When looking for Ultimate Tour de France Bike Tours in the world of a discerning cyclist only the very best riding, unique live roadside race action and quality downtime ticks all the boxes….Ohh and do we have fun on the way!
View Tour de France Stage 18 Sallanches > Megeve TimeTrial (Finish)
Ride Choice: 40km approx ride time 2.45hrs Ascent 1000m route La Clusaz
Ride Choice: 65km approx ride time 3.30hrs Ascent 1300m route Megeve
Ride Choice: 85km approx ride time 4hrs Ascent 1700m route Aravis Range
Here it is what we’ve all been waiting for live action of the Tour de France 2016 from the roadside with the TT stage finish in Megeve! With 3 great ride options available all magnificent in their own right, so pick how much time you want to spend in the saddle to catch up with Le Tour!
The TDF professionals take on the 17km Mountain Time Trial stage which is not a particularly long distance, although it will certainly test the general classification contenders, especially in this final critical Alps week of the Tour de France. Our own superb ride will be longer than the professionals today but of course at a lot slower and more enjoyable pace as we head into the Grand Alps with the Col des Aravis (1486m) cat 2 – 18.9km @ 5% and the excitement of the Tour de France live.
With the value in the detail your local support team have the perfect spot ready for you; the atmosphere will be building as we approach the greatest sporting show on earth. It’s now time to relax over superb French cuisine at your TDF restaurant and kick back from the finish area and take in the entire spectacle this as to be one of the ultimate Tour de France bike tours. Once all the action is over and the professionals have completed the ‘race of truth’ we will transfer by vehicle back to Annecy.
View the Tour de France Stage 19 Albertville > Saint-Gervais Mont Blanc (Alps)
Ride Choice: 20km approx ride time 1.30hrs Ascent 780m route Menthon
Ride Choice: 40km approx ride time 2.30hrs Ascent 780m route Lake Annecy
Ride Choice: 70km approx ride time 3.30hrs Ascent 1300m route Semnoz
Race viewing will be breathtaking in more ways than one as the leaders in the Tour de France show their climbing legs with 5 Cols during this 146km epic Alpine stage! We will also taste the Alps, with our own choice ride options, tailored to your requirements and viewing of the critical alpine stages of the 2016 Tour de France.
Supported all the way by the local professional guides at PRACTICEBICYCLE as you pedal on these famous cycling roads and slopes of the magnificent Col de la Forclaz (1150m) cat1 – 9.8km @ 6.9% it can only be the Tour de France where you get to climb with cheering fans of all nationalities helping you on your way.
Once at the summit your team has thought of everything for you, get your breath back, admire the views and enjoy your hearty restaurant lunch. There will be plenty of time to absorb the atmosphere of this amazing race before the publicity caravan arrives and the show begins!
View Tour de France Stage 20 Megeve > Morzine (Alps)
Ride Choice: 45km approx ride time 2.30hrs Ascent 1470m route Col de la Colombiere
Ride Choice: 65km approx ride time 3.30hrs Ascent 1650m route Col des Fleuries
Ride Choice: 110km approx ride time 5hrs Ascent 1950m route Le Petit Bornand
Tour de France bike tours can often be more tiring and less fun! It’s three contrasting and memorable stages during your Tour de France week and after yesterday’s action in the Alps over looking Lake Annecy, we have our final opportunity as we again head deep into the Grand Alps…it has to be experienced to be believed, if you still have your uphill pedalling legs!
Will the Tour de France winner be already decided or can the best climbers in the world challenge each other just one more time over this final classic French Alps tour stage?
Take advantage of your team’s planning and all their local knowledge to give you the best of both worlds with your ‘unique live viewing spot’ on the slopes of the mountain and a superb day at the Tour de France in 2016. Flexibility with our premium small group allows for the very best ride options; why not test your legs with this classic cycling col…Col de la Colombiere (1618m) cat1 11.7km @ 5.8% before descending in time for an Alpine recovery lunch just perfect!
Once refreshed we are at the ideal spot to end a great week of memorable riding together, it’s time to relax and enjoy the rest of this special day and one last moment to absorb the professional peloton in the Alps during this year’s Tour de France!
Return to Annecy by vehicle or take advantage of the euphoria of ‘Cycling Paradise’ with breathtaking views cycling all the way back to Annecy!
Tour de France bike tours from Annecy …the Ultimate!
