Tour de France Week 2 Alps K/QOM Challenge - Travel & Sports Australia

Tour de France Week 2 Alps K/QOM Challenge

July 2023

Tour de France Week 2: Alps stages

(Non-Riders Welcome)

July 2023

Tour de France week 2: Alps stages

(Non-Riders Welcome)

ADVANCE RESERVATIONS FOR 2023 NOW OPEN

 

The 2023 Tour de France route will be announced later in the year (no official announcement date has been confirmed yet). Soon after the 2023 Tour de France route has been announced, we’ll publish details of our 2023 Tour de France trip.

Whilst we await next year’s TDF route, we’ve left the details of a previous Thomson trip on the website – as a reference for what to expect in 2023.

How does advance reservation work

How does our risk-free advance reservation work? 

 

• Whilst we await the Official Announcement of the 2023 Tour de France route, you can register your interest for our TDF trip by submitting an advance reservation accompanied by a AUD $100 deposit.

• Approximately 15 days after the Tour de France route announcement, we will publish full details of our 2023 Tour de France trip on our website. For a period of 7 days after the trip has been published you will have priority booking status before we open up bookings to the general public.

• If you decide to book the trip, we will ask you to submit a booking from our website to confirm your spot.

• If you decide NOT to book the trip, we will cancel your advance reservation and immediately refund your AUD $100 advance reservation deposit.

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TOUR DE FRANCE WEEK 2: THE ALPS STAGES K/QOM CHALLENGE
(NON-RIDERS WELCOME)

 

The key Alps stages with the Premier Official Tour Operator Includes VIP access to the Bastille Day Stage Finish on the Col du Grand Colombier

LIVE race-viewing of the key Alps stages during Week 2 of the Tour de France, including VIP access to the Bastille Day Stage Finish on the Col du Grand Colombier! Ride the Col du Galibier, Col de Joux Plane, Col de la Croix de Fer – and of course Alpe d’Huez. No one does the Tour like Thomson!

LIVE RACE VIEWING

Stage 13: Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne to Grand Colombier
Private Hospitality Marquee on the Col du Grand Colombier

Stage 14: Annemasse to Morzine
VIP Tribune at the Stage Finish in Morzine

Stage 15: Les Gets to St Gervais Mont Blanc
VIP Departure Village in Les Gets
Prices & Dates

OPTION:
8 Days / 7 Nights package: Alps

NEXT DEPARTURE:
July 10th 2023

FROM
$12,995 pp*

Overview
Thomson Tour de France K/QOM Challenges are the trips of choice for avid cyclists of all abilities looking for a unique blend of LIVE race-viewing and challenging riding.

Be there on the Col du Grand Colombier on Bastille Day to experience the highlight of Week 2 in the Alps.

Our Bastille Day race-viewing program includes:

  • – access to our Private Hospitality Marquee on the Col du Grand Colombier
  • – an official ride across the Finish Line before the arrival of the Tour de France peloton
  • – a memorable photo shoot on the Official Podium on the Col du Grand Colombier

 

You’ll also witness the Finish of Stage 14, LIVE from the Official VIP Tribune at the stage finish in Morzine, and mingle with pro riders and Tour celebrities with our privileged VIP access to the Departure Village at the start of Stage 15 in Les Gets.

Riding is also a key feature of every Thomson Tour de France trip and on this trip you’ll conquer numerous famous climbs including Alpe d’Huez, Col du Galibier, Col de la Croix de Fer, the spectacular Lacets de Montvernier and one of our favorite climbs, the little-known Col du Sabot.

No one rides like Thomson!

3 FULLY SUPPORTED DAILY RIDES

Yes, that’s correct! Each day you’ll have the choice of 3 different fully supported rides – from 20km to 145km (12 miles to 90 miles). No matter your fitness level, our extensive ride program has you covered. Perfect for couples who love to ride but have different fitness levels.

SPORT

PERFORMANCE

EPIC

Total distance  227 km 473 km 712 km
Total elevation 7,471m 14,231m 21,779m
Daily average distance 32 km 68 km 102 km
Daily average elevation 1,067m 2,033m 3,111m

IN THEIR WORDS

The reviews from our guests are our best accolade.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

TOUR DE FRANCE VIEWING
  • TDF Stage 13: VIP ride across the Finish Line, Podium photo op, and access to our Private Race-Viewing Hospitality Marquee
  • TDF Stage 14: Access to the VIP Tribune at the Stage Finish in Morzine
  • TDF Stage 15: Access to the VIP Departure Village in Les Gets
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS
  • 8 days / 7 nights fully accompanied trip
  • All accommodations
  • All breakfasts
  • All dinners
  • 3 x lunches
  • 4 x picnic lunches during the rides
TRANSPORTATION
  • Pick-up & Drop-off at Geneva Airport
  • All transportation during the trip
  • All luggage & bike box transfers
CYCLING SUPPORT
  • 1 x Support Van & 1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.)
  • Overall Staff to Guest ratio: 1 to 3
  • Experienced bike mechanic
  • Park Tools Toolkit
  • Daily ride gpx files provided
NUTRITION DURING THE RIDES
  • Energy bars, gels and sports drink
  • Variety of snacks and local specialties for picnic lunches
  • Bottled water
  • Post-ride recovery food
MERCHANDISING
  • Tour de France Gift Bag
  • Special Discount card for Official Tour de France stores
  • Thomson Bike Tours S/S cycling jersey
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
  • Airfare
  • Travel and personal insurance
  • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
  • Staff gratuities
  • Local tours
  • Trip extensions

Our TASA team would love to help you book your airfares, trip extensions, transfers, cruise or tours and make the most of your trip. Contact our friendly staff on 1800 33 44 23 or email tours@tasa.com.au 

THERE’S NO EXPERIENCE LIKE IT

Born from a love of cycling and a passion to create the greatest cycling experiences, there’s nothin like a Thomson Bike Tours trip.

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EPIC TRANS Pyrénées 8 Days / 7 Nights $5,795 ENQUIRE
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EPIC TRANS Swiss Alps 8 Days / 7 Nights $7,095 ENQUIRE
EPIC TRANS French Alps 8 Days / 7 Nights $5,795 ENQUIRE
TRANS French Alps 8 Days / 7 Nights $5,795 SEE MORE
GRAVEL MOROCCO 8 Days / 7 Nights $5,995 SEE MORE
TOUR DE FRANCE FEMMES 10 Days / 9 Nights $9,495 SEE MORE
TOUR DE FRANCE Multiple options $9,995 SEE MORE

CYCLING BUT NOT ONLY

TASA is here to offer you a lot more. We are here to help you create the most memorable trip of all times.

TRAVEL ADVISORS

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Thomson Bike Tours have a rich and proud history of being the expert in the best cycling tours and cycling camps in the world. Similarly, Travel & Sports Australia have combined unmatched dedication, product knowledge and customer service to create memorable travel experiences for sports fans all over Australia and the world.

The perfect partnership that makes perfect sense!

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