OFFICIAL AGENTS...
We have been appointed by ASO (Etape du Tour organisation) as the main official agent for taking entries for the following countries:

UK, IRELAND, USA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND,
SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, PORTUGAL,
DENMARK, SWEDEN, FINLAND

Ride L'Etape - Watch Le Tour - Coach Package with Flying option - NEW This 11 day Etape and Tour de France holiday package is aimed at those people who prefer to travel from the UK to the French Alps by luxury coach rather than by air and don’t want to run the risk of plane damage to their bikes or the bike not arriving. After riding Act 1 of the 2012 L'Etape du Tour, we shall stay on in the Alps and watch 3 fantastic stages of the 2012 Tour de France, including the stage you rode from Albertville to La Toussuire during the Etape.
Albertville 3 star Hotel Albert 1er B&B Based at the 3* Hotel Albert 1er in Albertville on bed and breakfast basis and is ideally located for both the registration village and start access.
Albertville budget hotel B&B - Sole room occupancy special price Based at a budget hotel on the outskirts of Albertville on bed and breakfast basis and. These hotels are only a short ride into Albertville. As the twin/double rooms are relatively small, we are selling these as singles. We are using the triple and quad rooms for our twin room offering.
Albertville 3 star Hotel La Roma Half Board - 3 nights package Based at the 3* Hotel Roma in Albertville on half board basis and is ideally located for both the registration village and start access.
Albertville 2 star Hotel de Savoie Half Board Based at the 2* Hotel de Savoie in Albertville on half board basis and is ideally located for both the registration village and start access.

Ride L'Etape - Watch Le Tour - Coach Package with Flying option - NEW This 11 day 2012 L'Etape du Tour Act 2 and 2012 Tour de France cycling holiday package is aimed at those people who prefer to travel from the UK to the French Pyrenees by luxury coach rather than by air and don’t want to run the risk of plane damage to their bikes or the bike not arriving. After riding the 2012 L'Etape du Tour Act 2, we shall stay on in the Pyrenees and watch 3 fantastic stages of the Tour de France, including the stage you rode from Pau to Luchon.
Pau - 2* Campanile B&B 3 nights Based at the 2* Campanile de Pau on the outskirts of Pau on bed and breakfast basis.
Pau - 3* Eden Park Half Board 3 nights Based at the very good 3* Hotel Eden Park on half board basis, located on the outskirts of Pau and around 10km to the start.
Pau - 2* Le Luy de Bearn Half Board 3 nights Based at the 2*hotel Le Luy de Bearn around 12km from the start of the Etape and 2km from Pau airport on half board basis. This is a hotel we have used for previous Etapes.
Pau - 3* Best Western La Palmeraie Half Board 3 nights Based at the 3* Best Western La Palmeraie on half board basis, located on the outskirts of Pau and around 10km to the start.
Pau - 5* Hotel Parc Beaumont B&B 3 nights Based at the excellent and world famous 5* Hotel Parc Beaumont in Pau on bed and breakfast basis.
Pau - 3* Best Western Continental B&B 3 nights Based at the 3* Best Western Continental in the centre of Pau on bed and breakfast basis.
Pau - 3* Hotel Gramont B&B 3 nights Based at the 3* Hotel Gramont in the centre of Pau on bed and breakfast.
Pau - 3* Roncevaux B&B 3 nights Based at the 3* Hotel Roncevaux in the centre of Pau on bed and breakfast basis.

Ride the Etape in support of the MS Society - NEW People with MS face a daily challenge, so we are challenging you to take part in the Etape du Tour 2012. 9,500 riders, closed roads and feeding stations – just like the real thing! Sign up for one of our guaranteed places and together we will beat MS.
Ride the Etape for Macmillan Cancer Support - NEW Join Team Macmillan at one of the world’s top cycling events and not only will you complete a fantastic challenge, you will also improve the lives of the 2 million people living with cancer in the UK today.
Ride the Etape for "Get Kids Going" - NEW Get Kids Going! is a national charity which gives disabled Children and young people the wonderful opportunity of participating in sport by providing them with specially built sports wheelchairs and giving them annual sports grants so they too can do; marathons, rugby, tennis, skiing and lots more sports.

Information:
As in past years, Sports Tours International will be offering a number of different packages, together with an optional entry into the Etape du Tour 2012. By taking a packaged tour to the Etape du Tour, you will benefit from our wealth of logistical experience in taking people to this special event.

TO BOOK, CLICK ON ANY OF THE GREEN BUTTONS ABOVE. WE HAVE MADE SOME TRAVEL PACKAGES AVAILABLE NOW, WITH MORE TO ADD IN CHAMBERY AND ALSO COACH TRIPS FROM THE UK.

Special offer - A limited number of Etape du Tour entries are available at £50 when you book your travel package! But hurry, numbers are limited.

Etape entry only options:
We have a special offer with our training camps - book a place on one our camps at Albir Gardens or Skipton for Spring 2012, then you can book an Etape entry only place for just £50. Book now to guarantee your place. More details of our training camps can be found by clicking here.

With over 19 years experience in taking groups to L’Etape du Tour we are the Official Tour Operator that has the most experience, an important consideration when deciding your trip.

And don't forget, as we are members of ABTA, you are assured that your travel monies are covered.

For more information about the 2012 Etape du Tour, please visit the official website.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE - PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO BRING A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE WITH YOU TO REGISTRATION, STATING THERE ARE NO KNOWN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT TAKE PART IN THE EVENT.
Either ask your own doctor to complete a form or visit www.sportsmedicalcertificates.co.uk where you can enter your details for online medical certification. You must present the completed form along with your passport at the Etape registration village in order to receive your number to compete. Sports Tours International can accept no responsibility for failure to comply with this instruction, and no refunds will be given.

BIKE HIRE SERVICE
New for 2011 was our Etape du Tour Bike Hire service. We will continue this in 2012. Please complete the online booking for your bike and we will be in touch with details of the type of bike you require, size and more specific details. More details about our bikes are available by clicking here.

ETAPE DU TOUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here for answers to the questions we are often asked.

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