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Trek Etape du Tour 2018
LUXURY | 7 DAYS, 6 NIGHTS
TREKTRAVEL.COM | 866-464-8735
TREK ETAPE DU TOUR 2018
RIDE A S TAGE OF T HE TOU R DE FRANC E!
Prepare for Legendary. Tackle sprocket-list climbs like From
C ust o m
Col de la Croix Fry and Col de la Columbière. The best
Ri der Type
part? You’ll be doing it just a day before the pros. Avid
Watching the Tour is one thing. But riding an entire stage of the race Hotel Styl e
with thousands of other cycling crazies on closed roads days before the L uxury
actual peloton rolls through? That is an unimaginable experience. This is Durati on
what's in store for you with Trek Travel's Etape du Tour cycling 7 days | 6 night s
adventure. We'll bed down at one of the region's finest hotels and enjoy Start | End
premium accommodations, all leading up to the big show: a ride on the Geneva, S wit z erland
course in the heart of the Alps. This year's route takes us on some of
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the area's more well-known imposing beasts, like the Col de la Croix Fry Dat es C o ming S o o n
and Col de la Colombière, but also some undiscovered gems like the
hidden hulk of l'Arpettaz and the intimate Leschaux. The whole time you
can attack the climbs with confidence, as Trek Travel's world-class
support crew will be there when you need us, with a snack, a seat or a
cheer along the way.
TRIP WOWS
Ride Col de la Colombiere, Col des Aravis and Col de la Croix Fry in the days leading to the Etape
Etape du Tour is the hottest ticket in France, and we've got your guaranteed entry
Stop for support in style at Trek Travel-exclusive rest stops strategically located throughout the route
Ride like a pro with a fully-fitted, race-worthy Trek Domane carbon road bike and Di2 electronic shiftingDAILY ITINERARY
2018
TOD AY 'S RID E:
Day L a C lu sa z t o C o l d e la C r o ix
Fry L oop
Approximately 20 miles with 2,900
f eet of climbing
1 D ESCRIPTION:
Welcome to the world's f avorite climbing capital! A private shuttle will meet you at the Geneva airport on the f irst
day of the trip. Af ter an hour drive to La Clusaz, our base f or the next week, you'll meet your Trek Travel guides
and check in to your room. They'll f amiliarize you with your carbon Trek bicycle and ensure a solid f it, and discuss
specif ic cycling tips f or riding in the French Alps. Enjoy your f irst spin in the region by climbing your f irst col of
the week: Col de la Croix Fry. Croix Fry is a beuatif ul, picturesque climb and local f avorite in the region, used in
the Tour f our times, with an average grade of 6%. It also f eatures in this year’s Etape, so consider it a primer of
things to come! Once you've conquered your f irst col, head back to the hotel, kick your f eet up, and relax bef ore
the group gets together f or the evening. We'll discuss the week ahead over drinks and light appetizers bef ore
sitting to a delicious meal f eaturing a local, modern menu.
HOTEL:
Hotel Au Coeur du Village INCLU D ED MEALS:
VIS IT WEBS IT E Social Hour | DinnerTOD AY 'S RID E:
Day L a C lu sa z t o T h o r e n s-G liè r e s
L oop
Approximately 4 6 miles with 5,4 00
f eet of climbing
2 D ESCRIPTION:
Every great race strategy starts with course prep, and that's what's on our schedule today. We'll set out f or a loop
over Thorens-Glieres, a tiny village and f ormer commune in Haute-Savoie. Don't worry -- it's not all about
strategic planning today, as we'll be sure to stop f or lunch at a small, charming bistro in town bef ore returning to
our hotel. Choose to relax away the rest of the day with your choice of activity at the hotel, bef ore we gather as a
group in the evening f or a short walk to our f avorite local restaurant f or some of this region's world-class
hospitality and f ood.
HOTEL:
Hotel Au Coeur du Village INCLU D ED MEALS:
VIS IT WEBS IT E Breakf ast | Lunch | Dinner
TOD AY 'S RID E: SHORT OPTION:
Day L a C lu sa z t o C o l d e s A r a vis,
M e g è ve , C o l d e L a
L a C lu sa z t o C o l d e s A r a vis
a n d C o l d e la C o lo m b ie r e
C o lo m b iè r e L o o p R et urn
Approximately 60 miles with 7,500 Approximately 39 miles with 6,600
3
f eet of climbing f eet of climbing
D ESCRIPTION:
Hup, hup and get ready f or the day! Today we'll start early and log some solid saddle time along some of the
region's most picturesque roads. Be prepared to be amazed, as this route includes imposing peaks and historic
roads under a banner of blue sky as a backdrop, with ribbons of perf ect asphalt underneath. Once you reach the
summit of Col des Aravis, take in the views of the f oreboding Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps. Enjoy
the descent to Megève and stop at a caf e along the way f or a quick espresso or sandwich f or lunch, and then
continue on our route to tackle the Col de la Colombière. You'll have the privilege of pre-riding this beast of a
mountain, with pitches up to 14 % in some places, bef ore you ride it on Etape day. Take in the views at the top and
return back to our hotel to recover at the spa, or take a gorgeous walk through the small winding streets of of La
Clusaz. Tonight, we'll walk to a restaurant knowns f or its glorious vantage of the village and Aravis mountains as
we dine under the stars as a group.
HOTEL:
Hotel Au Coeur du Village INCLU D ED MEALS:
VIS IT WEBS IT E Breakf ast | Lunch | Dinner
TOD AY 'S RID E: SHORT OPTION: AV ID OPTION:
Day L a C lu sa z t o L a ke An n e c y
L oop
L a C lu sa z t o L a ke An n e c y
wit h S h u t t le
L a C lu sa z t o L a ke An n e c y
wit h C o l d e L e sc h a u x L o o p
Approximately 56 miles with 4 ,000 Approximately 34 miles with 1,4 00 Approximately 71 miles with 5,600
f eet of climbing f eet of climbing f eet of climbing
4 D ESCRIPTION:
Lake Annecy is a global attraction, with its crystal-clear water that we'll discover today with a ride that
circumnavigates it bef ore we climb out of town again. It's Europe's cleanest lake, and it serves as a gorgeous
backdrop f or cyclists and runners alike. If you've got the legs, continue on to Col de Leschaux today. It's a nice
mid-sized climb, 12KM long with an average grade of 4 %. Look over your shoulder as Annecy unf urls underneath
you, as a majestic village and sky-blue lake. Then head back down f or lunch and a walk through the medieval
center if you'd like, bef ore spinning back to La Clusaz f or an af ternoon of f ree time bef ore the group gathers f or
dinner.
HOTEL:
Hotel Au Coeur du Village INCLU D ED MEALS:
VIS IT WEBS IT E Breakf ast | Lunch | DinnerTOD AY 'S RID E:
Day L a C lu sa z t o L e s P la n s
R e c o ve r y L o o p
Approximately 13 miles with 1,300
f eet of climbing
5 D ESCRIPTION:
It's the f inal countdown today - our last ride bef ore Etape. Choose to spin easily and shake out the legs, or skip it
altogether and enjoy a quiet morning if you pref er. This af ternoon, if you'd like, visit Etape Village f or a whif f of
the excitement to come. You can check out the sponsor booths, size up the competition or just grab a glass of
wine and watch the scene. Tonight, we'll meet as a group to discuss logistics and strategy with cocktails and a
perf ect pre-race dinner to f uel you f or the next day.
HOTEL: INCLU D ED MEALS:
Hotel Au Coeur du Village Breakf ast | Lunch | Social Hour |
VIS IT WEBS IT E Dinner
ETAPE RACE D AY :
Day E t a pe du Tour
Approximately 105 miles with
13,200 f eet of climbing
6
D ESCRIPTION:
It's the moment you've been waiting f or: Etape is here! We'll be up and at 'em f or an early breakf ast and shuttle
to the start of the event. Look around the crowded f ield of riders, but f eel good knowing that we've got your
insider's pass to the support you need with special Trek Travel aid stops, sports nutrition and service. It starts
with a spin out of Annecy and up the Croix Fry once again. Take in the sweeping views of the Aravis mountains as
you descend bef ore hitting the steep ramps of Plateau des Glières with an average of 11% gradient. Then,
recover through the valley, and make your way to f inal lung-buster of the day, Col de Romme and the f oreboding
Colombière, with pitches of 14 % and more though f orested tarmac and open mountain roads. Ascend and
celebrate! When you've def eated your demons and satisf ied the climbing gods, we'll see you at the f inish to
cheer on your new f riends and celebrate with a picnic spread big enough to satisf y even the strongest Etape
rouleurs. Enjoy the scene, take in the magic, and then we'll head back to decompress and prepare f or your f inal
celebration drinks and dinner. As the Tour rolls through, you'll know in your heart that you overcame the same
challenges just a f ew days bef ore. Their pain is your pain, and isn't that a wonderf ul thing?
HOTEL:
Hotel Au Coeur du Village INCLU D ED MEALS:
VIS IT WEBS IT E Breakf ast | Lunch | Dinner
TOD AY 'S ACTIV ITY :
Day L a C lu sa z t o C o l d e s A r a vis
R et urn
Approximately 9 miles with 1,4 00
f eet of climbing
7 D ESCRIPTION:
You'll awake a dif f erent rider today. First, with a soreness in your legs and second with a sof t spot in your heart
f or cycling's greatest race and its most hallowed grounds. Sadly, today's our f inal goodbye to La Clusaz and all its
special moments. Head out one last time up your new f avorite, the Col des Aravis, to take in sweeping views of
Mont Blanc bef ore zipping back down to the village. If you’d rather skip the ride, f eel f ree to sleep in and enjoy a
leisurely breakf ast at the hotel. Private Trek Travel shuttles will depart f rom the hotel according to f light
departure times. You’ll say f arewell to your guides and drive approximately one hour to the Geneva Airport.
INCLU D ED MEALS:
Breakf ast
WHAT'S INCLUDED
We Include More P:Every moment of a Trek Travel bike trip has more than you could have
ever dreamed. More romance. More scenery. More choice. It's the little additions to every
Trek Travel cycling vacation that make it truly special. And that's how we help you create
more memories.Activities L:Gratuities for all scheduled special events, restaurants, hotels, local guides and
transportation during your trip.*Private tours*Entrance fees to all group
events/activities*All transportation during the trip, including private coaches*Cable car
entry*Guaranteed Etape race entry
Lodging L:6 nights of accommodation*In every region we travel, we uncover the area's best,
and most
DiningL:Daily breakfast, 5 lunches, 2 social hours, 6 dinners, and all snacks and drinks for
each day*On our Etape du Tour trip you'll be experiencing a variety of regional Savoyard
cuisine, noted for its commitment to cheeses. This is the home of the fondue, raclette, and
tartiflette dishes, discovered over a number of courses. The portions are smaller to enable
you enjoy each course. Breakfast is always served at the hotel, buffet style.
SupportL:The knowledge, support, and camaraderie of experienced guides*Daily route
support*Paper route guides also available upon request*All luggage
transfers*Comprehensive trip literature*Private Trek Travel rest stops and support on the
Etape du Tour route
Gear
T HANK YOU R GU IDES , BY T IP P ING
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.
• Grat uit ies for your Trek Travel Guides may be given at your discret ion in response t o t heir professionalism and
leadership. Indust ry st andard is for each individual guest t o t ip t he guide t eam 7.5-10% of t he t rip price.
HOTELS
HOT EL AU C OEU R DU VILLAGE
LA C LU SA Z, F R A N C E
Au Coeur du
Village Is a Relais
Chat eaux
classed hot el
and t he only 5-
st ar propert y in
La Clusaz. As it s
name implies, it is in t he heart of
t his ski village nest led in t he
French Alps. Enjoy it s elegant
modern rooms and relax in it s
exclusive spa and wellness cent er.MEETING &
DEPARTING
How To Get There Meeting Time And Location
We suggest t hat you arrive at least G eneva A ir po r t | Geneva, Swit zerland
one day prior t o t he t rip st art ,
which will enable you t o adjust t o A privat e shut t le will pick you up at t he Geneva airport . Sit back and enjoy t he
t he t ime zone and minimize t he views on t he hour drive t o La Clusaz, our home base for t he week. Aft er
risk of missing t he t rip st art due t o checking in at t he hot el, meet your Trek Travel guides for a bike fit and your
flight -relat ed delays. We first ride of t he week.
recommend t hat you fly int o If you will be lat e for t he pick-up or are going t o miss it alt oget her, please
Geneva (GVA). inform your guides. You will receive an email a week before t he t rip st art wit h
Trek Travel will arrange airport t heir names and cont act det ails. If you cannot reach t hem, please call our
shut t les according t o arrival t imes. first hot el, Hot el Au Coeur du Village (+33 (0) 4 50 01 50 01), and leave a
Drive t ime from Geneva t o La message wit h your expect ed arrival t ime and cont act det ails. A t axi can t ake
Clusaz, our home base for t he you from t he Geneva Airport t o Hot el Au Coeur du Village for approximat ely
week, is just over one hour. 100 euros.
Departing Time And Location
T BD
Privat e Trek Travel shut t les will depart from t he hot el according t o flight
depart ure t imes. You’ll say farewell t o your guides and drive approximat ely
one hour t o t he Geneva Airport .
HOTEL BEAU-RIVAGE
Before: Geneva The oldest family-run hot el in Geneva, it has a hist ory of host ing royalt y
from all over t he world. The hot el was built in 1865 and cont inues t o
Nest led bet ween t he Alps and t he modernize and improve t he propert y wit hout sacrificing any of it s old-world
Jura Mount ains on t he banks of it s charm.
namesake lake, Geneva is known 13 Quai du Mont -Blanc | +41 22 716 66 66 | www.beau-rivage.ch | ~$600
as t he “world capit al of peace” and
has been an import ant
int ernat ional cent er since t he HOTEL EDELWEISS
Middle Ages. The cit y boast s rich
cult ural diversit y, int ernat ional Locat ed a short walk from t he lake and complet ely renovat ed in 2000. The
conferences, performances, hot el is a short walk from t he t rain st at ion and ret ains much charact er and
fest ivals, 30 museums and an charm.
hist orical Old Town. We
recommend t he following Manot el Place de la Navigat ion 2 | +41 22 544 51 51 |
accommodat ions for your pre-t rip www.hot eledelweissgeneva.com | ~$150
hot el.
EAST WEST HOTEL
This bout ique hot el is a member of Small Luxury Hot els of t he World. It s
blend of East and West cont emporary int erior design and ideal locat ion in t he
heart of Geneva and close t o t he lake, make it a perfect spot t o explore t he
cit y.
6, Rue des Paquis | +41 22 708 17 17 | www.east west hot el.ch/en/ | ~$200
HOTEL LA DEMEUREAfter: Paris, France An oasis in t he middle of t he vibrant Lat in Quart er on t he left bank, t his
family-run hot el will make you feel comfort able and at home. 43 rooms.
Paris is home t o many of t he
world’s best -known monument s 51 Boulevard Saint Marcel | +33 (0)1 43 37 81 25 | www.Hot el-Paris-
and museums. A backdrop of many Lademeure.com | ~$210
famous phot os, t he Arc de
Triomphe sit s majest ically at t he HOTEL LOUVRE M ARSOLLIER
t op end of t he Champs-Elysées.
You can go t o t he observat ion
In t he heart of hist oric Paris, locat ed on a quiet st reet in t he cent er of a
deck for an expansive view down
prest igious neighborhood, t his is a st ylish hot el where Oscar Wilde lived in
t he world-famous boulevard from
1899. The hot el’s websit e has some useful informat ion and links t o
Napoléon’s huge t riumphal arch—
act ivit ies.
t he largest in t he world.The Arc
isn’t t he only sit e t hat offers a Opéra 13, rue Marsollier | +33 (0)1 42 96 68 14 | www.Louvre-Paris-Hot el.com
great view of t he cit y, however. | ~$185
Ot her monument s wit h impressive
vist as include t he view from t he
HOTEL D'ANGLE TERRE
whit e dome of t he Basilique du
Sacré-Coeur de Mont mart re, or
from at op t he 56 floors of t he Sit uat ed on one of t he most famous st reet s in t he world, right in t he heart
Tour Mont parnasse, and of course of t he Champs-Elysées bet ween t he Et oile and Concorde.
at t he summit of t he most famous 91, rue La Boét ie | +33 (0)1 43 59 35 45 | www.Anglet erre-Paris-Hot el.com |
monument in Paris—la Tour Eiffel. ~$130
We recommend t he following
accommodat ions for your post -
t rip hot el:
* Hote ls liste d above are loc al prope rtie s we love . We do not have spe c ial rate s available .
FAQS
Trip Changes What are the daily rides like?
Our it ineraries are an
approximat ion of our t rips. Trek • Rider Type | 4
Travel st rives t o offer each and • Average Daily Mileage | 48
every guest a vacat ion of a • Terrain | Mount ainous
lifet ime on every t rip. At t imes • Average Daily Elevat ion | 5,800 ft .
rout es, hot els, act ivit ies, et c.
list ed here may change at t he On all of our vacat ions, Trek Travel st rives t o find quiet , paved secondary
discret ion of t he t rip designer or roads or bike pat hs t o experience a region; busy roads are avoided as much
guides t o improve t he t rip as possible. Et ape du Tour t rip is best suit ed for our Type 4 Riders. Type 4+
experience. Riders will enjoy t he ext ra mileage t he avid rout e opt ions offer. The t errain is
challenging, wit h st unning views and quiet roads. You will be invigorat ed by
t he fresh mount ain air and will t ake in wonderful vist as. See day by day
it inerary for specific daily ride dist ance and elevat ion opt ions.
What is the weather going to be like?
The summer mont hs can bring warm days, ranging from t he mid 60s t o low
80s, wit h evenings dropping t o t he mid 50s t o mid 60s. When t raveling in t he
mount ainous regions of France, it is best t o be prepared for variable
condit ions, as weat her can change very quickly, and t here is always t he
chance of snow and rain. We recommend always t raveling wit h rain gear, as
well as plent y of breat hable layers t o provide warmt h should t he t emperat ure
drop.
What kind of information is provided?
When a t rip is booked, a guest confirmat ion let t er is immediat ely sent out .
One week prior t o t he t rip st art you will receive an email cont aining a t ripst art meet ing locat ion reminder and any last minut e informat ion t hat you will need t o know before your t rip. Once you arrive at your dest inat ion Trek Travel st aff will brief you on t he day-t o-day plan for t he t rip and provide you wit h daily rout e guides and a det ailed map allowing you t o ride wit h complet e confidence and independence. What if I have to change or cancel my trip? We underst and t hings happen in life and somet imes you have t o cancel or change your bike t our. We want t o make it as easy as possible t o do so and below you will find our t imeline. If you ever have a quest ion, just give us a call, 866 464 8735. Read our cancellat ion policy. What should I pack? We want you t o be prepared and as comfort able as possible t hroughout each day of your vacat ion. See our Packing List for more det ails on what t o pack for your t rip. General FAQs Didn't find what you were looking for? Check out our General FAQs sect ion. You will find answers t o all t he most common quest ions t hat don't necessarily pert ain t o a specific t rip. Race FAQs Want t o learn more about our race t rip difference? Check out our Race FAQs sect ion. You will find answers t o all t he most common quest ions t hat pert ain t o our race t rips.
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