"Ventoux + Paris" Package 2

July 25th to July 27th

VIP Access at the arrival on Mont Ventoux + viewing of the final stage in Paris!

This two day trip covers what is setup to be the most meaningful stage for the Yellow Jersey Contenders... all in style!

Registrations:
A 25% deposit per person is required to reserve a spot. If places are still available when we receive your application along with deposit, you will receive notification of your registration. If the trip is sold out, you will be given the option to be placed on a waiting list or choice of another trip. Waitlist order is on a first come first serve basis as well. Please email us to receive a registration form our complete reservation procedure: info@customgetaways.com

- July 24th -

Tour Stage 19  /   Bourgoin Jalieu  -  Aubenas  /  195km (121 miles)

If you have chosen the additional night of the 24th in Paris option, the hotel we have selected is located in Paris close to the Gare de Lyon which will prove useful tomorrow morning.  Check in at leisure.

- July 25th -

Hotel location: Paris

Tour Stage 20  /   Montelimar  -  Mont Ventoux  /  167km (104 miles)

This is THE stage! The one everyone is talking about! There are so many scenarios possible on the day. Regardless of who is wearing the Yellow Jersey, it will not be safe until this final climb is completed.

 The last time the Tour de France went up Mont Ventoux was in 2002. At the time, Virenque had won the stage followed by russian Botcharov and Armstrong fished 3rd. Lance Armstrong has always said that he would like to win atop Mont Ventoux. This very well could  be his final opportunity!!!

In order to get to the top of the climb, we have scheduled you for a bullet train ride from Paris to Avignon where we will pick you up with vehicles with proper authorization to be on course after road closures are enforced.

Not only will you be on the (in)famous climb today; you will be witnessing the Tour de France being won or lost from the exclusive VIP Izoard hospitality area located about 50-75 yards from the finish line and overlooking the course.

Here hostesses will serve drinks and snacks while you watch the live broadcast on Big Screen TV. After seeing the stage finish from this exclusive viewing area champagne will be served to celebrate the stage winner.
The Izoard bus is among the more exclusive areas at stage finishes and you should expect to see/meet plenty of Tour celebrities.

Once the stage is over, we will evacuate the top of the mountain and get you to the train station for your return train to Paris.

This is an incredible day on the Tour and one that we are already looking forward to!

Armstrong in 2002

Ventoux Profile

- July 26th -

Hotel location: Paris

Tour Stage 21  /   Montereau Fault Yonne  -  Paris Champs-Elysees   /  160km (100 miles)

This is what every professional cyclist aspires to; the arrival of the Tour de France on the Champs-Elysees!

Who will be wearing yellow on the Champs Elysees tonight? We will find out today as we watch the arrival from the side of the "World's most beautiful Avenue".

Once the Tour festivities are over, those who have chosen this option will get ready for a great dining experience. This year again we will be renting an entire boat for our dinner-cruise along the Seine river. Great food and unbelievable sight-seeing of Paris by night will end our “sensory overloaded day”!!!

Our position as Official Tour Operators for the Tour de France, allows us to offer seating in the Official Grand Stands alongside the Champs-Elysees as an option.

- July 27th -

Departure

- Tour de France gift

- Daily information with maps, cue sheets, other Tour information

- Detailed tour itinerary

- Pre-departure information detailing the trip, hotels, contact information, what to bring, and other essential info.