Intro
The Tour de France 2023 "Greatest Show on Earth".....where will it be in 2023?
Our Tour de France 2023 package will be tailored perfectly to give you the best of everything: climb some mountains, discover breathtaking views, experience welcoming hospitality & good food.............and of course a cold beer here and there. After all.......you are on holiday!
Tour de France Travel Package 2023:
All details to be confirmed later this year
Twin Room Package = £TBC
Twin Room Combo Package** = £TBC
Single Room Package* = £TBC
*Single rooms are limited - book early
**Coming along with a mate and want to share a room? If 2 of you are travelling together and sharing a room there is a discount available off of the Twin Share price when you book at the same time.
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What's Included
What’s included in our Tour de France package:
Below is an overveiw of our 5 Night Tour de France package - this is just an example. Further information will be aded leter this year when the TDF 2023 route is released.
- Airport/train station transfers from/to Geneva Airpoirt or Moutiers Train Station at set times
- 5 nights superb family run Hotel in Brides les Bains - with heated outdoor pool, wellness centre (jacuzzi, sauna, steamroom & salt room)
- Half Board: Cyclists breakfast & 3 course evening meal with wine
- 4 awesome Big Ride days - fully guided & van supported
- 2 TDF Stage days
- Van Support & Feedstations with "real food & homemade" refreshents
- All resort logistics organised by Alpcycles
- Alpcycles team of guides & hospitality team throughout to plan, troubleshoot and give you the best experience possible...plus a whole host of things we have yet to think of!
What’s not included in the package is below:
- Flights or trains to the collection point
- Insurance for you and your bike
- Lunches & drinks outside of anything outlined above
- Bike hire if required
Itinerary
This is an example itinerary only - subject to change
Sunday: Arrival day:
The start of your stay with us and an exciting package based in the heart of some exceptional riding. If you would like to arrive into the hotel earlier this week please let us know and we can help arange this.
You will be collected from the Geneva Airport (GVA) or Moutiers Train Station - The pick-up times are yet to be confirmed but we advise booking flights & trains thatarrive in the morning if possible.
Once at your accommodation, meet the team, set up bikes and get settled in. There is no guiding today, but you may want to go on a quick spin to check your bike (and your legs) are all in working order!
- Welcome meeting at 1800pm
- 3 Course Evening Dinner with wine
Monday: Brides les Bains - Beaufort - Bourg St Maurice :
After breakfast we start your trip with a memorable route.....heading down the valley to climb the Cormet de Roseland from the Beaufort side. With gradients of 4% - 8% and looping over the top and back around. This is a big 120km day and will end with an option to ride back to the hotel if you still have the legs.
- Breakfast
- 3 Course Evening Dinner with wine
Tuesday: Brides les Bains - Col de la Madeleine "Serpentine of the Alps" - Brides les Bains :
This morning will see you making your mark on the Col de la Madeleine, a local icon regularly climbed by the Pro Peleton with gradients of 5.5% - 9.5%
Named the "Serpentine of the Alps" as she snakes up the mountain, this 26km climb is a real challenge and on a clear day the views across to Mont Blanc are well worth your efforts. A fantastic second days riding.
- Breakfast
- 3 Course Evening Dinner with wine
Wednesday: Stage 17, Grenoble to Meribel - Col de la Loze :
Today watch the pro peleton will hit this climb at full gas from the Meribel side and it is sure to blow things apart in the race. We will climb this new "cyclists only" road from the Courchevel side. Its still a toughie but tap it out and the views and carnival atmosphere on this mountain top finish will make it all worth while.
- Breakfast
- 3 Course Evening Dinner with wine
Thursday: Stage 18, Meribel to La Roche - Sur - Foron
Today the riders will depart from Meribel - we will watch the stage start and afterwards head off into the Vanoise National Park to take in some lesser known roads........and anyone up for the cahllenge will have a chance to tackle the Col de la Loze from the Meribel side. Certainly someting to tell your mates about.
- Breakfast
- 3 Course Evening Dinner with wine
Friday: Departure Day:
After a memorable time with our team the transfer will be leaving at a time to be confirmed** and heading back to Geneva Airport or Moutiers Train Station. So we say “farewell” to all our guests and are sure you will leave with some great memories.
- Breakfast
**Please note, Please discuss departure flight time options with Shelley when booking this package.
Accommodation
The Perfect 3 Star Hotel in Brides les Bains
Once again we have the perfect package. We have handpicked our favourite family run hotel in Brides les Bains for this trip, which is supported by our team who will ensure you have a great time off the bike too. With cyclists breakfasts, gourmet cooking, a splash of red wine and the support of the Alpcycles team this makes for the best cycling holiday you will ever have............unless you have stayed with us before, in which case you will be used to the best already!
The hotel has the following facilities:
- Out dorr heated pool
- Wellness Centre with Jacuzzi, sauna, steamroom & saltroom
- Restaurant & bar
- Secure bike storage
- Brides has plenty of cafes, shops & bars for you to enjoy off the bike
- Perect for non-riding partners
Key Points
An overview of this package:
· 10 years of TOUR OPERATOR experience watching the Tour de France
· 2 Supported & Guided ride days........including: 2 Tour de France Mountain Stage visits
· Airport transfer from/to Geneva Airport (GVA) or Moutiers Train Station at SET TIMES are included
· Accommodation is 5 nights Half Board
