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L’Étape du Tour 2024: expert tips for riding the Étape 2024

L’Étape du Tour de France is (probably) the most famous mass participation bike ride in the world. Each year, thousands of amateur cyclists gather to ride one of the toughest and most spectacular stages of the Tour de France.  

2024 will be the 32nd edition of  L’Étape du Tour. It will be held on 7 July 2024 on the route of the 20th stage of the Tour de France 2024, between Nice and the Col de la Couillole (via the Col de Braus, Col de Turini and Col de la Colmiane).

Sports Tours International is an Étape du Tour Official Tour Operator. They’ve been helping cyclists book tours to L’Étape and Tour de France since 1996. In this article we speak with Clement Cicuto, Sports Tours’ General Manager for Europe. He gives the lowdown on L’Étape 2024 including firsthand tips on the Étape route, nutrition and what it takes to achieve success at L’Étape.

This guide provides an overview of the 32 nd edition of the Étape du Tour to be held on 7 July 2024. Please read the rules, entry conditions and information on the official website if you want to take part. In the event of any discrepancy between this guide and information on the official website, please rely on the official website. We are not the organisers of the event (nor are we connected with them).

Part 1: What is L’Étape du Tour and is it for you?  

What is l’étape  .

L’Étape du Tour is an annual bike ride organised by Amaury Sport Organisation (“A.S.O.”), the same people that organise the Tour de France.  

First held back in 1993, today it sees 15,000 amateur cyclists ride a stage of the Tour de France on closed roads. The Étape takes place in early July, usually a few days before the professional peloton rides the same route. This lets riders experience the same challenges and a very similar atmosphere as the professional riders.  

A.S.O. usually choose one of the queen stages of the Tour de France for L’Étape; the queen stage is always one of the spectacular mountain stages. This means that the Étape course changes every year. In recent years it has tended to be in the Alps, so you can expect big mountain climbs and spectacular scenery.  

Why is L’Étape so famous?    

L’Étape piggybacks on the fame of Le Tour and is set apart from other European sportives and granfondos by that connection. It’s made special by the fact the route is different every year and that the route will always be a nearly identical copy of a stage of the Tour de France that the pros will ride just a few days later. Riding the Étape du Tour is a unique opportunity to challenge yourself and ride in the footsteps of cycling legends. It’s the way to get a true taste of the Tour de France.     

The L’Étape route takes riders to new areas every year, but the things you can always be assured of are magnificent mountain panoramas and excellent organisation.  Small things make it special – for example, the level of support from spectators, the vibrant expo at the race village, official classifications and an official podium ceremony with Tour de France jerseys.

Especially if the Étape finishes on one of the famous passes, you can expect amazing support from the crowds. On sections of the course, you’ll find roads with thousands of people cheering you on to the finish. The reason? Many of them will be there “bagging” their place for the pro race in a few days’ time. You are the warm-up act!  

Another thing that’s special about the Étape are the medals; they’re usually really nice and different every year. Many of our guests that come back year after year like to collect them.  

It’s a sign of quite how popular L’Étape du Tour is that A.S.O. have created international versions of L’Étape. The Étape series is marketed under the name Étape by Tour de France series. The events are held around the world to give local riders a taste of the Étape du Tour and the Tour de France.  

Give an overview of the Étape 2024 course  

The exact Étape du Tour date and location are announced in October each year. There’s always a sense of excitement at Sports Tours as we approach this time as to what the route will be.  

The good news is that wherever the route goes, we make sure our guests get the best hotels.  We’ve been organising Tour de France holidays for over 20 years, and so we have amazing relationships with hotels all over the Alps. That means we can use those connections to provide our riders with the best options for places to stay. Our hotels have prime locations close to the finish.

The 2024 edition of L’Étape du Tour de France, includes 4,600 metres of climbing over 138-kilometres. These kind of distances and amount of climbing are typical of what we’ve seen from L’Étape in recent years. However, the Tour organisers are suggesting that the 2024 Étape is set to be one of the more demanding routes in recent history. We will see!

Want a place in the Étape 2024?

Sports Tours can help – as at 7 March 2024, we’ve got a few entry + accommodation packages remaining ( here ) or entry-only options ( here) . In each case you’ll get access to the Sports Tours additional feed stations, support from the team and (optional extra) transfers too.

Get in touch to get your place or find out more!

La Marmotte v L’Étape: which is better?  

Many would say that L’Étape and La Marmotte are the two most famous amateur cycling events in Europe. They are both held in the breathtaking Alps, and many serious cyclists feel compelled to tackle both in their lifetime (albeit maybe not the same year, given they’re often only a few days apart!).  

Many people believe that the Marmotte course is more challenging than the Étape, so we’d probably suggest starting with the Étape and then taking on the Marmotte.  

Here are some important distinctions:  

• L’Étape usually takes place in early July 2024, while the Marmotte takes place at the end of June.
• L’Étape limits participants to around 15,000 riders, while La Marmotte allows a maximum of 7,000 riders.
• L’Étape is held on fully closed roads, while the Marmotte is on partially closed roads.
• L’Étape course changes annually and is unveiled in mid-October of the previous year, while the course for La Marmotte tends to remain roughly 95% the same year after year.
• L’Étape usually covers fewer, and sometimes less iconic, cols than La Marmotte’s four unchanging iconic cols.
• Some iterations of L’Étape are easier than others (relatively speaking!) but in any event, they’re usually shorter and have less elevation gain than La Marmotte.

Want to know more about riding La Marmotte? Read our article on La Marmotte .

Part 2: L’Étape 2024 route

Many of the climbs featured in the 2024 Étape route have been seen in Paris-Nice over the years (albeit usually from a different direction). 2018 saw Simon Yates win on the Col de la Colmaine, 2019 was a victory for Daniel Felipe Martínez on the Turini, 2022 for Primoz Roglic on the Turini and 2023 was Pogacar’s turn on Col de la Couillole.

The four big climbs on the route of the Étape 2024 are:

Col de Braus

Col de Braus is 10 kilometres long, with an average 6.6% gradient.

Just 15 or so kilometres after the start, the Étape hits the Col de Braus. The Étape climbs the classic side of the Col de Braus, from L’Escarene. This side includes a set of much-photographed, neatly engineered switchbacks.

One of the things I particularly like about the Col de Braus is that you feel you are heading into the mountains, away from the craziness of Nice city centre. Of course, on Étape day, it won’t be quite as serene as quiet and serene as normal!

Col de Turini

Col de Turini is 20.7 kilometres long, with an average 5.7% gradient.

After descending Col de Braus to Sospel, there’s barely any time to recover as the road turns upwards again.

The Col de Turini climb from Sospel is probably the most well-known climb of the day. With around 1,200 metres of climbing, it demands respect and strategic riding. The climb gradually increases in difficulty, with switchbacks famous for the Monte Carlo Rally. As riders ascend through the Gorges du Piaon, you’re surrounded by a stunning backdrop of rugged rock faces and waterfalls. The village of Moulinet marks a mid-point for the climb. Watch out for the final five kilometres; with consistent 7.6% gradients, reaching the summit will undoubtedly be a relief!

Col de la Colmiane

Col de la Colmiane is 7.5 kilometres long, with an average 7.1% gradient.

The climb might be marked as a mere 7.5 kilometres, but in fact, it will feel much longer, as the profile is pretty much constantly upward all the way from the 82km mark at Roquebillière (568m). That makes La Colmaine more like a 20 km climb averaging 5%. By the time you’re at Saint-Martin-Vésubie, you’re at 925m above sea level – and this is where the official climb starts (7.5 kilometres at 7.1% average gradient). It’s a beautiful climb from here; the views from the hairpins on the climb to the high peaks of Argentera and Gélas are stunning and the smell of the fir trees may even overpower the likely smell of your own perspiration as you grind your way up!

Col de la Couillole

Col de la Couillole is 15.7 kilometres long, with an average 7.1% gradient.

Barely has the Col de la Colmaine descent finished, and you’re on to the final climb of the day. The climb hugs the side of the mountain and provides fantastic views down to Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée below. On the way up is the wonderful village of Roubion, built on the side of a cliff, overlooking the Vionène Valley. The finish summits at 1,768m.

You’ll be riding in the steps of cycling legends; the pass is known for the famous 1975 Tour de France stage with Eddy Merckx and was the Paris-Nice 2017 highest stage finish. It was also part of the Mercan’Tour Classic Alpes-Maritimes in 2021 and 2023 and saw a spectacular finish from Pogacar in the 2023 Paris-Nice.

Part 3: Practicalities of taking part in L’Étape  

How to get a place on étape du tour  .

To enter the Étape du Tour, you need to register on the official Étape website . Entry registration usually opens in October and spaces are limited, so it’s important to secure your spot early. You will need to provide personal details, sign a waiver, and pay the entry fee.  

If you don’t get a spot, don’t worry, as an official operator of the Étape, Sports Tours gets a generous allocation of tickets and we usually still have places available after the ticket-only options have sold out. More details below.  

Remember your medical certificate  

Before participating in the Étape du Tour, you will need to obtain a medical certificate. This requirement ensures that you are fit to take part in the event. The Étape website provides a detailed template for the certificate, which needs to be completed and signed by a doctor. It must be dated within one year of the event.    

What are the cut-off times for L’Étape du Tour 2024?    

These are not yet known. We will update the article once they are published.  

Is L’Étape du Tour on closed roads?  

Yes, it is. However, note that Étape regulations incorporate a number of safety requirements including a reminder that you’ll still be sharing the road with the event organisation vehicles, e.g. safety and medical vehicles. More information on their site, here.  

How hard is L’Étape du Tour? How do you train?    

The Étape du Tour is a challenging ride, designed to replicate the difficulty faced by the professionals. Expect demanding climbs and technical descents. It is essential to train and prepare hard to ensure you can complete the distance within the time cut-offs.  

The event attracts the best amateur riders from the world over, and especially towards the front of the field, competition is fierce. Only the best cyclists can hope to finish anywhere near the podium. Simply to finish is something to be proud of; literally thousands of riders abandon every year.  

Can beginner cyclists enter L’Étape?  

Technically they can – but it’s not a great idea. It would be much more sensible to start with an easier event, get yourself confident with cycling in big groups and cycling in the mountains, and then attempt the Étape.  

Do you need a training plan for L’Étape du Tour?  

However, what your Étape training plan looks like will vary considerably depending on how experienced you, how fit you and your objectives for the event.  

L’Étape training plans are well outside the scope of this article, but consistency, commitment, hill climbing practice and developing your aerobic and fat-burning capabilities will be key.    

An Étape d’Tour training plan is outside the scope of this article, but here are some key points to consider  

• Cycling the challenging Étape requires physical fitness and specific cycling conditioning. Don’t underestimate the level of fitness needed, even if you’re fit from another sport.
• Developing the ability to climb all the hills is crucial. Descending skills are important for safety, whether you’re a professional or amateur. Learn good technique to stay safe.
• It sounds basic, but it’s also really important to know how to properly fuel your ride and take on food and drink even when exhausted. Without this ability, finishing is unlikely.
• Mental strength is key as L’Étape will probably be one of the toughest challenges you’ve ever faced.
• Give yourself a good taper in the last two weeks to make sure you’re fresh for the event.
• Remember to pace yourself. It’s better to start easy and finish fast than it is to start fast and finish past your limit.

On the topic of mental strength, have a watch of this video that David Millar created for Sports Tours. In it, David shares his tips for tackling L’Étape.

What support is there on the route?  

L’étape event support  .

The event provides a mechanical assistance service with a neutral support car and Shimano fixed mechanical service points positioned along the route. However, of course you might not find assistance the exact moment you need it, so be prepared (more on that below).  

L’Étape feed stations will be found along the course. The feed stations are stocked with water and basic nutrition like nuts and bananas.  

Two private feed stations  

We offer two private feed stations on the course, with abundant food and drink options. These stations are less crowded than the official ones, allowing for easier access. Each station is equipped with a bike mechanic and basic first aid for your convenience. By using these private stations, you can save valuable time as they are quicker to enter and exit compared to the public stations.  

How to plan your nutrition?  

Make sure to fuel your body properly and stay hydrated, even if the weather isn’t sunny.   

If you’re participating in a hot edition of L’Étape, it’s crucial to pay extra attention to your fluid intake. If you start feeling overheated, take advantage of any opportunities to cool down.   

For instance, try riding in the shaded part of the road whenever possible. You can also use roadside water troughs to cool yourself off.   

If you’re riding with Sports Tours , make sure to pack a day bag that you can access at the first feed station. This way, you can store any unwanted gear and replenish your preferred nutrition.  

A final practical point, all of our Étape hotels provide an early breakfast, with a great selection of food (and coffee!) but feel free to check with them exactly what time that will be and what food will be available. If it doesn’t match your needs, consider taking your own breakfast and eating it in your room.  

This has article has more tips for cycling nutrition for long events.

What kit choices do you suggest for riding L’Étape?  

Compulsory kit  .

Étape regulations state that the following items are compulsory: “helmet, water bottle, repair kit with two spare inner tubes or a specific tubular tyre or tubeless tyre puncture repair kit as well as a in the event of a puncture.”  

And also…  

Be prepared. Take spares of everything, including riding kit.   

Thoroughly prepare your bike or have a bike shop do it for you. Take the time to research the course carefully and ensure you have appropriate gearing  

Make sure you bring a good supply of preferred gels/bars, electrolyte tablets, 2 x spare tubes, Co2 canisters or frame pump. Don’t forget the sunscreen – or zinc if you prefer it. The packing list here may also assist.  

The weather can change at short notice, even in July. The minimum you’d want to have with you is arm warmers and a gilet; a light rain jacket may also be a good idea. The temperature can drop on higher elevations and fast descents can get chilly. More tips on weather in the Alps, here.

If it’s looking likely to rain, overshoes, long finger gloves, and knee warmers may be in order. Pack everything you may need and check the forecast when you arrive. Leave anything unnecessary in your hotel room. Stay ready for any weather and enjoy your ride!

Make sure you’ve got appropriate bike and travel insurance that’ll cover you if you (or your bike) in case of emergencies.  

And finally, how about jotting down the key summits, distances and feed/water stops on your bars. By the halfway mark, you might find your brain isn’t functioning at top speed and a reminder of the key milestones could come in handy!    

L’Étape accommodation: where should people stay?  

Accommodation for the Étape du Tour varies depending on the route and stage towns each year.   

If you’re going DIY, this can be one of the biggest headaches as so much accommodation gets booked up ahead of time by the Tour de France and people like Sports Tours! The best advice is to book as early as you possibly can. Looking for small, bike-friendly B&Bs and hotels in the area is a good way to go as they can provide local advice and support. There is often useful accommodation information the Étape du Tour website.  

We have worked with our hotels for many years; they fully understand the needs of our cyclists and provide services you need. There’s the early 5am breakfast on the day of the event, you can leave your bike in your room or in their secure bike storage and they can also arrange massages for you.  

Can you hire bikes for L’Étape?  

If you don’t have access to a suitable bike, you can take advantage of the bike hire service offered by the Étape du Tour organisers. However, it’s important to plan ahead as there may well be limited availability.   

Sports Tours guests can happily book road bike hire for the event if you prefer not to bring your own. However, I would say that it is really important to book this with, or as soon as possible after you book your main package, to ensure you secure the bike with the specifications you need. As you can imagine, demand for rental bikes is extremely high during this period.  

How should cyclists get to L’Étape du Tour 2024?  

For those that can drive rather than fly, there are certain advantages: it allows you to avoid bus transfers. You can also bring more equipment and spare parts for your bike and reduce the risk of your bike getting lost or damaged during transportation or assembly. It also makes it easier to check out the course and explore more of the surrounding area.

If you’re flying in, as the Étape du Tour is being held in Nice, getting to the Étape 2024 is easy. This site has information on direct flights to Nice and Nice train station is also extremely well connected.

If you fly, Sports Tours always arranges regular airport transfers from the most convenient international airport to the event. For L’Étape 2024, airport transfers will be available from Nice airport to the hotel throughout the day with our first transfer at 11:30am and our last transfer leaving at 20:00. On the return leg, after the event, our earliest airport transfer is for flights departing after 9:30, leaving the hotel at 07.00.

What tips would you give to someone wanting to do this event?  

Start of l’étape  .

In previous years, riders have been put in groups of about 1,000. The fastest riders have set off first and those pens typically have the lower number pens. 

Respect your starting pen and don’t drop litter   

Since 2019, the organisers have started disqualifying people that begin from a starting zone in front of the one they were allocated. The official website notes that in 2022, 122 people were disqualified for this.  

Likewise rules have been introduced to disqualify anyone disposing of waste outside the refuse disposal area. In 2022, eight people were disqualified for this.  

Other riders  

This is such a big ticket, famous event that it attracts riders of all levels, many of whom will be nervous and inexperienced. Prepare to ride confidently and decisively; your attitude will greatly impact your ability to stay out of trouble. Expect some stop-start riding; be ready to brake if needed.  

We’ve noticed that many L’Étape participants struggle with descending. If it’s something you’re good at, this gives you the chance to make up some time on the descents and improve your position; if that’s important to you. Just remember to always ride sensibly and don’t take unnecessary risks.  

David Millar prepared these tips on descending for us, which might help:

Spectators  

Every year the Tour de France prepares a map which shows the best points for spectators to spectate from. It’s worth looking at the official site.

There’s also a live tracking app so you can follow your rider(s).  

Some useful French  

These are the key phrases to know for the Étape!  

• Merci: thanks  
• Désolé: sorry  
• Arrête: stop
• À gauche: on the left  
• À droite: on the right  

Highway code and travel information  

As ever, it’s a good idea to check current travel information before you book and travel. For UK visitors, the UK government travel information pages for France are here.  

You should also read and follow France’s highway code.  

What is there to do before/after the Étape du Tour?  

It’s always exciting to be in France during Le Tour, it’s the annual party that sweeps through the country. If you want to arrive early and recce some of the awesome climbs and/or check out the location of the feed stations, our team at Sports Tours can help you book additional nights.  

For those that want to ride both the Étape and the L’Étape, we can also help you arrange that! Get in touch with us.

Part 4: L’Étape du Tour tours  

What is included in a sports tours package  .

Sports Tours’ packages include  

• 2 or 3 nights accommodation in either a 4 star or 3 star hotel in the start area (extra nights available on request)  
• Daily breakfast including early breakfast on race day  
• Transfer from the finish area back to your hotel 
• Bike storage at your hotel either in the room or in the hotel bike store   
• Assistance at the event expo and throughout your stay from our team of guides/reps  
• Mechanical support from our professional mechanics  
• 24 hour emergency number  
• Étape du Tour race briefing  
• Two additional feed stations on the route  
• Sports Tours cycling jersey
• All hotel taxes  

Mechanical support  

Our team is available to assist riders with any last-minute mechanical issues on the Saturday before the event.  

On the day, we will also have  mechanical assistance available at our private feed stations. That said, it’s important to know some basic skills yourself, such as repairing punctures and changing inner tubes, as it will save you time and keep you moving.   

Saturday morning briefing  

We run a briefing session on the Saturday morning where our experienced reps share information about the event and tips for successfully completing it. There’s also a Q&A so you can ask your own questions – and of course you can also speak to any of them outside of the briefing too. 

Morning of L’Étape day  

The exact itinerary will depend on the 2024 route.

We will have a kit drop facility at the start, so riders can drop off the kit they don’t need at the start – they are reunited with this kit back at their hotel. Many exchange their jackets for a bin bag which they wear to keep warm at the start; hanging around for 30 minutes or so in a pen waiting to start can be very cold this early in the morning with just a short sleeve jersey on!

What you get from Sports Tours that you don’t get from other operators?  

Only L’Étape official operators can offer many of the things we offer. For example, the extra feed station, pre-race briefing, transfer back to your hotel, mechanical support pre-event and Sports Tours cycling jersey. These things really make a difference to your overall experience.  

We can also bolt on extra Tour De France experiences to your weekend – there’s more about our Tour de France cycling holidays in this article.  

By trusting your L’Étape to Sports Tours, you benefit from the nearly 30 years of experience we and our team of experience L’Étape reps have had in helping riders get the most from L’Étape.  

How do you find more info about Sports Tours L’Étape packages?    

Head to the L’Étape page of our website.

Alternatively, call us and speak to one of our expert team who will be able to talk you through the options for your L’Étape experience.    

A huge thanks to Sports Tours for these valuable insights on taking part in L’Étape.  

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Clément Cicuto is General Manager for Europe at Sports Tours International . He’s in charge of creating, planning and implementing all the company’s events in France. He’s been planning Tour de France (and L’Étape du Tour de France) trips since 2010 and loves the challenge, excitement and variety they offer. Based near Paris, he’s close to the Tour’s organisers and grateful to them for their continued support that ensure Sports Tours can offer such fantastic experiences to its clients.

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A final word from Sports Tours International

“We’re delighted to support this article and just wanted to say a few words about why we think you should book L’Étape du Tour with us!

We are Europe’s original and leading cycling event travel operator

We’ve been running trips to mass participation cycling events for nearly 50 years.

We have a strong relationship with A.S.O, who are the organisers of L’Étape and the Tour de France.

What this means for you

Guaranteed entry to the highly sought-after L’Étape du Tour.

Inside-out knowledge of the event and close ties with its organisers. This means we can deal with all the stresses and logistics and you’ll be free to simply enjoy the ride.

Unrivalled event support  –

• 2 and 3-night accommodation in either a 4 star or 3 star hotel in the start area (extra nights available on request)
• Daily breakfast including early breakfast on race day
• Transfer from the finish area back to your hotel
• Bike storage at your hotel
• Mechanical support from our professional mechanics in Nice
• Two additional feed stations on route
• Sports Tours cycling jersey included
• Etape du Tour race briefing
• Race day transfers for spectators (additional extra)
• All hotel taxes

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Riding the Étape du Tour - What you need to know

The étape du tour is arguably the most famous mass participation bike ride in the world. here’s what you need to know about riding it..

The Etape du Tour village. Photo: Takeyuki Suzuki

What is Étape du Tour?

Étape du Tour is a timed event that’s run every year on a full stage of that year’s Tour de France . It’s run by the Tour de France organisers, ASO, using similar race-day logistics to the Tour itself. That means you get Mavic on-road mechanical support and feedzones as per the Tour.

In short, it’s as close to riding the Tour de France as you (and around 15,000 others on the day) are likely to get. 

The race is essentially run for amateurs but it’s open to anyone 18 years or over on race day. (Younger riders can enter with parental permission).

We say it’s aimed at ‘amateurs’ but it also attracts future and ex-pros. Greg LeMond, Raymond Poulidor and Miguel Induráin have all ridden it. Christophe Rinero won it in 1993 and went on to finish 4th in the Tour de France five years later. Blaise Sonnery won it in 2006 before joining Ag2r-La Mondiale, French national road race champion Dimitri Champion won it in 2009 and ex-Cofidis rider Jeremy Bescond triumphed in 2015. 

On the road. Photo:  Peter Cowley

When and where is it held?

It’s always in July and always during the Tour de France, usually a few days before the stage is used for the Tour. The route changes every year as it's based on an actual TdF stage, but it’s almost always a mountain stage in the Alps or the Pyrenees. In 2009 it finished on Ventoux.

How tough is the Étape du Tour?

Well it’s a full stage of the Tour de France and it’s a timed race: it’s tough.

A time schedule is published in the leadup to the race. This outlines when the roads open again. Riders are eliminated if they fall too far behind the schedule – this ensures the roads can be opened to local traffic again on time. If you’re worried, you can use the schedule to work out what sort of pace you need to keep to stay ahead.

A ‘time schedule’ car runs at the back in line with the time schedule (a bit like the Tour’s broom wagon). If the car overtakes you, you’re out. If you’re overtaken, you and your bike get a free ride to the finish.  

Some of the nice kit on display in the Etape village. Photo: Takeyuki Suzuki

How do I enter?

The stage that’s being used is announced every October on the same day as the full Tour de France route is announced for the following year.  Entry opens a few days later. You need to register via the link that’s provided each year on the official Étape du Tour website .  

How much does it cost to enter?

In 2020, basic entry costs from €119.

For the basic entry price, you get a race number, bike number plate and an electronic chip to record your time, a goody bag with practical info and various freebies from sponsors, plus access to the start and finish villages. You also get on-road support: free medical and mechanical assistance, feed stations and transport to the finish line if you have to pull out.

At the finish line you get a medal and access to the now-famous Pasta Party at which you can share war stories with other riders. 

You may also need to budget for various other add-ons, such as transfers from the major airports near to the stage for before and after the event (these can be arranged via links on the official website), and souvenirs like race photographs.

Mechanical support form Mavic.  Photo: Takeyuki Suzuki

Can I hire a bike?

Yes, but plan ahead as hire bikes can be in short supply the closer you get to July. If you need help, you can use our bespoke bike hire service . If you're bringing your own bike, we have this info on shipping bikes to France in case you want to send your own bike and kit ahead. 

Where do I stay?

It depends on the route each year – some stages are easier to get to/from than others. We strongly advise staying at a bike-friendly B&B or hotel near the stage so you can benefit from their local advice (and support services such as transfers). See the relevant stage on our Tour de France accommodation page for contacts. 

For campers, there’s a specific area set aside for campervans each year – keep an eye on the official Étape du Tour website for info.

Can I take a tour?

Yes, if you need help with the logistics (race week preparations and warm up rides, accommodation, transport to/from the start/finish, bike hire, etc), there are companies out there that can take care of it all for you. If you use our bespoke tours service , we’ll match you up with a suitable local company.

What else do I need to know?

As with all competitive (and some non-competitive) cycling events in France, everyone who registers needs to have a medical certificate. (You’ll need to present this when you pick up your dossard). Riders with racing licenses are sometimes exempt, but it depends on your federation. The Étape website has full details and a template you can take to your doctor to have signed off (in English).

Where to find out more

See the official Étape du Tour website .

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If you are taking part in a cycling event abroad, it is always a good idea to purchase adequate travel insurance for the full duration of your trip, in addition to liability insurance such as that provided by your  british cycling membership ..

The liability insurance which comes with British Cycling membership provides cover of up to £20 million in the event of a claim being made against you for an incident which is your fault, but will not cover items such as medical bills, re-patriation and legal support in the event of an incident abroad.

Travel insurance for cyclists is available from a number of providers. British Cycling has secured discounted rates with one leading travel insurance provider for cyclists - check out our   travel insurance page  for more information. In all cases, we advise that you choose an insurance provider regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). If you are travelling as part of a team, please check with your Team Manager that proper arrangements have been made for travel insurance.

It is important to take with you a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) or a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) if you are travelling in Europe. However, please be aware that the medical cover provided by GHIC/EHIC does not extend to cover the costs of all medical treatments or transportation, particularly if you need to be flown home. If you have a EHIC it will be valid until the expiry date on the card. Once it expires, you’ll need to apply for a GHIC to replace it. Information on GHIC/EHIC and how to apply is available on the Government Website .   

Please note that, while not a requirement for sportives in the UK, some sportives abroad require participants to hold a Full Racing Licence. A Full Racing Licence can be obtained from British Cycling as an additional purchase to your membership. Applications should be made at least 21 days before the date of departure where this is a requirement.

Specific requirements for Etape du Tour (France)

British Cycling members taking part in the Etape du Tour (France) need to present a medical certificate at registration.  Full details here .

Racing abroad

It is a requirement of UCI that members of British Cycling obtain a letter of authority to race abroad. To qualify for a letter of authority, you must be in possession of a current Full Racing Licence. Requests should be sent with your membership number  and stating the name/s of the countries you will be racing in to  [email protected]

It is a requirement of UCI that all riders must be covered by adequate medical insurance when racing overseas. While the National Health Service in the UK provides for British riders competing in Britain, it may be necessary for you to take out additional travel insurance to cover you whilst you are racing abroad. For races in Europe, it is strongly advised that riders also carry a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) or a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Please refer to the advice above on GHIC/EHIC cards.

If you hold a racing licence issued by British Cycling and need to submit an international race result, you can submit the details by completing the form HERE

Specific requirements for racing in France

As above, when competing abroad, you may be required to present a letter of authority from British Cycling in order for you to race in that country, this letter can be e-mailed over to you by the Membership Team. When racing in France, you are also required to be registered on a national list issued by the French Federation of approved riders to race there. In order to be registered on this list, we are required to contact the French Federation on your behalf to register you. Please be aware of this if you are planning to race in France and allow a minimum of 14 days when requesting a letter of authority to race there. To request the letter of authority, please contact the Membership Team on 0161 274 2010 or [email protected]

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If you are racing abroad you are reminded that you must comply with all  anti-doping control when racing. If you are using any prohibited substance or method to treat a documented medical condition, you must be able to show a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) certificate, which must have been approved by the UCI in advance of competing. If you think you may need a TUE, please contact the British Cycling Compliance department [email protected]

To check whether a medication you are taking contains a prohibited substance visit Global DRO . Please ensure you save your search result from this, so you have evidence of the checks you have completed. In addition, if you are choosing to use supplements, please check whether the batch contains any prohibited substances by visiting Informed Sport . Please note, there is no guarantee that a supplement is free from banned substances. 

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All competitors of “Europe’s Benchmark Cyclosportive Event” should present their medical certificate to race officials at the host village of Megève, when collecting their race number. This certificate should specifically state that there are “no contra-indication to taking part in competitive cycling/ biking events”, and be dated within one year of the start-date.

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Make sure you bring the form along with you to the appointment.

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Simply book in online for a 30 – minute consultation with one of our fully-qualified doctors. Make sure to mention ‘L’Etape de Tour medical certificate’ in the notes section when booking. Alternatively, give us a call or drop us an email for more information.

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All Etape participants need an Etape du Tour medical certificate .

The Etape du Tour medical certificate must be filled out in a precise manner, or else you can be denied entry to Etape when you register in the days prior.

The list of information you need to include on the Etape du Tour medical certificate includes:

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• Doctor's signature
• Doctor's stamp including name, practice name/address/phone, and registration number

It might also pay to print off a spare blank certificate in case you're told that the one you have isn't sufficient or is missing information.

If you have a spare, you can book an appointment with a local doctor and get the correct information. (In this case, you'll probably need to know soem French, or have a smart phone with a translation app like Google translate. Go here to find prepaid mobile internet SiMs for France.)

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Certificat médical & règlement, informations jour j, après la course, autres contacts, comment s'inscrire .

Toutes les inscriptions se font sur time to . Ton inscription ne te prendra pas plus de 5 minutes et tu auras immédiatement une confirmation par e-mail.

Qui peut s'inscrire ?

La course est ouverte à toutes et à tous, licenciés ou non licenciés, sous réserve d’être âgé au minimum de 18 ans en 2024.

Afin que chacun d’entre vous puisse profiter des meilleures conditions de course, les participants seront classés selon leur niveau sportif lors de l’attribution des dossards.

J’étais inscrit à l’édition 2020 mais je ne peux pas participer le 4 juillet 2021, comment obtenir un remboursement ?

Si tu n’es pas disponible à la nouvelle date proposée, nous te rembourserons le montant de ton dossard et les options que tu aurais éventuellement souscrites. Nous te solliciterons en début d’année (avant l’ouverture officielle des inscriptions) pour connaitre ta position.

Je suis mineur, ai-je besoin d'une autorisation parentale ?

L'autorisation parentale n’est pas nécessaire, car ton inscription doit être obligatoirement faite par une personne majeure sur la plateforme d’inscription  time to . La signature électronique de la personne majeure fait foi. Attention, tu devras être âgé de 18 ans en 2024.

Qu'inclut mon inscription ?

Avant la course :.

• Ton dossard personnalisé ;
• 4 épingles ;
• 1 feuille de route ;
• 1 sticker avec l'itinéraire horaire ;
• 1 plaque de cadre (la plaque a le même numéro que le dossard) et des rislans pour l'attacher ;
• 1 puce électronique pour le chronométrage, collée à la plaque ;
• 1 étiquette bagage à accrocher sur ton sac et à laisser aux consignes à bagages le matin de la course ;
• Le Welcome bag
• L’accès au Village Départ et ses nombreuses animations avec, entre autres, la Zone Expérientielle Tour de France, des exposants de cycles de renom ainsi que nos différents partenaires de l'événement ;
• Des consignes à vélo à ta disposition, les vendredi et samedi de 10h00 à 19h00, à l’entrée du Village, pour laisser ton vélo au sein d’un parc sécurisé.

Pendant la course :

• Une assistance médicale tout au long du parcours. Les informations nécessaires seront recensées dans ta feuille de route ;
• L’accès aux ravitaillements tout au long du parcours ;
• Un parcours identique aux coureurs professionnels du Tour de France ;
• La privatisation de la chaussée pour tous ;
• En cas d’abandon, nous vous assurons un service de rapatriement jusqu’à la ligne d’arrivée ;
• L'assistance mécanique tout au long du parcours.

Après la course :

• La médaille finisher ;
• Le ravitaillement arrivée ;
• L’accès au Village Arrivée, aux animations, aux toilettes, au podium, à l’écran géant ;
• L’accès à la Pasta Party où tu te retrouveras avec les finishers, le temps d’un moment convivial, autour d’un repas chaud, pour partager tous les moments vécus lors de ta course et mesurer ta performance ;
• Tes résultats seront disponibles ici .

Des services additionnels sont disponibles :

• La personnalisation de ta médaille;
• Un pack photos avec tes plus belles photos personnelles pendant la course;
• Une vidéo de ta course;

Si l’une de ces offres t'intéresse, rendez-vous sur la page  de l'Étape du Tour de France pour de plus amples informations.

Comment être sûr d'être bien inscrit ?

Une fois ton inscription terminée, tu recevras deux mails, l’un confirmant ton inscription à l’épreuve, l’autre confirmant la prise en compte de ton paiement. Tu pourras retrouver également ton inscription en te connectant à ton compte time to .

Je ne retrouve pas d’événement dans mon compte time to, comment faire ?

Il se peut que tu aies créé plusieurs comptes time to. Nous t’invitons donc à vérifier que tu es connecté avec la bonne adresse mail liée au bon compte time to.

Puis-je annuler mon inscription ?

Tu as souscrit à l'assurance annulation lors de ton inscription :.

Tu dois faire ta demande de remboursement sur une période de 15 jours avant la date de l’évènement à 15 jours après la date de l’évènement :

• Tu as acheté un dossard seul : fais ta demande sur la plateforme suivante : https: //timeto.aonassurances.com
• Tu as acheté un Pack : fais ta demande à l’adresse mail suivante : [email protected]

Une pièce justificative prouvant ton inaptitude à participer à l’épreuve te sera alors demandée. S’il s’agit d’un certificat médical, ce dernier devra être daté de moins de deux jours après l’épreuve.

Les indemnités seront versées dans un délai de deux mois après l'épreuve par virement bancaire. Si ta déclaration est validée, seul le montant du dossard te sera remboursé. Tes éventuelles options souscrites lors de ton inscription ne seront quant à elles pas remboursées.

Tu n'as pas souscrit à l'assurance annulation lors de ton inscription :

Nous ne pouvons malheureusement pas accéder à ta demande d’annulation, de remboursement ou de transfert de dossard.

Compte tenu du règlement de l’épreuve, « Tout engagement est personnel, ferme et définitif, et ne peut faire l'objet de remboursement pour quelque motif que ce soit » en outre « Aucun transfert d'inscription n'est autorisé pour quelque motif que ce soit ».

Pour vérifier si tu as souscrit à cette assurance annulation, tu peux aller sur ton compte time to . Tous les détails de ton inscription, dont l’éventuelle souscription à une assurance annulation, y apparaîtront.

En quoi consiste l’assurance Individuelle Accident ?

Cette assurance Individuelle Accidents est proposée par l’assureur de l’organisateur afin que tu sois correctement couvert durant ta participation à l'Etape du Tour de France 2024. L’adhésion est facultative mais très fortement recommandée.

Comme tu le sais peut-être, la très grande majorité de tes assurances habituelles (notamment garanties en inclusion de tes cartes bancaires, assurance emprunteur) exclut d’office toute participation, à titre amateur ou professionnel, à une compétition sportive et donc, en conséquence, les risques liés à ta participation à L’Etape du Tour de France.

C’est pourquoi, il est important que tu vérifies l’étendue des garanties (et les exclusions) de tes éventuelles assurances quotidiennes et, qu’en cas de carence ou en complément de celles-ci, ou en l’absence d’assurance, tu prennes connaissance de l’assurance proposée en cliquant sur le lien ci-dessous.

Cette assurance a vocation à intervenir lorsque le participant assuré est victime d’un accident corporel à l’occasion de sa participation à l’épreuve sportive, qu’il en soit ou non responsable, qu’il y ait ou non un tiers identifié et/ou responsable. Les garanties sont exclusivement acquises sur le parcours de l’épreuve, à partir du franchissement de la ligne de départ et jusqu’au passage de la ligne d’arrivée ou bien au moment de l’abandon de l’épreuve par l’assuré.

Elle garantit en cas d’accident durant l’épreuve :

• en cas de décès ou d’invalidité permanente totale ou partielle (dû à un accident), le paiement d’un capital (dans les limites de l’option souscrite),
• la prise en charge des frais de traitement (dans les limites de l’option souscrite), et, si nécessaire, le rapatriement.

L'adhésion à une assurance Individuelle Accidents est bien évidemment facultative mais très fortement recommandée. Celle-ci interviendra en complément ou à défaut de tes éventuelles assurances actuelles. Elle peut être effectuée auprès de l’assureur de ton choix, de ta fédération ou de Marsh, courtier de l’organisateur, dont l’offre est consultable et téléchargeable ci-dessous. Tu peux adhérer à l’option de ton choix lors de ton inscription à l'épreuve ou à tout moment avant le début de l'épreuve.

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En quoi consiste l’Assurance Annulation ?

Assuré: toute personne qui a souscrit la garantie Annulation conjointement à son inscription à l’Etape du Tour de France 2024 (en cochant la case correspondante sur le formulaire en ligne)

Objet de l'assurance : garantir à l’assuré le remboursement de ses frais d’inscription à l’Etape du Tour de France (ou à un des packs) dès lors qu’il a été obligé d’annuler sa participation du fait d’un des événements suivants :

• Décès, accident ou maladie du participant assuré,
• Décès, accident ou maladie grave (nécessitant une hospitalisation) du conjoint de l’assuré, d’un ascendant ou descendant du premier degré survenant dans les trente jours précédant la manifestation
• Refus de visa de l’assuré par les autorités françaises,
• Vol des papiers d’identité de l’assuré dans les 48 heures précédant le départ,
• Convocation de l’assuré devant un tribunal.

A noter que l’annulation pour cause d’épidémie et/ou de pandémie est exclue. Les conséquences directes ou indirectes de la COVID-19 de l’assuré (test positif, cas contact ou tout autre risque) sont donc exclues.

Prime à ajouter aux frais d'inscription (un seul paiement pour l'ensemble):

• Mon dossard Étape : 15€
• Joue-la comme les pro : 15 € (uniquement remboursement de l’inscription à l’Etape du Tour de France)
• Mon maillot Santini : 15 € (remboursement limité au montant du dossard)
• Duo Santini : 15 € (prime par personne inscrite – remboursement limité au montant d’un dossard. L’assurance annulation étant individuelle, le leader et le coéquipier devront chacun souscrire personnellement l’assurance annulation lors de leur inscription s’ils souhaitent tous les 2 être assurés)
• Mon Étape souvenir : 19 €
• Mon Étape 3* : 40 €
• Mon Étape 4*: 70 €
• Mon Étape 5*: 85 €

Conditions d’indemnisation : toute demande d’indemnisation devra faire l’objet d’une déclaration en ligne directement auprès du courtier de l’épreuve https://timeto.aon.fr , au plus tard dans les 15 jours qui suivent la manifestation. Cette déclaration devra être précisée par un document officiel justifiant l’annulation de la participation, et notamment, en cas d’accident ou de maladie, d’un certificat médical rédigé en français, anglais ou espagnol et obtenu au plus tard dans les 2 jours suivant l’épreuve. Ce certificat devra faire mention de manière explicite d’une incapacité à participer à l’épreuve. Les dossiers seront étudiés dans les deux mois suivants et les indemnités versées dans un délai de trois mois. Les étrangers et personnes souhaitant être remboursés par virement devront y joindre un IBAN. Principales exclusions : est notamment exclu de la garantie le remboursement des frais motivés par :

• Une maladie ou un accident déjà constaté(e) avant la souscription,
• Des troubles psychologiques ou psychiatriques, une maladie nerveuse et mentale, …, et leurs conséquences,
• Une grossesse antérieure à l’inscription,
• Une faute intentionnelle de l’assuré

Nous vous recommandons de prendre connaissance de l’intégralité des conditions de l’assurance en consultant la notice d’information de l’assureur.

En savoir davantage, termes, garanties et limites …

Tu dois faire ta demande de remboursement sur une période de 15 jours avant la date de l’événement, à 15 jours après la date de l’événement, sur la plateforme suivante : https://timeto.aon.fr

Les indemnités seront versées dans un délai de trois mois après l'épreuve par virement bancaire.

Si ta déclaration est validée, seul le montant du dossard te sera remboursé. Tes éventuelles options souscrites lors de ton inscription ne seront quant à elles pas remboursées.

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Uniquement le samedi : dépose ton véhicule à l'arrivée à Morzine pour repartir directement avec le dimanche après ta course. PAS DE PRISE EN CHARGE DU VELO . La navette te déposera au village de l'Étape du Tour de France à Annemasse le samedi 8 juillet. Départ à 14h ou 16h30. Temps de trajet : 1h30.

Navette Jour J – matin Morzine > Annemasse

Cette navette au départ de Morzine te déposera au départ de l'Étape du Tour dimanche matin, le 9 juillet matin à Annemasse. Attention, il faudra laisser ton vélo le samedi au parc fermé vélo nocturne à Annemasse avant la fermeture du village 19h le samedi 8 juillet. Le parc fermé ouvrira à 5h30 dimanche matin. LES VÉLOS NE SERONT PAS PRIS EN CHARGE DANS LA NAVETTE. Départ entre 4h30 et 5h00 (en fonction de ton sas départ). Temps de trajet : 1h30. Arrivé à Annemasse, tu pourras profiter d’un petit-déjeuner avant de récupérer ton vélo au parc fermé nocturne et rejoindre ton sas départ.

Où et quand puis-je retirer mon dossard ?

Les dossards sont à retirer au sein du Village au Palais des Expositions, parvis de l'Europe à Nice, aux dates et heures suivantes :

• Vendredi 4 Septembre 2020 de 10h à 19h ;
• Samedi 5 Septembre 2020 de 10h à 19h

Attention : Aucun dossard ne sera distribué le dimanche matin, le jour de la course !

Comment récupérer mon dossard ?

Les dossards, plaques et systèmes de chronométrage (puces) te seront remis sur présentation de :

• Ta confirmation d'inscription avec le QR code;
• Ta pièce d’identité;
• Ton certificat médical, si celui- ci n'a pas été validé par l'organisation sur ton espace personnel  time to ou s'il n'a pas été mis en ligne.

Télécharger le modèle de certificat médical

Le retrait des dossards se fera aux dates et horaires suivants :

• Nice - Adresse du village à venir
• Vendredi 5 juillet de 10h à 19h
• Samedi 6 juillet de 10h à 19h

Quand les numéros de dossards seront-ils communiqués ?

Les numéros de dossards seront communiqués quelques semaines avant l’événement, afin de pouvoir les attribuer en fonction des critères sportifs qui nous auront été donnés. Ton numéro de dossard sera disponible un mois avant l'épreuve sur ton compte time to . 

Le certificat médical est-il obligatoire ?

Oui. Il est obligatoire de présenter un certificat médical valide comportant la mention « non contre-indication à la pratique du cyclisme en compétition » et datant de moins d’un an le jour de l’épreuve. Nous te conseillons d’utiliser les modèles de certificat mis en ligne.

Télécharger le modèle de certificat cyclisme .

Pour te faire gagner du temps et limiter les éventuels moments de stress, mais également dans un souci de respect de l’environnement, tu pourras télécharger ton certificat médical directement sur ton compte time to . Tu pourras ainsi vérifier l’état de ton dossier et t'assurer que ton certificat médical a bien été validé. Tu n'auras plus qu’à te rendre au retrait des dossards muni de ta convocation préalablement reçue sous forme de QR Code ainsi que de ta carte d’identité. Ton dossard en main, te voilà fin prêt pour profiter du Village avant le départ de la course !

Attention, si ton certificat médical a été refusé ou si tu ne l’as pas téléchargé sur ton compte time to , il faudra te présenter avec un certificat médical imprimé lors du retrait des dossards (datant de moins d’un an le jour de l’épreuve et comprenant la mention « cyclisme en compétition »).

Si tu es titulaire d’une licence auprès de l’une des fédérations mentionnées ci-dessous, tu es dispensé de fournir un certificat médical. ATTENTION, si ta fédération n’est pas mentionnée, le certificat médical sera indispensable.

• Fédération Française de Cyclisme

ATTENTION :

• Aucun dossard ne sera délivré sans présentation d’une licence FFC 2024 ou d’un certificat médical datant de moins d'un an le jour de la course ;
• Aucun certificat médical ne sera délivré sur place et aucune décharge ne sera acceptée ;
• Les photocopies de certificat médical sont acceptées ;
• La mention « cyclisme en compétition » est la seule valable, le terme compétition étant indispensable.

Comment mettre en ligne mon certificat médical ?

Tu as obtenu ton certificat médical ? Le plus dur est fait. Il ne te reste plus qu'à l'enregistrer sur time to , afin de le faire valider. Pour rappel voici la procédure : il te suffit de t'identifier et de cliquer dans « Mon compte » sur « Mes événements ». Sous le nom de l’épreuve tu cliqueras sur « Télécharger un document ». Ton document doit faire moins de 3Mo et être au format JPEG, PNG ou PDF. Si ton document dépasse 3Mo, il faudra le compresser avant de le télécharger. Une fois ton certificat médical téléchargé, il apparaîtra comme étant "en attente" de validation par nos équipes. La validation démarrera 3 semaines avant l’épreuve. Si tu ne parviens pas à le télécharger, nous te conseillons d'essayer en te connectant sur ton espace personnel time to via un autre navigateur internet (Google Chrome). Si malgré cela, tu ne parviens pas à le mettre en ligne, tu devras l'apporter avec toi et le remettre lors du retrait des dossards. Nous t’invitons à vérifier que ton certificat médical est bien daté de moins d’un an à la date de la course.

Quand mon certificat médical sera-t-il validé sur mon compte time to ?

Tu l’avais déjà déposé avant l’annonce du report de ta course ? Nous sommes conscients du désagrément causé, mais nous avons besoin que tu le charges à nouveau sur ton compte time to .

La validation des certificats médicaux par l’organisation commencera 1 mois avant l’épreuve, une fois validé, un email te sera envoyé. Tu pourras également depuis ton compte time to vérifier le statut de ton certificat médical.

Où puis-je consulter le règlement de l'épreuve ?

Tu peux consulter le règlement de l'Étape du Tour de France 2024 ici .

Est-ce possible de revendre mon dossard ou de transférer mon inscription à l’année prochaine ?

Le transfert, le report ou la revente de dossards ne sont pas autorisés compte tenu du règlement de l’épreuve, « Tout engagement est personnel, ferme et définitif, et ne peut faire l'objet de remboursement pour quelque motif que ce soit ». En outre « Aucun transfert d'inscription n'est autorisé pour quelque motif que ce soit ».

Quels types de vélos sont autorisés sur l'Étape du Tour de France ?

Tous les types de vélos homologués par la FFC sont acceptés sauf les vélos à assistance électrique. Les vélos couchés ainsi que les prolongateurs de guidons sont interdits.

Le casque est-il obligatoire ?

Le port d’un casque rigide est obligatoire. tu dois le porter (jugulaire attachée) tout au long du parcours. Tout participant ne portant pas son casque sera déclassé.

Y a-t-il un matériel obligatoire à avoir le jour de la course ?

Oui, le jour de course tu devras avoir sur toi : casque, bidon, kit de réparation avec 2 chambres à air ou une bombe anti-crevaison spécifique boyau et tubeless ainsi qu’une pompe pour faire face aux crevaisons.

Y a-t-il des consignes vélo ?

Tu auras la possibilité de déposer gratuitement ton vélo dans un espace fermé, aux horaires d’ouverture du village ainsi que la nuit de samedi à dimanche. Tu pourras le récupérer avant ta course dimanche matin. HORAIRES DU PARC FERMÉ : Nice :

• Vendredi 5 juillet : 10h – 19h
• Samedi 6 juillet : 10h – 19h
• Dimanche 7 juillet : 6h – 9h

Y a-t-il des consignes bagages ?

Tu auras la possibilité de déposer gratuitement ton sac à Nice, à l’entrée du Village, dimanche 7 juillet de 6h à 8h. Tu pourras le récupérer après la course sur la zone d’arrivée, à Beuil, sur présentation de ton dossard.

Y a-t-il des toilettes ?

Tu trouveras à chaque entrée de SAS des toilettes. A chacun des points de ravitaillement des toilettes seront également à ta disposition.

Y a-t-il la possibilité de s'alimenter sur le parcours ?

On veut s’assurer que tu auras les forces nécessaires pour atteindre la ligne d’arrivée, alors évidemment ! Des ravitaillements seront organisés sur l’ensemble du parcours. Tu trouveras des denrées sucrées et salées.

Des plans de l'Étape du Tour de France sont-ils disponibles ?

En effet, tu peux trouver :

• Le plan détaillé du village ici .
• Le plan d'accès au départ ici .
• Le plan détaillé du départ ici .
• Le plan détaillé de l'arrivée ici .
• Le plan de circulation ici .

L'Étape du Tour de France est-elle chronométrée ?

L’épreuve sera chronométrée et donnera lieu à plusieurs classements :

• Un classement scratch ;
• Un classement réel ;
• Un classement réel par catégorie.

La route est-elle fermée à la circulation ?

Durant la totalité de l’épreuve, comme pour les coureurs professionnels du Tour de France, tu rouleras sur route fermée à la circulation. Cependant une barrière horaire est mise en place afin de gérer la réouverture de la route. Au-delà de cette barrière horaire, la route sera de nouveau ouverte à la circulation. L’itinéraire horaire sera disponible ici au printemps.

Qu'est-ce qu'un itinéraire horaire ?

L’itinéraire horaire permet de planifier la fermeture de la route et de gérer les mises hors-course sur l’Étape du Tour de France. Ces mises hors-course sont basées sur des temps de passage définis pour chaque commune traversée. Ces horaires sont négociés avec les préfectures des départements traversés et les services de la Gendarmerie Nationale. Le respect strict de ces horaires (réouverture des routes à la circulation) est la contrepartie indispensable si nous voulons continuer à bénéficier d’une route totalement fermée pour cette épreuve.

Que se passe t-il en cas d'élimination / abandon ?

Tu peux être mis hors-course tout au long du parcours. La voiture dite « voiture horaire » suit précisément l’itinéraire horaire. Tout coureur dépassé par ce véhicule (muni d’une horloge) à n’importe quel endroit du parcours, sera considéré hors course.

La « Fin de Course » sera signalée par plusieurs véhicules de l’organisation. En cas de mise hors-course, tu seras invité à emprunter un itinéraire de dérivation ou à te rendre sur les points de rapatriement où des bus/camions pourront te prendre en charge, ainsi que ton vélo, pour un retour au village arrivée. Les vélos, chargés dans des camions, seront restitués aux cyclistes sur le « village arrivée » sur présentation du dossard.

Quand les résultats seront-ils connus ?

Les résultats seront disponibles, le soir même de la course, sur ton compte time to .

Où puis-je retirer mes photos après la course ?

Tu pourras retrouver toutes tes photos la semaine suivant l’événement sur le site Sportograf .

Quand est-ce-que ma personnalisation de médaille me sera livrée ?

La personnalisation de médaille te sera envoyée par la poste directement à ton domicile (à l’adresse renseignée lors de ton inscription). Elle est généralement envoyée par notre prestataire 3 à 4 semaines après l'événement.

Comment puis-je être bénévole sur l'Étape du Tour de France ?

Bénévole, une aide précieuse sans laquelle un tel évènement ne pourrait exister ! Les bénévoles font partie intégrante de l'organisation de l’Étape du Tour de France ! Ils apportent un soutien sans faille aux coureurs et partagent autant leur bonne humeur que leur enthousiasme tout au long de l’épreuve. L’ambiance, c’est aussi à eux qu’on la doit !

Pour accueillir 16.000 participants, plus de 1000 bénévoles sont indispensables dans les villes départ et arrivée ainsi que sur le parcours afin d'assurer les différentes missions.

Viens apporter ton dynamisme et ta bonne humeur et ainsi permettre à tous les coureurs de passer un moment inoubliable sur le parcours ! 

Si tu souhaites faire partie de l’aventure,  n'hésite pas à écrire un email à cette adresse : [email protected]

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Pour tout ce qui concerne ton inscription ou le déroulement de l’épreuve, notre équipe est à ton écoute du lundi au vendredi si tu ne trouves pas le renseignement désiré sur le site internet. Tu peux nous conctacter via le formulaire disponible ici .

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Sportive Breaks

2024 Etape du Tour

Sunday 7 July 2024

Fri 5 July to Mon 8 July

From £599 etape entry from £149, 2024 etape du tour with sportive breaks.

The Etape du Tour is one of the world’s toughest amateur cycling events. During the event you ride the exact same route as the riders of the Tour de France just days later. Sportive Breaks are the No1 Tour Operator for the Etape du Tour. Every year we offer the best travel packages with guaranteed Etape du Tour entry and hotels in the best places. As well as hotels and the entry, our local team of guides, drivers and bike mechanics provide our riders with the best experience including guided warm up rides and private feed stations. In addition we also offer airport transfers, bike rental and side events like meal nights and party nights.

2024 Etape du Tour Route and Date

The 2024 Etape du Tour will take place in Nice on Sunday 7th July. The start is in Nice and the finish is on the Col de la Couillole, located 90km north of Nice. Stage 20 of the 2024 Tour de France is 132 kilometres long, but packs in 4 climbs. The finish climb of the Col de la Couillole is 15.7 kilometres long with an average of 7%. The other climbs are the Col de Braus (10 kilometres at 6.6%) and the Col de Turini is the longest climb of the day with 20.7 kilometres at 5.7% with the highest point at 1,608 metres above sea level. The Col de la Colmaine is roughly 20 kilometres long and averaging almost 5%.

If riding the Etape is on your bucket list or you have pre-registered already, we would like to present to you your options for booking your package for the 2024 Etape du Tour.

2024 Etape du Tour options with Sportive Breaks

• Stay at the start in Nice from £649pp
• Stay at the finish from £599pp
• Entry Only with private feed station access (no hotel or travel services) – £239
• La Marmotte, Tour de France and Etape tour – More Information Here

Read more about all the options below and don’t delay with booking as we expect to sell out fast!

Spread your payments: Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking.

Guaranteed Etape Entry:  Guaranteed 2024 Etape du Tour entry delivered to your hotel (collect from Etape Expo if staying in Nice). Entry Only without hotels is also available.

Private Feed Stops: Drop off your day bags, re-energise with sports nutrition + savoury food. Two private feed stations on the Etape route.

Mechanic support: Expert mechanics on hand. Bike rental also available.

Guided Rides: On Saturday before the Etape.

Bike rental: Available from £265 for the weekend. Delivered and fitted.

Transport: Various transport services included or available to book at a supplement. More information below.

What's Included?

Accommodation.

Hotel in near the start or near the finish.

Meals Included

Bed and Breakfast or Half Board options available. Early breakfast on Etape day.

Guided rides

Ahead of the Etape du Tour.

Private feed stops

Two additional private feed stations on Etape day.

Expert mechanic on hand all weekend

Entry Options

Package Entry or Entry Only. Entry delivery to your hotel available on selected packages

Airport Transfers - £90pp

From Nice airport if staying at the finish

Transfer to the start included with our finish hotels. Return transport after the finish available at £85pp. 

Breakfast and dinner times in line with event timings

2024 Etape du Tour package Options

Option 1 – nice.

• Visit the Etape expo in person and collect your entry
• A bit longer in bed in the morning of the Etape
• Ride to the Etape start
• Transport required to get back to your hotel after you finish the Etape
• Potential of a very late finish after the Etape
• Easy, short, airport transfers

Option 2 – Stay at the Finish

• Entry delivered to you
• Early start on Etape day followed by 2-hour transfer to the start
• Finish the Etape and relax
• Two-hour airport transfer required each way

Option 3 – Entry without travel package

• Visit the Etape expo and collect your entry
• Make your own hotel and travel arrangements
• Wristband which gives access to our private feed stations on the route

Option 4 – Marmotte, Tour de France and Etape Tour – More Info Here

• Fully supported tour to ride both the Marmotte and the Etape
• Private feed stations and staff support on both events
• Spectating at a Tour de France mountain stage in the Alps
• Airport transfers, in-resort transfers all included.

Option 5 – Etape du Tour Training camp – More Info Here

• Buy your Etape Entry at just £50
• Early season sunshine in Nice
• Ride the full route of the Etape in March
• Ride the Paris-Nice Challenge
• Spectate at the final stage of Paris-Nice

Whichever option you decide to go for, you can expect the usual excellent Sportive Breaks service.

2024 etape du tour prices, booking options .

• Stay at Finish
• Stay at Start

Stay at the Finish

For the 2024 Etape du Tour we offer several ways to take part in the event. Please see the prices below for our finish package. Staying near the finish in Beuil or Valberg will give you the following features:

• Airport transfers required from Nice Airport to Valberg/ Beuil (2 hours)
• Dinners included.
• Entry delivered to you.
• Early start on Etape du Tour day (transfer to the start of the Etape du Tour included)
• Finish the Etape and relax after a short ride back to your hotel.

As the summit of the Col de la Couillole has very limited space, all riders will be required to descend soon after they finish.

• Beuil is the location of the Etape du Tour finish village and is located at 8km from the finish on the Col de la Couillole. This is the closest venue to the finish.
• Valberg is the nearest resort with more hotels and is located at 13km from the finish on the Col de la Couillole.

Hotel Escapade in Beuil

• £695 per person based on two people sharing a twin room with 2 single beds
• £895 per person based on single occupancy of a room with double bed

Hotel Chastellan in Valberg

• £699 per person based on two people sharing a twin room with 2 single beds
• £989 per person based on single occupancy of a room with double bed

Chalet Suisse Valberg

• £799 per person based on two people sharing a twin room with 2 single beds
• £1124 per person based on single occupancy of a room with double bed

Residence Adonis Valberg

• £779 per person based on two people sharing a one-bedroom apartment with double bed in bedroom + double sofa bed in living area.
• £989 per person based on single occupancy of a studio apartment (sofa bed).

Included with your weekend:

• 3 nights at your chosen hotel or residence near the finish of the Etape du Tour
• Entry delivered to your hotel.
• Bike storage at the hotel
• Local expert guides and bike mechanic
• Daily breakfasts including an early breakfast on Etape day.
• Evening meals
• Guided warm up ride on Saturday.
• Transport to the start of the Etape du Tour in Nice
• Etape du Tour race briefing
• Detailed itinerary
• ABTA protected.

 Also available

• Return airport transfers from Nice Airport – £90 per person.
• Sports Medical Certificate Online Service – More info here
• Return trip to the Etape du Tour Expo in Nice on Saturday (optional) – £50 per person.
• Guaranteed entry for the 2024 Etape du Tour – £239
• Bike rental – Available from £265 per bike for the weekend

Stay at the Start

Staying near the start in Nice will give you the following features:

• Make your own way from the airport to the hotel.
• Visit the Etape expo in person and collect your entry.
• Ride to the Etape start.
• Transport required to get back to your hotel after you finish the Etape.
• Potential of a very late finish after the Etape.

Hotel Crowne Plaza Arenas Nice

• £629 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds) and 1 double room (1 bed for couple)
• £869 per person based on single occupancy of a room.
• 3 nights at hotel Crowne Plaza
• Daily breakfasts including an early breakfast on Etape day
• Guided warm up ride on Saturday
• Car driver shuttle on Saturday – £50 per person – More info below.
• Return transport after the Etape du Tour – £85 per person.
• Guaranteed entry for the 2024 Etape du Tour – £149

Etape du Tour Entry Only at £239 – Very limited availability

• Make your own travel and transport  arrangements
• Wristband to give you access to our private feed stops
• Collect your Entry in Nice at the Expo

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Staying in nice.

Please make your own way from Nice airport to our hotel today. We are staying at the 4-star hotel Crowne Plaza Arenas which is a relatively new hotel opened in 2021 near Nice International Airport. The hotel enjoys a strategic location in Nice as it’s just one tramway stop away from the airport. The tram also takes you to Nice City Centre in 15 minutes, so you can enjoy visiting museums, Belle Epoque buildings, or relaxing at the beach on the famous Promenade des Anglais.

If you are travelling by car, you will appreciate the secure underground public parking (at extra cost). The hotel also has a top floor fitness centre with sauna.

The hotel is booked on a bed and breakfast basis so you will have an early breakfast on Etape day.

What about my bike?

You can bring your own bike as you can store it safely at the hotel. You can also rent a bike with us for the weekend. Our mechanic will be available this afternoon at the hotel to assist you with fitting your rental bike or building your own bike after travel.

This afternoon you can go to the expo to collect your race bib for tomorrow.

This afternoon and early evening, our tour leaders and bike mechanics are available for you. The evening is free for you to eat out in one of Nice’s restaurants.

Staying near the finish in Valberg

Please make your own arrangements to arrive at your chosen hotel today. Our team will be available to meet you at the hotel. If you plan to arrive via Nice airport then we offer airport transfers for you, your luggage, and your bike from Nice airport at set times.

Our hotels and apartments

Breakfast and dinner are included with all our hotels in Valberg including an early breakfast on Etape du Tour day. Note that this may be provided in the form of a breakfast box.

You can bring your own bike as we will plan to transport bike boxes on our airport transfers. Alternatively, you can rent a bike with us for the weekend. Our mechanic will be available this afternoon at the hotel to assist you with fitting your rental bike or building your own bike after travel. Bikes can be safely stored at the hotel.

This afternoon and early evening, our tour leaders and bike mechanics are available for you. All hotels in Valberg have evening meals included.

Please make your way to your chosen hotel today or make use of our optional airport transfer where our team will meet you. 

Group airport transfers – £90 return

Today we offer regular  airport transfers. When you make your booking, you can add this group airport transfer. Please book a flight that arrives before the transfer time. You can book our group airport transfer for £90 for a return journey per person with luggage and bike.

Please click here for more information on group transfers – Airport Transfers to Valberg and Beuil

Private Airport transfers

Please contact us for a quote on a private airport transfer at another time from the airport. 

After breakfast and preparing the bikes, we will take you on a supported, guided ride.  

We’ll be back at the hotel in the afternoon for you to rest and get prepared for tomorrow.

This evening our bike guides will do a race briefing to run through Etape day logistics and of course the route.

Car Shuttle – £50 per person

If you are staying at our hotel in Nice and you have driven from the UK or you have rented a car, we offer a convenient car driver shuttle today. Drive your car to the finish area and park your car. At 16.00 today our shuttle will collect you from the car parking and bring you back to your hotel in Nice. This service can be booked at £50 per person.

Finish Hotel

Nice Visit – £50 per person

If you are staying at one of our hotels in Valberg or Beuil then your 2024 Etape du Tour entry will be delivered to you. If you want to visit Nice today and spend the day at the expo or in Nice in general then you can book or Nice shuttle today. We will collect you from your hotel near the finish and transport you to Nice where you can spend the day. This service can be booked at £50 per person.

The evening is free for you to eat at your hotel or eat out at a local restaurant.

We have an early start this morning. Early breakfast is arranged in the hotel restaurant.

The Etape du Tour start is done in waves. You will be allocated a start pen with a time that you must enter the pen plus a start time. Please note that Sportive Breaks has no influence on start pens or timings.  

The Etape du Tour is a race with various cut off points. You need to have passed each cut off point at certain times otherwise you will be eliminated from the race. If you’re eliminated your bike will go on a bike trailer and you will be transported to the finish.

Please make your own way to the start in Nice today. The start location is yet to be confirmed but the ride should be no longer than about 15 – 20 minutes.

After you finish

We offer a return transfer shuttle from the finish location. It is likely that all riders must descend to a central location from where we provide return transport. This service can be booked at £85 per person and includes transport for you and your bike will go on a special bike trailer. We will offer some food and drinks at the finish. Please be aware that you may get back very late so it may be difficult for you to find somewhere to eat.

Finish hotels

We have an early start this morning. Early breakfasts are arranged in the hotel restaurants.

Transfer to the start

This morning we will transfer you to Nice for the start of the 2024 Etape du Tour. Your bike will be transported on a bike trailer. For those of you who have driven from the UK or who have rented a car, please ensure that you leave plenty of time to get to the start and find your start pen.

Please make your own arrangements to depart today.

Finish Hotels

After breakfast we offer our optional transfers back to Nice Airport at set times. Alternatively, make your own arrangements to depart today.

More About the Etape du Tour

Cyclist magazine rode the 2023 etape du tour with us – read more here, 2024 etape du tour route.

• Start: Nice City Centre
• Finish:  Col de la Couillole
• Finish Village: Beuil
• Return Transport: Beuil

The 32nd edition of L’Étape du Tour de France will be held on 07 July 2024 on the route of the 20th stage of the Tour de France, between Nice and the Col de la Couillole, a 138km route with more than 4,600 metres of ascent, including the climbs of the Col de la Couillole, Col de Braus, Col de Turini and Col de la Colmiane.

Even though slightly shorter than the 2023 Etape, this is a tough stage with 4,600 metres of climbing over the 138-kilometre route. You need to be perfectly prepared for this challenge  so we suggest you take part in our Etape du Tour Training Weekend in Nice in March – More information here

Our team have been present at the last 14 editions of the Etape du Tour and we are looking forward to again helping our customers make this brilliant cycling event a success.

If you are interested in cycling the most famous sportive in the world, book your place on the Etape du Tour (also known as the L’Etape du tour) and ride the Queen stage of the 2024 Tour de France. The 2024 route will again include awesome climbs in one of the world’s best cycling regions.

The first Etape du Tour took place in 1993, allowing amateur cyclists the opportunity to race over the same ground as the pros during the Tour de France. The roads are closed during this sportive, and refreshment stops can be expected along the way, replicating stage two of the Tour de France in every possible way. Our team on the ground are local to the area and have years of experience to ensure that you get the most out of your Etape du Tour experience with us.

The first Etape was in 1993. There is now an international series of Etape du Tour events all over the world – L’Étape by Tour de France (letapebytourdefrance.com)

Pau in the Pyrenees has been visited by the Etape du Tour most often but the last time the Etape du Tour took place in the Pyrenees was in 2014. The organisers have chosen the Alps due to its commercial success the last few years.

The longest Etape was in 2011 from Issoire to St Flour. A few years there were two Etapes per year; one in the Alps and one in the Pyrenees.

2023 Etape du Tour

The 31st edition of the Étape du Tour took place on 9 July 2023. The course followed the same route as stage 14 of the 2023 Tour de France. The 152km route started in Annemasse and finished in Morzine Les Portes du Soleil . The course took in 4,100 metres of elevation gain and included the climbs of Col de Saxel, Col de Cou, Col de Feu, Col de la Ramaz and Col de Joux Plane.

2022 Etape du Tour

The 30th edition of the “Étape du Tour de France” took place on the 10th of July 2022 following the stage 12 route of the Tour de France, between Briançon and Alpe d’Huez. It was one of the toughest Etapes yet with 170km and 4670m of elevation gain. In one big day out, riders ticked-off some exquisite high-mountain passes like Col du Galibier (2642m), La Croix de fer (1850m), Col du Lautaret (2058m), finishing it all off on the iconic Alpe d’Huez.

The 2022 route was based on the legendary Briançon-Alpe d’Huez stage of 1986, where team mates Greg LeMond and Bernard Hinault rode victoriously over the finish line, shoulder-to-shoulder at Alpe d’Huez.

2020 and 2021

The 2020 and 2021 editions did not take place due to the Covid 19 epidemic.

See all editions here – L’Etape du Tour de France – Presentation (letapedutourdefrance.com)

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Adonis Valberg

Adonis Valberg is a residence with 43 apartments with a 3 star rating. Located in the centre of the village and open in both summer and winter month. All rooms have a kitchenette with microwave, fridge, hob, dishwasher and crockery kit. There is an ensuite, free WiFi and flat screen TV.

This residence also includes breakfast buffet.

Chalet Suisse is located in the centre of Valberg at 1700 meters. The hotel offers a wellness area with sauna, jacuzzi and hammam area, this is at an extra cost. The restaurant serves a Swiss themed menu with plenty to choose from, there is bar with a wide selection of drinks to choose from.

Rooms have a ski village feel with a wooden finish.

Crowne Plaza Nice - Grand Arenas

The Crowne Plaza hotel is located a short distance from Nice international airport, there is a free tram service taking you from the airport to the hotel. The tram can also take you into the historic centre in 15 minutes.

The hotel has a bar and shaded terrace with a restaurant providing a wide range of meal choices and cocktails.

Rooms are spacious with en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, safe, mini bar and free WiFi.

Hotel L'Escapade

This beautiful Hotel is situated in the centre of Beuil, just 5 miles from the ski town of Valberg in the Mercantour National Park.

The hotel is finished beautifully and has a traditional alpine ski chalet feel. The Hotel offers free WiFi for all guests and the hotel invites guests to relay and enjoy drinks on the terrace.

All the guest rooms at Hotel boast flat-screen TV’s, wardrobes and a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and hairdryer. Some of the rooms also open onto a private balcony

The onsite restaurant prepares traditional meals daily as well a buffet style breakfasts.

Free public parking is also available at the Hotel Escapade.

For those staying in the Hotels Suites please be aware these are located 200m from the hotel.

Check-in: From 12:00 to 23:00         Check-out: From 08:00 to 11:00

Hotel Blanche Neige

The 3 Star hotel Blanche Neige, lies in the heart of the bustling ski resort of Valberg. A chalet style mountain hotel, you will find here all the comforts that you need from you holiday hotel.

Enjoy making use of the hotels facilities during your stay including a lovely mountain dining room, free wi-fi, a large sun terrace, and more. Close by in the resort of Valberg, you will find shops, tennis courts, an indoor swimming pool and a summer toboggan run.

To ensure that you get the most from your stay at the Hotel Blanche Neige, find below the make up of each room type :

Inteconnecting Quad Rooms : 1 x double room + 1 x short twin room (80cm) and one shared bathroom

Twin rooms : 2 single beds

Double rooms : 1 x large bed

Single room : 1 x single bed

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Etape du Tour 2024

Please bear with us as we pull together all event details including hotels and entry!

This year’s route features a spectacular challenge from Nice to Col de la Couillole, taking in the very best of cycling in the French Riviera – not to mention 4,000m of climbing. Mirroring Stage 20 of the Tour de France, put your mettle to the test on the Col de Braus, Col de Turini and the Col de la Colmiane. Sports Tours International is the Gold tour operator of L’Étape du Tour 2024.

Join team Sports Tours

Make the most of our team and expert reps who will be on hand to support you throughout the event. We will also have feed stations along the course, mechanical support, and even a cold beer waiting for you at the finish! We can’t wait to see you there!

The course will follow one of the Tour de France’s hardest stages on closed roads. This year’s route features a spectacular challenge from Nice to Col de la Couillole, taking in the very best of cycling in the French Riviera – not to mention 4,000m of climbing!

Included in your package

• 2 and 3-night accommodation in either a 4 star or 3 star hotel in the start area on bed and breakfast (extra nights available on request)
• Daily breakfast including early breakfast on race day
• Transfer from the finish area back to your hotel
• Bike storage at your hotel
• Mechanical support from our professional mechanics in Nice
• Two additional feed stations on route
• Sports Tours cycling jersey included
• Etape du Tour race briefing
• Race day transfers for spectators (additional extra)
• All hotel taxes

Finding an ideal budget friendly hotel in Nice does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Kyriad Nice - Stade, a nice option for travellers like you. As your “home away from home,” the hotel rooms offer air conditioning, a minibar, and a desk, and getting online is easy, with free WIFI available.

Free parking Free High Speed Internet (WiFi) Restaurant Highchairs available Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly ) Business Centre with Internet Access Conference facilities Baggage storage

ocated in the very heart of Nice, in a residential area, a few minutes ago from the seafront, the interesting sights and the main shopping zone. Access: International airport 7 kms, Train station 300 m. Totally refurbished in 2012! Rooms: spacious, modern and lighted, air conditioned and sound proved; marble bathrooms with hair dryer. Tea and coffee maker, satellite LCD TV and pay TV, ADSL Wifi, direct phone, electronic safety box, minibar, pillow list; Restaurant "Chez Panisse" and cocktail bar, gym center.

Paid public parking on-site Free High Speed Internet (WiFi) Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room Bar / lounge Highchairs available Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly ) Taxi service Business Centre with Internet Access

This hotel is just 350 metres from the ferry port and a 20-minute walk from the Promenade des Anglais. Its rooms are air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi access. The guest rooms at the Hotel du Pin Nice Port are equipped with flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The Hotel du Pin Nice Port has a 24-hour reception, which is hosted by a multilingual team. The hotel serves a buffet breakfast every morning. In the heart of the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur region, the Hotel du Pin Nice Port is just a 10-minute drive from Villefranche-sur-Mer and 9 km from Saint-Jean Cap-Ferrat. Antibes is a 30-minute drive away.

Private parking Free WIFI Family rooms Non-smoking rooms Restaurant Facilities for disabled guests Terrace 24-hour front desk Bar

Overlooking the sea in Nice, just 30 metres from the beach, Hotel Le Saint Paul features a large garden and an adjoining chapel. It is 50 metres from Nice Port, which has ferries going directly to Corsica. Nice's Old Town is 2 km away. Free WiFi is offered. The rooms at Hotel Le Saint Paul feature views of the courtyard or the sea. Decorated in neutral tones, each room has a flat-screen TV with TNT channels. The Deluxe Rooms have an electric kettle.

Free parking Free WiFi Beachfront Family rooms Non-smoking rooms Restaurant Facilities for disabled guests Tea/coffee maker in all rooms Bar Good breakfast

Located at the harbour, 5 minutes walk from the Convention Centre and historic Nice, just 200 m from the Promenade des Anglais, the hotel features 114 entirely renovated, spacious air conditioned rooms as well as secure pay parking. 30 minutes from the Nice Arenas airport, 20 km from Monaco and the Italian border, it makes for an ideal place to stay whether on business or leisure. In the hotel a Breakfast in available from 5:30 to 10 AM every morning.

Air conditioning Housekeeping Safe Telephone Bottled water Flatscreen TV Bath / shower Hair dryer

The hotel Le Royal in Nice on the majestic Promenade des Anglais, offers modern decor, flawless service, an excellent restaurant and an exciting programme of excursions.

Bar / lounge Beach Banquet room Meeting rooms 24-hour front desk Laundry service Desk Housekeeping Safe Telephone Wardrobe / wardrobe Private bathrooms Flatscreen TV

Featuring a rooftop pool with panoramic views over Nice's city centre, 500 metres from Nice-Ville Train Station. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Each air-conditioned room features a flat-screen TV, desk, wardrobe and minibar. Rooms have modern décor and the private bathrooms include a bath or shower and a hairdryer. Breakfast is served every morning in the spacious breakfast room. The hotel offers a fitness centre, 2 whirlpool baths, a Skylounge Bar and 2 terraces with panoramic views over Nice. With a 24-hour reception, Mercure Nice Centre Notre Dame also offers room service and luggage storage. The Promenade des Anglais is a 15-minute walk away. Jean Médecin Tram Stop is 260 metres from the hotel, and Acropolis Congress Centre is 5 tram stops away.

Outdoor swimming pool Parking on site Free WiFi Family rooms Non-smoking rooms Fitness centre Facilities for disabled guests Tea/coffee maker in all rooms Bar

At the Novotel Nice Centre Vieux Nice Old Town, freely escape towards Cannes, Monaco and Corsica. Ideally located at 10 min from the old town, the flower market, the sea and the famous "Promenade des Anglais". Our hotel, in front of The Acropolis Congres Center, is fitted with a free fiber Wifi Access, and provides 5 meeting rooms. Take time to relax in our panoramic heated swimming pool on rooftop, our splendid terrasse. Be gourmet in our restaurant by tasting our mediterraneens dishes selection. Allow yourself to be pampered at the Novotel.

Allergy-free room Blackout curtains Air conditioning Desk Coffee / tea maker Cable / satellite TV Sofa bed Walk-in shower

Located in Nice's City Centre, Splendid Hotel & Spa Nice is just 600 metres from the Promenade des Anglais. The seasonal rooftop swimming pool and hot tub offer panoramic mountain and city views. The spa features a hammam and guests also have free access to the fitness centre and the sauna. The air-conditioned, non-smoking guest rooms and suites are equipped with a minibar and a flat-screen TV. All rooms include free WiFi access. Most rooms feature a balcony and some have a spa bath. Guests can enjoy drinks and snacks in the bar. A buffet breakfast is also served every morning.

Private parking Good breakfast Outdoor swimming pool Spa and wellness centre Hot tub Balcony Pets allowed Private bathroom Free WiFi Fitness centre

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Arrival day.

Airport transfers will be available from Nice airport to the hotel throughout the day with our first transfer at 11:30am and our last transfer leaving at 20:00. We cannot accommodate for flights arriving after 19:30. Alternatively, please make your own way to your chosen hotel and let our representatives know once you have arrived.

Expo and registration

After breakfast, please make your way to the expo and registration area where you will be able to register for the Etape du Tour. Do not forget you will be required to have a medical certificate. 

For those arriving today as part of our two night package, please make your own way to your chosen hotel and let our representatives know once you have arrived. Your bib will be collected for you and you will need to retrieve this from your representative in your hotel reception at 18:00 this evening.

L'Etape du Tour 2024

We anticipate a 07:00/08:00 start for the Etape, so we have organised early breakfasts at all hotels so you can get to the start early to ensure everyone is lined up in the right pens for the start. Please note: Le Saint Paul Hotel will be offering early breakfast boxes.

If you have travelled with a non-rider, we will be offering transfers for £50.00 per person to the finish area and back to the hotel in the start area. Once you have finished the ride, please make your way to our designated collection point to be transferred back to the start area and your hotel.

Departure day

After breakfast we will start running transfers back to the airport. If you are making your own way home, you will need to check out the hotel mid-morning. Our earliest airport transfer is for flights departing after 9:30, leaving the hotel at 07.00. We will run transfers throughout the day.

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£25.00 per person per transfer from Nice Airport to Nice.

This will take place on the following dates and times:

Date: 05/07

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If airport transfers are included in your package, we will transfer you and your Luggage to the hotel. If you are on a cycling holiday, we will also transfer your bike.

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Any dietary requirements e.g., Vegetarian or Vegan etc needs to be advised to us at booking stage. We will then request the meals with the relevant hotel.

Stays can be extended beyond our standard packages subject to availability at the relevant hotel.

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On many of our travel packages we offer our free ‘Twin to Share’ service where you pay to share a room rather than the supplement for a single room. We encourage single travellers to join our tours and rooms for single occupancy are available on all our tours, but we also offer the opportunity to book our ‘Twin to Share’ service. This option which means that we pair you up with another athlete of the same sex so you can enjoy the event without having to pay the single occupancy supplement.

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The 2023 Etape du Tour de France  will take place on Sunday 9 July 2023 in the French Alps. The 2023 Tour de France stage that has been chosen is Stage 14 between Annemasse and Morzine, which the pros will ride on Saturday 15 July.

Our team have been present at the last 13 editions of the Etape du Tour and we are looking forward to again helping our customers make this brilliant cycling event a success.

If you are interested in cycling the most famous sportive in the world, book your place on the Etape du Tour (also known as the L'Etape du tour) and ride the Queen stage of the 2023 Tour de France. The 2023 route will again include awesome climbs in one of the world's best cycling regions.

Our team have been present at the last 12 editions of the Etape du Tour and we are looking forward to again helping our customers make this brilliant cycling event a success.

The first Etape du Tour took place in 1993, allowing amateur cyclists the opportunity to race over the same ground as the pros during the Tour de France. The roads are closed during this sportive, and refreshment stops can be expected along the way, replicating stage two of the Tour de France in every possible way. Our team on the ground are local to the area and have years of experience to ensure that you get the most out of your Etape du Tour experience with us.

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2023 Etape du Tour Entry Only at just £275.

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Get first pick of our hotels when we launch in October after the official route announcement. The 2023 Etape route is announced in October at the same time as the 2023 Tour de France route

Risk-free booking Get a refund or buy an entry only at £275  if you don't like the route or our packages.

Enjoy the best pre-race preparation with Sportive Breaks

Our local team will ensure you have the best preparation and advice. Check out our 2022 Etape du Tour recce video narrated by Eurosport's Brian Smith. 2022 Etape Route Overview with Brian Smith - Full video - YouTube

Private Feed Stops: Avoid the crowds, drop off your day bags and get access to our feed stops with real food

Mechanic support for you and your bike: Masseurs are on hand to see to your body’s mechanics. Expert mechanics on hand all weekend to see to your bike.

This Entry Only option includes :

• Guaranteed entry only for the 2023 Etape du Tour at £275

If you later decide to take our hotel inclusive package, see below for some details of what we do..

Our typical Etape du Tour packages include (exact details to be confirmed once our packages are available to book) :

• 3 or 4 nights at a choice of hotels in the best place to stay for the 2023 Etape du Tour
• The services of our local expert guides and bike mechanics
• Team activities
• Guided warm up rides
• Mechanic service
• Additional private feed stations
• Detailed itinerary

Optional extras:

• Visit to the expo on Saturday at £15.00 per person 
• Race day transfer to Annemasse from central Morzine (your bike will be transferred to Morzine on Saturday for overnight storage - no bike transfers on Sunday) at £60 per person

2023 Etape du Tour Itinerary

Saturday, 8th July 2023 :  Preparation day / bib collection

Bib Collection

You can either collect your bib from Annemasse or..

There's no need for you to visit the race expo in Annemasse - Sportive Breaks will collect your bib on your behalf and bring it to Morzine...  

Sunday, 9th July 2023  :  The 2023 Etape du Tour

The 2023 Etape du Tour

The Etape du Tour start is done in waves. You will be allocated a start pen with a time that you have to enter the pen plus a start time. Previous editions have started between 07:00 and 08:30. The Etape du Tour is a race with cut off points. You need to have passed certain points on the route at a certain time otherwise you will be eliminated from the route. If you’re eliminated your bike will go on a bike trailer and you will be transported to the finish.

Etape du Tour 2023 Date

The 2023 Etape du Tour de France will take place on Sunday 9 July 2023 in the French Alps. The 2023 Tour de France stage that has been chosen is Stage 14 which takes place on Saturday 15 July between Annemasse and Morzine.

Medical Certification

If you are taking part in a running or cycling event in Italy or France you will be required to produce a medical certificate in order to collect your race number. What you need to do and how to get your medical certificate is outlined  here .

Registering for the Etape du Tour

You will be sent instructions to complete your Etape du Tour registration in 2023. The date that this is sent is dependent on the event organisers supplying this information, but in the past this has been from March onwards. 

How to get to Morzine

Flying plus transfer from the airport

The nearest airport to Morzine is Geneva airport, in Switzerland. The transfer from Geneva takes about 1.30 hours. Geneva offers a large selection of airlines, with flights arriving directly from all over the UK, Europe and beyond.  Once at the airport, you can take our airport transfers or if the times don't suit, you could rent a car and drive.

Geneva Airport routes available  here.

Travel to Geneva Airport by train. You can take a TGV from Paris to Geneva, and followed a connecting from Geneva to Geneva Airport. You can then take one of our transfers from Geneva Airport to Morzine, provided you arrive within our transfer times.

Check your route here on the  SNCF website .

From the UK driving from Calais to Morzine will take about 8.5 hours and cost in the region of £75 in tolls one way. There is parking in Morzine, however this will be in high demand over the Etape du Tour weekend. 

The  SANEF website  let’s you calculate your trip cost for your own vehicle.

Some Etape du Tour history

The first Etape was in 1993. There is now an international series of Etape du Tour events all over the world -  L’Étape by Tour de France.

Pau in the Pyrenees has been visited by the Etape du Tour most often but the last time the Etape du Tour took place in the Pyrenees was in 2014. The organisers have chosen the Alps due to its commercial success the last few years.

The longest Etape was in 2011 from Issoire to St Flour. A few years there were two Etapes per year; one in the Alps and one in the Pyrenees.

The 30th edition of the "Étape du Tour de France" took place on the 10th of July 2022 following the stage 12 route of the Tour de France, between Briançon and Alpe d'Huez. It was one of the toughest Etapes yet with 170km and 4670m of elevation gain. In one big day out, you’ll tick-off some exquisite high-mountain passes like Col du Galibier (2642m), La Croix de fer (1850m), Col du Lautaret (2058m), finishing it all off on the iconic Alpe d’Huez.

The 2022 route was based on the legendary Briançon-Alpe d'Huez stage of 1986, where team mates Greg LeMond and Bernard Hinault rode victoriously over the finish line, shoulder-to-shoulder at Alpe d'Huez.

2020 and 2021

The 2020 and 2021 editions did not take place due to the Covid 19 epidemic.

See all editions here -  L'Etape du Tour de France - Presentation  

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The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

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Moscow metro tour: architectural styles of the subway.

Duration: 2 hours

Categories: Culture & History, Sightseeing

This metro tour of Russia’s capital and most populous city, Moscow, is your chance to get a unique insight into the beautiful and impressive architecture of the city's underground stations. Admire their marble walls and high ceilings representing Stalin's desire for glory after World War 2, and see first-hand how the interiors change with the rise of new political eras. Your guide will lead you through the complex network, which is one of the most heavily used rapid transit systems worldwide, with over two billion travelers in 2011.

Opened in 1935, Moscow’s underground system, now 190 miles (305 km) long with 185 stations, is today one the largest and most heavily used rapid transit systems in the world. On this Moscow metro tour, discover the impressive architecture of Moscow’s underground stations and learn how they reflect the Soviet era.

Getting around by metro, your local guide will take you through parts of Moscow’s infamous history. Stop at stations built during the time of the USSR (Soviet Union) that are praised as one of the most extravagant architectural projects from Stalin’s time. After World War 2, he was keen on establishing Stalinist architecture to represent his rising regime and a recognized empire. Learn how when his successor started the de-Stalinization of the former Soviet Union in 1953, the extravagancy of the architecture was toned down.

Discover how the unique character of each station reflected several different eras. While stations like Kievskaya and Slavyansky Bulvar have pompous halls and high stucco ceilings brimming with extravagant decorations, those built later, like Volzhskaya, are lightly adorned with sparse furnishings. Architect Alexey Dushkin and painter Alexander Deyneka were just two of the many artists who made these magnificent landmarks possible.

Revel in Moscow's glory days, as well as the years of scarcity, on this fascinating Moscow metro experience. Conclude your tour at one of the central stations in Moscow. If you're lucky, you may even find the secret entrance to the unconfirmed Metro-2, a parallel underground system used by the government -- a mystery which has neither been denied nor confirmed today.

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We have a wide range of tours designed to give you an insight into the destination you're travelling in and there is something for everybody. The culture shock ratings considers the destination visited, transport used, activities undertaken and that "Wow, I'm really not at home now!" factor. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our gradings is as follows…

This is the least confronting of our tour range. Transport used on the trip is either private or a very comfortable public option, the activities included are usually iconic sites and locations that are not all too confronting.

The tour can include a mix of private and public transport providing a level of comfort that is slightly below what you would experience at home. Sites visited are usually iconic sites, tours can also include market visits, visits to communities etc that provide the traveller with a fantastic insight into destination.

Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether it's a packed public bus where you are forced to stand, a visit to a local market, a local community, you are sure to have an experience that is very different from what you're used to at home.

The comforts of your home town and the environment you are used to are more of a rarity. Expect some challenging transport options, visits to local sites and areas that don't resemble anything at home.

You're out there in the global community! You are likely to be exposed to the elements, travel in whatever means of transport is available and basically take it as it comes, whatever comes! It can be tough.

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These tours have very limited physical activity. Usually climbing in and out of the transport provided, walking through sites, markets etc included in the itinerary.

These tours have a bit of physical activity but nothing that should challenge you too much. This could be climbing on and off public transport through to a walk through the destination you're travelling in, they can include walking only tours or a combination of walking and transport.

These tours involve a bit of physical activity from walking up and down hills in the destination you're travelling in or the surrounding areas. Climbing on and off local transport or riding a bike up to 30 kms along predominantly flat terrain or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.

These Tours will provide you with some solid physical activity. Whether its bike riding, walking, trekking, kayaking or riding on public transport you will need to have a good level of fitness to enjoy this tour.

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. These tours are our most challenging and involve some serious walking, hiking or bike riding. Can involve step climbs by foot or pedal and some challenging public transport options in the destination you are travelling.

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To help you choose the trip that's right for you, we've broken all of our trips down into four service levels. Measuring the comfort level of the accommodation and transport. So whether you're travelling on a budget and want to save money by using public transport, or prefer upgraded accommodation and are happy to pay a little more, then we have a level for you.

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Moscow Metro Tour

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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