Tour de France: Epic Climbs of the Tour

by Trek Travel
Region
Provence
Duration
9 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Difficult
D-Score™
D4 - Epic

Overview

Experience the thrill of the Tour de France’s legendary mountain stages as you take on its most challenging and celebrated climbs. Begin in the Pyrénées, conquering classics like the Col du Tourmalet and Col d’Aspin, before tackling the iconic Mont Ventoux in Provence. Continue to the awe-inspiring Alps to test your legs on the Col du Galibier and Col de la Croix de Fer. Ride the famed Alpe d’Huez just hours ahead of the peloton, then watch the pros sprint to an electrifying mountaintop finish.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Summit the Col du Soulor and Col D'Aubisque for a panoramic view

86 km 1526 m

D2

Summit the Col du Soulor and Col D'Aubisque for a panoramic view

Day 2: Ride legendary Col du Tourmalet—featured in Stage 6—along with Col d'Aspin and Pla d'Adet

104 km 2850 m

D3

Ride legendary Col du Tourmalet—featured in Stage 6—along with Col d'Aspin and Pla d'Adet

Day 3: Recover with the scenic Blauvac vineyard loop in Provence

24 km 329 m

D1

Recover with the scenic Blauvac vineyard loop in Provence

Day 4: Conquer the Giant of Provence—the mighty Mont Ventoux

76 km 1972 m

D2

Conquer the Giant of Provence—the mighty Mont Ventoux

Day 5: Climb the Col du Télégraphe and Col du Galibier featured in Stage 20

61 km 2242 m

D2

Climb the Col du Télégraphe and Col du Galibier featured in Stage 20

Day 6: Tackle Alpine greats—Col du Glandon and Col de la Croix de Fer

92 km 2040 m

D3

Tackle Alpine greats—Col du Glandon and Col de la Croix de Fer

Day 7: Experience Trek Travel's Signature Race Access Event of Stage 19 on Alpe d'Huez

60 km 1436 m

D2

Experience Trek Travel's Signature Race Access Event of Stage 19 on Alpe d'Huez

Day 8: Take on Col du Lautaret before an exciting roadside viewing of Stage 20

22 km 592 m

D1

Take on Col du Lautaret before an exciting roadside viewing of Stage 20

Day 9: Bid farewell to the Tour, the mountains, and new friends

Bid farewell to the Tour, the mountains, and new friends

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Provence

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