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

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2025 Tour de France VIP Spectator Tour – Mont Ventoux, Alps & Paris

The Premium package 'Full bells and whistles' experience!

Join us as we head to the Mighty Mont Ventoux,  the famous Trois Vallées in the heart of the Alps and finally Paris. The Big Mountain and Thrilling Finale experience. 

Overview

Details

Next Departure

July 21st 2025

From

USD $8,995

Duration

8 days / 7 nights

Overview

Join us for the last 8 adrenalin filled days, seeing 5 stages LIVE! We’ll see 2 stages in Provence, 2 in the Alps and the Finale from our exclusive VIP hospitality area on the Champs Élysées!

Our Hotels in Provence and Meribel offer great locations, with minimal travel time, rounded off with our luxury 5 Star Hotel in the centre of Paris .

Official Premium Tour Operator – Thomson Bike Tours is one of only 3 Official Tour Operators awarded “Premium” status to the Tour de France. Our partnership with the race organizers allows us to provide the ultimate insider Tour de France experience, complete with exclusive VIP hospitality and unprecedented race viewing opportunities.

Live Race Viewing

Stage 16

Montpellier > Mont Ventoux

Stage 17

Bollène > Valence

Stage 18

Vif > Col de la Loze

Stage 19

Albertville > La Plagne

Stage 21

Mantes-la-Ville > Paris Champs Elysées


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Exclusive VIP Access

You can’t get closer to the race unless you join a World Tour team

Insider Access

Meet the riders and Tour celebrities before the race start at the Departure Village and mix and mingle in the team area with Team Paddock access — a Spectator favorite!

Relais-Etape VIP

A great view of the race and more. Start with an aperitif at the bar and a seated lunch before watching the peloton race by in the company of an ex pro.

Izoard VIP Tribune

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

A Passionate Team

Our passionate and knowledgable Spectator team are dedicated to providing you with a truly exceptional time at major Pro Tour bike races. The infectious personality of our team add an extra dimension to an unrivalled VIP experience. Simply the most fun you can have at a bike race.

ASO Premium Status

As the number one Official Premium Tour de France Tour Operater we can offer the ultimate in race access and exclusive goodies, such as the Tour de France Roadbook – the Holy Grail - given only to teams, media & Official Tour Operators (in digital form) and a special 25% discount code for Official Tour de France online store.

Break Away

Our guide has relationships with the commentators, teams and an extensive network of insider contacts, that means on the rest days you will be treated to a backstage pass experience

Itinerary

Day Headline Description Hotel
01 Bienvenue en France! Hotel Mercure Pont d’Avignon
02 LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Izoard Mont Ventoux Hotel Mercure Pont d’Avignon
03 LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Departure Village Bollene Hotel Chaudanne
04 LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Izoard Courchevel Hotel Chaudanne
05 LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Relais Etape Hotel Chaudanne
06 Travel to Paris and Dinner Cruise on the Seine InterContinental Paris le Grand
07 LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Rive Gauche on the Champs Elysees InterContinental Paris le Grand
08 Au Revoir
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Itinerary Detail

Day 1


Bienvenue en France!

Our staff will meet you at Avignon TGV Station. From here we’ll transfer you to our Hotel in Avignon.  We’ll have a  lunch where you’ll get a chance to meet your fellow Tour de France fans. Then it’s a short orientation meeting where we’ll run through the plans for the upcoming week. After lunch we will give you chance to check in and enjoy the surroundings, Mercure Pont d’Avignon is located in the historic centre of Avignon, just 100 metres from the Pont d’Avignon and 150 metres from Papal Palace! A welcome cocktail will be followed by dinner in the Hotel.

Day 2


LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Izoard Mont Ventoux

It was 2016 when Froome ran up Mont Ventoux and the race is returning to this beast of Provence! 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…

Day 3


LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Departure Village Bollene

Today we head to the Alps!  En route we’ll stop in Bollene. As an Official Tour Operator, we have secured a visit of 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.

Day 4


LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Izoard Courchevel

Today we wake up in the Alps and 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!   Early afternoon we will set off and return to the VIP Izoard, our 3 tiered VIP viewing area, to watch another spectacular finish, with a different atmosphere in the French Alps.

Day 5


LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Relais Etape

Today we will be in the Relais Etape, situated  on a key locatipon 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!

Day 6


Travel to Paris and Dinner Cruise on the Seine

As the teams prepare for another mountain day, we will head to Paris. We’ll transfer to Lyon and hop on the TGV, arriving 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 recuperate 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.

Day 7


LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Rive Gauche on the Champs Elysees

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.

Stage Finish viewing

Day 8


Au Revoir

After all that excitement it’s time to say goodbye. We hope to see you back in the future. Join us on a Thomson Spectator Trip to the Tour Down Under, Spring Classics or La Vuelta.

Stage


Stage 16

Montpellier > Mont Ventoux


Stage 17

Bollène > Valence


Stage 18

Vif > Col de la Loze


Stage 19

Albertville > La Plagne


Stage 20

Nantua > Pontarlier


Stage 21

Mantes-la-Ville > Paris Champs Elysées


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Paris


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Dates & Prices

Date Booking Status Availability Price / Per Person Single Supplement
2025
July 21 to July 28
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    Trip Hotels

    Hotel Mercure Pont d’Avignon

    Hotel Chaudanne

    InterContinental Paris le Grand


    What's Included

    What's Included What's Not Included
      ACCOMMODATION & MEALS arrow
    • 8 days / 7 nights fully accompanied trip
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts
    • All but 1 dinners (Stage 21 is in VIP area)
    • 2 Lunches
    • TOUR DE FRANCE VIEWINGS arrow
    • TDF Stage 16: Entry to the VIP Izoard Tribune Mont Ventoux
    • TDF Stage 17: Entry to the VIP Departure Village in Bollen
    • TDF Stage 18: Entry to the VIP Izoard Tribune in Courchevel
    • TDF Stage 19: Entry to the VIP Relais Etape
    • TDF Stage 21: Entry to the Rive Gauche Tribune on the Champs Elysees
    • TRANSPORTATION arrow
    • Pick-up at Avignon TGV Station
    • All ground transportation
    • All luggage transfers
    • SUPPORT arrow
    • Service of our experienced guides
    • Snacks and drinks on the coach
    • MERCHANDISING arrow
    • Tour de France Gift
    • Tour de France Roadbook –in digital form
    • Special Discount code for Official Tour de France online store
    • Thomson Bike Tours T shirt, small Backpack, Socks & Lanyard
    • OTHER ACTIVITIES arrow
    • Dinner Cruise on the River Seine
    • Airfare
    • Travel and personal insurance
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
    • Staff gratuities
    What's Included
      ACCOMMODATION & MEALS arrow
    • 8 days / 7 nights fully accompanied trip
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts
    • All but 1 dinners (Stage 21 is in VIP area)
    • 2 Lunches
    • TOUR DE FRANCE VIEWINGS arrow
    • TDF Stage 16: Entry to the VIP Izoard Tribune Mont Ventoux
    • TDF Stage 17: Entry to the VIP Departure Village in Bollen
    • TDF Stage 18: Entry to the VIP Izoard Tribune in Courchevel
    • TDF Stage 19: Entry to the VIP Relais Etape
    • TDF Stage 21: Entry to the Rive Gauche Tribune on the Champs Elysees
    • TRANSPORTATION arrow
    • Pick-up at Avignon TGV Station
    • All ground transportation
    • All luggage transfers
    • SUPPORT arrow
    • Service of our experienced guides
    • Snacks and drinks on the coach
    • MERCHANDISING arrow
    • Tour de France Gift
    • Tour de France Roadbook –in digital form
    • Special Discount code for Official Tour de France online store
    • Thomson Bike Tours T shirt, small Backpack, Socks & Lanyard
    • OTHER ACTIVITIES arrow
    • Dinner Cruise on the River Seine
    What's Not Included
    • Airfare
    • Travel and personal insurance
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
    • Staff gratuities

    Travel details - airport departures

    Pick-up/Drop-off Info

    Arrival

    Pickup Location Time

    Avignon TGV Station

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    11:30

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    Hotel Mercure Pont d'Avignon

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    12:00

    Departure

    Drop Off Location Time

    Intercontinental Grand Palace Hotel

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    2025 Tour de France VIP Spectator Tour – Mont Ventoux, Alps & Paris

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