Etape du Tour

30th edition of the Etape du Tour

2020 Etape du Tour full travel packages

Sunday 5 July, 2020

Duration: 4 days, 3 nights Distance: 177km

Get your guaranteed 2020 Etape du Tour entry at just £99

The 2020 Etape du Tour has its 30th edition in 2020 and it takes place on Sunday 5 July in a beautiful setting on the Cote d’Azur with a start and finish in Nice. Sports Tours International are the official Tour de France and Etape du Tour international travel partner. The Etape du Tour is your opportunity to ride a stage of the Tour de France on 100% closed roads on exactly the same route as the riders of the Tour de France peloton who will ride this exact stage on Sunday 28 June, 2020.

DETAILS
Get your guaranteed 2020 Etape du Tour entry at just £99

Hotel and support packages from £379 per person

The 2020 Etape du Tour will take place on Sunday 5 July, 2020 in the beautiful setting of the Cote d’Azur and surrounding mountains. The Tour de France stage that has been chosen to be the 2020 Etape du Tour is stage 2. The stage will see the riders of the 2020 Tour de France battle it out on a loop around Nice on Sunday 28 June.

Don’t miss out on taking part in the 30th edition of this amazing event! The Étape du Tour is your opportunity to ride stage 2 of the 2020 Tour de France under similar race-day conditions as the Tour itself. That means you get closed roads, Mavic on-road mechanical support and feed zones like any rider would on the Tour de France itself!

Sports Tours International is the official tour operator of the 2020 Etape du Tour, and we have the best selection of travel options for you. We have a wide selection of hotels in Nice with inclusions like guaranteed entry, airport transfers, event support, overland bike transport service, bike rental, mechanical services and much more.

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To allow you to make an informed choice, in the READ MORE section you can read more about the places to stay and the hotels available.

Prices from £379 per person with the below included. For all options and prices refer to the hotel and prices tab

Included with your 2020 Etape du Tour travel package
- 3 nights at your chosen hotel (extra nights available on request)
- 3 breakfasts including an early breakfast on Etape du Tour day
- Airport transfers for you, luggage and your bike from Nice airport throughout the day, so no hanging around at the airport
- Guided warm up ride on Saturday
- Bike storage at your chosen hotel either in your room or in the hotel bike store
- All hotel taxes
- A Sports Tours International cycling jersey made by Castelli – More information
- A safe pair of hands – More information
- Our staff service. Please see details below
- Payments are financially protected by ABTA
Our staff service at the Etape du Tour includes the following:
- An Etape du Tour race briefing
- Assistance at the event expo
- Mechanical support from our professional mechanics
- Daily hotel visits from our team of bike guides
- Two additional feed stations on the route
- A welcome area at the finish with food and drink
- Airport meet and greet and return airport transfers
Also available
- Door to Door Overland bike transport service from England & Wales from £180 per bike (early booking price before 31 Dec) – More information here
- Guaranteed Etape du Tour entry at just £99 if booked with our travel package
- Bike rental options – Trek Emonda SL6 – SL6 Shimano Ultegra Compact from £165
- Specialist Sports Travel Insurance – do not travel without insurance and don’t forget to insure your bike. Please visit our insurance page
- Online medical certification service – More information here
- Sports Travel Essentials. Please click here to view our page
Bike rental

If you book bike rental with us then your bike will be delivered, and fitted, on arrival in Nice. The bike will be collected after the Etape du Tour on Sunday. Below are the available bikes, however note; we can also offer more premium road bikes on request. Prices below are for the duration of the tour and include insurance, excluding damage or theft, resulting from abuse or negligence by the renter.
- Trek Emonda SL6 – SL6 Shimano Ultegra Compact – £165
- Trek Domane SL-7 Shimano Ultegra Di2- £tbc
N.B. Please note that the above bike models are for indication purposes only and may change.

All our rental bikes include:
- Pedals – please indicate which ones you need or bring your own
- Pump
- Bike Computer
- 2 bottle cages – 1 free water-bottle
- 1 Saddle bag with tubes and tools
- Compact 50/34 with a choice of 11/28 or 11/ 32 cassette
Please email us with any questions

Read More
The 2020 Etape du Tour on Sunday July 5, 2020. Nice and surrounding hills > Nice, 177 km and 3570m of climbing

The 2020 Etape du Tour will replicate stage 2 of the 2020 Tour de France which will take place on June 28, 2020. The stage is 177 km long with a total accumulated height gain of 3570 metres. After starting in Nice, the first of the challenges will be the climb up to the Col de la Colmiane. Rapidly after that, you will take on the climb to the Col de Turini followed by the legendary Col d’Èze. In the final 17-km loop, the hardest part of that climb, will take all the riders of the 30th edition of the Etape du Tour up to the Col des Quatre Chemins. There will then be only a few kilometres of downhill left, before they reach the finish.

Your Etape du Tour itinerary in Nice
- Friday – Airport transfers from Nice airport
- Saturday – Guided ride in the Nice countryside and registration. Race briefing.
- Sunday – Early breakfast, cycle to the start. Cycle back to your hotel after the finish
- Monday – Airport transfers to Nice airport
Why ride the 2020 Etape du Tour with us?
- We welcome all nationalities
- We offer a selection of hotel and support packages to suit all budgets
- The option to buy a guaranteed entry to the 2020 Etape du Tour at just £99
- Bike rental available – More info
- A choice of hotels in Nice
- Breakfast times are in line with the event timings so early breakfast will be provided where required
- Dedicated additional feed stations for Sports Tours International customers
- Airport transfers for you and your bike from the airport
- Secure bike storage at your hotel or residence
- Assistance of Sports Tours reps and mechanics including a professional race briefing
- Etape du Tour training plan every month from January 2020
- Sports Tours International cycling jersey made by Castelli – More information
- Payments are financially protected by ABTA
By taking a package tour to the 2020 Etape du Tour, you will benefit from our years of logistical experience in taking cyclists to cyclosportive and Gran Fondo events. If you would like to read a report of the Etape du Tour, read the report by Road Cycling UK’s Assistant Editor George Scott on the Road Cycling UK website
TESTIMONIALS

"2018 Etape du Tour"

Hi Team (yes, I do consider you part of my team),

I didn't know I could pre-book next year's so I will be doing that, but after logging in I noticed my 2016 "record" wasn't there. Would love if you could "sort if" for me, just to have all my events there, since I plan to be your customer until I'm no longer healthy to cycle:
I will also leave you some great feedback, already loaded the surveymonkey page on a separate tab.
It's been a great experience with you, hope my opinion features on your website as well! ;)

Daniel - July 31, 2018

"2018 Etape du Tour"

I just wanted to say a big thanks to all the Sports Tours guys for their support before and on the day at the Etape. They were great. The Etape was a challenge, but I managed to struggle round in 8 hours and 3 seconds moving time (yep, those last 4 seconds will bug me forever!!). I guess that’s just about OK for an old codger like me!
Just seen this email below – was I supposed to get a Sports Tours cycle jersey, to wear out on my bike and advertise your fantastic service?!! If so, then could you send a Medium to the address below please?
Cheers

Ps. Even though I’d ridden 3 out of the 4 Cols before, the pre-race briefing was really good and useful. The guy that asked how the climbs compared to the Kirkstone Pass still makes me chuckle… you both answered that very well and very diplomatically!! :D

Phil - July 31, 2018

"2018 Etape du Tour"

Rather than rush to feedback, I have sat, reflected and considered my trip with you to the Etape du Tour. Your team was very helpful with my difficult circumstances. Your team managed to lease with the hotel and I hope swap rooms as whilst I had booked a junior suite, the rooms were just adjoining rooms that in my circumstances was brilliant. I'd have been very disappointed to have those rooms as a junior suite. The booking was smooth and I felt last year when I received confirmation of my Etape entry in November, I knew that I had booked with a much better organisation, as this information last year was withheld until late April!
The arrival at the hotel and booking in procedure was smooth and no trouble at all.
The Saturday briefing was helpful, although I'd had preferred a little earlier in the day if possible.
The coach back was great until the driver didn't appear to know where he was going in Annecy, so it did become a little fraught, but back we were and with the proper cycle carriage appreciated given I have a carbon bike and I have seen them "thrown" in the back of vans before now. All in all, I am pleased with the organisation and communication and would use and recommend Sports Tours International to others.

David - July 31, 2018

"Etape du Tour 2018"

Your team in Annecy were exceptional. Thanks for your email. I’ll definitely be recommending Sports Tours International to friends.

Paul - July 9, 2018

"Etape du Tour 2018"

Thanks to you and your team, Howard in particular, for your help this weekend.

It made the whole experience a lot smoother for us and although we didn’t quite manage to crack the top 100 we’ll be back next year for another go!

We’re back out with Sports Tours for the Haute Route Alpes if you’re attending.

Rod - July 10, 2018

"2018 Etape du Tour"

I contacted you before to claim my L'Etape coupon and am sending this to you not knowing whether you are the right person to contact. If you are not, please forward to all involved with last week's L'Etape. We used Sports Tours International last week for the L'Etape. We booked with them as we are from South Africa and we were of the opinion that using an operator would assist greatly in reducing the administration and logistical efforts from our side.

I am sending this to sincerely thank Sports Tours International and the staff that were involved with the L'Etape. We had an unforgettable experience on the day and all the logistics, accommodation, food, mechanical, and race information requirements were outstanding. The Sports Tours International staff were friendly and very helpful and we had some pleasant conversations with some of the guys at dinner and breakfast too.

If we do something like this again in the future, we will definitely consider Sports Tours International again.

So, thank you!!

Johann - July 17, 2018

"2018 Etape du Tour"

I wanted to take a moment to write to thank you and your colleagues for your help in getting me and my bike to the Etape start line in such great shape! I was very impressed by the clear and timely information I received throughout the weekend, including the careful travel arrangements and attention to detail.
Please pass on my thanks to the operations team who made it such a relaxed weekend ......apart from the race itself, which as full-on and committing as I’d hoped!
I was very happy to “fly the flag” wearing my Sports Tours Intl top (see photo attached).

Peter - July 12, 2018

"Etape du Tour 2017"

Steve .
Great weekend . I will definitely book up again with your company. You guide -Phil Bird is an asset to your organisation.

Craig - July 24, 2017

"Etape du Tour 2017"

Just a quick note to say thanks to all the team for a really well organized weekend at the Etape du Tour. It was a never to be forgotten experience. I wanted to say a special thank you to Paul Bird who was based at the Frejus hotel.

Tom - July 24, 2017

"Etape du Tour 2017"

Dear STI Team,
I recently travelled with you to complete my first Etape which was a very memorable experience and an event I now hope to do again. I'd like to thank all the team at STI who made the trip so effortless and enjoyable. The briefing on Saturday morning helped address last minute questions and I was grateful for your mechanics to resolve a minor but annoying issue with my bike. The accommodation and breakfasts at the Grand Aigle were superb - it wasn't hard to see why Team Sky were staying there a couple of days later!

This was my second STI trip following Paris-Roubaix in April and I have appreciated the ability to "turn-up and ride" with all the details taken care of by STI. Thank you again for making my inaugural Etape such a memorable event.

Stuart - July 25, 2017

"Etape du Tour 2016"

Not sure who to email so you're IT, being the people I've had emails from at STI
Couple of things:
1. I had an absolutely fantastic time at the Etape - I thought STI did a fabulous job at looking after me all the way and wish I had gone with you guys the last time I did the Etape
2. Thanks to the team on the ground as they were brilliant with all their advice support and organisation
3. Ed - top man - sorted me out on arrival and his briefing was spot on
4. I'll be coming again next year - some discussions to be had with the Mrs but I will win!

Stuart - July 12, 2016

"Etape du Tour 2016"

Thank you and your team for a very well organised trip.
Very impressed by team, facilities and logistics.

Andy - July 11, 2016

"Etape du Tour 2016"

Please pass on my thanks to all involved, particularly ed for the briefing, dave for the general chit chat, mick for helping me at the feed at etape, simon for the admin and trainers and ray for being a silver fox!

Jim - July 11, 2016
ITINERARY

2020 Etape du Tour Travel Itinerary

Thursday 2 July, 2020 – optional early arrival day

If you choose to arrive today then we can arrange extra nights available on request. sales@sportstoursinternational.co.uk or call (00)44(0)1617038161

Friday 3 July, 2020 – main arrival day

There are many direct and indirect flight options from many countries into Nice Cote d’Azur airport. If you are making use of our airport transfer service, please give us your flight arrival details. We have arranged coach transfers at various times throughout the day from the airport. Please note, flights are going to be in high demand on this date, so we advise you to book early to guarantee a flight seat and a good price.

We have a welcome desk all day where we will welcome you and get you onto the transport. Our vehicles are equipped with trailers to transport your bike and luggage. Our last transfer from the airport departs at 22:00, so please make sure your flights lands far enough in advance of this time for you to go through passport control and collect your bags.

We have a wide selection of hotels available on bed and breakfast and half board basis. Please note that if you arrive late today then your evening meal maybe in the form of a cold plate as the restaurant maybe closed. Don’t forget travel insurance – Please visit our insurance page.

If you don’t want to fly with your bike then why not make use of our convenient door to door Overland bike transport service from mainland UK from £180 per bike.

If you have rented a bike from us then it will be available for you on arrival

– More information here

Saturday 4 July, 2020 – EXPO and registration in Nice

After breakfast, please make your way to the EXPO and registration area in Nice where you will be able to register for the Etape du Tour. Sports Tours International have an expo stand in the Etape du Tour village and our staff are on hand to assist you where required.

We offer guaranteed entry into the Etape du Tour at a price of £99 if booked with a travel package or £ as ‘entry only’ without a travel package. Don’t forget that you need a medical certificate to take part in the Etape du Tour – We offer an Online medical certification service – More information here

Sunday 5 July, 2020 – L’Etape du Tour 2020

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. The organisers allocate pens according to likely finish time and historic Etape performance, therefore faster riders start nearer the front and the slower riders at the back. Please note, we have no influence over your starting pen. The Etape du Tour is a closed road sportive. There will be water stops en-route and mechanical assistance provided by MAVIC. Along the route, there are certain times that you must have passed certain spots.

Sports Tours International food and assistance points

Especially for Sports Tours international riders there will be additional food and assistance points on the route which give you better access than at the normal feed stops. Many of our riders actually use just our feed stops and avoid the official ones. On the 2020 Etape du Tour we will provide 2 private feed stations plus a reception area at the finish where you can sit and recover whilst you have something to eat and drink. At the finish we’ll ensure that there is plenty of savoury food and maybe even a couple of beers as you’ll have had enough of all the sweet stuff!

If you have booked bike rental or our overland bike transport service then your bike will be collected back from you this evening.

Monday 6 July, 2020 – 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 leave the hotel mid morning. Our earliest airport transfer is at 05.00 for flights departing after 08:00.

Please note that if you book a flight earlier than 08.00 we cannot provide an airport transfer.

HOTELS & PRICING

Hotel Gounod

3 star hotel

Built in Nice in 1905, the beautiful boutique Hotel Gounod, in the centre of Nice’s musicians quarter, will transport it’s guests back to the belle epoque, the bea...

Hotel So’Co by Happyculture Nice

3 star hotel

So’Co, so cool, so cosy! An ultra unique vintage boutique that brings its own style to the Cote d’Azur. The 50 rooms of the Hotel So’Co by HappyCulture hotel...

Mercure Centre Notre Dame

4 star hotel

A highlight of this stylish, and newly renovated, Nice city centre hotel has got to be the rooftop pool, complete with bar, that offers incredible, panoramic views over Nice c...

Hotel Le Grimaldi Nice centre

4 star hotel

Located in the heart of Nice, Le Grimaldi hotel has kept the elegance from the Belle Epoque. Guest rooms feature a Mediterranean décor and the hotel’s interiors match ...

The Jay Hotel Nice

4 star hotel

A little great hotel in the heart of Nice. Inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby”. This hotel is oozing with art deco style and promises to gi...

THE DECK HOTEL – NICE – 4 STAR – HAPPYCULTURE

4 star hotel

The Deck hotel in Nice (formerly known as hotel de Flore) is a newly refurbished hotel in the very centre of Nice within very easy reach of the airport, the centre and the sea...

Splendid Hotel and Spa

4 star hotel

The Splendid Hotel and Spa offers superb 4* accommodation, complete with excellent spa facilities, right in the heart of the capital of the Côte d’ Azur. Just 650 yards...

Holiday Inn Nice

4 star hotel

Holiday Inn Nice is situated in a superb location right in the heart of the city. Just a few minutes walk from Nice’s Avenue Jean Medecin, the main shopping centre of Ni...

Campanile Hotel Nice Centre

3 star hotel

The 3-star Campanile Hotel Nice Centre is conveniently located in the city centre, perfect for exploring the city’s vast array of varied attractions. The hotel is two minute...

2020 Etape du Tour	Dates	Board basis	Nights	Prices
Nice				Twin/ Double	Single supplement
Hotel Campanile Nice 3 * (Single Room Only)	03 – 06/07/20	B&B	3	£N/A	£599
Hotel Gounod 3 *	03 – 06/07/20	B&B	3	£379	£230
Hotel Soco Nice 3 *	03 – 06/07/20	B&B	3	£419	£200
Mercure Nice Centre Notre Dame 4 *	03 – 06/07/20	B&B	3	£499	£270
Hotel Grimaldi 4 *	03 – 06/07/20	B&B	3	£499	£270
The Jay Hotel Nice 4 *	03 – 06/07/20	B&B	3	£499	£270
Hotel Deck 4 *	03 – 06/07/20	B&B	3	£509	£270
Holiday Inn Nice Centre 4*	03 – 06/07/20	B&B	3	£549	£270
Splendid Hotel and Spa Nice 4 *	03 – 06/07/20	B&B	3	£569	£350

All prices per person with tax included
Twin/Double per person price is based on 2 in the room
twin = 2 single beds,
double = 1 large bed
B&B = bed and breakfast

Our hotels in Nice

IMPORTANT INFO

How to Book

Click on the Book Now at the top of the page. At time of booking we require a non-refundable deposit per person plus any applicable entry fee. The balance of your travel package must be paid, at the latest, 12 weeks before departure to avoid the cancellation of your trip. Please look here for our full booking conditions

Medical certificate

To take part in the 2020 Etape du Tour you have to get a medical certificate signed by your doctor within the last year from the event date. For an example copy of the kind of form have a look here, Medical certificate example cycling. Alternatively our partners offer online medical certification.

PLEASE NOTE, AT ETAPE REGISTRATION, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PRESENT A DOCTOR’S NOTE STATING THERE ARE NO KNOWN MEDICAL REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT COMPETE. PLEASE VISIT OUR MEDICAL CERTIFICATION PAGE (HERE) FOR MORE INFORMATION. THIS IS LEGAL REQUIREMENT AND FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL MEAN THAT YOU CANNOT PARTICIPATE IN THE ETAPE.

Single travellers and twin to share

We welcome single travellers on our tours and holidays as it is a great way to join a like-minded group of people and you will make lots of new friends. If you would like to join our group as a single traveller we can offer you two options. A single room or if you want to avoid the single supplement then you can make use of our ‘twin to share’ option. We will pair you up with another rider (of the same sex) and you can enjoy the event without having to pay extra.

General, visa, passport and health information

General Travel and health Information for your destination is available on the FCO website. Please note that this information relates to UK passport holders only and that other nationalities should refer to their own authorities for this information.

Travel Insurance

For details of specialist sports travel insurance for our travel packages, please visit our insurance page. You must ensure that your travel insurance policy covers you to participate in running events. There is additional information about our other Concierge Services on our special web page.
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ASK A QUESTION

Previous Question

Q. What is the Etape du Tour?

A.
The Étape du Tour means: 'a stage of the Tour de France' and it is a timed event which takes place every year. A full stage of that year’s Tour de France. is chosen and the event is run by the Tour de France organisers, ASO, using similar race-day logistics to the Tour itself..That means you get closed roads, Mavic on-road mechanical support and feedzones like on the Tour de France.

Q. When and where is it?

A.
The Etape always take place in July and in 2020 you and thousands of other amateur cyclists can ride stage 2 from Nice to Nice on Sunday 5 July. This exact stage will be done by the pros on Saturday 27 June, 2020.

Q. How long have I got to do it?

A.
Like for the Tour de France stage, a time schedule is published ahead of the Etape du Tour. You have to pass cut off points on the route at certain times. The cut off points are areas where buses are parked and lorries to transport bikes. If you get there too late you will not be allowed to pass and you are offered a seat on the bus which will take you to the finish. Your bike is transported separately so you have to wait to recuperate it at the finish sometimes.

There is not an actual 'broom wagon' that follows the race and gobbles you up like Pac Man.

Q. How do I enter?

A.
You can enter on www.etapedutour.fr but entries sell out quickly. It's easy to buy a guaranteed entry with Sports Tours International. We send you a pin code which you can use on the Etape du Tour website and you can buy all sorts of extras with us like hotels, airport transfers, bike transport options, bike rental, a shuttle back from the finish, mechanical support, additional feed stations and much more.

Why do it all yourself when we can take away all the stress for you so you can focus on the riding?

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