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France's Pro Tour - Pyrenees Self Guided Cycling Vacation Itinerary

2010 France's Pro Tour Pyrenees Self-Guided Cycling Vacation

Dates: July 18 - July 23, 2010

Length: 5 days / 4 nights with options for Paris Finish

Location: French Pyrenees
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Tour Starts: Toulouse or Pau, France
Tour Ends: Toulouse or Pau, France
Cost: $1799.00 per person based on double occupancy.
Single Supplement (US$):$499.00
 

July 19- Welcome to the Pyrenees! Following your arrival and check-in, build up your bike and go for a short spin in the Pyrenees on the roads near your respective hotel or watch the finish of France's Pro Tour Stage 15 on TV. This evening, get acquainted with your fellow guests at our "Welcome Meeting / Dinner."

July 20 - France's Pro Tour Stage 16. Following breakfast, get ready to ride either the Col d'Aspin, the Col du Tourmalet, or the Col d'Aubisque. No matter what route you choose, you are only a few miles from the official race routes so you can plan an unforgettable day at France's Pro Tour! Following all the action on the road, celebrate your day with a dinner of fresh pasta, salad, pizza, dessert and wine!

July 21 - Pyrenees Options. Since today is a rest day for the pros, you have so many options available to you today. You can ride the climbs from yesterday's stage that you missed or ride such mythical climbs as Luz-Ardiden or Hautacam. Other options include cycling in the Pyrenees National Park, or hiking and relaxing in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Gavarnie.

July 22 - France's Pro Tour Stage 17. Today's stage will be the final, climatic mountain stage of this year's race and there is only one place to be - on the western side of the Col du Tourmalet. Imagine riding up this historical mountain through a gauntlet of fans while it celebrates 100 years of history in the world's greatest race. Then, get ready to watch the racing explode as Contador, Armstrong, Wiggins, and the Schleck brothers push it to the limit in their quest for the leader's jersey! Cap off an unforgettable day with a festive dinner at your hotel.

July 23 - Pyrenees Options / Check-Out. After breakfast, choose the path you would like to take. Options include driving to Pau to see the start of Stage 18 or riding one of the clmbs that you haven't ridden yet so as to complete your Pyrenees "list." Following check-out at 12 noon, extend your trip in France or head to Paris for the finish on the Champs-Elysees on Sunday, July 25. It's your decision since you're the Boss!

 

 

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