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Tour de France - Alpe d'Huez to Paris Access
EXPLORER | 6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
TREKTRAVEL.COM | 866-464-8735
TOUR DE FRANCE - ALPE
D'HUEZ TO PARIS ACCESS
OFFICIAL VIP RACE ACCESS TO THE VERY BEST OF WHAT THE
TOUR HAS TO OFFER
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Join us to celebrate 100 years of the yellow jersey, as Trek Travel Prices Co ming So o n
proudly presents an unforgettable Tour de France 2019 experience. The
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Alps are the heart and soul of the Tour de France, with epic climbs and Avid
breathtaking views, they provide a battleground for a true test of
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competitive will. As the Official Tour Operator for both the Tour de Explo rer
France and the Trek-Segafredo racing team, only we can offer this
exclusive VIP trip at the center of the world’s premier cycling race. Durati on
6 days | 5 night s
Whether it’s the classically beautiful Col du Galibier or the thrilling
mountaintop finish in Val Thorens, we'll take you to where the yellow Start | End
jersey will be snatched and lost and won again. Challenge your legs to the Annecy, France | Paris,
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same history-making climbs as the peloton, all with VIP access to the
race. With first-class, professional support, a wealth of local knowledge Dates
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and the best bikes in the business, there’s no better way to celebrate the
passion and drama of this exhilarating event.
TRIP WOWS
Official VIP race access passes to ride over the finish line at the final mountaintop finish of stage 20 in ValThorens
Private Trek Travel viewing of Stage 18
Exclusive Pro Team Access and Trek Travel race viewing of the Grand Finale in Paris
Tackle the legendary Tour climbs of Alpe d'Huez, Val Thorens and Col du Galibier
Stay in the heart of the action in hand-picked hotels throughout the Alps and in Paris
DAILY ITINERARY
2019
TOD AY 'S RID E:
Day L e Mo n e ̂ t ie r -le s-B a in s t o Co l
du Granon ret urn TOD AY 'S TOU R STAGE:
Approximately 24 miles with 3,900 S t a g e 17 : Po n t d u G a r d t o
f eet of climbing Gap
1 D ESCRIPTION:
Welcome to the northern Alps! This is the Tour de France's f avorite mountain range, with historic climbs like Galibier,
Télégraphe, Alpe d'Huez and so many more. Af ter a two- hour private shuttle f rom Grenoble to the heart of the Alps,
you'll arrive in the charming mountain village of Monêt ier- les- Bains. Enjoy a satisf ying lunch and prof essional bike t on
your award- winning Trek Domane bef ore setting out f or our f irst stunning ride along the valley of Serre- Chevalier
shrouded by soaring peaks. We're on our way to the Col du Granon which at 7,917 f t, hosted the highest ever mountain-
top stage f inish in the Tour de France—once only—in 1986 until 2011 when the race f inished on top of the Col du
Galibier. The mountain hotel- Le Monetier is your home f or the next two nights. Once at the hotel, you’ll enjoy a warm
f amily welcome, not to mention the incredible views of the mountains that surround you. This evening we'll gather f or a
cocktail and learn about the week ahead bef ore indulging in the f amous Savoie cuisine of the region.
HOTEL:
Le Monetier INCLU D ED MEALS:
VIS IT WEBS IT E Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner
V IE W M E E T IN G A N D D E P A R T IN G IN F O R M AT IO N »TOD AY 'S RID E: AV ID OPTION:
Day L e Mo n e ̂ t ie r -le s-B a in s t o Co l
d u G a lib ie r r e t u r n
L e Mo n e ̂ t ie r -le s-B a in s t o Co l
d u G a lib ie r d o u b le r e t u r n TOD AY 'S TOU R STAGE:
Approximately 28 miles with 3,900 Approximately 4 3 miles with 6,900 S t a g e 18: E m b r u n t o Va llo ir e
f eet of climbing f eet of climbing Trek Travel live race viewing
2 D ESCRIPTION:
You'll rise early today to beat the peloton and f or an unf orgettable “King/Queen of the Mountain” challenge as you
tackle some of the Alps’ most celebrated passes just a f ew hours bef ore the peloton. Up f irst is the lof ty Col du
Lautaret which is sure to get your heart pounding. If the road is still open, churn up nearly 8,600 f eet above sea level as
you top the daunting Col du Galibier. Words can’t do justice to the scene, as hundreds of people line the roads to see
climbers in action today on the f inal climb of stage 18. First f eatured in the Tour in 1911, the Col du Galibier is among
the highest peaks in the northern Alps, and along the way, you can pick out a small monument to cycling's great climber,
Marco Pantani. Trek Travel has selected a perf ect roadside viewing location f or you to witness the pro’s f ly past,
charging on towards the f inish line in Valloire. Enjoy a delicious alpine lunch and watch the oncoming race on TV. As the
caravan approaches, join the locals on the roadside to catch some swag and relish in this once- in- a- lif etime opportunity
to be where die- hard f ans have camped out f or days waiting to cheer on the peloton. Once the race has passed, we'll
descend back to Le Monêt ier- les- Bains and walk into town to enjoy dinner at a local bistro. Fuel up tonight and be ready
f or more the epic ascent of Alpe d'Huez tomorrow!
HOTEL:
Le Monetier INCLU D ED MEALS:
VIS IT WEBS IT E Breakf ast | Lunch | Dinner
TOD AY 'S RID E: AV ID OPTION:
Day L e Mo n e ̂ t ie r -le s-B a in s t o Alp e
d ' Hu e z
L e s De u x Alp e s t o Alp e d ' Hu e z
t o Co l d e S a r e n n e TOD AY 'S TOU R STAGE:
Approximately 4 1 miles with 7,100 Approximately 52 miles with 8,600 S t a g e 19: S a in t -J e a n -d e -
f eet of climbing f eet of climbing Ma u r ie n n e t o T ig n e s
3 D ESCRIPTION:
Af ter a hearty breakf ast, today's ride begins with the ascent of Col du Lautaret, f ollowed by a long descent down the
valley to the base of the mythic Alpe d’Huez. The morning mountain air will surely be the perf ect temperature to ride up
the legendary 21 switchbacks. Every switchback is named af ter a winner of this climb in the Tour de France, each baiting
you to ride to the next. With an average grade of 8%, this lion of a climb will grab and hold all your attention. Af ter
ascending to the summit of this historic pass, linger at the top and bask in the af terglow of your conquest over lunch
and savor the astounding views, the support and good cheer of your Trek Travel guides, and acknowledge that you’ve
just mastered one of cycling’s most f abled roads. If this isn’t enough f or you, continue up the mountain to attack the
Col de Sarenne. Known as “the B- side of Alpe d’Huez,” this quiet road is popular with locals as an understated, less-
traveled and equally dif f icult challenge. This af ternoon sit back and rest your legs as you watch the scenery change on a
3- hour shuttle into the Tarentaise Valley and to Val Thorens, the highest ski resort in Europe and the destination of
tomorrow's f inal mountaintop stage f inish! Tonight, you're f ree to explore this chic mountain town f or dinner. Rest up
and get ready f or dramatic live race action tomorrow!
HOTEL:
Fahrenheit Seven INCLU D ED MEALS:
VIS IT WEBS IT E Breakf astTOD AY 'S RID E: TOD AY 'S V IP ACCESS:
Day Va l T h o r e n s t o S a in t L a u r e n t
d e la Co t e r e t u r n TOD AY 'S RACE ACCESS:
R a c e vie win g f r o m t h e o p e n -
t o p b u s a t fi n a l m o u n t a in t o p
Approximately 36 miles with 5,500 R id e a c r o ss t h e fi n ish lin e fi n ish o f st a g e 20 in Va l
f eet of climbing h o u r s b e f o r e t h e p e lo t o n T horens
4 D ESCRIPTION:
Today is your VIP day at Le Tour! Savor your caf é au lait and pain au chocolat this morning bef ore we descend on the
race course to Saint- Laurent de la Côte. You'll attack the f inal climb of today's stage just hours ahead of the peloton
and ride the f inal stretch of the race course with VIP passes accompanied by an of f icial race escort car, just like the
pros! Feel the Tour glory as you crest the summit and rocket across the f inish line bef ore climbing the Of f icial Tour
podium with your f ellow Trek Travelers f or an unf orgettable photo opportunity. Ref resh back at the hotel and enjoy
lunch as the pros approach the dramatic f inish on the mountain's summit. Don’t f orget your camera, as we have an
exclusive VIP passes to today’s f inal mountaintop f inish of the 106th Tour. You'll watch the arrival of the racers as close
to the f inish line as the authorities allow, all f rom a unique vantage point aboard an of f icial VIP open- top bus. This
exclusive viewing location is head and shoulders above the crowd and f ully equipped with an open bar and plasma
screen TVs, so you don’t miss any of the action. You're guaranteed to see the f ight f or yellow in all its unabashed glory
and witness who will be parading the yellow jersey into Paris. Tonight, we’ll toast to an unf orgettable day in the Alps
over a gourmet f east as you look f orward to the f inale in Paris tomorrow.
HOTEL:
Fahrenheit Seven INCLU D ED MEALS:
VIS IT WEBS IT E Breakf ast | Lunch | Dinner
TOD AY 'S TEAM ACCESS:
Day TOD AY 'S ACTIV ITY :
Co c kt a ils a n d Q & A wit h T r e k-
S e g a f r e d o t e a m p o st -r a c e a t
TOD AY 'S TOU R STAGE:
S t a g e 21: R a m b o u ille t t o
T r a n sf e r t o Pa r is b y T G V ACF Pa r is Ch a m p s-É ly sé e s
5
D ESCRIPTION:
This morning you’ll shuttle to Annecy to board a TGV (France’s high- speed train) and head f or Paris and the grand f inale
of this year’s Tour. Af ter you arrive at your luxurious Parisian hotel, your Trek Travel guides will escort you past the
security lines to the prestigious Automobile Club de France f or your exclusive Trek Travel gala viewing event. We'll savor
a celebratory glass of champagne and a buf f et of elegant French hors- d'oeuvres. Feel the ripples of anticipation as the
racers arrive on the streets of Paris and cheer with the crowds as the passion of the race f ills the heart of the city.
Enjoy a privileged view f rom the grand balcony and roof top terrace overlooking the historic Place de la Concorde or
head down to street level to see the race pass by on each of the victory laps. Witness the energy of the peloton as it
sweeps past at over 30 miles per hour, catapulting another champion toward the podium. Once the race has f inished,
grab an autograph and shake hands with the Trek- Segaf redo team at an exclusive Q&A with team members, VIPs and
sponsors. The f anf are, excitement and energy of the 106th edition of the Tour de France is yours as you celebrate the
glory of this epic race. C’est magnif ique!
HOTEL:
InterContinental Paris Le Grand INCLU D ED MEALS:
VIS IT WEBS IT E Breakf ast | Lunch | Dinner
TOD AY 'S ACTIV ITY :
Day De p a r t u r e
D ESCRIPTION:
It's hard to imagine, but your Tour of a lif etime has come to a close. Choose to sleep in today or enjoy a relaxing
6 breakf ast at the hotel as you contemplate the lasting memories you’ve made. You’ll say f arewell to your guides at 9:30
AM at the InterContinental Paris Le Grand, with a 12:00 PM checkout. Please make your own onward travel arrangements
to the airport, train station, or other destination of your choice.
INCLU D ED MEALS:
Breakf ast
V IE W M E E T IN G A N D D E P A R T IN G IN F O R M AT IO N »
WHAT'S INCLUDED
For us, the details matter mostEvery moment of a Trek Travel bike t rip has more t han you could have ever dreamed. More romance. More scenery. More choice.
It 's t he lit t le addit ions t o every Trek Travel cycling vacat ion t hat make it t ruly special. And t hat 's how we help you creat e more
memories.
What's Included
• 5 night s of accommodat ion at handpicked hot els
• Two experienced guides t o provide local knowledge, support , and camaraderie
• Daily rout e support wit h bot h guides and our support van
• Daily breakfast , 4 lunches and 4 dinners
• 3 social hours of drinks and hors d'oeuvres
• Ride a Trek Domane SL 7 Disc
• Up t o t hree daily rout e opt ions on riding days
• Snacks and drinks for each day's ride
• Trek Travel Bont rager cycling jersey t o keep
• Trek- Segafredo pro t eam kit t o keep
• Trek Travel wat er bot t les t o keep
• Cinch sack day bag t o keep
• Each bike is equipped wit h a Garmin Edge 1030 GPS comput er, flat pack, front and rear Bont rager Flare R light s, a Bont rager
saddle and pedals (Shimano clipless road pedals, Shimano clipless mount ain pedals, caged or flat pedals)
• Bont rager WaveCel helmet s
• All grat uit ies for drivers, local expert s and hospit alit y st aff
• All luggage t ransfers and t ransport at ion during your t rip
• A personalized phot obook of your t rip
• Ent rance fees for all act ivit ies, privat e t ours and event s
• Official VIP Race Access Passes t o ride over t he finish line at final mount ain t op finish of st age 20 in Val Thorens
• Official VIP Race Access Passes t o t he open- t op bus at final mount ain t op finish of st age 20 in Val Thorens
Gear
•Trek Domane SL 7 Disc carbon road bike wit h Shimano Di2 elect ronic shift ing
•Trek Travel Bont rager cycling jersey t o keep
•Trek- Segafredo pro t eam kit t o keep
•Trek Travel wat er bot t les t o keep
•Shimano clipless road pedals, Shimano clipless mount ain pedals, caged or flat pedals
•Bont rager WaveCel helmet
•Bont rager men's and women's specific saddles
•Bont rager front and rear Flare R light s and a flat pack
•Garmin Edge 1030 GPS comput er
•Cinch sack day bag t o keep
•Upgrade your bike t o include carbon wheels (+$200)
•Coupon valued up t o $500 off a new Trek Bicycle. Your coupon will be delivered via email prior t o your t rip.
•For the most comfortable ride, you may choose to bring your own pedals, saddle, and helmet on the trip. Your guides will install
your gear on the first day during your bike fit.
THANK YOUR GUIDES, BY TIPPING
Grat uit ies for your Trek Travel guides are not included in your t rip price. We recommend t ipping 7.5- 10% of your t rip price for t he
guide t eam. Local currency is preferred and unless you want t o t ip separat ely, guides will divide t ips amongst t hemselves. Please
t ip your guides at your discret ion, based on t heir level of professionalism, guest care and service.
What’s Not Included
• Airfare and t ransport at ion t o and from t he t rip pick- up/drop- off locat ions
• Lodging before and aft er t he t rip
• Personal it ems purchased during t he t rip
• Opt ional act ivit ies not scheduled by Trek Travel
• On select t rips some meals are not included. On t hese t rips, Trek Travel invit es you t o explore t he local cuisine at your leisure.
HOTELSLE MONETIER FAHRENHEIT SEVEN INTERCONTINENTAL PARIS LE GRAND
LE M O N E ̂T I E R -LE S-B A I N S, F R A N C E V A L TH O R E N S, F R A N C E P A R I S, F R A N C E
Nest led in t he heart of t he hamlet of Boast ing a spect acular Alpine locat ion Offering hist oric charm in cent ral Paris,
Monêt ier- les- Bains, in t he valley of at an elevat ion of 7,500 feet wit h t his luxury hot el's sumpt uous rooms
Serre- Chevalier t his modern 4- st ar magnificent views over t he mount ains and suit es have superb views of t he
hot el is well locat ed for all t he famous t his 4- st ar hot el is perfect ly sit uat ed world- famous Palais Garnier, home t o
climbs of t he surrounding area. Enjoy a just a short dist ance from t he final t he est eemed Paris Opera, just a 15-
classic Savoie dinner feat uring mount aint op finish of t he race in Val minut e walk t o La Place du Concorde,
produce from local arit sans and relax in Thorens. Wit h st ylish rooms, cozy bars t he Louvre Museum and t he Place
t he well appoint ed rooms all wit h and excellent food and friendly service Vendôme. All of t he rooms and suit es
st unning mount ian views. t his hot el is a haven for t hose seeking combine Parisian flair wit h modern
casual luxury. design and t echnology.
MEETING &
DEPARTING
How To Get There Meeting Time And Location
We suggest t hat you arrive at least Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at 10:00 AM on t he first day of t he t rip. A
one day prior t o t he t rip st art , which shut t le t hrough t he bust ling cit y of Grenoble will bring you t o your ride st art in Le
will enable you t o adjust t o t he t ime Monêt ier- les- Bains. Please have your rst day’s riding gear handy and separat e
zone and minimize t he risk of missing from your ot her luggage t o facilit at e t he bike fit t ing and ride.
t he t rip st art due t o flight - relat ed
delays. We recommend t hat you fly If you will be lat e for t he pick- up or will miss it alt oget her, please inform your
int o Paris (CDG) or Lyon (LYS). guides. You will receive an email a week before t he t rip st art s wit h t heir names
and cont act det ails. If you cannot reach t hem, please call our first hot el, Le
Trains depart Paris’ Gare de Lyon Monet ier (+33 04 92 25 54 90), and leave a message wit h your expect ed arrival
st at ion daily for Grenoble wit h a t ime and cont act det ails.
t ravel t ime of 3- 4 hours. Please
consult t he SNCF websit e t o review
t he t rain schedule and book a t icket
ahead of t ime. Departing Time And Location
Buses depart Lyon's airport for You will say farewell t o your guides at 9:30 AM at t he Int erCont inent al Paris Le
Grenoble wit h a t ravel t ime of 90 Grand. Check out is at noon. Please make your own onward t ravel arrangement s t o
mins. Please consult t he Ouibus t he airport , t rain st at ion, or ot her dest inat ion of your choice.
websit e t o review t he bus schedule
and book a t icket ahead of t ime.
PARK HOTEL
Before: Grenoble, France Sit uat ed adjacent t o t he Paul Mist ral Park in t he cent er of Grenoble, t he cit y’s
only 4- st ar hot el is sure t o win you over wit h it s elegance and charm.
Grenoble offers numerous out door www.park- hot el- grenoble.fr/en/ | ~$395
act ivit ies, including via ferrat a, a
mount ain rout e equipped wit h fixed
cables, ladders and bridges providing LE GRAND HOTEL
access t o climbers wit h a variet y of
skills t o ot herwise isolat ed rout es. Hist oric hot el built in 1870, t he Grand Hot el Grenoble Hyper Cent re is locat ed in
Not t o be missed in t his Rhone- Alpes t he heart of t he Alps capit al. The Bast ille cable railway, t he Ant ique Dealers'
t own is a ride on t he t elepherique. dist rict , t he Grenoble museum and it s t heat er are less t han 5 minut es on foot
Egg- shaped cable cars, also known as from t he Grand Hot el. Locat ed close t o Grenoble’s cit y cent er, t his 4 st ar hot el
les bulles, t ake you across t he Isere offers you many of t he modern comfort s you enjoy.
River t o t he Bast ille, a series of
ancient fort ificat ions. Enjoy t he view www.grand- hot el- grenoble.com/ | ~$425from t he summit , t hen wander t he BEST WESTERN TERMINUS
many t rails leading down t o t he cit y.
We recommend t he following This Belle Epoque hot el built in 1906 feat ures modern conveniences such as air-
accommodat ions: condit ioning and WiFi Int ernet access and is convenient ly locat ed just across t he
st reet from t he Grenoble t rain st at ion.
www.best west ern.fr/en/ | ~$175
INTERCONTINENTAL PARIS LE GRAND HOTEL
After: Paris, France Wit h floodlit views of t he Opera House, t his superbly renovat ed luxury hot el is at
t he heart of Parisian societ y. Opened in 1862, it defines hist orical grandeur, from
The ‘Cit y of Light s’ has somet hing Café de la Paix t o La Verriere Rest aurant , set in an 800 square met er wint er
for everyone. St art wit h a st roll and garden. Elegant ly appoint ed, t he hot el’s bout ique- st yle suit es overlook st unning
spot famous landmarks including t he landmarks and is cent rally locat ed in Paris' first arrondissement and a 10- minut e
Arc de Triomphe or Not re Dame. walk t o t he Louvre Museum and t he Place Vendôme.
Take t ime t o visit t he Louvre www.ihg.com/int ercont inent al/hot els/us/en/paris/parhb/hot eldet ail | ~$350
museum or vent ure t o t he t op of t he
Eiffel Tower. Discover t he height of
French gast ronomy and admire t he SOFITEL PARIS LE FAUBOURG
cout ure fashion or shop at t he
diverse bout iques t hroughout t he A st unning 5- st ar hot el, close t o t he Champs- Élysées, t he Louvre, Place de la
cit y. We recommend t he following Concorde and t he st ylish bout iques of t he Saint - Honoré dist rict at t he heart of
for your post - t rip accommodat ions: t he cult ural life of Paris. The propert y has a sophist icat ed st yle, cozy bar area and
a relaxing spa wit h st eam showers, a fit ness room and a range of massages.
www.sofit el- paris- lefaubourg.com/en/ | ~$400
THE WESTIN PARIS–VENDÔME
The West in Paris- Vendôme is cent rally locat ed in Paris' first arrondissement and a
10- minut e walk t o Champs- Élysées and t he Louvre Museum. A St arwood propert y,
t he hot el has modern rooms and a beaut iful inner garden court yard.
www.t hewest inparis.com | ~$350
* Hot els list ed above are local propert ies we love. We do not have special rat es available.
FAQS
What Are The Daily Rides What are the options for a non-rider travel companion?
Like?
On most Trek Travel t rips, we offer non- riding opt ions for riders who want t o t ake
• Rider Type | 4 - Avid t he aft ernoon off or t ravel companions who want t o spend lit t le or no t ime in t he
saddle. Some of t hese opt ions may need t o be scheduled before your t rip–please
• Average Daily Mileage | 40 cont act one of our Trip Consult ant s for more informat ion. Expenses and/or
• Terrain | Mount ainous relat ed t ransport at ion t o t hese act ivit ies may not be included in t he t rip price.
• Average Daily Elevat ion | 6,200 feet Some non- riding opt ions on t his t rip are:
• Tot al Miles | 155
• Tot al Elevat ion | 25,000 feet • Official VIP race access passes t o t he open- t op bus at t he final mount aint op
finish of st age 20 in Val Thorens
Averages and t ot als are calculat ed • Exclusive pro t eam access and Trek Travel race viewing of t he Grand Finale in
from our "Avid Ride" opt ions. Paris.
The t errain is challenging, wit hst unning views and quiet roads. You'll
be invigorat ed by t he fresh mount ain Trip Changes
air and will t ake in wonderful vist as.
See t he it inerary for specific daily See it inerary for specific daily ride dist ances and elevat ion opt ions. On all of our
ride dist ance and elevat ion opt ions. vacat ions, Trek Travel st rives t o find quiet , paved secondary roads or bike pat hs
The Tour de France is best suit ed for t o experience a region; busy roads are avoided as much as possible. Our it ineraries
our Type 4 Riders. are an approximat ion of our t rips. Trek Travel st rives t o offer every guest a
vacat ion of a lifet ime on every t rip. At t imes rout es, hot els, act ivit ies, et c. list ed
here may change at t he discret ion of t he t rip designer or guides t o improve t he
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