The 2025 Etape du Tour will take place on July 20th on a challenging and spectacular course starting in Albertville and culminating in La Plagne. 130km and 4600m of climbing. 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.
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.
The Tour de France itself will ride the same roads just a few days later. We’ve designed a tour where riders have the option of competing in the Etape du Tour and then stay on to see 2 dramatic stages of the Tour with summit finishes in Courchevel and La Plagne.
This will be a unique tour giving riders an opportunity to complete the Etape du Tour, watch the Tour de France and plenty of amazing riding in between.
Etape du Tour/Tour de France schedule
Friday July 18
Arrive at Geneva Airport, and transfer to our base near Aime at the foot of the La Plagne climb.
Transfer time is approximately 2 hours. Plenty of time to make up bikes and enjoy an evening meal and briefing for the tour.
See below for more information regarding flights and transfers.
Saturday July 19
Today is all about conserving energy! We’ll drive riders to Albertville to collect our race numbers and soak up the atmosphere of the Etape village and there will be a chance for a gentle spin on the bikes too.
Sunday July 20
Event day! An early start as we drive riders to the start in Albertville that is scheduled for 7am. After completing the event riders will be able to roll back down the final climb to our accommodation in the valley below.
Monday July 21 – Wednesday July 23
For those just attending the Etape weekend we’ll organise transfers for you back to Geneva Airport.
For riders staying on, the following three days will be devoted to riding and enjoying the magnificent roads in the region. There will be flexibility in ride lengths and routes to suit different rider levels. Iconic climbs on the agenda will include the Col de l’Iseran, Col du Petit St Bernard, Cormet de Roselend, Col de la Madeleine and the Col du Pré.
Thursday July 24
Today is Stage 18 of the Tour de France from Vif to Courchevel. We’ll ride sections of the course in the morning before settling down to find a good vantage point to watch the pros ride past and show us how it’s done!
Friday July 25
Stage 19 of the Tour is Albertville to La Plagne, the exact same course that we will all have completed a few days before. This will be a fabulous chance to immerse ourselves into what will most likely be a pivotal and decisive day for the leaders in the Tour. You’ll have the chance some of the course in the morning before finding the perfect location to watch the pros.
Saturday July 26
Return transfers to Geneva Airport. See below for travel information.
Who will enjoy this trip?
This is an event and tour that will appeal to riders who are up for a big challenge and also want to soak up the atmosphere of the Tour de France. As with all our trips, drop us a line if you have any concerns over your riding level so that we can help advise if this will be an enjoyable tour for you.
What we include
3 night Etape weekend
- 3 nights of accommodation at our base near Aime, Savoie.
- 3 breakfasts and dinners.
- Guaranteed entry to the Etape du Tour event..
- Transfers to and from Geneva airport.
- Full vehicle support on ride days July 21, 22, 23.
- Energy drinks, pastries, and bananas are available at all times from the support vehicle.
8 night Etape plus Tour de France
- 8 nights of accommodation at our base near Aime, Savoie
- 8 beakfasts and dinners
- Guaranteed entry to the Etape du Tour event
- Guiding on all non Etape days
- Transfers to and from Geneva airport
- Full vehicle support on ride days July 21,22 and 23.
- Energy drinks, pastries, and bananas are available at all times from the support vehicle.
What we don’t include
- Travel insurance.
- Lunches.
- Flights to and from Geneva Airport.
Cost
Etape weekend £975
Etape plus Tour de France £1875
Travel information
Ideally flight arriving into Geneva on Friday July 18 should arrive before 13.00.
Flights leaving Geneva on Monday 21st should depart Geneva at 12.00 or later.
Flights on Saturday July 26 should depart Geneva at 12.00 or later.
Please let us know before booking any flights so that we can confirm their suitability.