2026 milan-san remo Vacation

Itinerary

March 10: Welcome to Nice and the French Riviera / Warm-up Spin / Welcome Dinner
We will meet you at the Nice International Airport before 3 p.m. and transfer you to our four-star luxury hotel in charming Nice on the Promenade des Anglais. Following our arrival, check-in for the next five nights before assembling your bike with the assistance of our professional mechanics or make final adjustments on your rental bike. Afterwards, go for a warm-up spin along the Riviera before enjoying our “Welcome Meeting / Dinner” at the hotel.

March 11: Antibes and Cannes
Begin your day with breakfast and a “cafe au lait” overlooking the Mediterranean Sea before getting ready to ride along the Riviera coast on a route that will take us to two of it’s most historical and glamourous towns, Antibes and Cannes. Following coffee and lunch in Cannes, we’ll ride back to Nice where you’ll have the rest of the day free to relax on the beach before exploring the brasseries of the Old Town this evening for dinner.

March 12: Riviera Coast / Monaco Gran Prix Course / Col de la Madone
Today’s ride is one for the “bucket list!” Following breakfast, enjoy riding along the shores of the Mediterranean while soaking up the spectacular views of the French Riviera as you cycle through such villages as Villefranche-sur-Mer, St. Jean Cap Ferrat, and Monaco, where you will ride on the famous F1 Gran Prix course! Then get ready to ride one of the most famous climbs in cycling, the Col de la Madone! Though the climb has never appeared in the Tour de France, the world’s leading pros have used this climb for decades to gauge their form. Savor the views at the summit before cycling back to Nice or choose a ride in the sag van. This evening, we’ll enjoy a group dinner to celebrate your accomplishment!

March 13: St Paul de Vence / Col de Vence
Following breakfast, we’ll enjoy a scenic ride to one of the French Riviera’s most beautiful villages, St. Paul de Vence! Enjoy a coffee in the town square while admiring the views that stretch to the Mediterranean. Afterwards, choose an optional loop that features the legendary Col de Vence, a serpentine climb that has been featured for decades in the epic triathlons that have been held here since the 1980’s such as the Nice Long-Distance Triathlon (where Mark Allen won 10 in a row!) and today’s Ironman France 70.3. After returning to Nice, relax on the beach before fueling up for tomorrow’s Paris-Nice Challenge with our group dinner.

March 14: Paris-Nice Challenge
Get ready for an unforgettable ride on the Paris-Nice Challenge as you ride the final stage of the 2026 race one day before the pro’s race it. During the course of your ride, you can look forward to organized aid stations and the opportunity to ride the legendary Col d’Eze before finishing on the Promenade des Anglais near our hotel! Celebrate your achievement this evening with dinner in the heart of Nice

March 15: Paris-Nice 2026 Men’s Pro Road Race / Farewell Dinner
After breakfast, grab your sharpie pen and camera while the pro’s sign-in at the Grand Depart for the final stage of the 2026 Paris-Nice. Afterwards, relax on the beach or in the Old Town while following the race on TV before getting ready to cheer on the stage winner and the Yellow Jersey at the finish! This evening, we’ll conclude your Paris-Nice vacation with our group dinner. (Note: No ride scheduled for today)

March 16: Transfers
After breakfast and a final cappuccino in town, we’ll transfer you to the Nice Airport or Nice Train Station for your return flight home or continue your journey to other parts of Europe. If you drove to Nice, you trip will conclude with check-out at 12 noon.