5 day / 4 night Lourdes Guided Package (4-star Hotel):

Meet at Toulouse Blagnac Airport on July 3 and transfer to Lourdes, France, and the 4-star Hotel de la Grotte for the next four nights (only 10 km from finish at Hautacam). Package includes roundtrip transfers to-and-from Toulouse Blagnac Airport, 4 nights hotel, all breakfasts and dinners, bi-lingual guides, Etape entry, training program, guided rides into the Pyrenees with options for Luz Ardiden and Col d'Aubsique, Velo Echappe' Jersey, and transfers to Pau for both Etape du Tour Registration (July 4) and Grand Depart on July 6.

July 3 - Meet at Toulouse Blagnac Airport before 12 noon. Depart at 1 pm for Lourdes and Hotel de la Grotte (2.5 hour transfer). Build up bikes, go for a short spin, and then relax at our "Welcome Meeting and Dinner."

July 4 - Early morning ride through the Pyrenees with options for Luz-Ardiden or Col d'Aubisque / Afternoon transfer to Pau for Etape du Tour Registration. Group dinner at hotel this evening.

July 5 - Early morning spin through the Pyrenees and then relax as you wish. Afterwards, watch the first stage of the 2008 Tour de France before our "Etape Meeting / Dinner" at hotel this evening.

July 6 - Enjoy breakfast before 5:30 am departure for Pau. Then, get ready to ride the 2008 Etape du Tour from Pau to Hautacam! After the Etape, guests will ride back to hotel in town (10 km). Celebrate your day with our "Farewell Dinner" this evening!

July 7 - Morning departure from Lourdes to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport. All scheduled flights should be later than 2 pm. - no exceptions for earlier flights.

4 day / 3 night Lourdes Self-Drive Package (4-star Hotel):

Arrive into Toulouse Blagnac Airport or Pau Pyrenees Airport on July 3 and drive to Lourdes, France, and the 4-star Hotel de la Grotte for the next three nights (only 10 km from finish at Hautacam). Package includes 3 nights in hotel, all breakfasts and dinners, on-site staff, Etape entry, training program, ride sheets / maps for Pyrenees Classic Tour Climbs, and early morning transfer to Pau for the Etape du Tour Grand Depart on July 6.

July 4 - Arrival into Toulouse Blagnac Airport or Pau Pyrenees Airport and drive to Pau to register for the 2008 Etape du Tour as well do your shopping. Afterwards, depart for Lourdes and the 4-star Hotel de la Grotte. Following your arrival, build up your bikes before enjoying a spin in the nearby Pyrenean countryside. This evening, relax during our "Welcome Meeting / Dinner" at the hotel.

July 5 - Following breakfast, enjoy a morning ride into the Pyrenees before returning to Lourdes for lunch. This afternoon, watch the first stage of the 2008 Tour de France before our "Etape Meeting / Dinner" at hotel this evening.

July 6 - Enjoy breakfast before 5:30 am departure for Pau. Then, get ready to ride the 2008 Etape du Tour from Pau to Hautacam! After the Etape, guests will ride back to hotel in town (10 km). Celebrate your day with our "Farewell Dinner" this evening!

July 7 - Check out from hotel following breakfast and drive to your airport or extend your trip in Europe.

4 day / 3 night Hautacam Self-Drive Package(2-star Hotel):
Relax at the base of Hautacam in the village of Argeles-Gazost for three nights (July 4,5,6) and stay in a clean and friendly 2-star hotel in the heart of town. Package includes hotel, all breakfasts and dinners, guides, Etape entry and training program, Pyrenees Classic Climbs ride sheets and maps, and early morning transfer to Pau on July 6 for Etape du Tour Grand Depart. 10 spots available.

July 4 - Register for the 2008 Etape du Tour in Pau and do all of your shopping before arriving into the village of Argeles Gazost (12 km south of Lourdes) and our 2-star hotel. Build up your bike and go for a ride in the Pyrenees countryside before dinner this evening.

July 5 - Following breakfast, enjoy another ride in the Pyrenees with options for Hautacam, Col de Solour and Luz Ardiden. This afternoon, rest your legs and watch the opening stage of the 2008 Tour de France before our "Etape Meeting / Dinner" this evening.

July 6 - Depart Argeles Gazost at 5 am for Pau and Etape du Tour Start! Following your epic ride and finish at Hautacam, descend down the mountain and ride across the river to your hotel in town! Enjoy a festive group dinner this evening to celebrate!

July 7 - Check out from hotel following breakfast and drive to your airport or extend your trip in Europe.