The
2009 Tour de France is approaching. For deals on accommodation, ferries to France and general information about the race, we have compiled some of the best sites.
Day Tripper : the web magazine for visitors to France. It has great links to the official sites for the tours (
www.letour.com and
www.viafrance.com) as well as loads of deals on ferries and accommodation. Ferry Fares from Dover to Calais from £25 with no fuel surcharge and Britteny Ferries Offer - Daytrip from £65 (£25 a car plus £20 per passenger, minimum two people). More offers on their site.
GrandStand : if you are wanting to have it all organised for you then this sounds great. Tour de France in Monaco 3 - 6 July 2009. Spend a weekend in the beautiful Principality of Monaco for the start of the 2009 Tour de France. Fly from your choice of London or regional airport direct to Nice and spend three nights in Monaco watching the start and finish of the first timed stage on Saturday and the start of the first leg of the race as they leave Monaco and head west along the coast on Sunday. Tour price includes your flights, Tour de France in Monaco transfers between Nice Airport and Monaco and three nights accommodation on bed and breakfast basis.
Blue Marble Travel : A great looking tour if you have the stamina...Tour de France - 3 weeks Combines 3 of the French routes: Northern and Southern Burgundy, Bordeaux & the Dordogne, the Cévennes, Provence, Champagne, the Loire Valley, Alsace, “Switzerland” route, and the Basque Country. On their site, you'll find an overview of the trip, a map to see details of cycling in each of the regions, prices and departure dates. If you have the legs for it... it sounds great!
eurodestination.com : Witness the Tour de France Finale in Paris. Be at the finish line on Paris' Champs Elysees for the close of the 2009 Tour de France. Save money by taking a Eurostar / Hotel package deal. What a great event it is, so make sure you get the best of the action by booking this deal. They have specially packaged deals including Eurostar and the hotel which will save you lots of £'s.
Premium Sports Tours : On this tour you will see all the crucial Alpine stages as well as the all important Final Time Trial and the finish on the cobblestones of the Champs Elysees. For those bringing bikes you will be able to ride the famous climbs such as the Col du Restefond (Europes highest Col), Izoard, Vars, Lauteret, Galibier & Alpe d'Huez. Following the Tour de France for 10 days can be tiring, therefore this tour has been designed with the minimum amount of hotel changes. Apart from the first & last 2 nights in Paris you will spend 5 nights in the beautiful ski town of Serre Chevalier and 2 nights in the spa city of Vichy, famous for its mineral water.
Holiday Wizard and
Saddle Skedaddle :
Follow the Tour de France Pros. Think you can do it? Prove it! If you’d like to take on challenging (& infamous) climbs like Tourmalet, Aubisque, Aspin and Perysourde then this is your chance. Extended for 2009 to 7-8 days riding, and an (optional) rest day, you’ll be able to spend more time riding the mountains on a true trans-Pyrenean experience. Starting from Biarritz the itinerary takes in the complete breadth of the Pyrenees, right to the shores of the Mediterranean. For £1195 you get all the riding you can handle, all accommodation, 65% of meals, and guided and vehicle support. Currently scheduled departures are 5 Jun 09, 19 Sep 09 & 18 Jun 2010. This a place to place tour … between hotels, you’re on your bike!
Chalets Direct : Alpe d'Huez. If it is amazing accommodation you are looking for this resort has been on one of the most famous stages of the Tour de France for 25 years - the 21 bends that lead up to the resort will often be the crucial stage for many contenders in the tour. Throughout the summer the resort plays host to a number of other events - including the Fete de l'Air. It is a great venue for enjoying walking, mountain biking and the superb mountain scenery.
Day Tripper : the web magazine for visitors to France. It has great links to the official sites for the tours ( www.letour.com and www.viafrance.com) as well as loads of deals on ferries and accommodation. Ferry Fares from Dover to Calais from £25 with no fuel surcharge and Britteny Ferries Offer - Daytrip from £65 (£25 a car plus £20 per passenger, minimum two people). More offers on their site.
GrandStand : if you are wanting to have it all organised for you then this sounds great. Tour de France in Monaco 3 - 6 July 2009. Spend a weekend in the beautiful Principality of Monaco for the start of the 2009 Tour de France. Fly from your choice of London or regional airport direct to Nice and spend three nights in Monaco watching the start and finish of the first timed stage on Saturday and the start of the first leg of the race as they leave Monaco and head west along the coast on Sunday. Tour price includes your flights, Tour de France in Monaco transfers between Nice Airport and Monaco and three nights accommodation on bed and breakfast basis.
Blue Marble Travel : A great looking tour if you have the stamina...Tour de France - 3 weeks Combines 3 of the French routes: Northern and Southern Burgundy, Bordeaux & the Dordogne, the Cévennes, Provence, Champagne, the Loire Valley, Alsace, “Switzerland” route, and the Basque Country. On their site, you'll find an overview of the trip, a map to see details of cycling in each of the regions, prices and departure dates. If you have the legs for it... it sounds great!
eurodestination.com : Witness the Tour de France Finale in Paris. Be at the finish line on Paris' Champs Elysees for the close of the 2009 Tour de France. Save money by taking a Eurostar / Hotel package deal. What a great event it is, so make sure you get the best of the action by booking this deal. They have specially packaged deals including Eurostar and the hotel which will save you lots of £'s.
Premium Sports Tours : On this tour you will see all the crucial Alpine stages as well as the all important Final Time Trial and the finish on the cobblestones of the Champs Elysees. For those bringing bikes you will be able to ride the famous climbs such as the Col du Restefond (Europes highest Col), Izoard, Vars, Lauteret, Galibier & Alpe d'Huez. Following the Tour de France for 10 days can be tiring, therefore this tour has been designed with the minimum amount of hotel changes. Apart from the first & last 2 nights in Paris you will spend 5 nights in the beautiful ski town of Serre Chevalier and 2 nights in the spa city of Vichy, famous for its mineral water.
Holiday Wizard and Saddle Skedaddle : Follow the Tour de France Pros. Think you can do it? Prove it! If you’d like to take on challenging (& infamous) climbs like Tourmalet, Aubisque, Aspin and Perysourde then this is your chance. Extended for 2009 to 7-8 days riding, and an (optional) rest day, you’ll be able to spend more time riding the mountains on a true trans-Pyrenean experience. Starting from Biarritz the itinerary takes in the complete breadth of the Pyrenees, right to the shores of the Mediterranean. For £1195 you get all the riding you can handle, all accommodation, 65% of meals, and guided and vehicle support. Currently scheduled departures are 5 Jun 09, 19 Sep 09 & 18 Jun 2010. This a place to place tour … between hotels, you’re on your bike!
Chalets Direct : Alpe d'Huez. If it is amazing accommodation you are looking for this resort has been on one of the most famous stages of the Tour de France for 25 years - the 21 bends that lead up to the resort will often be the crucial stage for many contenders in the tour. Throughout the summer the resort plays host to a number of other events - including the Fete de l'Air. It is a great venue for enjoying walking, mountain biking and the superb mountain scenery.
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