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Experience the passion, excitement and emotion of this special week of the Tour de France as it makes its way through the spectacular French Pyrenees.
For any cyclist with a passion for the peloton and an obsession with the Tour de France our Bike Spain Tour following the Tour of France of this classic road race is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Live the rides for yourself and then cheer on the pros as they pass you on the very same climb. The sensation of the cycling routes, the fun and excitement of being able to cheer on the riders during the stages on the hardest climbs or the most vertiginous descents, the possibility of giving the best of yourself climbing the emblematic mountain passes or, simply, being able to enjoy privileged views.
Passion, emotion and pure sport in this second week of the Tour de France, traveling through the spectacular central Pyrenees with Lourdes and the Tourmalet. During the course of our weeklong cycling adventure we will see various stages of the tour! Our small group sizes allow for a flexible VIP experience with close proximity to the Pro Tour Teams.
Highest quality hotels have been carefully selected. In addition, our experienced guides will always be at your disposal to help you from the moment you arrive in Lourdes. They know the route of the race as well as the best roads and secondary roads so that you can enjoy this sporting event without worrying about anything but the pleasure of pedaling and riding with our top of the range bikes.
Day 1: Lourdes
Tuesday, July 9th
Welcome to France and Lourdes!
Arrival on your own in Lourdes. From 17pm we will be waiting for you at the hotel, well located in the center of Lourdes. The train station is close to the hotel.
We will set up the bikes and we will cycle in the city and surundings.
Group dinner at the hotel.
Hotel: Hotel ALBA
Day 2: Lourdes
July 10th
Route: 111.7km
Elevation: 2110m
We left by bike to climb Col de Soulor and Col Aubisque, the most spectacular road in the Pyrenees. We take the descent to Laruns where the race finish today. After watching the race, return to the hotel by van or bike. We will have dinner at the hotel.
Hotel: Hotel ALBA
Day 3: Lourdes
July 11th
Route: 100km
Elevation: 2174 m
Today we start the route to the Tourmalet, as the race today is held in the interior of France.
Undoubtedly, this climb will remain in your memory. Nice climb and opportunity to make this colossus of the Tour de France, which is run the next day.
Return by bike to the hotel and dinner with all the group.
Hotel: Hotel ALBA
Day 4: Lourdes
July 12th
Route: 88km
Elevation: 854 m
Today we are doing a quite easy ride of 85 km on the valley of the river Ousse towards PAU where we will enjoy the atmosphere of the Tour of France as today we will see the finish of a flat stage. after the finish, we ride back 42 kms to Lourdes.
Return by bike to the hotel and dinner with all the group.
Stage https://www.letour.fr/en/stage-13
Hotel: Hotel ALBA
Day 5: Lourdes
July 13th
Route: 127km
Elevation: 2454 m
Today we are doing the last climbs of the stage if we have time. From the hotel we ride to Bagneres de Bigorre and pass the horquette de aucizan, a rural path asphalted that was converdet on one of the most beautiful rides, with a narrow descent to Sant lary where we could do some kms of the climb to Plat d’Adet.
We recommend to stay in the town Sant lary. The road will be close to riders by 13pm. after to saee the race in the first km of the climb, we ride back to the hotel by the Col Aspin, or other can take the van back to Lourdes.
Dinner with all the group.
Stage https://www.letour.fr/en/stage-14
Hotel: Hotel ALBA
Day 6: Lourdes
July 14th
Route: 81 km
Elevation: 1254 m
We depart by bus to Loundeville to see the start of the stage. It is where you can see all riders and staff members of the teams. After departure of the stage, we ride back to Lourdes by col Aspin.
Today at night we will enjoy the fireworks of the day of France.
Dinner with all the group.
Stage https://www.letour.fr/en/stage-15
Hotel: Hotel ALBA
Day 7: Departure
Monday, July 15th
After breakfast it will be time to say goodbye to this year’s Tour de France.
Possibility to take the train from Lourdes to Paris.
Hotel Alba
Hotel Alba is located in Lourdes and has great views of the Gave River.
This hotel has a terrace, a large garden and air-conditioned rooms. It is located in one of the most popular neighbourhoods of Lourdes.
2.650,00€
Tour de France: the ideal tour for the passionate of cyclism.
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GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS: CANCELLATIONS
To confirm and guarantee your reservation we require a down payment of 500 EUR.This amount is non refundable. Final payment is due 70 days before the starting date of your trip.
If for any reason you wish to cancel the trip, we will reimburse you for the amount minus the the deposit (€ 500). Also a penalty will apply, depending on the date we receive notification of the cancelation:
– Between 70 and 31 days before departure: 50% of the total trip;
– Between 30 and 7 days before departure: 70% of the total trip;
– Between 6 and 2 days before departure: 90% of the total trip;
– 24 hours before departure and no show: 100% of the total trip.
| Dates | 9th -15th Jul 2023 |
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