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SUMMARY:Etape du Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Etape du Tour will take place on July 19th 2026 and it’s going to be a classic! \nThis 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. \n170kms and more than 5000m of climbing await riders on a spectacular course starting in Bourg d’Oisans and culminating in l’Alpe d’Huez. \nCol 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. \nOur 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. \n  \nEtape du Tour 2026 Schedule\nThursday July 16\nArrive at Geneva or Lyon airports\, and transfer to our Etape du Tour chalet in Vaujany  \nPlenty of time to make up bikes and enjoy an evening meal and briefing for the weekend. \nSee below for more information regarding flights and transfers. \nFriday July 17 \nA 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. \nSaturday July 18\nMore 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! \nSunday July 19\nEvent 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! \n  \nMonday July 20\nTransfers back to Lyon or Geneva Airports for those flying out. Please see below for travel information. \n\nWhat do we provide?\n4 night Etape weekend\n\n4 nights of chalet accommodation in Vaujany\, twin share\n4 breakfasts and 2 dinners.\nGuaranteed entry to the Etape du Tour event. (extra cost)\nGuided rides on the Friday and Saturday prior to the event with a qualified coach.\nMechanical support prior to the event.\nCoaching help and advice in the lead up to the event from a qualified coach/\nLocal transport to the event village as well as event day shuttle to and from the finish as needed.\n\nWhat we don’t provide:\n\nTravel insurance.\nLunches. and 2 dinners\n\nExtra services\n\nTransfers from and to Geneva or Lyon Airports (please contact us for price)\nEntry to the Etape du Tour    £230\n\n  \nCost\n4 night Etape du Tour trip:  £845 based on twin share accommodation \nSingle accommodation can be arranged\, subject to availability\, for an extra cost. \nTravel information\nRiders on this trip can fly into and out of Geneva or Lyon Airports or can travel independently to Alpe d’Huez. \nWe will provide transfers from and back to Lyon and Geneva Airport on Thursday July 16th and Monday July 20th. \nIdeally flights should arrive no later than early afternoon on the Thursday and depart at lunchtime or after on the Monday. \nWe 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. \nStay and watch the Tour de France!\nJoin 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. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://alpinecadence.com/schedule/etape-du-tour-2026-2/
LOCATION:Alpe d’Huez\, Alpe d'Huez\, Isere\, 38750\, France
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