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PACKAGES ON SALE NOW
This will be an incredible ride and a real challenge for all cyclosportive
riders. For those people looking to raise money for charity in 2010,
this will be something your sponsors will support you all the way on,
as it’s such a huge challenge!
The stage route starts from the city of Pau and takes in 3 of the most famous climbs in the Pyrenees, Col de Marie Blanque, Col du Soulor & the mythical Col du Tourmalet Route details: The start in Pau is only 90km from the finish village of La Mongie, and therefore makes it possible to offer fixed centre location packages. |
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UK, IRELAND, USA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND,
We have been allocated 900 guaranteed entries to the event, and these will be allocated between packaged tours and entry only. |
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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. With over 16 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.
We shall be operating the following packages to the 2010 Etape du Tour: VIP PACKAGE, 4 Star HOTEL PARC BEAUMONT, PAU FIND OUT MORE: THE VIP PACKAGE >> THE SUPPORTERS PACKAGE, 4 Star HOTEL VILLA NAVARRE, PAU FIND OUT MORE: THE SUPPORTERS PACKAGE >>
PAU 3 NIGHTS FIXED CENTRE PACKAGE (FLY / SELF DRIVE) This is a FIXED CENTRE package that will be based in the start city of Pau and will mean no checking out of the hotel on the morning of the Etape as we return to the same hotel after the finish. There will be a choice of 3 different standards of accommodation (2 Star SELF CATERING, 2 Star STANDARD, 3 Star QUALITY) and either Dinner Bed & Breakfast or Bed & Breakfast. FIND OUT MORE: THE PAU 3 NIGHTS FIXED CENTRE PACKAGE >>
TARBES 3 NIGHTS FIXED CENTRE PACKAGE (FLY / SELF DRIVE) This is a FIXED CENTRE package that will be based in the town of Tarbes and will mean no checking out of the hotel on the morning of the Etape as we return to the same hotel after the finish. Tarbes is ideally located for both the start & finish of the event. There will be a choice of 3 different standards of accommodation (2 Star STANDARD, 3 Star QUALITY, 4 Star LUX). Transfers to the start will be approximately one hour on the morning of the race. Packages in Tarbes will be on a Bed & Breakfast basis as our hotels are located overlooking the Place de Verdun, with its host of excellent cafes, bars and restaraunts, allowing more flexibility in eating arrangements. As such, Tarbes offers an excellent value for money option, only a short distance from the start town of Pau. FIND OUT MORE: THE TARBES 3 NIGHTS FIXED CENTRE PACKAGE >>
RIDE L´ETAPE – WATCH LE TOUR
(COACH PACKAGE WITH FLY OPTION) After riding the Etape du Tour we shall stay on in the Pyrenees and watch
3 fantastic stages of the Tour de France, including the Etape stage you rode
to the Tourmalet. We shall spend 6 nights outside the town of Argeles Gazost
at the Hotel Pierre d´Agos, which is excellently located for both accessing
the Etape and the Pyrenean stages of the Tour de France. FIND OUT MORE: RIDE L'ETAPE - WATCH LE TOUR >>
SELF DRIVE PACKAGE This package is aimed at those people who have a limited amount of time to spend at the Etape du Tour and prefer to drive to the event. On Friday 16th July, after going to registration in Pau leave your car with a change of clothes at the official car park at the finish village in La Mongie and join our transport to hotels we have located between Tarbes & Pau, where you will spend 3 nights on Dinner Bed & Breakfast. After the finish take your car from the finish village car park and return to the hotel. FIND OUT MORE: THE SELF DRIVE PACKAGE >>
BIKE TRANSFER SERVICE Following the success of our bike transfer service in 2009 we will be offering the service again for the 2010 Etape du Tour. Whether you are flying, driving or taking the train this service is one of the only ways to guarantee that your bike will arrive safely in France ready for you to do the Etape. We will collect your bike in the UK at one of the drop off points listed below and transport it to our secure bike store in Pau, France. FIND OUT MORE: THE BIKE TRANSFER SERVICE >>
JOIN THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY CYCLING TEAM For the first time ever, The National Autistic Society (NAS) has charity places in L’Etape du Tour. Join our team and help us make a positive difference for 2 million people in the UK touched by autism. We are hoping to have a team of 20 cyclists in this years Etape, who will recieve discounts on cycling kit, fundraising and training support and an NAS t-shirt. FIND OUT MORE: JOIN THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY CYCLING TEAM >> MS SOCIETY AT THE ETAPE Join the MS Society L’Etape du Tour team and help beat multiple sclerosis. FIND OUT MORE: THE MS SOCIETY AT THE ETAPE >>
Each participant to Etape du Tour will require a medical certificate from their doctor saying they are fit to take part in a cycling competition. These forms are immediately upon booking and are forwarded to Paris upon receipt to ensure early start numbers. The quicker they are returned, the better the start position. WILL YOU BE READY FOR THE ETAPE? If you want to achieve your Etape du Tour goal, have the perfect preparation and avoid being swept up by the broom wagon then you may want to consider our Etape Training support packages. Unfortunately our Skipton Training weekends sold out in a few days, when launched in October. However, we will be arranging further weekend rides, seminar meetings and support events throughout the period from booking to the ride. Watch the website for further details.
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