as the riders speed past, or join the cheering crowds by the race course barriers to support the next Tour de France champion sprinting towards the finish line. The fanfare and excitement of the 111th edition of the Tour de France's grand finale will leave you with lasting memories of the spectacular French Riviera. Read More

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After an amazing trip, your tour of a lifetime has come to a close. Choose to sleep in today or enjoy a relaxing breakfast at the hotel as you reflect on the lasting memories you’ve made. You’ll say farewell to your guides at 9:30 AM at the Boscolo Nice Hotel & Spa but you can enjoy a 12:00 PM checkout time. Please make your own travel arrangements to the airport, train station, or other destination of your choice.