Tour de France 2009

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See the Tour Live in the Alps, July 18–25. Using Lake Annecy as our base for a week, we’ll see Stage 16 (Martigny–Bourg St. Maurice), Stage 17 (Bourg St. Maurice–Le Grand Bornand) and Stage 18 (Annecy Time Trial). Geneva International Airport is conveniently only 40 minutes away.

Bookings for this tour are closed as of January 15, 2009.

Overview map

Stage 16 profile Stage 17 profile

Here’s how we expect the week to go, subject to local conditions (weather, road repairs, etc.)…

Sat 18:
Arrive at Geneva airport, we meet you and transfer you to Annecy. Time permitting, set up your bikes and stretch your legs on the bike path along the lake.
Sun 19:
While the Tour is in nearby Switzerland on a moderately mountainous stage, we take an easy spin in the vicinity of Annecy so you have a chance to get over jet-lag and stretch out the kinks from flying. Option for harder ride for those who wish.
Mon 20:
Ride Stage 17’s Col des Saisies and Cormet de Roselend while the Tour has a rest day.
Tue 21:
Climb the Petit St. Bernard pass from the French side to catch Stage 16 as the racers come up this last climb of the stage on its way to the finish in Bourg St. Maurice.
Wed 22:
Climb Col de Romme and Col de la Colombière ahead of Stage 17 to see it come through on its way to the finish at Le Grand Bornand.
Thu 23:
Find your own spot along the 40 km course around the Lake to see Stage 18’s Individual Time Trial at Annecy.
Fri 24:
One more easy spin in the vicinity of Annecy for an early finish so you have time to pack (bikes too).
Sat 25:
We transfer you to Geneva airport in the morning for departure and bid you au revoir!

Pricing: $2,500/person double-occupancy; add $300 for a single room. The price is land cost only (i.e., does not include airfare or bike), includes hotel room with private bathroom, 3 meals daily at our hotel (or sack lunch), airport transfers and guided rides. Mid-range rental road bikes are available from local bike shops with advance notice, subject to their inventory. Minimum 6 participants required, maximum 12.
Prices are in US dollars and subject to change without prior notice depending on the US dollar-to-Euro exchange rate.

Accommodations: We’ll be staying at the Balcons du Lac d’Annecy, overlooking the lake from 8 km (5 miles) distance from the lake shore. In addition to the standard amenities, the Balcons has a private swimming pool, as well as clothes washers, for the use of its guests.

If you have questions or for more details, please contact us.


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