Why Choose Thomson?

THE NUMBER 1 TOUR GUIDE

We can't talk about our Spectator Trips without discussing the passion, knowledge and enthusiasm of your guide, Jacinta, who lives in France year round. A true pro, Jacinta’s wild personality and boundless energy make for a truly exceptional experience. Her connections will get you the ultimate insider access and her antics will have you howling with laughter. Simply the most fun you can have at a bike race.

ASO PREMIUM STATUS

We are the Number 1 Official Tour de France Tour Operator - awarded Premium status by ASO

VIP ACCESS TO STAGE STARTS

Meet the riders and Tour celebrities in the VIP Departure Village. Mix and mingle in the Team Paddock where the teams congregate for 2 hours pre race - reserved for VIPs and always a favorite with spectators!

TOP HOTELS

Our Premium status gives us access to the top hotels close to the Tour Stages

VIP ACCESS TO STAGE FINISHES

Situated opposite the Finish Line, the Izoard VIP Tribune offers VIP hospitality and unparalleled viewing of the stage finish.

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The tour from the Pyrenees to Paris was incredible!  Jacinta and the team provided us with great insight into the “behind the scenes” aspects of ...

Stephanie Herman, USA — 2022

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Thomson Tours is the ultimate in VIP Spectator Experiences. Their guide, Jacinta, is so knowledgeable and super fun. She took 10 strangers and turned us ...

Cari Oppermann, USA — 2017

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Tour de France VIP Spectator Tour - Pyrenees
A fantastic trip, amazing to experience the Tour so close up and feel part of the action. Jacinta and Martin were brilliant, completely focussed on ...

Sean Gorman, USA — 2023

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Tour de France Schedule
- Stages raced during trip duration

Stage Date Start and finish Distance Terrain
02.07 Grand Depart
yes 03.07
04.07
yes 1 05.07 Lille — Lille Flat
yes 2 06.07 Lauwin-Planque — Boulogne-sur-Mer Hilly
3 07.07 Valenciennes — Dunkirk Hilly
yes 4 08.07 Amiens — Rouen Flat
yes 5 09.07 Caen — Caen ITT
yes 6 10.07 Bayeux — Vire Normandie Hilly
7 11.07 Saint-Malo — Mûr-de-Bretagne Hilly
8 12.07 Saint-Méen-le-Grand — Laval Flat
9 13.07 Chinon — Châteauroux Flat
10 14.07 Ennezat — Le Mont-Dore Mountain
15.07
yes 11 16.07 Toulouse — Toulouse Flat
yes 12 17.07 Auch — Hautacam Mountain
yes 13 18.07 Loudenvielle — Peyragudes ITT
yes 14 19.07 Pau — Superbagnères Mountain
15 20.07 Muret — Carcassonne Hilly
21.07
yes 16 22.07 Montpellier — Mont Ventoux Mountain
yes 17 23.07 Bollène — Valence Flat
yes 18 24.07 Vif — Col de la Loze Mountain
yes 19 25.07 Albertville — La Plagne Mountain
20 26.07 Nantua — Pontarlier Hilly
yes 21 27.07 Mantes-la-Ville — Paris Champs Elysées Flat
28.07

Stage Detail

Stage 1

Lille > Lille


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Stage 1

Lille > Lille

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Stage 2

Lauwin-Planque > Boulogne-sur-Mer


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Hilly



Stage 2

Lauwin-Planque > Boulogne-sur-Mer

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Stage 3

Valenciennes > Dunkirk


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Hilly



Stage 3

Valenciennes > Dunkirk

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Stage 4

Amiens > Rouen


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Flat



Stage 4

Amiens > Rouen

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Stage 5

Caen > Caen


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ITT



Stage 5

Caen > Caen

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Stage 6

Bayeux > Vire Normandie


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Stage 6

Bayeux > Vire Normandie

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Stage 7

Saint-Malo > Mûr-de-Bretagne


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Saint-Malo > Mûr-de-Bretagne

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Stage 8

Saint-Méen-le-Grand > Laval


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Stage 8

Saint-Méen-le-Grand > Laval

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Stage 9

Chinon > Châteauroux


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Stage 9

Chinon > Châteauroux

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Stage 10

Ennezat > Le Mont-Dore


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Stage 10

Ennezat > Le Mont-Dore

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Stage 11

Toulouse > Toulouse


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Stage 11

Toulouse > Toulouse

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Stage 12

Auch > Hautacam


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Stage 12

Auch > Hautacam

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Stage 13

Loudenvielle > Peyragudes


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Stage 13

Loudenvielle > Peyragudes

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Stage 14

Pau > Superbagnères


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Stage 14

Pau > Superbagnères

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Stage 15

Muret > Carcassonne


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Stage 15

Muret > Carcassonne

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Stage 16

Montpellier > Mont Ventoux


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Stage 16

Montpellier > Mont Ventoux

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Stage 17

Bollène > Valence


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Stage 17

Bollène > Valence

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Stage 18

Vif > Col de la Loze


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Stage 18

Vif > Col de la Loze

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Stage 19

Albertville > La Plagne


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Stage 19

Albertville > La Plagne

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Stage 20

Nantua > Pontarlier


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Stage 20

Nantua > Pontarlier

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Stage 21

Mantes-la-Ville > Paris Champs Elysées


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Stage 21

Mantes-la-Ville > Paris Champs Elysées

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