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  Tour de France 2012, Pyrenees-Tarn
The last week of the tour

Enjoy well located hotels in the centers of Toulouse , cycle in the beautiful Ariege region, visit the most famous wineries in the region and stay at the heart of the Pyrenees with good access to some of the most decisive climbings of the 2012 Tour; the Tourmalet, Aspin and l'Aubisque.

We will see 6 stages of the tour during the last week of it's course. Since the stages through the Pyrenees always leave their mark as to who is to win during the final day on the Champs Elysees, we will be present for the decisive stages of the Tour 2012.

Witness one of the world’s greatest cycling races from the comfort of your own saddle... Not only will you live the excitement of the race, but you will be exploring a truly wondrous part of the world; the imposing Pyrenees mountain range and the culturally rich region of Midi Pyrenees.

We have carefully selected the most charming hotels for your stay, our support van ensures that you always have the option of resting if the going gets tough and we provide you with top of the line road bikes - or you may choose to bring your own.

Our experienced guides will be on hand to assist you from the moment you arrive in France. They have a great knowledge of the country, the history, the roads and the routes to ensure you have nothing to worry about other than the pleasure of cycling.
Daily routes of 60-90 kms approx. personalized to the group.

  Itinerary
  Day 1 Toulouse. July 14th
Today we will meet you at the airport of Toulouse and in the late afternoon we will transfer you to our first hotel close to the airport. Upon check-in we will fit your bicycle and there will be time to wander around the hotel.

Hotel: www.courtyardtoulouse.com
 

Day 2 Toulouse. July 15th
From the hotel we drive towards Foix to ride in the region of Ariege and to see the race finish.

Drive back to the hotel (90 kms)
It will be a thrilling stage, as the terrain is hilly and the sprinters will have a hard time breaking away from the peloton.
We might witness an escape of a small group. The ambiance will be good and there will be excellent opportunities to see the riders.
You will have the afternoon and the evening free to explore the town. In the evening we will take you to your hotel by van.
Stage TdF
Hotel: www.courtyardtoulouse.com
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 3 Argelès-Gazost July 16th
Today we will ride by bike towards Samatan the start of the stage. After that, we will ride a bit more and after lunch we will take the van towards the Pyrenees. The ride will be about 95 kms, which will take more or less 3 hours.
Upon ariving in Argeles in the heart of the Pyrenees we will have dinner at the hotel.
Stage TdF
Argeles Gazost: http://www.argeles-gazost.com/
Hotel: LE SOLEIL LEVANT. A charming place at down town.
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner with wine
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Day 4 Argelès-Gazost
Argeles is a great spot to spend when the TDF is having a rest day. We could have a longer cycling day up the Gorge de Luz all the way to Gavarnie or Col Aubisque.


Hotel: LE SOLEIL LEVANT
Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 5 Argelès-Gazost
Here we could jump in the van in the morning and drive to Luz St Sauveur. The race will follow Aubisuqe/Tourmalet/Aspin/Peyresurde. Before the race arrives we could ride Tourmalet and wait at the top of Col d’Aspin or Peyresurde. Todays afternoon will be free and you can enjoy the excellent cycling-atmosphere that is to be lived in Argeles.
Stage TdF
Hotel: LE SOLEIL LEVANT
Meals included: Breakfast.
Day 6 Toulouse. July 19th
In the morning we could ride towards Bagnere-de-Luchon and along the Vallee du Lys to Superbagneres. We could then ride down and perhaps go up Col du Menthe (time permitting). In the afternoon we drive to Toulouse, (140 kms).
Stage TdF

Hotel: http://www.hotel-capitouls.com/
well located, great view.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7 Toulouse July 20th
We could drive in the morning to Blagnac (approx. 2hr) to see them leave the start line or we go to see the pretty town of Montauban and to ride by the wine region of Fronton, where the race will pass by 14pm.
Tonight, we will enjoy a farewell dinner saying goodbye to our guide.
Stage TdF
Toulouse: http://www.toulouse-tourisme.com/
Hotel: http://www.hotel-capitouls.com
Meals: Breakfast and farewell dinner with wine.
 

Day 8 Departure
After breakfast you are free to leave the hotel to continue your travels or to make your way back to the airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast

PRICE 2012 (EURO):
1750 in hotels 3*
Single suppl.: 280 €

DAYS/NIGHTS:

8 days / 7 nights

LEVEL:
Medium-advanced.


DATES:
July: 14-21

INCLUDED:
- 7 nights accomodation with buffet breakfast.
- All transfers.
- 2 dinners with wine.
- Snacks and drinks in the van.
- Maps and guidance.
- Bike Spain jersey [Image]

NOT INCLUDED:
5 dinners and all the lunches.

OPTIONS:
- Extra nights: Ask for price.

- Carbon bike: 150 €

SUPPORTED TOUR
MINIMUM GROUP 6 PERSONS


- The tour of France 2012 in the Pyrenees. We will see SIX stages.
- The lovely landscape of the Tarn region with medieval towns.
- To stay in Argeles, and to cycle from the hotel, Tourmalet and Aubisque.
– Great routes by lovely small well asphalted and winding roads.

Salvagnac Argeles gazost
Toulouse Carcassonne
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