The Etape du Tour will take place on July 19th 2026 and it’s going to be a classic!
This incredible and unique event gives amateur riders the chance to ride a mountain stage of the Tour de France with closed roads, feed stations and and a wonderful sporting atmosphere.
170kms and more than 5000m of climbing await riders on a spectacular course starting in Bourg d’Oisans and culminating in l’Alpe d’Huez.
Col de la Croix de Fer, Col du Télégraphe, Col du Galibier and the Col de la Sarenne will all need to be conquered before crossing the finish line.
Our Etape du Tour package includes accommodation, support and guaranteed entry to the event. Our experience of attending the event as well as our intimate knowledge of this part of the Alps means riders will be supported in the best way possible to create a seamless and memorable experience.
Etape du Tour 2026 Schedule
Thursday July 16
Arrive at Geneva or Lyon airports, and transfer to our Etape du Tour chalet in VaujanyÂ
Plenty of time to make up bikes and enjoy an evening meal and briefing for the weekend.
See below for more information regarding flights and transfers.
Friday July 17Â
A chance to ride this beautiful part of the world and enjoy the scenery before the big effort on Sunday. Plenty of flexibility today in where to ride today. The Col d’Ornon and the superb balcony rides towards Les Deux Alpes or Auris will provide a great chance to test the legs. In the afternoon there will be the chance to collect our bibs and enjoy the event village in Alpe d’Huez.
Saturday July 18
More chance to enjoy the event village. There will be an opportunity for some gentle riding although this will be a day there will be an emphasis on rest and relaxation ahead of tomorrow’s efforts!
Sunday July 19
Event day! An early start as we head to the start of the Etape du Tour in Bourg d’Oisans. It’s all downhill or flat to the start from our accommodation so we’ll ride there if the weather’s good. If conditions are unfavourable we’ll drive you to the start. A few hours later and you should be celebrating your achievement of completing the course in Alpe d’Huez. You’ll have the choice of riding back to our chalet or we can provide transport for those with inevitably weary legs!
Monday July 20
Transfers back to Lyon or Geneva Airports for those flying out. Please see below for travel information.
What do we provide?
4 night Etape weekend
- 4 nights of chalet accommodation in Vaujany, twin share
- 4 breakfasts and 2 dinners.
- Guaranteed entry to the Etape du Tour event. (extra cost)
- Guided rides on the Friday and Saturday prior to the event with a qualified coach.
- Mechanical support prior to the event.
- Coaching help and advice in the lead up to the event from a qualified coach/
- Local transport to the event village as well as event day shuttle to and from the finish as needed.
- Transfers to and from Lyon or Geneva Airports
What we don’t provide:
- Travel insurance.
- Lunches. and 2 dinners
Extra services
- Transfers from and to Geneva or Lyon Airports (please contact us for price)
- Entry to the Etape du Tour  £230
Cost
4 night Etape du Tour trip: £845 based on twin share accommodation
Single accommodation can be arranged, subject to availability, for an extra cost.
Travel information
Riders on this trip can fly into and out of Geneva or Lyon Airports or can travel independently to Alpe d’Huez.
We will provide transfers from and back to Lyon and Geneva Airport on Thursday July 16th and Monday July 20th.
Ideally flights should arrive no later than early afternoon on the Thursday and depart at lunchtime or after on the Monday.
We have some flexibility on pick up and drop off times, please let us know which flights you are looking at before you book them so that we can confirm their suitability and also so we can confirm the transfer cost.
Stay and watch the Tour de France!
Join us for our Tour de France experience that leads on directly after the Etape du Tour. A chance to ride before the pros on 4 stages that will decide the 2026 Tour. A wonderful combination of riding and spectating in the most iconic place in the world of road cycling, Alpe d’Huez.