Whether you are a cyclist or an avid spectator, we would like to welcome you to the 2012 France Pro Tour! This will be our 16th year at the world's most prestigious bike race as we witness the world's greatest cyclists chase the coveted "Maillot Jaune" on the legendary roads of France from the Pyrenees to Paris!

Our 2012 France Pro Tour Pyrenees program for the final week of "Le Tour" is based at our 3-star hotel in the spa village of Luz St. Sauveur where we'll stay for five nights. During the week, you'll ride on the "beyond category" roads over all the big-name climbs like the Col du Soulor, Col d'Aubisque, Col du Tourmalet, Hautacam, and Luz-Ardiden where the greatest cyclists in history like Fausto Coppi, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, Greg Lemond, Miguel Indurain, and Lance Armstrong have all made history! In addition, you'll experience all the craziness of the Publicity Caravan, the "WOW!" moments in France's most beautiful villages, and enjoy the front-row view of seeing the "Yellow Jersey" and your favorite cyclists battle it out for the race lead during the France Pro Tour's pivotal days in the Pyrenees. For non-riders, they will also enjoy watching the race up-close while also enjoying daily cultural excursions and homemade French picnics with our bi-lingual French guides.

Paris Option - Following our five days in the Pyrenees, we'll transfer by air to Paris and check-in for two nights at the 5-star Hotel de Crillon, situated on the world-famous Place de la Concorde! In addition to witnessing all of the team riders and buses in front of our hotel for the final climatic stage, we'll also enjoy VIP seating along the Champs-Elysees where we'll welcome home the "Yellow Jersey" in style!

It all adds up to an unforgettable week in the center of France's Pro Tour as you experience the world's greatest race from the Pyrenees to Paris! As past guests will tell you, there's no better place to be in July than on the legendary roads of France where we guarantee you'll create a new legend all your own!

In The News. In 2010, Joe Chappell (University of Kentucky Professor) and Bill Gorton (Lexington Attorney) joined us on our France Pro Tour Alps Vacation. You can read their story here at Kentucky.com.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:

• Riding all of the big-name climbs in the Pyrenees such as the Col d'Aubisque, Col du Tourmalet, Hautacam, Col de Soulor, Luz-Ardiden and others in a single week!
• Discovering the spectacular beauty of the "Cirque de Gavarnie," a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Staying in the spa village of Luz St. Sauveur for five nights at our 3-star hotel with daily breakfasts and dinners included.
• Having a front-row seat on the Col du Tourmalet for the "Queen Stage" of the 2012 France Pro Tour since our hotel is located right at the base of the climb!
• Transferring to Paris by air and checking in to the 5-star Hotel de Crillon for two nights and savoring its atmosphere in the heart of Paris!
• Cheering on your favorite racers and the Yellow Jersey from our VIP Seating on the Champs-Elysees for the final, climatic stage of the 2012 France Pro Tour plus the Final Awards Presentation and Tour Team Parade.
• Mingling with all of your favorite pro riders and teams in front of the Hotel de Crillon after the conclusion of the Race!
• Finishing off your vacation with an evening cruise on the Seine!
• Giant TCR 2 Composite Rental Bikes Available for this tour!!!