July 16 - Welcome to France!
Following your arrival into Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, we'll transfer you to our 3-star hotel in the spa village of Luz St. Sauveur. Following check-in for the next five nights, unwind with a visit to the center of town while our professional mechanics build your bike up for you. This evening, we'll kick-off your week with our "Welcome Meeting and Dinner."

July 17 - Gavarnie and Luz Ardiden.
Enjoy a relaxing breakfast overlooking the Pyrenees before riding through the Pyrenees National Park to the spectacular "Cirque de Gavarnie," a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, you'll feel the presence of past champions such as Merckx, Lemond, and Armstrong as you challenge yourself on the serpentine climb of Luz Ardiden! Savor the views at the summit before descending back to our hotel where we'll enjoy our group dinner of regional specialties this evening.

July 18 - Col du Tourmalet / France Pro Tour Stage 16.
Due to our hotel location, we are in the perfect place for the "Queen Stage" of the 2012 France Pro Tour as the pros race over the "cols" of Aubisque, Tourmalet, Aspin and finally the Peyresourde. Following breakfast, you will ride the "beyond category" Col du Tourmalet before rewarding yourself with the magnificent views from the summit! This afternoon, you'll cheer on your favorites as they race over this epic climb! This evening, we'll celebrate the day and the Tour de France with a festive group dinner.

July 19 - Col du Soulor and Col d'Aubisque / France Pro Tour Stage 17.
After breakfast, you'll descend through the serpentine Gorge de Luz and warm-up along the valley floor before climbing two of the most beautiful climbs in the Pyrenees, the Col du Soulor and the "beyond category" Col d'Aubisque! Savor your accomplishment and the amazing views before riding back to the hotel where we'll catch all the live action of Stage 17 live on TV! This evening, we'll celebrate your ride on the legendary roads of the France during our group dinner.

July 20 - The Ascents, or "Montees," of Hautacam and Cauterets / Pont Espagne.
Today's ride is dedicated to two of the greatest Tour de France champions in modern history, Lance Armstrong and Miguel Indurain! We'll begin the day with the "montee" of Hautacam, the climb where Lance dropped Marco Pantani in a rainy, epic stage during the 2000 Tour de France and where he essentially won that year's race. Afterwards, we'll follow the wheel of a young Miguel Indurain as we ride to Cauterets and the Pont Espagne, the sight where he won a stage of the Tour in 1989 and gave the world a glimpse of what was to come, namely, five Tour de France victories in-a-row! We'll celebrate our week in the heart of the Pyrenees with a final group dinner this evening!

July 21 - Morning Transfers / Paris Option Check-In at 5-star Hotel de Crillon.

Following breakfast, we'll transfer you to either Toulouse-Blagnac Airport for your return flight home or, for those guests with the Paris Option, we'll fly to Paris via air before checking into the magnificent 5-star Hotel de Crillon on the Place de la Concorde for the next two nights! This afternoon, catch all of the live action of the Stage 19 Individual Time Trial on TV at our private viewing room before treating yourself to dinner in the "City of Lights!"

July 22 Paris Option - France Pro Tour Stage 19 with VIP Seating on the Champs-Elysees.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the Hotel de Crillon soak up a relaxing morning in the center of Paris while the preparations are made for today's stage! This afternoon, get ready to enjoy our VIP Seating on the Champs-Elysees as we welcome home the Yellow Jersey and the peloton as they complete an 8-lap circuit before the final sprint in front of us! Afterwards, witness the final jersey presentation and the Team Parade or seek out autographs from your favorite riders as all of the team buses are in front of our hotel! Tonight, celebrate your adventure in France with a final dinner in Paris before relaxing with a cruise on the Seine under the stars! C'est parfaite!

July 23 Paris Option - Transfer Day.

After breakfast, we'll transfer you to Charles de Gaulle International Airport for your return flight home with memories to last a lifetime from your adventure in the heart of France's Pro Tour!