Tour de France

CUSTOM GETAWAYS IS THE ONLY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR OPERATOR RECOGNIZED BY THE TOUR DE FRANCE.

 

2011 Tour de France from July 2nd to July 24th

We will once again cater to Tour and cycling fans from all over the World and offer unparalleled Tour de France experience from beginning to end.

The race will start with an exciting initial stage going over the Passage de Gois and a short uphill finish. This will be immediately followed by a Team Time Trial. The anticipation is for the Tour de France to cross a central region of France, followed by the Pyrenees and the Alps acting as the decisive mountain range before Paris. we are hearing exciting things throughout the 2011 itinerary.

We have started accepting reservations and bookings are already quite numerous.

We have left our listing of 2010 trips so you can see what we offer. 2011 should have a relatively similar line-up with adjustments made for dates and geography of course.

Our years of experience (dating to 1986) matter when it comes to the Tour de France. No other Tour Operator in the world takes more people behind the scenes at the TDF than we do.

Our cycling trips are second to none and are flexible to accommodate anyone, from the performance cyclist who wishes to ride a century daily, to the more casual cyclist.

 

 

 

July 3rd to July 25th, 2010

 

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 		We will once again cater to Tour and cycling fans from all over the World and offer unparalleled Tour de France experience from beginning to end.

Our extensive lineup is the most diversified and largest in the industry, yet we strive to offer individual attention to all. Our years of experience (dating to 1986) matter when it comes to the Tour de France.

We can also tailor trips to your specific wishes or needs.

No other Tour Operator in the world takes more people behind the scenes at the TDF than we do.

Our cycling trips are second to none and are flexible to accommodate anyone, from the performance cyclist who wishes to ride a century daily, to the more casual cyclist.

 



 

Some of the highlights of the 2010 Tour de France include:

  • Grand Depart in Rotterdam. this is sure to be one of the most popular starts with huge local support.
  • The Netherlands, Belgium and Northern France in 3 days. These regions have some of the most ardent cycling fans! The atmosphere should be very festive!
  • 13km of cobbled sections on the stage from Belgium to France.
  • A visit through Southern Burgundy.
  • The Jura & Alps regions with mountain top arrival in Les Rousses
  • The few medium mountain stages between the Alps and Pyrenees which could prove tricky
  • An action packed final week with celebration of the Pyrenees stages: to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Pyrenees in the Tour, 2010 will feature the

Col du Tourmalet?Twice!!!

  • Final Time trial through some of the most expensive and famous wine estates and of course the finish on the Champs Elysees in Paris

2010 Trip schedule:

Signature Series (Cycling & non) with VIP Access

1.    Signature Series Alps. July 10th through 15th. Best hotels in each area, helicopter transfer, VIP access to several stages, possible visit/ride w/ pro team, great staff to guest ratio and Garmin Edge 705 units. 6 or 7 day duration  Cost: $4995 SOLD OUT

2.    Signature Series Pyrenees to Paris 1: July 17th to 26th. This trip will cover the final week to 10 days of the Tour de France. It is our most popular and best trip offered. It will offer the best hotels/restaurants in the area as well as the best VIP access available. Great Staff to client ratio. 10 day duration ; Cost $8995. SOLD OUT

3.    Signature Series Pyrenees to Paris 2: July 17th to 26th. This trip will cover the final week to 10 days of the Tour de France. It is our most popular and best trip offered. It will offer the best hotels/restaurants in the area as well as the best VIP access available. Great Staff to client ratio. 10 day duration ; Cost $8995
 Limited availability

4.  Signature Series Pyrenees to Paris 3:  July 17th to 26th.  This trip will cover the final week to 10 days of the Tour de France.  In addition to the best hotels/restaurants in the area, the VIP access, there will be helicopter fly-over of the race, press rooms visits and much more.  Space is limited to 6 people.  10 day duration. Cost $10495
 Limited availability

Extension. July 15th to 17th. Come ride Mont Ventoux. 2 nights accommodations in a wonderful hotel in Provence and the opportunity to ride the (in)famous Mont Ventoux. Offered in addition to any of our Signature Series trips.  SOLD OUT

VIP access (Cycling & non)

1.    White Jersey Rotterdam and Belgium! July 2nd to 6th (evening). This trip will cover the first 4 stages of the Tour stages, including the popular Grand Depart prologue, Holland, Belgium (side trip to Spring Classics landmarks). VIP access to 3 stages ; Cost = $2695 SOLD OUT

2.  White Jersey + Champagne and Burgundy region! July 2nd to July 10th. This trip covers the first stages of the 2010 TDF, Netherlands, Belgium and wine countries of Champagne + Burgundy. VIP access to 3 stages ; Cost $4295

3.    Polka Dot Champagne, Burgundy + Alps. July 6th to 15th. This trip starts with a convenient pick-up in Paris, covers the stages in the Champagne and Burgundy region, Alps (with a side trip to Alpe d'Huez) and Bastille day celebrations! VIP access to 3 stages ; Cost = $4220 SOLD OUT

4.  Polka Dot Alps. July 10th to 15th. This trip covers the stages in the Alps (with a side trip to Alpe d'Huez) and Bastille day celebrations! VIP access to 3 stages ; Cost = $2995 SOLD OUT

5.  Polka Dot Alps 2. July 10th to 16th. This trip covers the stages in the Alps (with a side trip to Alpe d'Huez) and Bastille day celebrations! viewing of 6 stages with VIP access to 3 stages ; Cost = $3595 SOLD OUT

 

6.   NEW! Polka Dot Alps 3. July 12th to 15th (evening). This trip covers 3 stages in the Alps (with a side trip to Alpe d'Huez) and Bastille day celebrations! viewing of 3 stages with VIP access ; Cost = $2475 NEW!

7.    Green Jersey southern France. July 14th to 16th (eve). A quick trip with VIP access to 3 stages and Bastille day celebrations! Cost = $1795 SOLD OUT

8.    Yellow Jersey Trip. July 21st (eve) to July 26th. This trip includes a mountain stage, final time trial, some vip access and Paris with Grand Stand seating ; Cost $3125 SOLD OUT

9.    Yellow Jersey Deluxe 2. July 20th to July 26th. All the important final stages. VIP access, great hotels/restaurants, Grand Stands in Paris ; Cost $4250 Limited availability

10.    Yellow Jersey Deluxe. July 20th to July 26th. All the important final stages. VIP access Grand Stands in Paris, great hotels/restaurants ; Cost $3999 - NON CYCLING ONLY  SOLD OUT

11.    Final WeekEnd VIP Access. July 23rd to July 26th. Great access to the final 3 stages! Cost $2995. NON-CYCLING ONLY SOLD OUT

Cycling

1.    Cycling Champagne + Burgundy. July 6th to July 10th. A short trip opportunities to ride through 2 wonderful wine countries. Very convenient pick-up in Paris. 4 stages of the Tour, great wine, great food, great rides. Cost $1895

2.    Cycling Alps and Pyrenees.  July 10th to July 19th (eve). 10 Days great days of cycling and Tour viewing through the Alps, Provence and Pyrenees. Experience 6 stages and ride Alpe d'Huez + Mont Ventoux; Cost $3995 SOLD OUT

3.    Cycling Pyrenees to Paris  July 17th to July 26th. Final 10 Days. Pyrenees, Time Trial, Paris. Famous climbs of the Pyrenees and great Tour experience; Cost $3995 SOLD OUT

4.    Cycling Pyrenees to Paris Short. July 19th to July 26th. Final  Week. Pyrenees, Time Trial, Paris. Famous climbs of the Pyrenees and great Tour experience; Cost $3595  SOLD OUT

Non-Cycling

1.    Non-Cycling Pyrenees to Paris. July 19th to 26th. Great experience of the TDF for people who wish to experience the TDF without riding. Cost ; $3995 SOLD OUT

2.    Non-Cycling Pyrenees to Paris Short #2. July 21st to 26th. Great experience of 4 different types of stages in a shorter trip. Cost ; $2450  NEW

3.    Non-Cycling Pyrenees to Paris Short. July 22nd to 26th. Great experience of 4 different types of stages in a shorter trip. Cost ; $1995  SOLD OUT

4.    Final Time Trial + Paris. July 23rd to July 26th. Witness the all important final time trial and the arrival in Paris. 2 options of hotels in Paris: SOLD OUT
With 3 star hotel in Paris ; Cost $1365
With 4 star hotel in Paris ; Cost $1475

Trip Extension in Paris

1.    3 Star Hotel with breakfast / Transportation Passes / Airport Transfer / Est. Cost $650

2.    4 Star Hotel with breakfast / Transportation Passes / Airport Transfer / Est. Cost $1020

Self-Guided

1.    Self-Guided Champagne to Alps. July 6th to 15th. This is a self-guided/self-drive trip that includes the Champagne region, Time Trial and the stages through the Alps. Est. Cost $1885 SOLD OUT

2.    Self-Guided Final Week 2. July 19th to 26th. This is a self-guided/self-drive trip that includes the final 7 days of the Tour. Cost $1940

3.    Self-Guided Final Week. July 19th to 26th. This is a self-guided/self-drive trip that includes the final 7 days of the Tour. Cost $1995 SOLD OUT

4.    Self Guided Entire Tour de France. July 2nd to July 26th. This is a self-guided/self-drive trip that covers the Tour de France from the beginning to the end. Cost $5185  SOLD OUT

Paris Arrival

1. Paris Arrival 3 star. July 24th to July 26th. 2 nights in Paris 3 star hotel, Grand stand seating for the final stage in Paris, bkf daily and sunset dinner cruise on July 25th ; Cost $895

2. Paris Arrival 4 star. July 24th to July 26th. 2 nights in Paris 4 star hotel, Grand stand seating for the final stage in Paris, bkf daily and sunset dinner cruise on July 25th ; Cost $1145