Custom Getaways - Tour de France packages

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You've heard the names before; Croix de Fer, Telegraphe, Galibier and of course Alpe d'Huez. Perhaps you even rode some or all of them, but have you ever tried to ride all of them on the same ride... add to that, the racing atmosphere and you can imagine the challenge La Marmotte offers!

The race starts in Bourg d'Oisans which is the village at the base of the climb to Alpe d'Huez on July 4th.

We are offering 4 self-guided trip options for this race:

OPTION 1

Marmotte

The hotel we have secured is located in Alpe d'Huez so you can simply ride to the hotel once you have crossed the finish line.

This package includes the following:
Guaranteed entry to la Marmotte
Room for the nights of July 2, 3, and 4

Dinners on the nights of July 2, 3, and 4
Breakfasts on morning of July 3, 4, and 5

Cost:
$790.00/person based on double occupancy
$615.00/person for non riders
$245.00 extra for single occupancy room

Optional;
- Preferred rates on vehicle rental through our partner Europcar. We can also ask for specific models in order to insure that the vehicles can handle your needs (bikes, bike cases, etc...)
- Trip Insurance

OPTION 2

Marmotte + Time Trial up AdH

The hotel we have secured is located in Alpe d'Huez so you can simply ride to the hotel once you have crossed the finish line.

This package includes the following:
- Guaranteed entry to la Marmotte + Time trial up Alpe d'Huez the next day
- Room for the nights of July 2, 3, 4, and 5

- Dinners on the nights of July 2, 3, 4, and 5
- Breakfasts on morning of July 3, 4, 5, and 6

- Assistance with train tickets or rental car if needed

Cost:
$1020.00/person based on double occupancy
$795.00/person for non riders
$320.00 extra for single occupancy room

Optional;

- Preferred rates on vehicle rental through our partner Europcar. We can also ask for specific models in order to insure that the vehicles can handle your needs (bikes, bike cases, etc...)

- Trip Insurance

The next two trip options give you the opportunity to ride the (in)famous Mont Ventoux and some of the beautiful Provence region prior to going into the Alps for the Marmotte. This is a great opportunity to get over jetlag, get some nice riding in all the while allowing for a few extra days should either luggage or bikes be delayed in-flight (knock on wood!)

OPTION 3

Mont Ventoux + Marmotte

Spend three days in the Provence region and ride Mont Ventoux before riding La Marmotte, then spend 3 nights in the Alps for the Marmotte and time trial the next day.

The hotels we have secured are at the base of Mont Ventoux and in Alpe d'Huez so you can simply ride from/to the hotel (including after the race)

This package includes the following:
- Hotels on the June 29th, and 30th, and July 1st

- Breakfasts on the 30th, 1st and 2nd

- 2 Mapped itineraries (including Mont Ventoux)

- Guaranteed entry to la Marmotte

- Room for the nights of July 2, 3, and 4

- Dinners on the nights of July 2, 3, and 4
- Breakfasts on morning of July 3, 4, and 5

- Assistance with train tickets or rental car if needed

Cost:
$1365.00/person based on double occupancy
$1075.00/person for non riders
$410.00 extra for single occupancy room

Optional;

- Preferred rates on vehicle rental through our partner Europcar. We can also ask for specific models in order to insure that the vehicles can handle your needs (bikes, bike cases, etc...)

- Trip Insurance

OPTION 4

Mont Ventoux + Marmotte + Time Trial up AdH

Spend three days in the Provence region and ride Mont Ventoux before riding La Marmotte, then spend 4 days in the Alps for the Marmotte and time trial the next day.

The hotels we have secured are at the base of Mont Ventoux and in Alpe d'Huez so you can simply ride from/to the hotel (including after the race)

This package includes the following:
- Hotels on the June 29th, and 30th, and July 1st

- Breakfasts on the 30th, 1st and 2nd

- 2 Mapped itineraries (including Mont Ventoux)

- Guaranteed entry to la Marmotte + entry to the Time Trial up Alpe d'Huez the next day

- Room for the nights of July 2, 3, 4, and 5

- Dinners on the nights of July 2, 3, 4, and 5
- Breakfasts on morning of July 3, 4, 5, and 6

- Assistance with train tickets or rental car if needed

Cost:
$1610.00/person based on double occupancy
$1270.00/person for non riders
$470.00 extra for single occupancy room

Optional;

- Preferred rates on vehicle rental through our partner Europcar. We can also ask for specific models in order to insure that the vehicles can handle your needs (bikes, bike cases, etc...)

- Trip Insurance

Registrations:
We are now accepting registrations for our 2009 Trips. All places are on a first come first serve basis. A deposit 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. 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

You may also download a registration in .PDF format by clicking here. (you must have Adobe Acrobat to open PDF documents).