July 18 - Depart for France with a final destination of Toulouse-Blagnac Regional Airport.

July 19 - Welcome to France and the Pyrenees! Following your arrival, we'll meet you at the airport and depart by 12 noon for the charming village of Luz St. Sauveur, nestled at the base of the Tourmalet climb, where we'll check-in to our 3-star hotel for the next four nights. Catch the live finish of Stage 15 on TV while our professional mechanics build your bike up for you. Afterwards, we'll kick off your vacation with our "Welcome Meeting / Dinner."

July 20 - The Col du Soulor and Col d'Aubisque / France's Pro Tour Stage 16 Viewing. Step out the front door of our hotel and you're immediately on the official race route for today! Following breakfast, choose to relax in town or enjoy a fun descent through the serpentine Gorge de Luz before riding today's finishing climb of the Col du Soulor and the "beyond category" Col d'Aubisque! Afterwards, cheer on your favorites as they race by you during this monumental stage! Finish off the day with our group dinner this evening!

July 21 - Cirque du Gavarnie / Luz Ardiden Loop. Get ready for one of the most spectacular rides in France! You'll begin with a ride through the Pyrenees National Park to the breathtaking Cirque du Gavarnie, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, enjoy a fun descent before challenging yourself on the mythical climb of Luz Ardiden! Relive your day with our group dinner tonight.

July 22 - Col du Tourmalet (west side) / France's Pro Tour Stage 17 Viewing. The beauty of today is that our hotel is located at the base of the Tourmalet so the race comes to us!!! Begin your day with a delicious breakfast before riding up the western side of the Col du Tourmalet to pick your viewing spot or descend back to town and watch the race in Luz St. Sauveur at a local cafe'...the choice is yours! Either way, you'll be front-row-and-center for the final mountain stage of this year's race. Celebrate your days in the Pyrenees with our group dinner this evening.

July 23 - Morning transfer to Bordeaux and the Chateau Margaux / Medoc Vineyards Tour. Following breakfast, we'll leave the Pyrenees as we transfer north into the Bordeaux region and our 4-star luxury hotel/spa, nestled in the world famous Chateau Margaux vineyards! Upon our arrival, we'll enjoy a fun-ride on the flatter roads that wind through the Medoc vineyards. We'll finish off the day with an unforgettable group dinner at our hotel!

July 24 - Bordeaux Time Trial Course Ride and Stage 19 Race Viewing. Start your day with a ride on the official time trial course through the world-famous Bordeaux vineyards to the charming village of Pauillac. Afterwards, enjoy cheering on your favorites as they race by our hotel one-by-one in the "race of truth." This evening, we'll have our final group dinner at the hotel.

July 25 - Transfer to Paris / France's Pro Tour Stage 20 Race Viewing. You'll begin the day with an early morning transfer on the high-speed TGV to Paris. Following check-in to our 4-star hotel off of the Place de la Concorde and lunch at a nearby brasserie, enjoy the comforts of our luxury viewing suites as we cheer on the pros before the climatic sprint on the Champs-Elysees! This evening, celebrate your week's adventure with dinner in the "City of Lights." Magnifique!!!

July 26 - Morning Transfers. Your vacation will conclude this morning when we transfer you to Charles de Gaulle International Airport for your return trip home.