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2012 Inside Le Tour
VIP Tour de France Experience (Riding & Non-riding program)
Start: Toulouse/Lourdes, Finish: Paris
16 July 2012 – 23 July 2012
 
SportsPulsions.com is offering a small group of VIP cycling enthusiasts the opportunity to experience the Tour de France like never before. Our 8 day program features unrivalled access and VIP hospitality experiences for both riders and non-riders. 

Limited to just 20 places, the tour includes the last 5 stages of the Tour de France live in a journey from Lourdes in the South, through the mythical climbs of the Pyrenees to the Champs Elysees in Paris. Every day is filled with luxury accommodation, gourmet cuisine and Le Tour insider experiences that you will never forget.

Your host, Didier Durin (President of the oldest cycling club in France & General Manager of SportsPulsions.com) and his dedicated team will ensure your complete comfort and support throughout as you are taken Inside Le Tour.

Tour highlights:

16 July: Lourdes                                                
Welcome transfer from either Toulouse airport or Lourdes TGV station
Cocktail welcome function and dinner in Lourdes
Hotel: Hotel Eliseo in Lourdes

17 July: Rest Day                                    
Ride the iconic Tourmalet with a former pro or experience one of the many other regional experiences on offer including hot springs, rafting or time at leisure
Gourmet dinner
Hotel: Hotel Eliseo in Lourdes

18 July: Pau –Luchon                             
Experience the tour village and stage start in Pau with VIP access
Transfer to finish in Luchon with VIP 'Iozard' Hospitality on the finish line
Overnight in Spain in a luxury mountain lodge with a gourmet regional dinner
Hotel: Parador de Bielsa

19 July: Luchon – Peyragudes                
Opportunity to ride the last 60km of the stage including the iconic Port de Bales
VIP 'Iozard' Hospitality on the finish line on the mountain top finish
Return to Spain for an evening of Aragon cuisine with chef Jose Antonio Bernard
Hotel: Parador de Bielsa

20 July: Blagnac – Brive la Gaillarde     
Enjoy the start village and stage depart in Blagnac with VIP access
Travel direct to Paris from Blagnac with Air France
Superb dinner in a Parisian brasserie & overnight in our luxury 5* hotel in Paris  
Hotel: Hotel les Sers in Paris

21 July: Bonneval – Chartres                 
Technical zone access in Bonneval for viewing all the key riders of the 2012 Tour
Guided tour through the team zone with opportunity to meet riders and staff
Gourmet dinner in Paris
Hotel: Hotel les Sers in Paris

22 July: Rambouillet – Paris                  
Lunch at Le Laurant (Michelin star restaurant)
Reserved VIP hospitality by the finish line on the Champs Elysees
Spectacular post-race dinner in Paris
Hotel: Hotel les Sers in Paris

23 July: Tour complete
Transfer to the airport or extend your stay in Paris

All aspects of the tour are fitting of the VIP billing this tour holds. From the luxury regional accommodation to the unique dining experiences and incredible access, this tour will not disappoint. Riders will experience what it is like to be a pro with top of the line Trek bikes, fully equipped accredited support vehicles and guides.

For the cyclists: For further information on what to expect and the type of rider suited please go here

Iozard Hospitality Suite: In the Iozard you will experience the best viewing position on the tour. Located next to the finish line with an uninterrupted view, the hospitality includes buffet lunch, drinks and cocktail food throughout the afternoon along with live coverage of the race on the big screen and the chance to meet many past Tour de France legends and personalities.

Start Village: At the start village you will enjoy VIP access to the restricted zone and have a guided tour through the warm-up area, view the riders signing in for the days racing and watch the peleton depart for the days racing. The start village offers a great opportunity to meet the riders and have photos taken with the stars. The zone is frequented by many former greats of cycing and personalities.

Time Trial Technical Zone: The Technical Zone is the best opportunity of the tour to view and meet your favourite riders. The restricted access area gives you the opportunity to watch the mechanics prepare the bikes, view the riders warming up and take in the final orders as the Directeur Sportif's advise their riders. From here you will see the riders depart on the deciding moments of the 2012 Tour de France. Stage viewing is also available on the many giant screens in the departure village.

Champs Elysees Viewing: In Paris, following your Michelin star lunch you will be escorted to your reserved undercover seat with uninterrupted viewing next to the finish line. Throughout the afternoon you will enjoy refreshments and have the best place to view the arrival of the Yellow Jersey, the intermediate and final sprint of the 2012 Tour de France.


Inclusions:
Breakfast daily
Welcome cocktail event
Minimum 3 course gourmet dinner each evening
VIP Hospitality access as listed
Lunch at Le Laurant (1 Michelin Star restaurant)
Reserved VIP seating by the finish line on the Champs Elysees
Use of custom fitted Trek Madone 5.2 during the tour
Nutritional & Mechanical support during rides
Accredited private vehicle transfers throughout
Luxury accommodation
Experienced and accredited guides
Guest pro rider on Tourmalet ride
All gratuities

Optional extras:
Course car & Helicopter experience - pricing to be advised
Join us from the 13th of July and receive a 1,250 Euro discount off the combined total cost

To book please follow the links below or for more information on our cycling tours please contact us at:  
by phone: +33 6 66 87 46 96
or email: info@sportspulsions.com

Prefer us to call you, please send us a land-line number and best time to contact you via email and we will give you a call.

    Reserve your tour here:

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Tour Summary:
Dates: 16-23 July 2012
Tour type: Riding & Non-riding VIP
Stage viewings: 5
VIP Hospitality Access: Yes
Start point: Toulouse / Lourdes
Finish point: Paris
 Accommodation: 4 & 5*
Price per person: Bookings closed
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