The 2009 Etape du Tour program will be finalized in November following the route announcement in late-October. Please find below a sample general outline of our 5 day / 4 night program.

Day 1 - Welcome to France! Following your arrival at the airport, we'll transfer you to our hotel where our professional mechanics will build up your bike for you prior to our "Welcome Meeting and Dinner."

Day 2 - Morning ride / Etape du Tour Registration. After a good night's rest and relaxing breakfast, we'll go for a spin in the nearby countryside to keep your legs loose and to make sure your bike is working properly. This evening, we'll transfer to the Etape du Tour Village where you will register, shop for souvenirs, and check out the latest products from the Tour sponsors. This evening, we'll fuel up with our group dinner.

Day 3 - Morning ride / Relax. Following breakfast, we'll enjoy a relaxing spin in the nearby countryside over flat-to-rolling roads to make sure you and your bike are all ready to go! This afternoon, watch the Tour de France, explore town, relax in the pool or hamman. This evening, we'll enjoy dinner in the hotel after you make your final preparations!

Day 4 - The Etape du Tour! Today's experience will be a dream come true as you ride an entire mountain stage of the Tour de France! For this year's edition, you will be privileged to ride over some of the most historical climbs in the history of Le Tour. Following your arrival, we'll transfer you to the hotel where we'll celebrate your accomplishment during our "Etape du Tour Farewell Dinner."

Day 5 - Transfer Day. Following breakfast, we'll transfer you to the nearest airport where you can depart for home or pick up your rental car.