FIETS Tour de France 2022 trip with 2 live stages!

FIETS magazine is organizing a fantastic Tour de France package at Villaparcs on the Col de la Madeleine. A challenging cycling vacation in the French Alps on a road bike with a fan visit to the fantastic stages of the Tour de France. This vacation is in the world's most popular cycling area and takes you over the mythical cols in the French Alps. With at least two unique opportunities to visit and ride the 2022 Tour de France!

Tour de France stages live during this trip in:

Stage 11 - Wednesday 13 July 2022: Albertville - Col du Granon

Stage 12 - Thursday, July 14, 2022: Briançon - Alpe d'Huez

Villaparcs offers a super location in the French Alps for cycling vacations in the mountains. In the center of Saint Francois Longchamp is the small 4-star vacation park Parc Madeleine. The luxury chalets and apartments are located directly on the Col de Madeleine (hors category climb in e.g. the Tour de France & Paris-Nice) and is also known as the Grand Domaine ski area (165km). During your cycling vacation in the French Alps, all facilities are at your disposal. Enjoy the restaurant and be pampered after a bike ride. The park is about 9 hours drive from Eindhoven.

Saint-François Longchamp is located in the heart of the largest cycling area in the world. Set off for a fantastic adventure in the heart of the Alps. Parc Madeleine is located right on the legendary Col de la Madeleine and is surrounded by as many mythical mountain passes such as the Col du Glandon, Croix de la Fer, Col du Galibier. Only the Col de Madeleine can be climbed on three different routes under completely different conditions. This makes the mountain extra special and challenging for cyclists who like variety. In our cycling vacation routes we also include the lesser known but equally beautiful climbs. Let us surprise you in this beautiful area!
During this tour we will ride at least 2 stages partially, which will be ridden by the pros a few days later. These are the stages with Albertville to the Col du Granon. In this stage is also the beautiful Les Lascets de Montvernier near our location.
The following day there is the queen stage to the famous Alpe-d'Huez and we have a nice stop at Sain-Sorlin on the climb of the Croix de la Fer. After this the peloton starts the final climb to the Alpe d'Huez!

Program Saturday, July 9 to Friday, July 15, 2022

There is a possibility to book an early check in on Friday, July 8 with an additional fee of €125, - including dinner, overnight stay and breakfast*. It is also possible to book a single room at the same time.
Participation as a non-riding participant is also possible so you can enjoy the Tour de France and visit the stages. The accommodation offers plenty of recreational opportunities and a day's ride with the follow car is also possible. Ideal for non-cycling partners or friends.

*see additional services

PROGRAM

The cycling program is subject to, among other things, weather conditions of course. We can adjust the program if necessary.

Day 1 - Saturday, July 9
Travel day and arrival in the afternoon. From 16.00h onwards with guided tour, introduction, briefing and coffee on top of the Col de Madeleine.
For the early check in participants, we have set out a short route for Saturday, July 9, to get used to it. At the end of the day we will join the other participants.
19:30: Dinner followed by briefing

Day 2 - Sunday, July 10
08:30am: Breakfast.
09:30am: Departure at the bottom of the parking lot.
Route with Valmorel (short route) or Meribel (long route) Col de la Madeleine north side
19:30h: Dinner followed by briefing

Day 3 - Monday, July 11
08:30am: Breakfast.
09:30am: Departure at the bottom of the parking garage entrance.
Route with Col du Glandon, Croix de la Fer, Col de la Madeleine via Montgellafrey.
19:30: Dinner followed by briefing

Day 4 - Tuesday, July 12
08:30am: Breakfast.
09:30am: Departure at the bottom of the parking lot.
Today we ride almost the route of stage 11 of the Tour de France with the ultimate climb of the Col du Telegraphe and the Col du Galibier.
19:30: Dinner followed by briefing.

Day 5 - Wednesday, July 13 - LIVE stage 11 Tour de France Albertville - Col du Granon
08:00am: Breakfast.
09:00am: Departure at the bottom of the parking lot.
Route with Col de Chaussy, Les Lascets de Montvernier.
We will watch LIVE at the top of Les Lascets de Montvernier. After this we continue our route via Col de la Madeleine south side. Back in time to see the finish on TV!
19:30: Dinner followed by briefing

Day 6 - Thursday, July 14 - LIVE stage 12 Tour de France Briancon - Alpe d'Huez
08:30am: Breakfast.
09:00am: Departure at the bottom of the parking lot.
Today is the big stage of Tour de France with the finish on the famous Alpe d'Huez. We ride through the valley at La Chambre to Saint-Michel-de-Maurenne and start the climb to the Col de la Croix de Fer. Halfway is the village of Saint-Sorlin where we will see the Tour pass by LIVE!

Day 6 - Friday, July 15
07:00am to 09:00am: Breakfast.
We say goodbye and start our return journey.

During our bike rides, a follow car will be present. We take spare materials with us, provide the necessary sports drinks, water and food along the way. At fixed locations during the bicycle tours we will make a stop with food. A permanent tour guide is present during these tours.

The sporting aspect is suitable for anyone who has an average or good physical condition. We take into account the differences between us, this is also normal in the mountains. The most important thing is that we will all have a great week of cycling. The accommodation and facilities are top, the surroundings are great!

What's included.
-Stay in luxury chalets with private bathroom and separate twin beds.
-Half board with a good hearty breakfast and delicious dinner prepared by our own cook.
-Full board car with roadside assistance.
-Mechanical support during and after the rides.
-Travel assistance on the bike and/or from the follow car.
-Lunch on the road from the follow car.
-Lunch a beverage during an organized stop of stage 12 in Saint-Sorlin.
-Bike wash; every day your bike will be checked, cleaned and lubricated. Get on the road safely and take advantage of this great service by our mechanics.
-Sport massage; schedule a well-deserved sport massage during the week. Recover better from your efforts. If you want to book an extra session, you can do so on the spot. A separate booking can be made for €59.95.
Free4Gold sports nutrition package; tailor-made for the trip for €33.95 from our partner 4Gold.

What is not included?
-Transportation to France
-Drinks and snacks after dinner.
-Tourist tax €2,55 p.p.p.n.

Additional services to be booked;
-SportmassageExtra from €59.95; schedule a well-deserved sports massage during the week. Recover better from your efforts.
-Bikewearlaundry service; after cycling, hang your clothes in the matching laundry bag at the reception. We'll make sure your laundry comes back to your room nice and clean! You can book the laundry service for €9.95 per day.
-Earlycheck-in Friday 8 July; Would you like to come a day earlier? You can! For an additional charge of €125, you can check in one day earlier, including dinner and breakfast on Saturday morning, July 9. This supplement is also valid for booking a single room.
-Singleroom surcharge; Would you like extra privacy and book a single room? This is possible for only €250,- . You can choose this option when booking the trip.

Payment:
Payment can be made through 3 options:
1-Direct payment link with options like IDEAL, credit card etc.
2-Pay later in 30 days via KLARNA
3-Invoice > transfer 20% of the total sum to our account number with the corresponding invoice number. Pay the remainder no later than one month before departure of the trip.