Tour de France Ventoux, Alps & Paris Premium
VIP Spectator Tour

It was back in 2016 when the Tour last scheduled a stage finish on Mont Ventoux, when Froome ran up the mountain, so we’re excited to see the “Giant of Provence” back as a 2025 stage Finish. Today we have a mountain to climb! That’s right, our VIP status means we can take our private shuttle up to our VIP viewing area. Even the journey on the closed road, through the hordes of fans, is a unique experience!  The atmosphere on a mountain day is a real buzz with fans galore, so you can lap up the energy and excitement, as we always arrive a few hours before. Early afternoon we will head to the VIP Izoard, a 3-tiered VIP viewing area, premium roadside location, free drinks, canapes and live coverage!  Today is where you will see who has strong legs as the riders struggle up the steep road, gasping for any seconds they can…

Today we head to the Alps!  En route we’ll stop in Bollene. As an Official Tour Operator, we have secured a visit to the ‘Team Paddock’ and Departure Village stage start. The area offers fantastic opportunities to get up close to the riders and Tour celebrities, as well as getting a first-hand view of the inner workings of the Tour de France. It’s one of the most popular moments on our Spectator Trips! Then settle in for the afternoon as we make our way to Les Trois Vallees.

Today we wake up in the Alps surrounded by these stunning mountains, ready for another day of racing. Col de La Loze is the final climb and we’ll be staying in the same village. Take a morning walk up the steep hairpins of the village to get a taste of what’s in store for the cyclists or enjoy the atmosphere as the town prepares for a great day of the Tour!  In the early afternoon, we will set off to return to the VIP Izoard, our 3-tier VIP viewing area, to watch another spectacular Finish, with a different atmosphere in the French Alps.

Today we will be in the Relais Etape, situated  on a key location on the course. This exclusive area offers a 3-course meal, a free bar, live coverage and commentary, plus entertainment! Even better news is they LOVE Thomson Spectators and spoil us rotten. The premium roadside location will offer amazing opportunities to get some great stress-free shots of the riders as they pass by on their gruelling journey. It’s a spectator favourite!

As the teams prepare for another mountain day, we will head to Paris. We’ll transfer to Lyon and hop on the TGV, arriving in Paris in the early afternoon. This gives you plenty of time to settle in and watch the race live from our amazing luxury hotel! It’s stunning! Enjoy the sights of Paris for the afternoon or rest and restore some energy after so much excitement! In the evening, we’ll head to the River Seine and enjoy a dinner cruise, through the twinkling sights and sounds of magical Paris.

Good morning Paris! What a city to wake up in. You will have a leisurely morning and get rested before the last day of the Tour de France on the Champs Elysees. Early afternoon, we’ll head over to our exclusive Thomson VIP Viewing area, situated on the Champs Elysees. A roadside VIP area, rubbing shoulders with the teams, our own exclusive area complete with food and drink and great seats! It’s fabulous watching the last pass of the caravan, seeing the race as it passes by us 6 times in total! What a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle! After this amazing experience, it’s back to our hotel for our farewell drinks.

After all that excitement it’s time to say goodbye. We hope to see you back in the future. Why not join us on a Thomson Spectator Trip to the Tour Down Under, Spring Classics or La Vuelta?