Tour de France 2012 Vosges-Alpes
| Program Category: | Cycling |
| Duration: | 8 days - 7 nights |
| Dates: | 07/06/2012 - 07/13/2012 |
| Start & Finish: | Basel-Mulhouse airport - Lyon airport |
| Program Highlights: | Be part of the Vosges and Alps stages, climb up to the summit of the Vosges Mountains and experience the crowd’s enthusiast cheering, enjoy a ride in Switzerland, ride the last 80 km (50 miles) of the Tour circuit up to le Col de la Toussuire, attend the first Time Trial start in Arc-et-Senans, climb the Col de la Madeleine and watch the Tour pro riders and the publicity caravan pass by. |
| Tour de France Viewings: | 4 |
| Rates: |
EUR 2490 Single Room EUR 2200 Twin or Double Room |
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 spectacular and a 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 Vosges & Alps stages, where you will experience the atmosphere of enthusiastic crowds, waving the flags and cheering you on while you climb some steep slopes. This year, the Vosges, Jura and Alps stages will include 14 mountain climbs including La Planche des Belles Filles, le Col de la Croix, and le Col de la Madeleine. Up there, you will not only see the pros battle on these climbs, but you will climb the same famous peaks before the pros arrive. This week will be 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 Vosges and Alps stages.
- Climb up to the summit of the Vosges Mountains and experience the crowd’s enthusiast cheering.
- Enjoy a ride in Switzerland.
- Ride the last 80 km (50 miles) of the Tour circuit up to le Col de la Toussuire.
- Attend the first Time Trial start in Arc-et-Senans.
- Climb the Col de la Madeleine and watch the Tour pro riders and the publicity caravan pass by.
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.
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 Vosges’ stages will begin with a day of discovery that the climbers will enjoy. Riders will get to discover several steep climbs in Vosges and Jura before reaching the Alps. The Tour’s favourites will undoubtedly get noticed there.
The Tour de France stages that you will see:
Saturday, July 7th: Stage 7, (mountain stage) Tomblaine / La Planche des Belles Filles: 199km (123 miles)
Sunday, July 8th: Stage 8, (mountain stage) Belfort / Porrentruy: 154km (96 miles)
Monday, July 9th: Stage 9, Arc-et-Senans / Besançon (Time trial): 38km (24 miles)
Thursday, July 12th: Stage 11, Albertville / La Toussuire: 140km (87 miles)
