Tour de France 2012 Pyrenean stages
| Program Category: | Cycling |
| Duration: | 5 days - 4 nights |
| Dates: | 07/16/2012 - 07/20/2012 |
| Start & Finish: | Pau airport - Pau airport |
| Program Highlights: |
Enjoy this short stay to make the most of the Pyrenean stages, Attend the Finish in Pau, on stage 15, Ride 82 km (51 miles) of the Tour circuit up to the mythical Col de Tourmalet, Climb the Col de Peyresourde and experience the crowd’s enthusiast cheering. |
| Tour de France Viewings: | 3 |
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Ronan Pensec invites you to experience this 99th edition of the Tour de France and to enjoy the benefits of his 13 years as a pro-rider and 25 years of experience with the Tour de France.
Your tour will be a spectacular and richly rewarding experience as you will not only challenge yourself, but you will also be in the heat of the Tour action. During this tour you will see all the crucial Pyrenean stages, where you will experience the crowds’ enthusiasm, waving the flags and cheering you on while you climb some of the most prestigious climbs in France. This year, the Pyrenean stages will include mountain climbs on the mythical Col de Tourmalet and Col de Peyresourde, among others.
Here you will not only see the pros battle on these climbs, but you will climb the same famous peaks before the pros arrive. This last week is always a challenge for the Tour riders, and it is where we give you the chance to face the same challenges.
We pride ourselves on offering top level service with the “French Touch”. Support vehicles accompany every tour and both our experienced bilingual French guides, and dedicated professional staff will ensure that your experience lives up to your expectations. Our daily itineraries are chosen to provide you with a challenge, no matter your experience. Our knowledge of cycling history as well as the culture of France, will add immensely to your experience.
This tour package, assembled by Ronan Pensec, will provide you with an unbeatable experience.
- Be part of the crucial Pyrenean stages.
- Attend the Finish in Pau, on stage 15.
- Ride 82 km (51 miles) of the Tour circuit up to the mythical Col de Tourmalet.
- Climb the Col de Peyresourde and experience the crowd’s enthusiast cheering.
OPTIONS:
Bike rental:
If you prefer not bring your own bike, we offer the rent of new carbon and aluminium bikes. Bikes will be delivered and picked up at the hotel.
Other options available, please refer to our PDF program for more information.
For any information on our programs or payment facilities, please contact us at: info@ronanpensectravel.com
This 99th edition will bring its share of sensation with stages that will definitely provide an ideal terrain for major offensives. The Pyrenean stages will begin with a day of discovery that the climbers will enjoy. Throughout the Pyrenees’ stages, tough climbs might well cause a lot of harm.
The Tour de France stages that you will see:
- Monday, July 16th: Stage 15, Samatan / Pau: 160km (99 miles)
- Wednesday, July 18th: Stage 16, (mountain stage) Pau / Bagnères-de-Luchon: 197km (122 miles)
- Thursday, July 19th: Stage 17, (mountain stage) Bagnères-de-Luchon / Peyragudes: 144km (90 miles)
