"White Jersey Monaco"

July 3rd to July 5th (included), 2009

This is a great opportunity to experience all the pageantry of a Grand Depart. The setting simply could not be any more perfect.

Monaco is well known worldwide as the playground of the rich-and-famous and in July 2009, the second smallest country in the World will show the entire world that their expertise in hosting major sporting events translates beautifully to a Tour de France Grand Depart!

The Prologue course will go over parts of the most famous of all Formula 1 Grand Prix events, starting and ending near the harbor. 

The start of the 2007 Tour de France in London was one of the most spectacular events ever; we expect Monaco to be just as magnificent!

Please read below for day by day description of the trip.

This trip is open to cyclist as well as those who prefer not to ride and restricted to 22 people to preserve its exclusive character.

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- July 3rd -

Hotel location: Monaco

We will be staying at the Hotel Fairmont which is located in the heart of Monaco near the harbor and the famous Casino.

Those cycling will setup bikes and go for a short ride to make sure everything is in proper working condition.

We will then enjoy a group dinner and go over the fun and excitement scheduled over the next couple of days.

- July 4th -

Hotel location: Monaco

Tour Stage 1  /  Monaco  -  Monaco   /  Time Trial  /  15km

What a terrific event this is going to be!

Our location in Monaco couldn't be any more convenient and we'll be able to stroll the streets and those who wish can go for an early morning ride.

While thousands of people (a million?) will be fighting traffic and crowds in hope of securing some sort of a view, we'll simply be able to walk from our hotel to our catered location.

 It simply doesn't get much better than this.

This is one of the best locations anywhere on the course as we will get to see riders starting the timed event and finishing as well. You will get to see each rider go by twice!

A buffet lunch will be served along with open bar.

Once the stage is over, you will have time to enjoy the town while crowds dwindle down, possibly visit one of the team hotels, or simply relax on our hotel's roof-top pool overlooking the Mediterranean coast!

our viewing location

- July 5th -

Tour Stage 2  /  Monaco  - Brignolles  /  182km

Today is the first of the in-line stages of the Tour and the Yellow jersey could very well change hands. You will be treated to the "start Village" in Monaco. This village should open around 10:00am or so, so you will have a bit of time before walking over to the start, this morning.

Thanks to your pass, you will access the rider's area, meet some of the racers, see them warm-up, meet Directeurs Sportif, personalities, possible visit of team bus, etc.

Tour starts are often a favorite part of our trips as the interaction with the riders/teams is unparalleled.

Once the peloton is off, we will transfer you to Nice airport... unless you wish to stay on and follow the Tour through the Provence region!