In order to cater for all budgets, in addition to our LIVE THE DREAM packages, we offer 2 further different quality levels of accommodation to our tours; QUALITY & STANDARD.

QUALITY TOURS:
These tours use quality 3* & 4*accommodation, e.g. Chain hotels like Novotel & Mercure as well as other 3* quality independant & family run hotels. Most hotel rooms have airconditioning. Dinner drinks are not included.
The trips also include guided bike rides.

STANDARD TOURS:
On these tours we use good standard 2* & 3* hotels, e.g. chain hotels like Ibis, Campanile, Kyriad as well as family run hotels (Logis de France). Not all rooms will have air conditioning.
Standard trips do not include guided bike rides.

We hope that you find these changes an improvement to what are very successful tours, and I shall look forward to meeting you on one of the tours in 2008.

Yours in Cycling, 
Graham Baxter

The Brittany Stages - With or without bikes
Spend a weekend in the cycling mad region of Brittany and see the opening 3 stages of the 2008 Tour de France. You will be based in the town of Loudeac at the 3* Hotel des Voyageurs and you will see the stage 1 finish in Plumelec, stage 2 mid point though the hills of the “Mur de Bretagne” and stage 3 start from the port of St Malo.

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The 2 Pyrenean Stages - With or without bikes
This tour is designed for those people who don’t have the time to spend 10 days or 2 weeks following the Tour de France but want to see some of the most exciting stages that the race has to offer.
On this tour you will see the 2 crucial Pyrenean mountain stages to Bagneres de Bigorre and Hautacam, and for those bringing bikes you will be able to ride the famous climbs.

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The 3 Pyrenean Stages (Quality) - With or without bikes
This tour is designed for those people who don’t have the time to spend 10 days or 2 weeks following the Tour de France but want to see some of the most exciting stages that the race has to offer.
On this tour you will see all the crucial Pyrenean mountain stages and for those bringing bikes you will be able to ride the famous climbs such as Peyresourde, Aspin, Tourmalet, Hautacam, Portet d’Aspet and Aubisque (not on 2008 route).

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A week in the Pyrenees (Quality) - With or without bikes
On this tour you will see all the crucial Pyrenean mountain stages from a fixed centre base in the Pyrenean Spa town of Bagneres de Luchon. For those bringing bikes you will be able to ride the famous climbs such as Peyresourde, Aspin, Tourmalet, Hautacam.
Following the Tour de France for 8 days can be tiring, therefore this tour has been designed with the minimum amount of hotel changes. Apart from the first & last nights in Paris at the 3* Hotel Mercure Paris Porte de Versailles EXPO we shall spend 5 nights in the spa town of Bagneres de Luchon at the excellent 3* Hotel Corneille.

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The Pyrenees & Alpine Stages (Quality) - With or without bikes
On this tour you will see all the crucial Pyrenean & Alpine stages, and for those bringing bikes you will be able to ride the famous climbs such as the Peyresourde, Aspin, Tourmalet, Hautacam, Aubisque (not on 2008 route), Larche, Vars, Izoard, Bonette-Restefond, Lauteret, Galibier and Alpe d’Huez. 
Following the Tour de France for 15 days can be tiring, therefore this tour has been designed with the minimum amount of hotel changes. Apart from the first & last nights in Paris at the 3* Hotel Mercure Porte de Versailles EXPO we shall spend 4 nights in the stage town of Bagneres de Bigorre, 1 nights in Toulouse, 2 nights in Avignon, 3 nights in Guillestre and 2 nights at Les 2 Alpes.

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Les Pyrenees [Live The Dream] VIP Package - With or without bikes
Have you ever dreamed of riding a stage of the Tour de France, crossing the finish line with your hands in the air, and climb the Tour de France podium to have the yellow jersey put on? Well dream no more, with our [Live the Dream] package, dreams become reality.

As an Official Tour Operator of Le Tour de France, we are able to offer you this fantastic and unique opportunity to ride the 1^st Pyrenean stage of the Tour de France, from Toulouse to Bagneres de Bigorre the very same day as the Tour riders themselves. On arrival in Bagneres de Bigorre you will cross the finish line and have your photo taken on the Tour de France podium.

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The Provence & Alpine Stages (Quality) - With or without bikes
On this tour you will see the 2 Provence stages (Nimes & Dignes les Bains) as well as all the crucial Alpine stages, and for those bringing bikes you will be able to ride the famous climbs such as the mythical climb of Mont Ventoux, Larche, Vars, Izoard, Bonette-Restefond, Lauteret, Galibier and Alpe d’Huez 
Following the Tour de France for 9 days can be tiring, therefore this tour has been designed with the minimum amount of hotel changes. Apart from the first & last nights in Paris at the 3* Hotel Mercure Porte de Versailles EXPO we shall spend 2 nights in Avignon, 3 nights in Savines le Lac/Guillestre area and 2 nights in privileged accommodation on L’Alpe d’Huez..

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AVAILABILITY:
SORRY, THIS TRIP IS FULLY BOOKED

Alpe d'Huez & Bourg D'Oisans - With or without bikes
This tour is designed for those people who don’t have the time to spend 10 days or 2 weeks following the Tour de France but want to see some of the most exciting mountain stages in privileged locations.

You will spend 3 nights on L’Alpe d’Huez at the Hotel Belle Aurore and from its privileged location, 1km from the finish you will see the most crucial and definitely the most exciting stage of the 2008 Tour de France. The night of the stage you will be one of the privileged people to have hotel accommodation on the Alpe and the next day we shall see the stage start from Bourg d’Oisans.

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AVAILABILITY:
SORRY, THIS TRIP IS FULLY BOOKED

Ride an Alpine stage of the Tour de France (Embrun to Alpe d'Huez)
Since the official Etape du Tour event moved 1 week away from the Tour de France it has been impossible to watch the Tour de France riders complete the same stage that you rode within days of you riding the Etape.
Sports Tours International have brought to you the new concept of riding a mountain stage of the Tour de France 2 days before the Tour completes the same stage and staying on to watch the pros complete the same stage.

For the 2008 Tour de France we have chosen stage 17 from Embrun to L’Alpe d’Huez. It is 210km long and is an absolute classic stage that takes in some of the most monumental climbs in cycling, including the Col du Lauteret / Galibier and the Col de la Croix de Fer before finishing up the 21 hairpin bend switchbacks of L’Alpe d’Huez.

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A week in the Alps - With or without bikes
On this tour you will see all the crucial Alpine stages of the 2008 Tour de France, and for those bringing bikes you will be able to ride the famous climbs such as the Col de Bonette-Restefond (Europe’s highest pass at 2,802mt), Izoard, Vars, Lauteret, Galibier and Alpe d’Huez
Following the Tour de France for 8 days can be tiring, therefore this tour has been designed with the minimum amount of hotel changes. Apart from the first & last night in Paris at the 3* Hotel Mercure Porte de Versailles EXPO we shall spend 5 nights in the beautiful ski town of Serre Chevalier at the 2* Grand Hotel Serre Chevalier.

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Les Alpes [Live The Dream] VIP Package - With or without bikes
Have you ever dreamed of riding a stage of the Tour de France, crossing the finish line with your hands in the air, and climb the Tour de France podium to have the yellow jersey put on? Well dream no more, with our [Live the Dream] package, dreams become reality.

As an Official Tour Operator of Le Tour de France, we are able to offer you this fantastic and unique opportunity to ride an Alpine stage of the Tour de France, from Cuneo to Jausiers the very same day as the Tour riders themselves. On arrival in Jausiers you will cross the finish line and have your photo taken on the Tour de France podium.

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The Alps to Paris - (Quality) - With or without bikes
On this tour you will see all the crucial Alpine stages as well as the all important Final Time Trial and the finish on the cobblestones of the Champs Elysees. For those bringing bikes you will be able to ride the famous climbs such as the Col du Restefond (Europes highest Col), Izoard, Vars, Lauteret, Galibier, Alpe d’Huez
Following the Tour de France for 10 days can be tiring, therefore this tour has been designed with the minimum amount of hotel changes. Apart from the first & last 2 nights in Paris at the 3* Hotel Mercure Porte de Versailles EXPO we shall spend 5 nights in the beautiful ski town of Serre Chevalier and 2 nights in the spa city of Vichy, famous for its mineral water.

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VIP Day on the Tour de France (Pau to Hautacam or Bourg d'Oisans to St Etienne)

Experience a day on the inside of the Tour de France.
As Official Tour Operators to the Tour de France, Sports Tours International are able to offer you this fabulous day at the Tour de France.

Includes access to the Official Start Village (Pau 14th July or Bourg d'Oisans 24th July), travel ahead of the race between the caravan and the riders then watch the finish from the exlusive Izoard Hospitality Area.

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Have you always wondered what it’s like to follow a rider in a Tour de France Time Trial?
As Official Tour Operators to the Tour de France, Sports Tours International are able to answer that for you by offering you this fabulous day at the Tour.

We can offer you the chance to follow a rider during each of the Individual time trials, Cholet on 8th July and Cerilly to St Amand Montrond on 26th July.

Your day will start with access to the riders’ enclosure where all the riders will be warming up for the Time Trial.
You will then follow one of the riders in the time trial in an official vehicle, before watching the rest of the race from the exlusive Izoard Hospitality Area.

Truly a day to remember, a day following a rider at the Tour de France.

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Montlucon stage finish, Saint Amand Montrond time trial and the Paris Finale - (With or without bikes)
A long weekend to see the final 3 stages of the 2008 Tour de France, Montlucon stage finish, the crucial Saint Amand Montrond time trial and the final stage of the 2008 Tour de France on the Champs Elysees. We shall spend 2 nights on Bed & Breakfast basis at the 3* Hotel Mercure Pte de Versailles EXPO, Paris and 2 nights on Dinner B&B at the 4* Hotel Les Dryades.

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The Final Weekend (Paris Finale) - (Quality) - Without bikes
A weekend in Paris to see both the crucial Saint Amand Montrond time trial and the final stage of the 2008 Tour de France. We shall spend 3 nights on Bed & Breakfast basis at the 3* Hotel Mercure Pte de Versailles EXPO, Paris.

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Champs Elysees final stage VIP package
As an Official Tour Operator of Le Tour de France, we are able to offer you this fantastic package to the final stage of the 2008 Tour de France. You will arrive on Saturday and have the day and evening at leisure in the beautiful city of Paris. On Sunday you will enjoy a river cruise lunch on board a Parisien River boat hosted by cycling personalities including an ex Tour de France rider, after which you will watch the final stage of the 2008 Tour de France from the official Grand Palais Grandstand.

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The Final Weekend (Live the Dream Package) - With or without bikes

As an Official Tour Operator of Le Tour de France, we are able to offer you this fantastic package to the final weekend of the 2008 Tour de France where you will get exclusive access to the final 3 stages, including the crucial St Amand Montrond Time Trial.

For both the stage finishes of Montlucon and the Cerilly to St Amand Montrond Time Trial, you will see the stage finishes from the exclusive Izoard hospitality bus located very close to the finish line.

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Champs Elysees Hospitality VIP Packages & Grandstand seats
As an Official Tour Operator of Le Tour de France we are able to offer you a range of VIP Hospitality packages on the Champs Elysees, from where you will see the final stage of the 2008 Tour de France.

These range from a basic Grandstand seats to Hospitality packages with a gastronomic lunch and some of the most prestigious grandstand seats available:

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