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Mountain stages of the 2023 Tour de France

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This page showcases all the mountains and climbs for the 2023 Tour de France. The route was announced on 27 October 2022 and promises plenty of action in the mountains once again. This page reflects the information currently available and will be updated periodically as more information is released about the race.

I have been lucky to experience the thrill of watching the Tour de France on multiple mountain stages and am looking forward to 2023. My toughest descision will be which mountain to choose to spectate. In the Pyrenees the 2023 race returns to the slopes of the iconic Col du Tourmalet, while the race returns to the slopes of Le Puy de Dôme for the first time since 1988.

In 2023 the riders will be faced with the mountains in the first week when the hit the Pyrenees. It will be interesting to see how this shapes the race given there will still be a long way to the finish line. This year also sees a mountain stage on the day before the finish which will test the strength and resolve of all the riders before the final stage in Paris the following day. It will be interesting to see it all play out and I can’t wait until July.

Riders in the 2022 Tour de France on Hourquette d'Ancizan

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A brief history of the mountains in the Tour de France

In most editions of the Tour de France, the mountain stages are where the race is won or lost. A single bad day for a rider in the mountains can see them lose minutes to rivals and an end to their title bid. On long mountain climbs, there is nowhere to hide and any little chinks in a rider’s armor are usually found. Over the years climbs such as Alpe d’Huez, Col du Galibier, Mont Ventoux, Col du Tourmalet, and Col d’Aubisque have become synonymous with the race.

The mountain stages are some of the most popular for people to watch the race and there are many iconic images of riders navigating a sea of spectators. It is estimated that many hundreds of thousands of fans line the mountain roads as they twist and turn their way to the summit. On rare occasions, fans get a little too close and bring a rider down.

First mountain stage in the Pyrenees

The mountains first entered the Tour de France in the 8th edition in 1910. In that year stage 10 started in the Pyrenean town of Bagneres de Luchon and climbed Col du Peyresourde, Col d’Aspin, Col du Tourmalet, and Col d’Aubisque before finishing 326km later in Bayon. Octave Lapize finished the stage first in a time of 14hrs 10mins. No mean feat given that all the mountain passes were dirt roads back in those days and the bikes had nowhere near the range of gears modern bikes now have.

Inclusion of the French Alps

While the organizers deemed the addition of the mountains to be successful the riders were less impressed and there were protests in 1910 about the stage. Nevertheless, in 1911 the French Alps were added to the race with the inclusion of Col du Galibier, Col de Castillion, and Col de Braus. This was in addition to the stage in the Pyrenees.

Since those early days, both the Pyrenees and French Alps have featured in the race annually. In later years climbs in other regions such as the Jura, the Vosges, and the Massif Central have been added to the race. The Pyrenees and French Alps have generally taken turns in being featured in the all-important last week of the race.

Famous climbs and the 2023 Tour de France

There are a number of iconic climbs from the Tour de France that everyone loves seeing in the race. Unfortunately they don’t all make it in every year but we thought I would go through and let you know which ones made the 2023 race and which did not.

Climbs in the French Alps

Alpe d’Huez will not feature in the 2023 Tour de France and was last included in 2022.

Col du Galibier , like Alpe d’Huez featured in the 2022 Tour de France and will not be back in 2023.

Col d’Izoard has not been included in the Tour de France since 2019 and again misses out in the 2023 Tour de France.

Mont Ventoux was climbed twice in the 2021 Tour de France and is not included in the 2023 race.

Climbs in the Pyrenees

Col du Tourmalet , the most climbed mountain in Tour de France history, will once again feature in the 2023 Tour de France. It’s going to be a busy year for the mountains with 3 grand tours, Tour de France, Tour de France Femmes and Vuelta a Espana, all using the mountain for stages.

The Col d’Aspin is also back for the 2023 Tour de France and will be the warm up act before the riders head up the Col du Tourmalet. It was also used in the 2022 Tour de France.

The Col d’Aubisqe last appeared in the 2022 Tour de France and is not included in the 2023 race.

Thrills of the downhill in  the 2022 Tour de France

2023 Tour de France climb stats

The 2023 Tour de France includes 10 stages with categorized climbs, four of which includes a summit finish; Stage 6 Cauterest-Cambasque, Stage 9 Puy de Dome, Stage 13 Grand Colombier, and Stage 15 Saint Gervais Mont Blanc. Stage 20, the second last stage, packs a punch with 5 categorized climbs. No doubt there will be plenty of tired legs come to this stage. The race in 2023 visits 5 of France’s mountain ranges, the Pyrenees, Massif Central, the Jura, the Alps, and the Vosges.

There are only 2 climbs over 2,000m in the 2023 Tour de France with the highest being Col de la Loze at 2,304m, followed by Col du Tourmalet at 2,115m. Col de la Loze is also the longest climb of the 2023 Tour de France at 28.4km in length. The shortest climb for this edition of the race is the first categorized climb, Côte de Pike, which averages 10% for 2km on stage 1.

ASO, who runs the Tour de France, has now released the full details of each stage. This includes maps, mountain categorisation and estimated time along the course. I have now updated the table to reflect this information and help you plan your own viewing of these mountain stages.

Categorization of Tour de France climbs

Each of the climbs is given a categorization which is an indication of the difficulty of the climb. Hors category (HC) are the toughest climbs followed by category 1, category 2, category 3, and category 4. A category 1 climb will be harder than a category 3 climb so the lower the number the harder the climb. A climb can change categorization based on how far into a stage it might be. For example, a climb could be considered a category 2 climb if it comes early on in the stage when riders have fresh legs, or a category 1 climb if it comes towards the end.

The climb categorization also comes into play when awarding points in the Polka Dot jersey competition. For example on an HC climb the first rider over the top will be awarded 20 points while on a category 4 climb the first rider will be awarded 1 point. On an HC climb points are awarded for the first 8 riders while on a category 4 climb only the top rider receives any points. There is a sliding scale of points and positions between HC and category 4.

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Tour de France 2023 stage-by-stage guide: Route maps and profiles for all 21 days

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The 2023 Tour de France has all the ingredients of a classic: two leading protagonists ready to tear lumps out of each other in reigning champion Jonas Vingegaard and the deposed Tadej Pogacar; entertaining multi-talented stage hunters Wout van Aert, Mathieu van der Poel, Julian Alaphilippe and Tom Pidcock; the great Mark Cavendish chasing a historic 35th stage win; all facing a brutal route with 56,000m of climbing and four summit finish.

The Tour began in the Spanish Basque country on Saturday 1 July, where Adam Yates edged twin brother Simon to win the opening stage, and these hilly routes will throw open the yellow jersey to a wide range of contenders. The race crosses the French border for some flat stages and an early jaunt into the high Pyrenees, where the Col du Tourmalet awaits. The peloton takes on the Puy de Dome volcano on its journey across France towards the Jura Mountains and the Alps, and it is in the mountains that this Tour will ultimately be decided. It all ends on the Champs-Elysees in Paris on Sunday 23 July.

Here is a stage-by-stage guide to how the race will unfold.

Stage 1: Bilbao to Bilbao, 182km

The 2023 Tour de France starts outside Bilbao’s iconic Guggenheim Museum, and winds north to the Bay of Biscay coastline before returning to the city where the stage winner will take the yellow jersey. This 182km opening stage is a hilly route with 3,000m of climbing featuring five categorised ascents, of which the final two are sharp and testing: they are tough enough to shake off the dedicated sprinters and open up early glory for the best puncheurs – those riders with the legs to get over short climbs and the power to surge away on the other side.

The profile of this stage is a great choice by organisers as it could suit just about anyone, from the speed of Wout van Aert to the climbing strength Tom Pidcock or Simon Yates – even two-time champion Tadej Pogacar.

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Stage 2: Vitoria Gastiez to Saint Sebastian, 209km

The peloton will head east from Bilbao, touching more picturesque Basque coastline before arriving at the finish in San Sebastian. At more than 200km this is the longest stage of the 2023 Tour and, with the sizeable Jaizkibel climb (8.1km, 5.3% average gradient) shortly before the finish, this is even more tough on the legs than the first day. Another puncheur with the climbing strength to get over the steeper hills can capitalise, like two-time world champion Julian Alaphilippe.

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Stage 3: Amorebieta to Bayonne, 187km

Stage three starts in Spain and ends in France, and the finale in Bayonne is ripe for a bunch sprint. Mark Cavendish will get his first shot of this race at trying to win a historic 35th Tour de France stage, but he will be up against a stacked field including former QuickStep teammate Fabio Jakobsen and the awesome speed of Wout van Aert. It will be fascinating to get a first glimpse of how the power riders stack up.

  • ‘Jasper the Disaster’ rebuts Netflix nickname with controversial win

Stage 3 profile

Stage 3 map

Stage 4: Dax to Nogaro, 182km

Another flat day and an even faster finish in store on the Circuit Paul Armagnac, a race track in Nogaro. The 800m home straight will almost certainly tee up a showdown between the Tour’s serious fast men.

  • Cavendish falls short as Philipsen wins crash-laden sprint

Stage 4 profile

Stage 4 map

Stage 5: Pau to Laruns, 163km

The first major mountains of the Tour come a little earlier than usual, as the peloton heads up into the high Pyrenees on day five. The Col de Soudet (15km, 7.2%) is one of the toughest climbs of the race and rears up halfway through this 163km route from Pau to Laruns. The category one Col de Marie Blanque (7.7km, 8.6%) guards the finish 20km out, and holds bonus seconds for those first over the top to incentivise the major contenders to come to the fore and fight it out.

  • Hindley grabs the yellow jersey as Vingegaard punishes Pogacar

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Stage 6: Tarbes to Cauterets, 145km

This has the potential to be a thrilling day: the 145km route takes on the double trouble of the category one Col d’Aspin (12km, 6.5%) followed by the monstrous hors categorie Tourmalet (17.1km, 7.3%), before a fast ascent and a final climb to the summit finish at Cauterets (16km, 5.4%).

It is a day with several possible outcomes. The general classification contenders could fight it out in a showdown to the summit. Then again, a breakaway could be allowed to escape which would open up victory – and perhaps the yellow jersey – to an outsider. The last time the Tour finished in Cauterets in 2015, breakaway specialist Rafal Majka surged clear of his fellow escapers to win. Keep an eye on Ineos’s Tom Pidcock, who could use the long, fast descent from the Tourmalet summit to speed to the front, as he did before winning atop Alpe d’Huez last year.

  • Pogacar responds to send message to Vingegaard

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Stage 7: Mont de Marsan to Bordeaux, 170km

The first week of racing finishes in the Tour’s second most visited city, Bordeaux, and it’s a third flat day for the sprinters to contest. Much will depend on who has best preserved their legs through the high mountains when they come to this tight, technical finish on the banks of the Garonne river in the city centre.

  • Philipsen pips Cavendish in thrilling finish to deny Brit all-time record

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Stage 8: Libourne to Limoges, 201km

A long, hilly day will see the peloton head 201km east from Libourne outside Bordeaux to Limoges. The lumpy stage should suit a puncheur but it is not a particularly taxing set of climbs – only three are categorised and the toughest of those is just 2.8km at 5.2%. So could a determined team carry their sprinter to the finish and the stage win? Look out for Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel, superstars with the all-round talent to conquer the climbs and still finish fast.

  • Cavendish crashes out to end Tour de France record hopes

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Stage 9: Saint-Leonard-de-Noblat to Puy de Dome, 184km

The final stage before the relief of the first rest day is relatively flat and gentle – until a brutal finish atop the iconic Puy de Dome volcano, a 13.3km drag at a gruelling 7.7% average gradient that last appeared in the Tour in 1988. The summit finish will require a serious climber’s legs to clinch the stage win, and the general classification contenders may well let a breakaway get ahead and fight for that prize.

  • Woods takes win as Pogacar hits back at Vingegaard

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Rest day: Clermont-Ferrand, Monday 10 July.

Stage 10: Parc Vulcania to Issoire, 167km

The race resumes in the centre of France from Vulcania – a volcano-themed amusement park – where riders will embark on a hilly 167km route through the Volcans d’Auvergne regional park, finishing down in the small town of Issiore. With five categorised climbs, including the sizeable Col de Guery (7.8km at 5%) and the Croix Saint-Robert (6km at 6.3%), it will be a draining ride with virtually no sustained flat sections, and a long descent to the finish town. It looks like a good day to plot something in the breakaway, as the big GC contenders save their legs for bigger challenges to come.

  • Bilbao dedicates emotional stage win to late Gino Mader

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Stage 11: Clermont Ferrand to Moulins, 180km

The final flat stage before the hard Alpine climbs will present an opportunity for those fast men who managed to haul themselves through the Pyrenees to get here – although there is still some climbing to be done including three category-four leg-sappers along the 180km route. The day begins in the university city of Clermont-Ferrand before the riders wind north and then east to Moulins, a small town on the Allier river. Any breakaway is likely to be reeled by those teams with dedicated sprinters eyeing their only opportunity for a stage win between the two rest days.

  • Philipsen continues flat-stage dominance even without van der Poel

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Stage 12: Roanne to Belleville-en-Beaujolais, 169km

The race caravan will shift east to start stage 12 in Roanne in the Loire region, before taking a 169km route to Belleville, situated on the Saone river north of Lyon. This has been categorised as a hilly or medium mountain stage, but it might feel harder than that by the time the peloton reaches the foot of the fifth categorised climb of the day, the Col de la Croix Rosier (5.3km at 7.6%). That should be enough to put off the best puncheurs like Van der Poel and Van Aert, because the stage winner will need strong climbing legs. The GC riders will want to conserve energy, so expect a breakaway to stay clear and fight amongst themselves.

  • Izagirre solos to victory

Stage 12 profile

Stage 12 map

Stage 13: Chatillon-Sur-Chalaronne to Grand Colombier, 138km

The first of three brutal stages that could decide the destiny of this year’s yellow jersey is only relatively short – 138km – but will provide a stern enough test to reveal any weaknesses in the major contenders. The peloton will enjoy a relatively flat and gentle first 75km from Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne before entering the Jura Mountains. A short climb and fast descent precedes the big climax: all 17.4km (7.1%) of the Grand Colombier providing an epic summit finish. This could be another day for a breakaway away to get free, but the overall contenders like Pogacar and Vingegaard will also fancy stage glory and the chance to stamp their authority on the race.

  • Kwiatkowski wins as Pogacar eats into Vingegaard’s lead

Stage 13 profile

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Stage 14: Annemasse to Morzine, 152km

Part two of this triple header of mountain stages sees the peloton ride into the Alps with a 152km route from Annemasse to Morzine ski resort. Three tough category one climbs line the road to the hors categorie Col de Joux Plane (11.6km at 8.5%), a brutally steep grind where bonuses await the first few over the top – and stage victory is the prize at the bottom. This is another potential spot for yellow jersey fireworks.

  • Rodriguez wins first Tour stage as Pogacar thwarted by motorbike

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Stage 15: Les Gets to Saint Gervais, 180km

The last ride before the final rest day will take the peloton further east into the Alps, towards the French border with Italy. The 179km route is almost constantly up and down, with a fast descent before the final two climbs, and the summit finish atop Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc will require strong climbing legs once more.

  • Pogacar and Vingegaard in stalemate as Poels wins stage

Stage 15 profile

Stage 15 map

Rest day: Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc, Monday 17 July.

Stage 16: Individual time trial from Passy to Combloux, 22km

This year’s home stretch begins with the only time trial of the race: a short, relatively flat 22km from Passy to Combloux in the shadow of Mont Blanc. The route includes one categorised climb, the steep but short Cote de Domancy (2.5km at 9.4%). There is an opportunity here to make up crucial seconds for those that need them.

  • Vingegaard takes control of yellow jersey

Stage 16 profile

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Stage 17: Saint Gervais to Courchevel, 166km

Put Wednesday 19 July in the diary: this will surely be the most brutal day of the entire Tour de France and it could be decisive. The 166km route features four big climbs, the last of which offers up this year’s Souvenir Henri Desgrange for the first rider over the highest point of the race. To get there the riders must endure a 28.1km slog averaging 6% gradient to the top of the Col de la Loze, towering in the clouds 2,304m above sea level. There are bonus seconds up here too, before a short descent down to the finish at Courchevel.

A breakaway will probably form, but can they last the distance? Whatever happens up the road, the fight for the yellow jersey will be fierce – only the strongest handful of riders will be able to stand the pace and this will likely be the day that the 2023 winner is effectively crowned.

  • Vingegaard dominates to put seal on Tour de France

Stage 17 profile

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Stage 18: Moutiers to Bourg en Bresse, 186km

After a potentially explosive stage 17, stage 18 is classified as “hilly” but is really a relatively sedate 185km which the sprinters are likely to contest if their teams can haul in the inevitable breakaway. The big question is whether there will be many sprinters left in the peloton after such a demanding set of stages in the Alps. For those fast men still in the race, the descent into Bourg-en-Bresse precedes a technical finish, with roundabouts and a sharp corner before a swinging right-hand turn on to the home straight where the stage will be won and lost.

  • Breakaway stays away as Asgreen takes win

Stage 18 profile

Stage 18 map

Stage 19: Moirans-en-Montagne to Poligny, 173km

Another flat day gives a further opportunity for those sprinters left in the field, as the peloton travels 173km from Moirans, near Grenoble, north to Poligny. The general classification contenders will be happy to rest their legs before one final push to Paris.

  • Matej Mohoric takes photo finish to win stage 19

Stage 19 profile

Stage 19 map

Stage 20: Belfort to Le Markstein, 133km

The final competitive stage of the Tour is a 133km ride from Belfort to Le Markstein ski resort in the Vosges mountains, and it offers just enough for one final attack to steal the yellow jersey, should the overall win still be on the line. The last two climbs of the day are both steep category one ascents: first the Petit Ballon (9.3km, 8.1%) followed by the Col du Platzerwasel (7.1km at 8.4%). Whoever is wearing yellow just needs to hang on to the wheel of their fiercest rival here, and that should be enough to see them home.

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Stage 20 profile

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Stage 21: Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines to Paris Champs-Elysees, 115km

As is tradition, the peloton will transfer to Paris and ride a truce to the Champs-Elysees. The stage will start at France’s national velodrome, home of cycling for the 2024 Paris Olympics. It will finish with one final sprint: Cavendish has won four times in Paris and it would be a fitting way to end the race that has defined his career if he were to repeat the feat one last time. And once the race is done, the winner of the 2023 Tour de France will be crowned.

Stage 21 profile

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Tour de France 2023: Warum ist Alpe d'Huez in diesem Jahr nicht im Programm?

Der Alpe-d'Huez-Anstieg ist seit Ewigkeiten Bestandteil der Tour de France. Im Jahr 2023 ist er jedoch nicht mehr im Programm. Den Grund dafür gibt es hier bei SPOX.

Die gesamte Radsportwelt blickt auf das bevorstehende Highlight des Jahres. Am 1. Juli geht in Bilbao, Spanien, nämlich die 110. Auflage der legendären Tour de France los. Beim prestigeträchtigsten Radsport-Wettkampf streiten die Besten der Besten von Tag zu Tag um Etappensiege, Punkte und Trikots.

Während das Spektakel im vergangenen Jahr noch in Dänemark eröffnet wurde, findet der Auftakt in diesem Jahr im Baskenland, im Norden Spaniens, statt. Doch das ist bei weitem nicht die einzige Neuigkeit: Anders als im vergangenen Jahr spielt auch der legendäre Alpe-d'Huez-Anstieg in diesem Jahr keine Rolle mehr. Die Fahrer werden ihn nicht besteigen.

Für das Fehlen des mythischen Alpe d'Huez gibt es eine ganz einfache Erklärung. Die Gesamtstrecke ist jedes Jahr unterschiedlich. Konstanten bilden bei der Tour de France die zu überquerenden Alpen, die Pyrenäen sowie die Schlussetappe in Paris, die mit der Ankunft auf dem Avenue des Champs-Élysées endet. Ansonsten werden von Jahr zu Jahr neue Routen eingebaut.

Das erkennt man sofort, wenn man die Etappen von 2023 und 2022 vergleicht. Alpe d'Huez war 2022 die Zielankunft der 12. Etappe, dieses Jahr ist es kein Teil des Streckenplans, wie Tour-Chef Christian Prudhomme bei der Streckenpräsentation im vergangenen Oktober bekanntgab.

Neben Alpe d'Huez wird mit dem Mont Ventoux ein weiterer berühmter Anstieg ausgelassen. Dafür kehrt Puy de Dome im Zentralmassiv nach 35 Jahren Pause wieder zurück.

Titelverteidiger Jonas Vingegaard und Co. müssen sich bei der Tour auf insgesamt vier Bergankünfte gefasst machen, dazu sind acht Zielankünfte flach. Die Anzahl der Einzelzeitfahren ist darüber hinaus auf eins geschrumpft.

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Le Tour de France is the most fervently supported and highly anticipated sporting event in France. Even those who don’t know their bicycle clips from their hand pumps recognise the yellow jersey of the Tour de France stage leader; but few would imagine that Le Tour was created because of the trial and conviction of French soldier Alfred Dreyfus.

The Tour de France takes place in the first three weeks of July with a mixture of flat stages, cobble stones, dramatic sprints and some of the biggest mountain stages that the Tour will ever see, ensures that the battle will continue right until the end.

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Anyone making the pilgrimage to see Le Tour in action will enjoy the atmosphere as much as the race itself. It takes place each year across France during the first three weeks in July.

Crowds of people line the streets hours (sometimes even days!) in advance; tents, picnics and BBQs turn the wait for the cyclists into an impromptu street party and the arrival of the publicity caravan heralds the start of the festivities. The caravan is a 20km long procession of 200 decorated sponsored vehicles that precedes the race. Added as a regular feature of the race in 1930 the caravan makes its way through the towns and villages that make up the race route, whipping up a carnival atmosphere and throwing free gifts to the cheering crowds along the way! Each vehicle tries to outdo the others to advertise their own brand, so the event is quite a spectacle.

The origins of the race date back to the early 1900s and two rival sports newspapers. The 'Dreyfus Affair' divided opinion in France at the end of the 19th century when French soldier, Albert Dreyfus, was found guilty of selling secrets to the Germans and was sentenced to life imprisonment. The outcome of the trial appeared to be heavily influenced by the fact that Dreyfus was Jewish, and many people, including the editor of Le Vélo, believed him to have been innocent. Le Vélo was France’s most dominant sporting newspaper of the time, but unfortunately the editor’s view was not shared by all. Dion Car Works, Le Vélo’s biggest advertiser, disagreed strongly with the newspaper and as a result withdrew their advertising and started their own publication, L’Auto. The idea of publicising this new venture with a cycle race was to be in direct competition with the Paris-Brest race organised by Le Vélo; the Paris-Brest race continues to this day and is still popular, but does not hold the iconic status of Le Tour de France.

Le Tour de France is not just a race, it is a celebration of all things French; the rural villages, the stunning scenery, the cheering crowds, the sportsmanship and, finally, the grande finale in Paris.

The first Tour du France was in 1903 , 60 people participated but only 21 completed the race. The winner was Maurice Garin who won 6,075 francs in prize money and averaged 25km/hr. He beat the second place winner, Lucien Pothier, by 2 hours 49 minutes, which is still the record for the greatest margin.

The mountain stages of Le Tour de France were introduced to the itinerary in 1910 when the Pyrenees were added to the route and are amongst the most challenging stages of the race. This upset many regular competitors because all of a sudden the ‘power cyclists’ found themselves at a disadvantage on the steep ascents. However, this gave ‘climbing cyclists’ more of a fighting chance than they had before and, if anything, made the race more exciting by opening up the playing field to a wider range of contenders. The first mountain stage went from Luchon to Bayonne; other climbs of the Pyrenees were Peyresourde, Aspin, Tourmalet and Aubisque. The same year, not coincidentally, saw the introduction of the broom wagon; a vehicle that follows the race ‘sweeping’ up riders who can’t continue! The mountain stages are amongst the most exciting of the race as the riders need not just speed but strength, endurance and thighs of steel! The 21 bends of Alpe d’Huez are amongst the most legendary of the mountain stages, anyone who has ever tried to complete them in their own time will know just what an incredible feat it is to whizz up them the way these guys do!

The race of 1919 was the first one after the First World War and the toll that the battlefields had taken on Europe’s male population was evident in the noticeable decrease in the number of competitors. It was also the slowest race since 1906, due to bombed out roads and the loss of many of the great pre-war cycling champions. It was in 1919 that the Yellow Jersey was introduced to highlight the overall race leader.

1952 was the year that Le Tour went global. The race was filmed for television for the first time, opening up its popularity to a much wider fan base. It was also the first year that the legendary heights of Alpe d’Huez were climbed with a mountain top finish in Sestrières and on the Puy de Dôme.

Only in France! 1964 saw possibly the most gastronomically influenced battle for the Yellow Jersey ever. Multiple Tour winner and favourite contender Jacques Anquetil nearly blew his chances by over indulging at a BBQ on a rest day during the Pyrenees stages. The following day a terrible bout of indigestion took its toll while he was speeding along the Envalira Pass. His coach saved the day by passing him a bottle of champagne, which he guzzled whilst still on his bike, apparently curing his indigestion and allowing him to make up the lost time, overtake his nearest competitor and regain the Yellow Jersey!

The 61st Tour de France visited England for the first time in 1974 . The riders passed through ten towns and completed a circuit stage in Plymouth. Alas the trophy was not won by a Brit this year but by a Dutchman, Henk Poppe.

1975 was a year of firsts for the race: the first polka-dot jersey awarded to the best climber; first white jersey awarded to best young rider; first Tour finish on the Champs-Elysées. The final stage is the most high-profile as the stage starts with a champagne toast and the winners are cheered over the finishing line by huge crowds, flashing cameras and jostling media. The race had finished at the Champs-Elysées every year since 1975 and the spectacle of the competitors speeding past landmarks such as the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe make for a great atmosphere. The winner has normally already been decided on points by this stage, so the great dash for the finish is mostly just for the glory and prestige of being first over the historic line. Unfortunately 1975 did not bring a first for Belgian cyclist Eddie Merckx, who was intending to make this his sixth win; a enraged spectator leapt from the crowd and punched Merckx in the kidney, causing him to lose time and finish in second place.

An American cyclist, Greg LeMond, became the first to get a stage win in 1985 at the Lac de Vassivière. He unfortunately got shot during the winter though in a hunting accident and could not defend his title the following year. He made a strong return in 1989 and won first place.

1989 was also the year that Le Tour celebrated the French revolution’s bi-centenary by awarding a 17,890 francs bonus at kilometre 1789, in Martres-Tolosane (Luchon - Blagnac stage), where the Women’s Tour started.

British cyclists historically hadn't made much of an impact on Le Tour de France, but in 1998 Britain's Chris Boardman won his third Prologue and captured the yellow jersey. This year was also tarnished by scandal when, before the Tour had even started, a Festina team car was found to be loaded with performance enhancing drugs on the French/Belgian border. In the ensuing investigation team director Bruno Roussel confessed to systematic doping of the riders; the entire team was then expelled from the race. The incident kicked up a furor when the race organisers insisted on conducting further drug inquiries, prompting two sit-down strikes by the Tour riders and marring the 1998 race. The discovery of the drugs and Roussel's admission lead to an enquiry which saw police searches, arrests, court cases and a huge amount of negative publicity that has made doping a controversial part of Le Tour de France ever since.

1999 was the first year that Lance Armstrong won first place, signalling the start of his domination of the race for the next seven years. Claiming the winner’s podium an incredible seven consecutive times, Armstrong became a hero to race fans when it was revealed that prior to his first victory he had beaten a severe form of testicular cancer that had spread to his brain and lungs. He had undergone brain and testicular surgery as well as extensive chemotherapy as part of his recovery process. Interestingly, a 2006 report by CS Atwood claims that Armstrong’s medical treatment may actually have contributed to his athletic ability by altering his hormonal system and his body’s production of testosterone in a way that would allegedly enhance his endurance performance. Armstrong’s physical attributes have been the subject of much discussion amongst sports journalists over the years. Apparently one of his distinguishing features is a heart that is 30% larger than average, which beats at 32-34 bpm at rest and can reach up to 201 bpm when strenuously exercising. He also has extremely low lactate levels, meaning that he is less prone to a build up of lactic acid (the stuff that makes your muscles burn and stiffen up when you exercise) in his legs. His domination of the sport and astonishing performances year after year left him open to accusations of drug taking and Armstrong has described himself as ‘the most tested athlete in the world.’ In 2012 , the US Anti-Doping Agency released a report on doping by the US Postal Service cycling team, implicating, amongst others, Armstrong, and describing a widespread use of drugs and several banned practices taking place over several Tours. Following this report Armstrong was stripped of all titles since 1 August 1998, including all seven Tour victories, and no winner was declared in his stead.

The race of 1999 was one of thrills and spills for Italian cyclist Guiseppe Guerini when during the arduous climb up Avoriaz he came face to face with one of his fans - quite literally. A young German photographer, known as Erik, was so keen to snap a good photo that he got a little too close to the action and collided head on with Guerini, knocking him off his bike! Guerini scrambled back into the saddle and made up his lost time to win the stage. Erik was said to be so mortified by causing the accident that he refused to sell the photo, despite being offered large sums for it. Instead he visited Guerini in his hotel room that night, apologised profusely and gave him the roll of film to do with as he wished. Guerini was apparently very gracious and bore the young German no hard feelings.

Doping scandals continued to overshadow the race, and the 93rd Le Tour of 2006 was dominated by accusations of drug taking; American cyclist Floyd Landis brought disgrace to the Yellow Jersey when he was found guilty of drug use four days after being declared the winner. This year’s race had already got off to an unsteady start when on the eve of the first stage 13 riders were banned from competing due to suspicion of doping. With some of the race favourites out of the picture, the field was now wide open for a lesser known contender to make his name. In the closest finish in the race’s history Floyd Landis, already a leading favourite, took first place. It was his unexpectedly good 17th stage in Morzine that aroused suspicion (especially after his inauspicious 16th stage). A urine sample was taken, which twice showed positive for a banned synthetic testosterone substance. Landis vehemently denied the charges and appealed against the test results; however, the accusation was upheld and in 2007 Landis was stripped of his title. After a 14 month legal battle second place finisher Oscar Pereiro was announced the true winner.

With drugs testing now being a focal point of the race organisation, 2007 inevitably threw up more scandal and controversy when a number of cyclists tested positive for banned substances, causing the T-Mobile, Astana and Cofidis teams to be withdrawn from the race. The T-Mobile ban led to German TV broadcasters ZDF and ARD withdrawing their coverage of the race. More bizarrely the 2007 Tour de France was also disrupted by a pair of kamikaze dogs… A wandering Labrador Retriever was struck by a rider in the 9th stage, throwing the rider over the handlebars and buckling his front wheel. Fortunately the dog was unhurt and was quickly scooped out of the way by a spectator. Another overexcited hound threw a spanner in the works by dashing out in front of the pack during the 18th stage, causing a collision between two riders. There have been no allegations that the dogs were on drugs, but you never know...

The generation of riders from the mid-2010s and beyond seem to be competing on a level playing field without doping being used to realise their dreams. Team Sky would dominate the peloton for years in this era. The 2012 Tour was won by the first British rider ever, Bradley Wiggins, while finishing just behind him was Chris Froome, who along with Alberto Contador, became one of cycling's next big stars. Froome would win four Tours in total, three in a row - 2013, 2015 , 2016 , and 2017 , followed by Geraint Thomas in 2018 . This winning streak was eventually broken by the UAE Team Emirates in 2020 with Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar taking the prize, repeating this victory in 2021 making him the youngest rider to achieve two Tour victories, aged only 22. In 2022 Denmark's 25 year old Jonas Vingegaard gained the yellow jersey as the overall winner. This was his first win, the 2020 and 2021 winner Tadej Pogacar came second and Great Britain's Geraint Thomas came in third place.

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  • Over 500 towns and villages have hosted Le Tour de France
  • More than 10,000 cyclists have entered the race
  • Over 6,000 cyclists have completed the race
  • 250 different cyclists have worn the Yellow Jersey
  • Raymond Poulidor has claimed the podium more times than anyone else (finishing eight times in the top three), despite never having worn the Yellow Jersey
  • Four riders have won five times: the French Jacques Anquetil (1957 and 1961-1964) and Bernard Hinault (1978, 1979, 1981, 1982 and 1985), the Belgian Eddy Merckx (1969-1972 and 1984), and the Spanish Miguel Indurain (1991-1995)
  • Lance Armstrong has won Le Tour de France more times than any other cyclist, claiming first place every year from 1999 to 2005. In 2012 he was stripped of all his achievements since 1998, including his seven Tour de France titles

Spotting the winners

The famous Yellow Jersey (Maillot Jaune) has become symbolic of Le Tour de France and marks out the overall winner of the previous day’s stage. There are three coloured jerseys, each signifying the category that the wearer has won. Yellow is the overall winner, green is the sprint winner and the white jersey with red polka dots goes to the ‘King of the Mountains’ uphill winner. There are also three lesser classifications: the white jersey for the best placed rider under the age of 25, the red jersey for the most competitive/aggressive rider (the ‘prix de combativité’), and the black on yellow jersey for the best team. The Yellow Jersey was first officially introduced in 1919, to make the lead competitor stand out and give the other racers a clearly visible target to beat. The colour yellow was chosen partly for its high visibility and partly because it was the colour of the pages of Le Auto, the cycling journal that organised the race. There are records of the lead rider wearing a yellow jersey before this but it was not an official part of the race, to the extent that when Phillippe Thys lead the race in 1913 he had to pop into a shop 'en route' to buy his own jersey and then cut a bigger hole in the neck to get it over his head!

Apart from the 'Maillot Jaune' there are other winners and jerseys awarded throughout the race. The day, or stage, winner will be awarded a prize and at the end of the three weeks there will also be a presentation for the overall winning team. The yellow jersey is sponsored by LCL.

Green jersey The green jersey was created in 1953 for the 50th anniversary of the race. It brought a new interest to the race, the yellow jersey not being the only jersey at stake any longer. The first green jersey in history was held by Swiss Fritz Schaer. It is worn by the leader of the points classification. Points are awarded in the intermediate sprints and the stage finishes.

It was sponsored by PMU from 1992 until 2014, when Czech car manufacturer Skoda was revealed as the new sponsor.

Polka-dot jersey The King of the Mountains classification was created in 1933 for the best climbers (first winner: Spain’s Vicente Trueba). But the polka-dot jersey only appeared in 1975. France’s Richard Virenque holds the record of most KOM jerseys: he won it seven times between 1994 and 2004.

The polka-dot jersey is sponsored by E. LeClerc.

White jersey First appearing in 1968, it wasn't until 1975 it began to symbolise the future and youth of the peloton. The wearer is the best placed in the overall standings who is under the age of 26, first worn by the Italian Francesco Moser. The jersey has revealed some of the best talents in the sport – Denis Menchov in 2003, Alberto Contador in 2007, Andy Schleck from 2008 and 2010, Pierre Rolland in 2012, Egan Bernal in 2019 and Tadej Pogacar in 2020 - the latter two combining the yellow and white jerseys at the final.

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The alpine climb of Alpe d'Huez has regularly shaped the outcome of the Tour de France winner

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The iconic Alpe d'Huez returns to the Tour de France for stage 12 in 2022, which is set to be its 31st appearance on the Tour since its first introduction in 1952. 

Instantly recognisable from the air, riders have to navigate 13.8 kilometres and 21 hairpin bends as it slithers from Bourg d’Oisans to the ski resort of Alpe d’Huez in the French Alps. 

First included in the Tour de France in 1952, Alpe d'Huez provided the location of the Tour's first ever summit finish. Now a regular and popular feature of the French Grand Tour, it's hard to believe that in 1952 the climb up the mountain didn't prove a success for race organisers - the sea of spectators spilling onto the road that we are used to seeing now did not exist.

It took 24 years before organisers used Alpe d'Huez again, though, when in 1976 both the sport and the resort had rapidly developed. Since then, the climb has made Tour champions, and broken the hearts and bodies of many others - and not just racers. The climb has become a ‘must do’ ascent for cyclists, and is a mecca for bike-bound pilgrims every year when the snow melts away.

All 21 hairpins are named after the winners of stages, and by 2001 all 21 hairpins had been named. Consequently, naming restarted at the bottom of the mountain, with Lance Armstrong's name replacing the race's first winner in 1952, Fausto Coppi.

The stage last featured on the Grand Tour in 2018, where Geraint Thomas took the stage win.

Alpe d'Huez stats

Location: Alps, France

Distance: 13.8km

Average gradient: 8.1 per cent, with the steepest part 11.5 per cent

Maximum elevation: 1850 metres

Fastest recorded ascent: 37 minutes and 35 seconds by Marco Pantani during 1997 Tour de France

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Spectators line the hairpin bends on stage 19 of the 2011 Tour de France

There are more cameras now, but the scene on Alpe d'Huez remains the same: fans grabbing a glimpse of their favourite riders and a party atmosphere.

It is estimated hundreds of thousands of fans often gather on Alpe d'Huez during the race, offering encouragement and support up the painful climbs and hairpins. However, this sometimes isn't without controversy, with heavy police intervention required on occasions.

At the 1986 Tour de France, Bernard Hinault said he would help Greg LeMond to win the Tour, however, his actions suggested otherwise throughout the race. In an apparent sign of truce, the pair crossed the finish line arm in arm, making it one of the most iconic photographs in Tour history. 

For pedants sake, Hinault crossed the line fractionally earlier and won the race, though LeMond eventually secured the overall victory. 

Marco Pantani climbing Alpe d'Huez at the 1997 Tour de France

Marco Pantani, Richard Virenque and Jan Ullrich fought it out on stage 13 of the 1997 Tour, but it was Pantani would win the stage. Meanwhile, Ullrich went on to win the GC for the first and only time in his career, with Virenque claiming the King of the Mountains title. 

Pantani won on the Alpe for the second time in his career with this 97 win, attacking three times with only Ullrich able to match him. The German lasted until 10km were left, before the Italian rode alone to win the stage and climb the mountain with a record speed.

In 1999, Giuseppe Guerini led the Alpe d'Huez stage comfortably and was only a few hundred metres from the finish line when he collided with a spectator who had stepped into his path to take a photograph.

Unperturbed, Guerini managed to get back on his bike and finish 21 seconds ahead of second-placed Pavel Tonkov, in what is perhaps one of the most bizarre Tour de France moments.

Christophe Riblon winning the Alpe d'Huez stage in the 2013 Tour de France

Stage 18 of the 2013 Tour de France, the 100th edition of the race, included a double ascent of the Alpe d'Huez climb for the first time ever. Riders reached 1,765m on the first passage, climbed Col de Sarenne in between, before continuing to the traditional finish on the second climb in what proved an especially gruelling stage. 

Christophe Riblon prevailed in 2013, having chased down Tejay van Garderen over the second ascent before winning the stage by over a minute.

Geraint Thomas became the first, and to date, only rider to win the Alpe d'Huez stage of the Tour de France while in the yellow jersey when he crossed the line first in 2018. 

Steve Kruijswijk had been on a 70km solo attack, but Thomas, along with Tom Dumoulin, Chris Froome, Romain Bardet and Mikel Landa, was able catch him two-thirds into the climb. With around half a kilometre left of the race, Thomas dropped the remaining riders to create history, setting himself up for an extended lead in the GC. 

Tour de France stage winners on Alpe d'Huez

1952, Stage 10, Fausto Coppi 1976, Stage 9, Joop Zoetemelk 1977, Stage 17, Hennie Kuiper 1978, Stage 16, Hennie Kuiper 1979, Stage 17, Joaquim Agostinho 1979, Stage 18, Joop Zoetemelk 1981, Stage 17, Peter Winnen 1982, Stage 16, Beat Breu 1983, Stage 17, Peter Winnen 1984, Stage 17, Luis Herrera 1986, Stage 18, Bernard Hinault 1987, Stage 20, Federico Echave 1988, Stage 12, Steven Rooks 1989, Stage 17, Gert-Jan Theunisse 1990, Stage 11, Gianni Bugno 1991, Stage 17, Gianni Bugno 1992, Stage 14, Andrew Hampsten 1994, Stage 16, Roberto Conti 1995, Stage 10, Marco Pantani 1997, Stage 13, Marco Pantani 1999, Stage 10, Giuseppe Guerini 2001, Stage 10, [Lance Armstrong]* 2003, Stage 8, Iban Mayo 2004, Stage 16, [Lance Armstrong]* 2006, Stage 15, Frank Schleck 2008, Stage 17, Carlos Sastre 2011, Stage 19, Pierre Rolland 2013, Stage 18, Christophe Riblon 2015, Stage 20, Thibaut Pinot 2018, Stage 12, Geraint Thomas

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The Tour is in its 39th edition when, for the first time in 1952, the course tries a new challenge, the 21 turns of l'Alpe d'Huez. The 262-kms Lausanne - Alpe d'Huez stage is the first mountain finish of the edition and was as such particularly feared by the riders. In spite of the victory by Fausto Coppi, who became the first man to achieve the triple feat of winning the stage, taking the yellow jersey and finally winning the tour, the climb did not impress the fans or organisers as much as it does today. Coppi might be to blame. He climbed so comfortably that the organisers may have thought that the climb was finally too easy. "If you were on Friday on the steep slopes leading to l'Alpe d'Huez and you saw Coppi ride past, straight up on his bike, the hands up on the handle-bars, you might have told yourself: I have been lied to! This road is flat!," wrte Max Favalelli, a special-envoy on the stage. The campionissimo chose the tactics which his followers emulated. He left Geminiani and Robic break away early to the point of exhaustion before attacking. Even former Tour winner Andre Leducq was impressed: "I was watching him climb the turns of l'Alpe d'Huez with Robic, whom he had just caught after his attack at the foot of the climb, in his wake. His cheeks were pink, his stare clear, his leg light. Behind him only suffering men were left. It must be fantastic the feeling of gliding, to have everybody else at one's mercy." At the finish, Coppi unwittingly started a tradition. Three Italians were topping the GC, Coppi, Carrea and Magni. With seven stage victories in l'Alpe, the Italians are only one short of the Dutch and can rightfully claim the climb as their own too.

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The route of the third edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift was revealed this morning at the Palais des Congrès in Paris by its director, Marion Rousse. With a calendar that differs from previous years, adapting to the organisation of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the peloton of the world's women's cycling elite will gather in Rotterdam for the event's first Grand Départ from abroad on 12 August. After eight stages and a total of 946 kilometres, addressed first to the sprinter-rouleurs, then to the great classic racers and finally to the best climbers, the overall finish will be at the Alpe d'Huez resort on 18 August. In 2023, the Pyrenees and Tourmalet were conquered, and the exploration of high-altitude summits will continue for the women's peloton.

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Family stories are about asserting one's filiation and assuming one's independence, which is what the third edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift will be about next summer. This time, three weeks will separate the champion's start from the Tour's final finish in Nice. And the women's event will follow in the footsteps of the Grande Boucle, whose first start from abroad was in the Netherlands in 1954, 70 years earlier. It's only natural that the flagship event for women's cycling should respond to the call of Rotterdam, when Dutch riders are omnipresent on the podiums throughout the year. The event begins with a stage to The Hague, where the local sprinters won't be the only ones vying for the first Yellow Jersey of the week. The following day, the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift will revive another tradition with two half-stages: a 67 km road race in the morning and a short 6.3 km time trial to finish the day after a ride over the Erasmus Bridge and through the heart of the city.

After an initial sequence dedicated to the sprinters-rouleurs, the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift will take the peloton into another dimension, to the high points of the spring classics, where the punchers will be in the spotlight. The name of stage four, Valkenburg-Liège, is reminiscent of the Amstel Gold Race and Liège-Bastogne-Liège. On this route, in the form of a nod to the history of cycling, the women riders will take on the Cauberg before battling on the côte de la Redoute and Roche-aux-Faucons. The peloton will keep up the intensity as it enters the French Ardennes to head for Amnéville (stage 4), and the pace will accelerate on the road to Morteau in the Jura mountains (stage 5).

The programme for the final weekend includes a decisive battle in the Alps for the title and podium places. On Saturday, there will be a proper mountain stage in Le Grand-Bornand because, unlike the men, who are used to winning in the valley, the women will have to climb to the top of the Chinaillon ascent to finish the day's 3,100 metres of positive altitude difference. The following day's total will be close to the 4,000-metre mark, to be climbed over a distance of 150 km, once again on the roads of Tour legend: the Col du Glandon, where Romain Bardet began to build his first stage victory in 2015, and above all the famous climb to Alpe d'Huez, whose list of winners was initiated in 1952 by Fausto Coppi before becoming known as the "Mountain of the Dutch". It's a safe bet that the "Oranje" will still have a challenge ahead of them on 18 August.

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tour de france alpe d'huez 2023

Pick-up location :

Annecy Train Station, Annecy, France

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Pick-up time :

Where to Depart

Lyon (LYS) or Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)

Drop-off location :

Grenoble TGV Station, Grenoble, France

Drop-off time :

Additional Arrival Information

We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the trip start, which will enable you to adjust to the time zone and minimize the risk of missing the trip start due to flight-related delays.

We recommend that you fly into Paris (CDG) or Geneva (GVA). From Paris’ Gare de Lyon, trains depart daily for Annecy with a travel time of four to five hours. The train journey from Geneva to Annecy takes one and a half to two hours. However, train options and times are somewhat limited to and from Geneva and can sometimes present more logistical challenges. Alternatively, you can take a taxi from the Geneva airport to Annecy for approximately 100 euros or a bus for 20 euros. Please consult www.trainline.com or speak with our travel agent for current train schedules.

Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Annecy Train Station (Place de la Gare, 74000 Annecy, France) at 9:00 AM on the first day of the trip. A shuttle through the bustling city of Annecy will bring you to your ride start. Please have your first day’s riding gear handy and separate from your other luggage to facilitate the bike fitting and ride.

If you will be late for the pick-up or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your guides. If you cannot reach them, please call our first hotel, Hotel Au Coeur du Village (+33 4 50 01 50 01), and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details.

Additional Departure Information

You will say farewell to your guides at 11:00 AM, and a private shuttle will take you to the Grenoble TGV station to arrive approximately at 12:30 PM. Trains run directly to Lyon and Paris. See www.trainline.com for schedules. Please do not arrange any connections from the station until after 1:00 PM.

Day 1 Ride from Annecy to La Clusaz via Col du Marais, featured in Stage 8

Ride from Annecy to La Clusaz via Col du Marais, featured in Stage 8

Welcome to the Alps! Your Tour de France Femmes race adventure begins in the bustling heart of Annecy. A short shuttle leads you and your new traveling companions around Lake Annecy, the cleanest (and most beautiful) lake in all of Europe, to the start of your adventure. After some initial introductions and a thorough bike fitting, your guides will take you on a ride through the Alpine hills and over the Col du Marais. The perfect warm up ride, the Col du Marais cli... Welcome to the Alps! Your Tour de France Femmes race adventure begins in the bustling heart of Annecy. A short shuttle leads you and your new traveling companions around Lake Annecy, the cleanest (and most beautiful) lake in all of Europe, to the start of your adventure. After some initial introductions and a thorough bike fitting, your guides will take you on a ride through the Alpine hills and over the Col du Marais. The perfect warm up ride, the Col du Marais climb has been featured in the men's Tour de France in 2023, and we'll see it again in 2024 on Stage 8 of the women's race. With your Trek Travel guides supporting you throughout the ride, a quick refreshment, snack, or van boost is just a hand signal away. We'll roll into our hotel in La Clusaz in time for a leisurely lunch, and you'll have time to relax and unpack before reconvening later in the day. This evening you’ll gather with the group for a welcome reception and learn about the week ahead, including details about the race and the Lidl-Trek Women's team, before indulging in the delicious local cuisine, typical of this region, at our hotel restaurant. Read More

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Hotel au Coeur du Village

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Meals included

Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner

Lake Annecy

Highlight of the Day

Lake Annecy

Begin your week on a high note by taking in the stunning beauty of Lake Annecy on your way to the Col du Marais.

Ride Options

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Ride Option 1

TODAY'S RIDE:

Annecy to La Clusaz via Col du Marais - Approximately 31 mi | 50 km and 3,818 ft | 1,164 m

TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:

Stage 4: Valkenburg to Liege

Day 2 Ride part of Stage 7 from Annecy to Le Grand Bornand and Col de la Colombière

Ride part of Stage 7 from Annecy to Le Grand Bornand and Col de la Colombière

Rise early to spin your legs for your first morning ride in the Alps. Today’s ride is worth the effort! Today's journey commences with a descent alongside the Le Borne River, leading you through a picturesque path under the historic Plateau des Glières, all the way down to the scenic Arve Valley. Following a brief break in La-Roche-sur-Foron to recharge and take in the breathtaking panoramas, you'll continue to our designated lunch spot. In the afternoon, you'll ... Rise early to spin your legs for your first morning ride in the Alps. Today’s ride is worth the effort! Today's journey commences with a descent alongside the Le Borne River, leading you through a picturesque path under the historic Plateau des Glières, all the way down to the scenic Arve Valley. Following a brief break in La-Roche-sur-Foron to recharge and take in the breathtaking panoramas, you'll continue to our designated lunch spot. In the afternoon, you'll have the exciting opportunity to ride a section of Stage 7 from Annecy-le-Vieux to Le Grand Bornand just a few days ahead of the pro riders, and witness the bustling preparations leading up to the race. For those seeking the complete experience, you can also extend your ride to reach Col de la Colombière, featured 23 times in the men's Tour de France. Once back at the hotel, enjoy some well-deserved rest and catch up on today's Stage 5 action on TV as the pros battle it out into Amnéville. Tonight, you're free to explore this quaint Alpine village. Grab a quick pizza at a local brewpub, indulge in a hearty raclette, or sit down to a plate of pasta. There's plenty of variety to be found tonight and your guides are more than happy to help you choose. Read More

Breakfast | Lunch

Ride a portion of the upcoming Stage 7 route

Ride a portion of the upcoming Stage 7 route

Witness the bustling preparations leading up to the race at Le Grand Bornand.

La Clusaz to La Roche-sur-Foron to Naves to Grand Bornand Loop - Approximately 55 mi | 89 km and 5,554 ft | 1,693 m

Ride Option 2

AVID OPTION:

La Clusaz to La Roche-sur-Foron to Naves to Colombière Loop - Approximately 70 mi | 113 km and 7,805 ft | 2,379 m

Stage 5: Bastogne to Amnéville

Day 3 Ride the iconic Col du Marais and Col des Aravis

Ride the iconic Col du Marais and Col des Aravis

Get ready for a stunning loop today, featuring sweeping views of the Alps. Your day kicks off descending out of town, leading you into the steady seven-kilometer climb of the Col du Marais, followed by a descent into the Arly Valley. Lunchtime is your chance to explore the charming village of Flumet at your leisure. After your meal, the real challenge awaits as you conquer the formidable Col des Aravis, spanning nearly 12 kilometers with an average 5% incline. Upon ... Get ready for a stunning loop today, featuring sweeping views of the Alps. Your day kicks off descending out of town, leading you into the steady seven-kilometer climb of the Col du Marais, followed by a descent into the Arly Valley. Lunchtime is your chance to explore the charming village of Flumet at your leisure. After your meal, the real challenge awaits as you conquer the formidable Col des Aravis, spanning nearly 12 kilometers with an average 5% incline. Upon reaching the summit, if the skies are clear, you'll be treated to breathtaking vistas including the Mont Blanc. Then, brace yourself for an exhilarating, lightning-fast descent into the village of La Clusaz. If you're feeling up for more climbing, there's the option to tackle the Col de la Croix Fry as well. In the evening, you'll gather with your newfound friends for a delightful meal, featuring the finest of Savoyard cuisine. Tomorrow promises a lot of excitement as Stage 7 of the race arrives in the region, so make sure to rest up in preparation for a big day. Read More

Breakfast | Dinner

Featured Meal | Raclette au fromage

Featured Meal | Raclette au fromage

Tonight is a genuine sample of hearty Savoyard cuisine. In this quirky mountain restaurant, you will try famed dishes of the region, such as... Tonight is a genuine sample of hearty Savoyard cuisine. In this quirky mountain restaurant, you will try famed dishes of the region, such as raclette, where a cheese round is melted directly in front of you onto your plate; fondue Savoyarde made with the tasty local cheeses such as Comté, Beaufort, or Reblochon; or the Tartiflette, a classic savory dish prepared in the oven with cheese, potato, lardons, and onion. All are presented with the most elaborate devices and engineered plates, and served with warm and authentic French mountain hospitality. Read More

La Clusaz to Col du Marais to Col des Aravis Loop - Approximately 54 mi | 87 km and 6,755 ft | 2,059 m

La Clusaz to Col du Marais to Col des Aravis to Col de la Croix Fry Loop - Approximately 59 mi | 95 km and 7,575 ft | 2,309 m

Stage 6: Remiremont to Morteau

Day 4 Witness the battle as the pros arrive into Annecy before transferring to Alpe d'Huez

Witness the battle as the pros arrive into Annecy before transferring to Alpe d'Huez

Today is the day when you'll witness the race in all its glory! After a hearty breakfast to fuel your day, it's time to descend once again towards Annecy. Your ride will lead you along a historic Roman road, originally built by the ingenious Romans as they marched their way across Europe. Along this captivating route, you'll wind through picturesque villages before eventually arriving in Cercier, where your guides will take you to the best spot to view the race. Whi... Today is the day when you'll witness the race in all its glory! After a hearty breakfast to fuel your day, it's time to descend once again towards Annecy. Your ride will lead you along a historic Roman road, originally built by the ingenious Romans as they marched their way across Europe. Along this captivating route, you'll wind through picturesque villages before eventually arriving in Cercier, where your guides will take you to the best spot to view the race. While you eagerly await the arrival of the peloton, you'll have access to a delightful boulangerie -style lunch. Cheer on your favorite riders as the pros compete fiercely for the coveted yellow jersey in this year's longest stage. Following this exhilarating experience, it's time to board a two-and-a-half-hour scenic shuttle to the iconic Alpe d'Huez. This evening, your guides will take you to their favorite dinner venue in town, ensuring you refuel and prepare for the challenging ascent of the mighty Alpe d'Huez tomorrow. Read More

Hotel Le Pic Blanc

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Witness the battle during Stage 7

Witness the battle during Stage 7

Enjoy Stage 7 at Côte de Cercier and cheer on your favourite riders from the best VIP seats in the house!

La Clusaz to Cercier - Approximately 35 mi | 57 km and 2,739 ft | 835 m

Stage 7: Champagnole to Le Grand Bornand

Day 5 Tackle the legendary Alpe d'Huez prior to the final stage of the Tour de France Femmes

Tackle the legendary Alpe d'Huez prior to the final stage of the Tour de France Femmes

It's the moment you have been waiting for: the classic ascent of Alpe d'Huez, the most revered and famous mountaintop finish in France. Begin with a descent to Le Bourg d'Oisans before we ride back up the final climb of the trip, Alpe d’Huez. With an average grade of 8% and 21 switchbacks (each named after a winner of the climb in the Tour de France, baiting you to ride to the next), this lion of a climb is sure to capture all of your attention. After reaching the... It's the moment you have been waiting for: the classic ascent of Alpe d'Huez, the most revered and famous mountaintop finish in France. Begin with a descent to Le Bourg d'Oisans before we ride back up the final climb of the trip, Alpe d’Huez. With an average grade of 8% and 21 switchbacks (each named after a winner of the climb in the Tour de France, baiting you to ride to the next), this lion of a climb is sure to capture all of your attention. After reaching the summit of the historic pass moments before the pros, snap some photos then fuel up over lunch before we enter the VIP arrival village. Here, watch from a unique vantage point aboard an official VIP luxury open-top bus as the racers close in on the finish line. This premier viewing location is head-and-shoulders above the crowd and fully equipped with an open bar and large-screen TVs, so you don’t miss any of the action! We’ll then have an exclusive glimpse behind the scenes with a special private event with the Lidl-Trek Women’s team and, if race regulations allow, take a tour in the team bus. Tonight, gather with your traveling companions and guides to raise a glass to the Tour, the legendary riding that makes it famous, heroes past and present, and your incredible cycling tour of the Alps! Read More

Breakfast | Lunch | Social hour | Dinner

Official VIP Access Passes Stage 8

Official VIP Access Passes Stage 8

Feel the excitement of the race from the VIP area right at the finish line!

Alpe d'Huez Out and Back Loop - Approximately 18 mi | 29 km and 3,740 ft | 1,140 m

TODAY'S ACTIVITY:

Official VIP Passes to Stage 8 mountaintop finish

TODAY'S TEAM ACCESS:

Exclusive behind-the-scenes Q&A event with Team Lidl-Trek Women

Stage 8: Le Grand Bornand to Alpe d'Huez

Day 6 Au revoir

All good things must come to an end, and so is true for this sensational Tour de France Femmes cycling adventure. The morning is yours to recover after an epic week of cycling. You'll have time for a short spin to loosen the legs, or choose to sleep in for a full recovery. A private Trek Travel shuttle will take you to the Grenoble train station this morning to travel to your final destination. You'll say farewell to your guides at 11:00 AM at the hotel. Please do n... All good things must come to an end, and so is true for this sensational Tour de France Femmes cycling adventure. The morning is yours to recover after an epic week of cycling. You'll have time for a short spin to loosen the legs, or choose to sleep in for a full recovery. A private Trek Travel shuttle will take you to the Grenoble train station this morning to travel to your final destination. You'll say farewell to your guides at 11:00 AM at the hotel. Please do not schedule a train out of the Grenoble station before 1 PM. Read More

Farewell spin up Col de la Sarenne

Farewell spin up Col de la Sarenne

This adventure is almost over but take some time to soak in the beautiful scenery before you.

Col de Sarenne Out and Back - Approximately 10 mi | 16 km and 1,480 ft | 451 m

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Rider Information

Rider Level: 3, 4

Terrain: Mountainous

The terrain is highlighted by stunning views, quiet roads, and challenging climbs. We will make an average of two to three major climbs per day that combine sustained climbing with several steep sections. Tour de France Femme is best suited for our Type 3/4 Riders. Our Trek Travel guides can also accommodate Type 3 Riders, who seek less mileage or fewer uphills, with a boost in the van.

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Daily Average

34 miles | 55 kilometers

203 miles | 327 kilometers

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4,018 feet | 1,225 meters

24,106 feet | 7,348 meters

On most Trek Travel trips, we offer non-riding options for riders who want to take the afternoon off, or travel companions who want to spend little or no time in the saddle. Some of these options may need to be scheduled before your trip–please contact one of our Trip Consultants for more information. Expenses and/or related transportation to these activities may not be included in the trip price. Some non-riding options on this trip are:

  • Exclusive Pro Team Access—get behind the scenes with Lidl-Trek
  • Trek Travel viewing of Stage 7 at Côte de Cercier
  • Official VIP Access Passes to witness the arrival of Stage 8 on Alpe d'Huez
  • Explore the beautiful city of Annecy
  • Hike around Plateau des Glières and explore its history
  • Relax at Au Coeur du Village hotel Cristal luxury spa

non rider

We've got you covered on and off the bike! Our team of guides will always have one in the support vehicle and one on the bike, ready to fill up your water bottles, fix a flat tire, or give you a lift up the hill. They'll also give you the inside scoop on the best local spots. And when you're not riding, your guides are happy to help with anything you need - from massage appointments to finding that special local treat you've been craving.

  • Fully guided and supported with two guides and one van minimum
  • Up to three daily route options on a pre-loaded Garmin GPS
  • Additional guides and vehicles added dependent upon guest count and trip logistics

A group of people getting fit for bikes in Glacier National Park

Au Coeur du Village

Au Coeur du Village is a Relais & Châteaux hotel and the only 5-star property in La Clusaz. As its name implies, it is in the heart of this ski village nestled in the French Alps. Enjoy its elegant modern rooms and relax in its exclusive spa and wellness center.

Double bedroom with sofa and chair and a terrace overlooking mountains

Le Pic Blanc

Located in the vibrant town of Alpe d’Huez, Hotel Pic Blanc offers a cozy chalet, a restaurant, and a spa at the center of the action. It serves as an ideal retreat for unwinding and replenishing after an eventful day.

Bikes & Gear

New in 2023 Domane SL 7

Trek Domane SL 7

Experiencing your cycling vacation of a lifetime is not complete without a world-class bike and the latest Trek Domane is the best way to enjoy the ride. It raises the bar to deliver incredible endurance road bike comfort without sacrificing performance and features highly responsive disc brakes and electronic shifting. This new bike is lighter than ever before, and carbon wheels come standard on every bike. The road-smoothing IsoSpeed technology lets you ride as long as you want with less fatigue. The bike you ride on a biking vacation matters. That is why we provide the newest and best bikes in the business.

Trek Domane+ SLR bike

Trek Electric-Assist Domane+ SLR 7

Take the tailwind with you and leave your limits behind on the Domane+ SLR 7. With a groundbreaking ratio of ultra-lightweight design and electric assist, the Domane+ has everything you love in a road bike, with the extra boost to take you farther than ever before. This performance e-road bike will assist you on the climbs and enable you to venture further on your cycling vacation. So go ahead—take the long way. With Domane+ SLR 7, there’s always room for more distance, more speed, and more fun! Upgrade to the Domane+ SLR 7 on this trip for $399 (3-6 day trips) or $599 (7+ day trips). Available in limited quantities. Please contact a Trip Consultant to check availability.

Two cyclist and one rider

Trek Travel Guides

The World’s Best

From the moment you meet our guides, you'll understand the difference. You'll feel the genuine care they take to make your vacation perfect. From their expert support to sharing their favorite hidden spots, they tailor every moment to you.

Additional Gear

  • Trek Travel Santini cycling jersey to keep
  • Trek Travel Santini cycling socks to keep
  • Lidl-Trek team kit to keep
  • Trek Travel water bottles to keep
  • Cinch sack day bag to keep
  • Bontrager saddle
  • Bontrager helmet
  • Bontrager front and rear Flare R lights
  • Garmin Edge 1030 GPS computer with pre-loaded routes
  • Shimano SPD-SL road style pedals, Shimano SPD mountain style pedals, caged, or flat pedals
  • A flat pack containing a tube, levers, and a CO2 cartridge with inflator
  • For the most comfortable ride, we recommend you bring your own saddle. If you prefer, you can bring your own pedals and helmet on the trip and our guides will install your gear on the first day during your bike fit.

A collage of cycling gear guests will use on a Trek Travel Pro Race Bike Tour.

Trip Inclusions

  • Five nights of accommodation at handpicked hotels
  • Two experienced guides to provide local knowledge, support, and camaraderie
  • Daily route support with both guides and our support van
  • Daily breakfast, four lunches, and four dinners
  • Two social hours of drinks and hors d'oeuvres
  • Ride With GPS Experience for your phone with daily itinerary and route navigation information

  • Up to three daily route options on riding days
  • Snacks and drinks for each day's ride
  • All gratuities for drivers, local experts, and hospitality staff
  • All luggage transfers and transportation during your trip
  • A digital photo album of your trip
  • Entrance fees for all activities, private tours, and events
  • Exclusive Pro Team Access—get behind the scenes with Lidl-Trek Women’s Team
  • Official VIP Access Passes to witness the arrival of Stage 8 at Alpe d'Huez
  • 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

A group of riders at the starting line at the Tour de France

  • Airfare and transportation to and from the trip pick-up/drop-off locations
  • Lodging before and after the trip
  • Personal items purchased during the trip
  • Optional activities not scheduled by Trek Travel
  • On select trips some meals are not included. On these trips, Trek Travel invites you to explore the local cuisine at your leisure.

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Guide Gratuities

Guide gratuities are customary and at your own discretion, to recognize service, hospitality, and the little extras that surprise and delight. For this trip, we suggest a tip for your guides between $420-$480 per guest and, of course, you may choose to give more if your guides made your trip an unforgettable experience. While local currency is preferred, there are other options to make tipping easier. Most guides accept gratuity via PayPal or our staff can help before or after the trip. Gratuities will be divided among the guide team, so feel free to leave your gratuity with whomever you choose at the end of your trip.

Additional Details

Know Before You Go!

We want you to be fully prepared for your cycling vacation of a lifetime. This involves making sure that you choose the appropriate trip for you and that every aspect of your experience is flawless. Each Trek Travel trip is unique to ensure maximum enjoyment every time.

Your Trip Need to Knows:

  • The Trek Travel Race Trip Difference : As Lidl-Trek’s Official Hospitality Partner, Trek Travel will deliver you to the world’s biggest races like you’ve only dreamed, and you can ride a Trek Domane SL 7 Disc bike with us on the very same routes just hours before the pros. Learn about our Race Trip Difference.
  • Our itineraries are created with the best information we have available to us at the time. Unforeseen events can affect the race, the race course, and this itinerary. Access to VIP areas and race viewings can require early morning starts, shuttles and delays in race traffic. The routes, timing, hotels, activities, etc. listed here may change at the discretion of the trip designer or guides in order to maximize the trip experience.
  • When it comes to French cuisine, we all know that France is famous for it, but it’s important to keep in mind that service can sometimes be slow. But don’t let that discourage you! This is all part of the experience and it only adds to the charm of dining in France. Take your time, savor each bite and enjoy the flavors that make French cuisine so amazing!
  • Biking in Alps: We want to make sure you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience on this trip, so it’s important to note that there may be more traffic than usual as we’ll be visiting the region during an international event. It is important to stay vigilant while taking in the views of this beautiful region.

Before and After Your Trip

Annecy, France

Gorgeous Annecy! Guided tours of historic Annecy allow you to discover the medieval aspects of the town and visit buildings dating back to the Renaissance and 12th century. Hiking trails are numerous, covering diverse terrain, offering spectacular views all around, and water activities are bountiful along the lake. Paragliding is world-renowned in Annecy, boasting some of the world’s best and providing a bird’s eye view of the lake and surrounding mountains. Be sure to lounge in the park by the lake, just across from the town center, or linger at a café or ice cream parlor surrounded by flowers. We recommend the following accommodations for your pre-trip hotel:

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Where to Stay

L’Impérial Palace

Located in a park on Lake Annecy, L'Imperial Palace houses the Casino Imperial, as well as one of the most famous convention centers in France. It has been fully remodeled and includes both a fitness and a beauty center with a sauna and steam bath. www.hotel-imperial-palace.com

Les Trésoms

This is a residence-style hotel that dates from the early 1900’s, with a shaded terrace overlooking the swimming pool and a beautiful view of the lake. www.lestresoms.com

Hotel Splendid

This renovated hotel is ideally located between the lake and the mountains. The Splendid Hotel sits across from the shores of Lake Annecy, the cleanest lake in all of France, and is perfectly nestled in the heart of the old town. www.splendidhotel.fr

Grenoble, France

Grenoble offers numerous outdoor activities, including via ferrata, a mountain route equipped with fixed cables, ladders, and bridges providing access to otherwise isolated routes to climbers with a variety of skills. Not to be missed in this Rhone-Alpes town is a ride on the téléphérique: egg-shaped cable cars, les bulles, take you across the Isère River to the Bastille, a series of ancient fortifications. Enjoy the view from the summit, then wander the many trails leading down to the city. We recommend the following accommodations for your post-trip hotel:

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Situated adjacent to the Paul Mistral Park in the center of Grenoble, this boutique 4-star hotel is sure to win you over with its elegance and charm. It is also recognized for its welcoming staff, generous breakfast buffet, and their onsite wellness center. www.all.accor.com

Le Grand Hotel

A historic hotel built in 1870, the Grand Hotel Grenoble Hyper Centre is located in the heart of the Alps capital. The Bastille cable railway, the antique dealers' district, the Grenoble museum and its theater are less than five minutes on foot from the Grand Hotel. Located close to Grenoble’s city center, this 4-star hotel offers you many of the modern comforts you enjoy. www.grand-hotel-grenoble.com

Best Western Terminus

This Belle Epoque hotel is a historic gem that has been fully renovated to provide you with all modern conveniences and comforts. It is conveniently located just across the street from the Grenoble train station and a close walking distance to the center of town. www.terminus-hotel-grenoble.fr

Packing and Weather

The summer months in the Alps can bring warm days, ranging from the mid 60s to low 80s (18-28ºC), with evenings dropping to the mid 50s to mid 60s (13-18ºC). When traveling in the Alps, it is best to be prepared for variable conditions, as weather can change very quickly. There is always the chance of snow and rain. We recommend always traveling with rain gear, as well as plenty of breathable layers to provide warmth when the temperature drops. View our Packing List

Ready to book?

To reserve your space on a trip, you can either call us at 866-464-8735 to speak with an expert Trip Consultant or book online any time by clicking the “BOOK THIS TRIP” icon near the upper right of each destination’s overview page.* Once you have submitted your reservation online, a Trip Consultant will contact you within one business day to answer any questions you may have and to confirm space, bike, and room availability on your desired trip. Your booking will be finalized once your no-risk deposit is paid. If you make a reservation more than 90 days prior to the trip, a $750 no risk deposit is due at the time of booking.** If you reserve your trip less than 90 days prior to the departure, the full balance is due at the time of booking. Once your booking is complete you will receive an email confirmation with important information pertaining to your trip.

*Please note that select trips cannot be booked online at this time. For those trips, please call a trip consultant at 866-464-8735.

**Deposit amounts vary for all Race, Cross Country, Special Edition, Ride Camp, Discover, and Self-Guided tours. Please confirm deposit amounts for all trips with your Trip Consultant at time of booking.

What happens once I book?

When a trip is booked, a guest confirmation email is immediately sent out. One week prior to the trip start, you’ll receive an email containing your trip start meeting location reminder and any last-minute information that you’ll need to know. You will also receive instructions to download the Ride with GPS app before your trip to provide you the day to day plan and daily route guides.

Guaranteed to run

With one person booked on a date, the trip becomes guaranteed.*

In the case where trips are at one or two guests, we will contact you prior to final payment to give you the following options:

Pay a small trip fee of $500 per person for two guests or $1000 for one guest, which ensures your preferred trip date will run. If there are three or more guests before departure date, the fee will be refunded in full.

Switch to a different trip or different departure date. Should there be any difference in trip price between your original trip and the new one, you will be expected to pay the difference, or we will refund you accordingly.

Offer only valid if Trek Travel contacts a guest to discuss these specific options. Trips with fewer than three guests may operate with only one guide. The guide will support all rides with a Trek Travel van. If you would like to discuss the option of having two guides, please speak with your trip consultant.

The small trip supplement for Ride Camps is as follows – for two guests an additional $250 or for one guest an additional $500.

*Cross Country, Discover, Race, and Special Edition trips as well as a small number of select departures have a minimum guest count to guarantee. Please check with your Trip Consultant for more information.

Unforeseen events may make it necessary to cancel or modify a trip. Our Guest Services team will update you with any changes. We reserve the right to cancel departures in cases of force majeure or the failure of third parties—such as hotels—to honor their reservations, in which case all payments received to date will be refunded, which constitutes full settlement. Trek Travel is not responsible for expenses incurred in preparation for any canceled trips, such as airline tickets, or for costs that are incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellations, or illness. We strongly encourage Travel Protection for complete coverage.

What if I have to cancel my trip?

We understand things happen in life and sometimes you have to cancel or change your bike tour. We want to make it as easy as possible to do so and below you’ll find our timeline.

Have a question? Just give us a call, 866-464-8735. Read our Cancellation Policy

Travel Protection

Trek Travel recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help safeguard you and your travel investment against the unexpected. We offer a travel protection plan through Arch RoamRight that provides coverage for unforeseen events that could affect your ability to travel with us. Learn more about our Travel Protection

Travel Services

We've collaborated with a specialized travel agency committed to delivering tailored vacation planning, ensuring your entire Trek Travel journey is nothing short of unforgettable. Learn more about our Travel Services

Sharing the joy that comes with wow moments

Trek Travel guides are dedicated to making moments that last a lifetime, and we invite you to thank them with a trip gratuity. These are customary and at your own discretion, to recognize service, hospitality, and the little extras that surprise and delight. For this Pro Race trip, we recommend $420-$480 per guest and, of course, you may choose to give more if your guides made your trip an unforgettable experience.

Like everything else about your vacation, the Trek Travel team is here to make this experience easier for you. While local currency is preferred, you may also tip through the following options:

Via PayPal (please have this account set up in advance when possible) or with your guest services representative on the phone before or after the trip.

Gratuities will be divided among the guide team, so feel free to leave your gratuity with whomever you choose at the end of your trip.

You cannot put a price on a wow . But you can show your thanks for an exceptional experience.

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2024 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift

Date: August 12-18

Distance: 946km

Start Location: Rotterdam

Finish Location: Alpe d'Huez

UCI Rank: Women's WorldTour

2023 Winner: Demi Vollering (SD Worx)

The upcoming Tour de France avec Zwift, in its third installment, is scheduled to run from Monday, August 12th to Sunday, August 18th, comprising eight stages. The journey kicks off in the Netherlands, a day following the conclusion of the Olympic Summer Games in Paris.

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COLLONGESLAROUGE FRANCE JULY 25 A general view of the peloton prior to the 2nd Tour de France Femmes 2023 Stage 3 a 1472km stage from CollongeslaRouge to MontignacLascaux UCIWWT on July 25 2023 in CollongeslaRouge France Photo by Alex BroadwayGetty Images

After just two editions, the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift has already established itself as the premier event on the Women’s WorldTour calendar. 

The prestige of the Tour name, coupled with the experienced organisation of ASO, has succeeded in elevating the profile of women’s racing, giving the riders an opportunity to race for an emblem that transcends the sport: the yellow jersey.

Before the route for the third edition was officially presented in Paris on Wednesday, we knew that the race would feature a Grand Départ outside of France for the first time, in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. 

In the days before the presentation, rumours also began to circulate of an Alpe d’Huez finish for the final stage of the 2024 race. Following on from the Col du Tourmalet in 2023, an Alpe d’Huez grand finale would be another key draw, building on the memorable parcours of the two previous iterations.

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The aim has been to steadily increase the length and difficulty of the race as the depth of the women’s peloton increases with each year. From a weekend finale in the Vosges mountains in 2022, to the Col du Tourmalet in 2023, it was confirmed that the race will now head to the Alps for the first time with the women finally tackling the 21 hairpins of l’Alpe d’Huez. 

But what else does the route have in store, and what will it mean for the outcome?

A race of two halves

Although the race will finish atop one of the most iconic French cycling arenas, it begins much further away, in Rotterdam. After establishing an entirely separate race from the men’s event in 2023, the Tour de France Femmes continues to go its own way, with two opening stages in Rotterdam and stage 4 also starting in the Netherlands before crossing the border into Belgium. 

It is only on stage 5 that the peloton will finally enter the country after which the race is named, heading from Bastogne in the Wallonie region of Belgium to Amnéville in the northeast of France.

Before that, however, they will tackle a flat 124km opening stage from Rotterdam to The Hague. The pan-flat parcours and a wide, uncomplicated final 5km means the stage has ‘bunch sprint’ written all over it. It should be a fairly straightforward day, providing the wind doesn’t wreak havoc as the riders traverse the wide open roads surrounded by tulip fields.

In an unusual twist, the second and third stages will take place across a single day. Dordrecht will host the start of a surprisingly short 67km road stage before the peloton tackles a 6.7km individual time trial that same afternoon. 

With no climbs to contend with over such a short distance, the road stage will be fast and furious, most likely finishing in another bunch kick. Although the time trial in the afternoon makes the day a long one, the total distance across both stages still only reaches 73.7km, far less than the peloton is used to tackling.

The afternoon’s time trial covers a similar route to the prologue of the 2010 Tour de France and, at just 6.7km, is likely to favour punchier riders over GC hopefuls, the latter of whom will be unlikely to be able to make too much of a difference.

Stage 4 presents a more challenging parcours as the riders head into the Ardennes, with France still very far away. Starting in Valkenburg and finishing in Liège, the riders will be familiar with the climbs as many will have raced them just a few months prior. Defending Tour de France champion and triple 2023 Ardennes winner Demi Vollering (SD Worx) will likely be licking her lips at this stage and undoubtedly hoping to use it as an early launchpad.

Then, finally, to France – halfway through stage 5. 

While it is common for the men’s race to have foreign Départs, the women’s race doesn’t quite feel long enough at eight stages to justify spending almost half of those outside of France. 

Of course, Classics fans and specialists will be pleased with the race’s trip to the Netherlands and Belgium for a Classics re-run, but will it remove some of the Tour feeling? 

Challenging climbs

If the opening stages seem incongruous, and a little distant from the quintessential Tour de France feeling, then the remaining three certainly make up for it. 

The 160km stage 6 from Remiremont to Morteau transitions the race towards the Alps with some medium climbs towards the end. Stage 7 is hillier still, finishing atop Le Grand-Bornand, which in 2018 at La Course saw a fierce battle between two now-retired greats of the women’s peloton, Annemiek van Vleuten and Anna van der Breggen.

This time, Van der Breggen will be in the driver’s seat as director at Team SD Worx, while Van Vleuten might be watching on and feeling like she missed out, particularly on the final stage up Alpe d’Huez. 

The now-40-year-old expressed a desire to race up the famous switchbacks at the finish of the inaugural Tour de France Femmes, telling the media: “Actually, I would hope – because next year will be the last year –  that we can maybe have Alpe d'Huez.”

Unfortunately for the former Tour winner, the addition came a year too late, but while fears of Van Vleuten racing away with the win by a huge margin made people wary of adding such a climb, it is a different Dutchwoman who is in danger of doing so this time around. After her display on the Col du Tourmalet at this year’s race, Demi Vollering made clear her claim as the strongest climber in the peloton. 

However, the two climbs offer a slightly different challenge, with Alpe d’Huez coming in shorter but steeper than the Tourmalet, meaning that others may be in contention for longer.

Whether Vollering wins by a mile or not, the fact that the race is going to a climb that is steeped in Tour history is a win for the whole peloton. If the unforgettable images from the Planche des Belles Filles and Col du Tourmalet are anything to go by, then the atmosphere on Alpe d’Huez will be electric.

The overarching theme of the 2023 season was the dominating power of SD Worx, raising the question of how other teams could beat their incredible collective strength. 

The Tour de France was no exception, with Demi Vollering and Lotte Kopecky going 1-2 on the overall podium and taking home both the yellow and green jerseys while the team also won four of the eight stages.

This terrain looks likely to suit the team to a tee, with flat opening stages for their top sprinter, Lorena Wiebes, to mop up, a power ITT built for Lotte Kopecky if she ends up racing despite her Olympic track ambitions , and everything from the Ardennes-style climbs to Alpe d’Huez for GC leader Demi Vollering. 

Of course, when you’re the most dominant team on the circuit, any parcours suits, and SD Worx would be hard to beat in any race. 

The 2024 Tour de France Femmes route, however, plays into the team’s strengths, meaning that it will take a very strong contender to stand in the way of Demi Vollering and a back-to-back GC victory. 

One final consideration around how this race might be tackled is that it takes place just over a week after the women’s road race at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The effect of this could go one of two ways for the riders; either they will still be in top form after one of their biggest targets of the year, meaning we could be looking at one of the most fiercely contested Tours so far, or they will be mentally and physically spent post-Games. We could see some sitting the Tour out after the Olympics, although the favourites, including Vollering, are unlikely to want to miss out.

Despite an unusual start to the race and a shift in its place on the calendar the 2024 Tour de France Femmes route shows a continued commitment from ASO to growing the event. Marion Rousse and her colleagues are clearly not afraid to present the women with a challenge, which although it often means that we see less variation in the result, is essential for the growth of the sport as a whole.

With a varied route both geographically and in terms of terrain, and a crescendo atop Alpe d’Huez, the 2024 race will undoubtedly deliver the explosive and exciting racing we have become used to over the past two editions of the Tour de France Femmes.

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Conquering all five mountain ranges in the Tour de France

7/2/2023 – Lauren Wolff

Conquering all five mountain ranges in the Tour de France

The Tour de France this year is July 1-23 and this will be the 110th edition of cycling's most popular pro-stage race. The Grand Depart will begin in one of Europe's oldest and strongest cultures, the Basque country and, as always and as tradition, will finish on the Champs-Elysées in processional style in Paris (but not in 2024). So what's in the box for this year's edition?

There will be a 22 km hilly time trial in the Alps and exciting and demanding mountain stages in all five of France's mountain ranges. Unlike previous Tours, this one will be unique with no typically classic mountain top finishes like Mont Ventoux or Alpe d'Huez but will have other tough Hors Catégorie climbs to provide spectators with just as much exciting entertainment and opportunities for the pro peloton to get their teeth into and to ride away to victory.

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Cols that the pros have to crush on the Tour itinerary

What climbs can we expect this year to have us hanging off the edge of our sofas? Eight mountain stages include summit finishes where the climbers can make a statement and where more spectators have easier access: at the Tourmalet on route to the Cauterets-Cambasque in the Pyrenees, on the volcanic and legendary Puy de Dôme in the Massif Central, the Grand Colombier in the Jura on the French-Swiss border, the Vosges, and at Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc in the Alps. Stitching these critical mountain stages together, comprising a total of 3,404km, includes eight flat stages to balance out the profile and four hilly stages where breakaways are tactically sure to occur.

Tour de France fun facts

The winners' jerseys.

The yellow jersey , maillot jaune, is the most coveted and prized in the race. The yellow jersey colour came about because it was the colour of the sports daily newspaper that L'Auto-Vélo, the race's sponsor and predecessor to L’Équipe, was printed on. The award goes to the rider who finishes the race in the least amount of time and, as a result, tops the General Classification (GC) leaderboard. Jonas Vingegaard, from Denmark of Team Jumbo–Visma, was the winner in 2022 and wore the prized yellow jersey.

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The points winner will don the green jersey or maillot vert. It originated in 1953 on the occasion of the Tour de France's 50th anniversary and is awarded to the rider winning intermediate sprints or 'hot spots' and recorded in the points classification. The points offered will vary depending on the type of stage that provides the most points, mostly on flat and sprint stages when sprint opportunities present themselves. The points are added together after each stage and also accumulate from points from earlier stages. The jersey is green because the original sponsor was a lawnmower and garden company.

The rider who succeeds in climbing to the summits first is awarded the King of the Mountains (KOM) jersey or maillot à pois rouges with points, and the more brutal the climb, the more points awarded. The categories start from 4, the least difficult, 1 being the most difficult and Hors Categorie representing the most difficult KOM categorization. The HC category awards the first eight riders, and category four climbs award only the first riders over the top. However, the points get doubled if the stage has a mountain-top finish. These points are added after each stage and at the end of the Tour. The jersey, characterised by its prominent white with red dots, originated in 1975. The original sponsor was Chocolat Poulain, one of the oldest chocolate brands in France, and the wrapper of the chocolate bar had polka dots on it.

The white jersey goes to the best and fastest under-26 rider, introduced in 1975. The earliest young riders to earn the white jersey were Marco Pantani, Alberto Contador, Egan Bernal and Tadej Pogačar, and they laid the foundation for their career successes and potential stars of the future.

The final two category awards with no jersey are for the most combative rider and the best Team classification.

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The most overall victories Fun Facts

The most overall winners of the Tour

Jacques Anquetil, Bernard Hinault, Miguel Indurain, Eddy Merckx (all 5)

The most overall stage wins

Eddy Merckx, Mark Cavendish (34) (Mark is aiming and hoping to win his 35th at this year’s Tour before he retires)

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Some interesting facts framing the backdrops to four of the stages from this year’s Tour de France

The most climbed col du tourmalet.

In week one on Stage 6 (and also in the Tour de Femmes Stage 16), the pros will battle it out up the Col du Tourmalet , which will be the second of three climbs. The Col is an iconic and legendary climb, and one of the highest paved mountain passes in the French Pyrenees, in the department of Hautes-Pyrénées.

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Starting from Sainte-Marie-de-Campan, at the foot of the steeper eastern side, the pros climb to the ski station at La Mongie. The first four kilometres head up through the beautiful Vallée de Gripp at 5% gradients which can serve as a good warm-up. Then, the road becomes steep, which remains so for the 12 kilometres that lie ahead. Try the Tourmalet climb yourself on ROUVY from home and compare your time with the STRAVA KOM and QOM .

Puy-de-Dome a fiery spiral up a climb of legends and drama

On Stage 9, starting in Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, the riders cover a distance of 184 km on this mountainous stage and finish on the legendary and mythical Puy de Dome volcano summit. This bucket-list climb in Auvergne forms part of the Massif Central, and the riders approach it from the Clermont Ferrand side situated on a UNESCO site, and admittance to the final and most brutal 6km is officially only allowed once a year for a limited number of cyclists.

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Due to logistical difficulties in reaching the summit and associated risks due to the masses of spectators, the Puy de Dôme was no longer part of the French Tour for 35 years until 2023, so this is a momentous and exceptional occasion including it for the Tour . The riders will tackle a highly demanding 10% over almost 6km, which no spectators will be allowed access to due to the narrowness of the path. The first half of the climb is straight but then starts to curve and spiral like a curled-up snake on a very narrow road alongside a railway around the volcano tip.

Legendary tales and ancient history embedded in lava

The inactive volcano was, up till 1988, the battleground of many cycling Tour legends who sent fiery sparks flying as they hit swords up the slopes. The Puy de Dôme is one of the iconic and mythical climbs of the Tour where victors such as Fausto Coppi in 1952, Federico Bahamontes, Julio Jimenez, Felice Gimondi, Luis Ocana, Lucien Van Impe and Joop Zoetemelk claimed first place on the podium. Eddy Merckx, in 1975, sustained an injury from a spectator while wearing yellow and could not win his 6th Tour de France due to losing the jersey the next day after a fall. It was here that Poulidor and Anquetil had their famous battle , even leaning against each other during their dramatic battle.

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Puy de Dôme is above Clermont-Ferrand or the Augustonemetum in Roman times, and one can see a 2nd-century Gallo-Roman Temple de Mercure at the summit.

Strava data and mapping tools have helped to create the Tour de France routes, including the iconic Puy de Dome. Compare your time to the KOM and QOM on Strava on this famous climb.

A legendary segment from Passy to Combloux Individual Time Trial

After the second rest day, the only individual time trial occurs in the Arve Valley in the Rhone Alpes near Sallanches. The pros must overcome the short and sharp Côte de Domancy, a 2,5km climb at a steep 9,4% gradient with 221m before the road continues to climb to the line for another 3,5 km at 5%. Will they need to change bikes at the bottom of the climb? The 22km route between Passy and Combloux will test the riders' bike handling and climbing skills as much as their time-trialling abilities on this rolling course.

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The Côte de Domancy in history

The Côte de Domancy was where Bernard Hinault triumphed in a solo victory at the 1980 World Championships road race. The route also formed part of the final week time trial in the 2016 Tour de France. The last time the pros time-trialled up the climb in the Tour was in 2021.

The Col de la Loze

The Col de la Loze is a rollercoaster climb with many changing gradients that follow every curve of the mountainside, used for the second time ever in the Tour on what will undoubtedly be the queen stage of over 5,000m of tortuous ascent. The Col is ranked one of France's most challenging climbs to conquer, situated in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France, nestled within the Vanoise National Park.

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The climb begins in the forest and follows through alpine pastures with magnificent open views of Mont Blanc, the beautiful Méribel valley and la Grande Casse via 17 hairpin bends. The main characteristic of this challenging profile is the frequent and abrupt changes of gradient up to 23% and the narrow road. The Souvenir Henri Desgrange, which symbolises the highest point of the race, is presented as a prize for the rider who reaches it first.

Characteristics of the climb

On this queen stage, the pros have to race 166 km and conquer the Col des Saisies firstly at 13,4km long (1,650m) and average 5%, then via the Beaufort valley up to the Cormet de Roseland, 19,9 km long at 6%, then the fourth climb of Notre-Dame-du-Pré through Brides-Les-Baines to the final hurdle - the Courchevel (a climb and a top resort in terms of its hotels and ski destination), then to Meribel and then the feared Col de la Loze.

The climb starts gently at 7% gradients, and then the steep ramps follow for the next 5 km, followed by a 6 km downhill before reaching the final 10% 600m sting in the tail up to the Altiport. With this rolling and mountainous profile, it should be a day for breakaways to happen.

The views will take one's breath away, but so will this climb, rated the eighth highest and one of the toughest in France. Diarise July 19th to watch the pros battle it out on these savage slopes with crowds of spectators coming to watch the show on this famous col closing in energetically and noisily on the narrow path on the final 6 km, part of the Via 3 Vallées bicycle path. The climb averages a 7.5% gradient for 22.6 kilometres gaining nearly 1,700 metres.

Background to the Col de la Loze

Tour legends have shown their mettle at the altiport summit of Courchevel: Richard Virenque won there in 1997, followed by Marco Pantani in 2000 and Alejandro Valverde in 2005. Miguel Angel Lopez took a great solo victory at the summit in 2020.

Strava data and mapping tools have also helped to create the Col de la Loze route. Take a look at the Strava KOM and QOM and compare your time to the pros.

Get into the vibe and get to know and follow the riders and their teams on Strava and see their uploads after each stage. You can follow the world's best pro racers to see their performances on every stage and show your support by sending them kudos.

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  1. These Are the Hardest Climbs in the 2023 Tour de France

    Col du Platzerwasel - Stage 20. The 2023 Tour de France saves its final mountainous punch for Stage 20, a short, explosive stage through the Vosges mountains with a total of 3,600m of elevation ...

  2. Tour de France: The Alps and Alpe d'Huez to Paris Race Access 2023

    TODAY'S TOUR STAGE: Stage 18: Moûtiers to Bourg-en-Bresse. Day 4 Tackle the classic ascent of Alpe d'Huez. Overview. After a hearty breakfast, you'll descend to the base of the mythic Alpe d'Huez, the most revered and famous mountaintop finish in France.

  3. The Most ICONIC Tour De France Climb

    16:00, Wednesday 20th December 2023. Alpe d'Huez a.k.a. 'The Alpe' is a classic climb of the Tour de France, with 21 hairpins and an average gradient of 7.9%, this is a challenging climb. Hank guides you through the climb statistics and how to ride it, along with top tips on cafe stops and tackling the toughest segments of this epic cycling climb!

  4. Complete guide to the Tour de France 2023 route

    It looks like it'll be a Tour for the climbers, with the Puy de Dôme returning and 56,400 metres of climbing in all. The map of France - and the Basque Country - with the route on. Not very ...

  5. Mountain stages of the 2023 Tour de France

    Col du Galibier, like Alpe d'Huez featured in the 2022 Tour de France and will not be back in 2023. ... The 2023 Tour de France includes 10 stages with categorized climbs, four of which includes a summit finish; Stage 6 Cauterest-Cambasque, Stage 9 Puy de Dome, Stage 13 Grand Colombier, and Stage 15 Saint Gervais Mont Blanc. ...

  6. Stage-by-stage guide to the 2023 Tour de France route

    Tour de France 2023 stage-by-stage guide: Route maps and profiles for all 21 days. A closer look at every day of the race from Bilbao to Paris . ... as he did before winning atop Alpe d'Huez ...

  7. Alpe d'Huez

    In the first edition of the Tour de France Femmes in 2022, the race ventured to the Vosges for its key climbing stages, then it was into the Pyrenees and up the Col du Tourmalet in 2023. The 2024 ...

  8. Tour de France 2023: Warum ist Alpe d'Huez in diesem Jahr nicht im

    Juni 2023 - 16:03 Uhr. Der Alpe-d'Huez-Anstieg ist seit Ewigkeiten Bestandteil der Tour de France. Im Jahr 2023 ist er jedoch nicht mehr im Programm. Den Grund dafür gibt es hier bei SPOX. Die ...

  9. Tour de France

    The winners of the Tour de France Alpe d'Huez 2022 Tom Pidcock (Royaume-Uni) 2018 Geraint Thomas (Royaume-Uni) 2015 Thibaut Pinot (France) 2013 Christophe Riblon (France) 2011 Pierre Rolland (France) 2008 Carlos Sastre (Espagne) 2006 Frank Schleck (Luxembourg) 2004 Lance Armstrong (USA) 2003 Iban Mayo (Espagne) 2001 Lance Armstrong (USA) 1999 Giuseppe Guerini (Italie) 1997 …

  10. Alpe d'Huez

    Alpe d'Huez. 16:00, Sunday 3rd December 2023. Share. A mountain so legendary it's known simply as "The Alpe", with its unmistakable 21 hairpins it's cycling's most famous climb. Not the steepest, or the hardest, but when the Tour de France hits Alpe d'Huez, drama is guaranteed. It's featured more than thirty times and is eagerly ...

  11. Tour de France in Alpe d'Huez

    The climb to Alpe d'Huez starts in the town of Bourg d'Oisans and covers 13.8km at an average gradient of 8.11%, with the steepest at 11.5%, before reaching the summit at 1,815m. Only one rider, Geraint Thomas, has won the stage whilst in the yellow jersey, back in 2018 - when he also also won the overall Tour.

  12. 'It might be quite hard to top Alpe d'Huez'

    Tour de France 2023 - Comprehensive team-by-team guide Then again, Pidcock has already experienced the demands of the Tour in a way no documentary could ever have shown him.

  13. Tour de France 2023

    Picking out five key stages from a Tour de France route has rarely been this difficult. With five mountain ranges - the Pyrenees, Massif Central, Jura, Alps and Vosges - all visited across the ...

  14. Stage 12

    TOUR DE FRANCE 2023 - VIDEO GAMES (PC, XBOX ONE, PS4 & PS5) Fantasy by Tissot Tour de France Cycling Legends (iOS, Android) ... Tour de France Cycling Legends (iOS, Android) Club. 2024 route. 2024 Teams. 2023 Edition. Grands départs. Tour Culture. 2023 Edition. Rankings; Stage winners ...

  15. Le Tour de France in Alpe d'Huez

    Le Tour de France is not just a race, it is a celebration of all things French; the rural villages, the stunning scenery, the cheering crowds, the sportsmanship and, finally, the grande finale in Paris. The first Tour du France was in 1903, 60 people participated but only 21 completed the race. The winner was Maurice Garin who won 6,075 francs ...

  16. Alpe d'Huez: The Tour de France's Most Intimidating Climb

    Together with Alpe d'Huez, the 1912 m high mountain is one of the most legendary climbs of the Tour de France™. 🚵🏿 Its prominent position in Provence and its barren, white landscape, over which the mistral often blows at high speeds, create a unique backdrop for great cycling dramas. 🚴. This year the Ventoux has to be climbed twice ...

  17. Alpe d'Huez: A classic climb for Tour de France 2022

    The iconic Alpe d'Huez returns to the Tour de France for stage 12 in 2022, which is set to be its 31st appearance on the Tour since its first introduction in 1952. Instantly recognisable from the ...

  18. Alpe-d'Huez and cycling

    The Tour is in its 39th edition when, for the first time in 1952, the course tries a new challenge, the 21 turns of l'Alpe d'Huez. The 262-kms Lausanne - Alpe d. Club 2024 route 2024 Teams 2023 Edition Rankings Stage winners All the ... TOUR DE FRANCE 2023 - VIDEO GAMES (PC, XBOX ONE, PS4 & PS5)

  19. ON COURSE FOR ALPE D'HUEZ

    ON COURSE FOR ALPE D'HUEZ. The route of the third edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift was revealed this morning at the Palais des Congrès in Paris by its director, Marion Rousse. With a calendar that differs from previous years, adapting to the organisation of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the peloton of the world's ...

  20. Tour de France Femmes Ultimate Experience: Alpe d'Huez 2024

    Tackle this year's Tour de France Femmes featured climb — the mythical Alpe d'Huez — a few hours before the pros take the challenge. After, enjoy your Official VIP Access Passes to witness the exciting Stage 8 mountaintop finish. Ride the iconic Tour de France climbs: Col du Marais, Col des Aravis, Col de la Colombière, and Alpe d'Huez.

  21. 2024 Tour de France Femmes

    Date: August 12-18. Distance: 946km. Start Location: Rotterdam. Finish Location: Alpe d'Huez. UCI Rank: Women's WorldTour. 2023 Winner: Demi Vollering (SD Worx) The upcoming Tour de France avec ...

  22. A foreign start, Classics terrain and Alpe d'Huez

    Following on from the Col du Tourmalet in 2023, an Alpe d'Huez grand finale would be another key draw, building on the memorable parcours of the two previous iterations. Read More Tour de France ...

  23. TOUR DE FRANCE 2023

    Gameplay | Let's Play FR (Français) sur le mode Pro Team de Tour de France 2023 (PC)Pense à t'abonner http://bit.ly/2WpCi2o et à mettre un pouce bleu si tu...

  24. Ride the Tour de France routes virtually on ROUVY

    The Tour de France this year is July 1-23 and this will be the 110th edition of cycling's most popular pro-stage race. The Grand Depart will begin in one of Europe's oldest and strongest cultures, the Basque country and, as always and as tradition, will finish on the Champs-Elysées in processional style in Paris (but not in 2024).

  25. À l'Alpe d'Huez, un festival transforme la montagne en Disneyland

    Des opposants au festival de musique électronique Tomorrowland Winter, organisé à l'Alpe d'Huez du 16 au 23 mars, dénoncent son « bilan carbone outrancier » et une « disneylandisation de la montagne ». Cent cinquante artistes, huit scènes, dont une à 3 300 mètres d'altitude, 22 000 fêtards venus du monde entier et un show grandiose face aux montagnes enneigées. À l'Alpe d ...