Tour De France 2022

After a warm welcome at Grenoble TGV station, a short transfer to Chambery, your hotel check-in, we will enjoy a panoramic ride around Bourget Lake. It will allow us to get to know each other and to adjust your bike. 

Daily Mileage: 62,7km / Elev + 783 m

 “Lacets de Montvernier” translates to shoelaces of Montvernier. First featured in the 2015 Tour de France, this CAT 3, 3 km climb (8,2 % avg) will knock your socks off !  After a few kilometres of recovery you will tackle a CAT 2, Col de Chaussy (14 Km at 7,5 %. The reward for reaching the summit will be an authentic lunch in one of those typical Alpine restaurants. As a "dessert" we will finish with a 15 km downhill.

Daily Mileage:  61,2 Km / Elev + 1,412 m

First featured in the 1911's edition, Col du Galibier, is one of the highest summits (2,645 m), in Tour de France. Starting from the Oisans valley, you will climb, as a warm-up, the first 3 Km of Alpe D’Huez, then ride on a balcony road that will lead you to Col du Lautaret (CAT 1, 34km at 3,85%) & Galibier. After you've reached the summit of this H.C climb (8,6 Km at 6,8 %), you will enjoy the downhill that follows, towards lunch at our favorite farmhouse café. After a few “digestive” Kilometres (in downhill) we will then reach our hotel, where you will enjoy a well deserved recovery massage. 

Daily Mileage:  69 km / Elev + 2,642 m

Ready for your first Tour de France stage of the week ? Hours before the peloton, you will tackle 2 Tour de France’s “monuments” : Col du Télégraphe (CAT 1, 10,9 Km at 7,1 %) & Col du Galibier (CAT H.C, 18 Km at 7,2 % ). Once done, you will enjoy a picnic in optimum hospitality conditions. You will, then, need to spot “Le maillot Jaune” to take the perfect shot. After the race, and a 15Km downhill, you will head back to our hotel, where you will get a great recovery massage.

Daily Mileage:  86,1 km / Elev +2,298 m

Conquering the Alpe d’Huez is entering the Legend! Since it was first featured in Tour De France (1952), no other summit has had such drama. With its 21 hairpins, a 8 % gradient (Cat H.C), over 14 Km, its spectators concentration (half a million), Alpe d'Huez is a mix of success, defeat, sweat & tears. Upon climbing this legend, hours before the Pros, you will wonder if you are not wearing the Yellow jersey, as spectators and other riders will cheer you up throughout the 14 km climb. After your effort, you will join BéloVélo's team at a strategic position to enjoy where you will enjoy the race in optimum hospitality conditions. After the race and a transfer back to our hotel we will all share a gala dinner where we will celebrate your week’ achievements 

Daily Mileage: 61,2 km / Elev + 1,579 m

After a 25 km downhill accompanied by the first sun rays. You will be able to see all your road heroes, from up close. You will also surely enjoy the unique atmosphere of a Tour de France' stage Start. Be amazed by the whole organisation of France’s biggest “circus”.  After attending the stage' start, we will stop in Grenoble, where you will be able to refresh yourself before heading back to your plane or TGV.

Daily Mileage: 32 km /Elev + 412 m