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. |
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 |