Etape du Tour

Best choice of hotels for the 2019 Etape du Tour

2019 Etape du Tour full travel packages

21 July, 2019

Duration: 4 days, 3 nights Distance: 135km

The 2019 Etape du Tour takes place on Sunday 21 July in a beautiful Alpine setting with a start in Albertville and finish at high altitude in Val Thorens. 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 Saturday 26 July.

DETAILS
The 2019 Etape du Tour will take place on Sunday 21 July, 2019 in the beautiful French Alps and the Tour de France stage that has been chosen to be the 2019 Etape du Tour is the final stage of the 2019 Tour de France. Stage 20 will see the riders of the 2019 Tour de France battle it out between Albertville and Val Thorens on Saturday 27 July.

The Étape du Tour is your opportunity to ride stage 20 of the 2019 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 on the Tour de France.

Sports Tours International is the official tour operator of the 2019 Etape du Tour and we have the best selection of travel options for you. We have a wide selection of hotels in Albertville and the Moutiers area with guaranteed entry, airport transfers, event support, overland bike transport service, bike rental, mechanical services and much more.

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Why stay in the valley for the 2019 Etape du Tour?

One of the things to decide on is whether you choose to stay at altitude or in the valley for your Etape du Tour weekend. We have chosen to stay in the valley for the following reasons:
1. For a short stay it can be detrimental for sleep and rest ahead of the event to stay at altitude
2. Warm up rides are difficult when staying at altitude as you can’t avoid significant climbing
3. Airport transfers are relatively short from Geneva airport to hotels in the valley which is great for arrival as well as departure
4. Best choice of hotels – we have chosen a variety of the best to stay at in Albertville, La Lechere, Aigueblanche, Brides Les Bains and Moutiers
5. Albertville is the venue of the event expo, registration and the start so you want to stay close and not have to go too far on Etape morning
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 2019 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
- 3 evening meals in line with event timings (if you book a hotel which includes this)
- Airport transfers for you, luggage and your bike from Geneva airport
- Guided warm up ride on Saturday to Albertville
- Use of overnight bike store in Albertville
- Transfer to the start on Sunday morning
- Transfer back to the your hotel after the finish – riders in Moutiers and Brides Les Bains will ride back
- Secure bike storage at your chosen hotel
- All hotel taxes
- A Sports Tours International cycling jersey made by Santini – 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
- A day bag service with bag available at the finish
- Airport meet and greet and return airport transfers
Also available
- Overland bike transport service from England & Wales at £195 per bike (£225 if booked without package) – More information here
- Guaranteed Etape du Tour entry at just £150
- Bike rental options – £139 for a Trek Carbon bike with Shimano 105 and £209 for a carbon bike equipped with Shimano Ultegra – More information here
- 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.
Etape du Tour guaranteed entry without travel package

We offer guaranteed entry into the 2019 Etape du Tour without the need to purchase a full travel package at £250 per entry.

This entry includes:
- A pin code which you can use to enter your details on the Etape du Tour website
- Access to our race briefing
- Access to our private feed stops on the route
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Where to stay for the 2019 Etape du Tour – for more information about hotel prices, refer to the hotels and pricing tab

We have chosen to stay in Albertville, La Lechere, Aigueblanche, Moutiers and Brides Les Bains. Apart from Albertville all these towns are situated at 25 to 35km from Albertville and about 35 to 50km from Val Thorens so centrally located for the 2019 Etape du Tour. Read more below so you can make an informed choice on where to stay.

Albertville – 60km to Val Thorens

Tour de France riders often rode through Albertville to access the Tarentaise or Beaufortain valleys but they rarely stopped in town before the 2010s. Two out of the the last 3 starts from the Olympic city were won by French riders. In 2012, Pierre Rolland made the best of the dynamic format of the stage to win in La Toussuire. In 2016, Romain Bardet attempted a coup in the finale to St Gervais to win the stage and finish second in the GC. In 2018 Albertville was the start town for the stage to La Rosiere. Team Sky’s Mickel Nieve went solo 9km before the end. Only in the last kilometre, he was passed by Geraint Thomas who had attacked from the main group to catch Dumoulin. After winning the inaugural time trial in Düsseldorf last year, the Welshman took his first normal stage of the Tour de France ahead of Dumoulin and Froome. He then went on to win the Tour de France.

Our Albertville hotels:
- 2 star hotel Le Savoie in the centre of Albertville on a bed and breakfast basis
- 4 star Apart Hotel Parc de Jade, a renovated chateau set in its own grounds in the centre of Albertville
Your Etape du Tour itinerary in Albertville
- Friday – Airport transfers from Geneva airport which take 1.5 hours
- Saturday – Cycle to registration and expo
- Sunday – Cycle to the start. Take our transfer back to Albertville from Val Thorens
- Monday – Airport transfers to Geneva airport
La Lechere and Aigueblanche – 25km to Albertville, 45km to Val Thorens

La Lechere is a small town in the Savoie, in the heart of the Alps. In summer the thermal baths are very popular for those seeking wellness, rest and relaxation. The rural setting allows you to easily access many beautiful walks but also some climbs made famous in the Tour de France like the Col de la Madeleine. The proximity to many famous ski resorts and the development of the spa have also allowed it to make a name in the region. Located at 10 kilometres from Moutiers it’s easy to access ski resorts like Valmorel but also the big resorts in the 3 Valleys and the rest of the Tarentaise valley. The foot of the Col de la Madeleine is within a 10 minute bike ride and there is a mostly flat cycling path which takes you directly into Albertville. The town of Aigueblanche is right next to La Lechere.

Our la Lechere hotels:
- 3 star Hotel Radiana on half board basis
- 2 star Hotel La Cabriere on half board basis
Your Etape du Tour itinerary in La Lechere
- Friday – Airport transfers from Geneva airport which take 2 hours
- Saturday – Guided ride to Albertville registration and expo. Leave your bike at our overnight bike store next to the start. Transfer back. Evening meal
- Sunday – Early breakfast, transfer to Albertville. Collect bike and cycle to the start. Take our transfer back to La Lechere from Val Thorens. Evening meal
- Monday – Airport transfers to Geneva airport
Moutiers – 35km to Val Thorens, 25km to Albertville

Moûtiers is the gateway into the Tarentaise and it is the access point to the Les Trois Vallées ski area and other nearby resorts. Moutiers has a large train station which even though it’s not accessible to TGV trains, it is a seasonally important destination for trains from Lyon, Paris and beyond. The hotel Terminus as the name suggests is straight across from the train station so ideal if you are arriving by train.

Our Moutiers hotels:
- 2 star Hotel Terminus on bed and breakfast basis
- 2 star Hotel Inn on half board basis
Your Etape du Tour itinerary in Moutiers
- Friday – Airport transfers from Geneva airport which take 2 hours
- Saturday – Guided ride to Albertville registration and expo. Leave your bike at our overnight bike store next to the start. Transfer back. Evening meal at Hotel Inn only
- Sunday – Early breakfast, transfer to Albertville. Collect bike and cycle to the start. Cycle back to your hotel. Evening meal at Hotel Inn only
- Monday – Airport transfers to Geneva airport
Brides Les Bains – 35km to Albertville, 35km to Val Thorens

Brides-les-Bains is a famous thermal resort and since 1992 a winter sport resort as a cable car to Meribel was built. Brides is a year round tourist destination in the heart of Savoie region, at 600 meters of altitude, at the foot of “Les 3 Vallées”. In winter, the cable car ” Olympe ” takes skiers up to the most extensive ski area in the world. In the summer Brides Les Bains is busy with summer activities and the main attraction is the thermal baths and of course the road cycling.

Our Brides Les Bains hotels:
- 4 star Hotel Mercure Brides Les Bains on half board basis
- 3 star Hotel Athena on half board basis
Your Etape du Tour itinerary in Brides Les Bains
- Friday – Airport transfers from Geneva airport which take 2 hours
- Saturday – Guided ride to Albertville registration and expo. Leave your bike at our overnight bike store next to the start. Transfer back. Evening meal
- Sunday – Early breakfast, transfer to Albertville. Collect bike and cycle to the start. Cycle back to your hotel after the finish. Evening meal
- Monday – Airport transfers to Geneva airport
Why ride the 2019 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 2019 Etape du Tour at just £150
- Bike rental available – More info
- A choice of hotels in good locations in the valley
- We facilitate various travel options like airport transfers and self drive and arrival by train
- Breakfasts and evening meal times are in line with the event timings so early breakfast and early or later evening meals 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 2019
- Sports Tours International cycling jersey made by Santini – More information
- Payments are financially protected by ABTA
By taking a package tour to the 2019 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

2019 Etape du Tour Travel Itinerary

Thursday 18 July, 2019 – optional early arrival day

We are not providing airport transfers today but if you would like to arrive a bit earlier under your own steam then extra nights are available on request. sales@sportstoursinternational.co.uk or call (00)44(0)1617038161

Friday 19 July, 2019 – main arrival day

We have chosen Geneva airport as our arrival airport as it offers by far the most direct and indirect flight options from many countries. 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. The transfer from Geneva to Albertville take about 1.5 hours and about 2 hours to the Moutiers area which is where most of our hotels are located. Our last transfer from the airport departs at 20:00, so please make sure your flights land far enough in advance of this time for you to go through passport control and collect your bags.

Alternatively, the Eurostar direct from London/Ashford to Lyon takes less than 5 hours. From Lyon, it’s 3 hours direct/indirect by train to Moutiers, ideal for the Hotel Terminus.

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 at £195 per bike.

If you have rented a bike from us then it will be available for you on arrival – Bike rental options – £139 for a Trek Carbon bike with Shimano 105 and £209 for a Cannondale Carbon bike equipped with Shimano Ultegra – More information here

Saturday 20 July, 2019 – EXPO and registration in Albertville

After breakfast, please make your way to the EXPO and registration area at the Halle Olympique in Albertville 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. Today the logistics are slightly different depending on where you are staying.

Albertville

If you are staying at the hotel Le Savoie or the Parc de Jade in Albertville, then please make your own way to and from the expo today.

La Lechere/Aigueblanche/Moutiers/Brides Les Bains

If you are staying in any of the hotels in these areas then we offer today a guided ride over to Albertville for you to test your bike and to spin your legs ahead of tomorrow’s big event. The distance is 25 to 35 kilometres depending on what hotel you are at on a mostly flat valley road. Once you get to the expo, you will store your bike with us in a secure overnight storage area and you will take our transport back to your hotel from the expo at set times later this afternoon.

In the morning, we will bring you back to Albertville and you will collect your bike ahead of starting the Etape du Tour.

We offer guaranteed entry into the Etape du Tour at a price of £150 if booked with a travel package or £225 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 21 July, 2019 – L’Etape du Tour 2019

This morning those staying in Albertville can cycle to the start. We will collect everyone else from their hotels without bikes as all bikes will be stored overnight in Albertville. Wear some comfortable light shoes and clothes which you can hand to us in Albertville before you start. You can use the drawstring bag that we provide to you for this. We will hand this back to you at the finish in Val Thorens so please don’t put too much in the bag as you will have to cycle with it on the descent back down from Val Thorens.

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 2019 Etape du Tour we will provide at least 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!

Transfer to the start and day bag service

As many of you will not be staying in Albertville it will be too far to ride to the start. You’ll be doing enough cycling already so we will provide a bus transfer. It makes sense to wear some comfortable shoes and clothing over your cycling gear for the bus journey. When you get on your bike in Albertville we give you the option to hand us a bag with all your items of clothing. It’s available for you at the finish in Val Thorens so please don’t overload it as you need to either wear it or carry it on your ride back down.

The return from the finish

The finish is in the ski resort of Val Thorens. The route of the Etape du Tour will take you up a side road but this road will re-join the main access road at about 11 kilometres from the finish. As this is the only road to Val Thorens, the road will remain closed for cars until after the finish of the Etape du Tour for security reasons. It is however possible to descend back down the main road as a two-way system will be put in place for cyclists only.

At the finish, you will be able to enjoy the usual food and drink and this year there will also be a Sports Tours International welcome area where you can park your bike (at your own risk) and we will offer you some food and drinks so you can recover before you descend back down the hill. Depending on where you are staying, you can either descend straight back to your hotel or take our transport back.

For those who are staying at hotels in Moutiers and Brides Les Bains, you can descend back to your hotel whenever you want. For those who are staying with us in La Lechere, Aigueblanche and Albertville, we will provide transport for you and your bike back to your hotels. We have secured a parking space on the main road down from Val Thorens where our buses are parked.

For those who have booked hotel packages with the evening meal included, we will ensure that there is a later meal time tonight.

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

Monday 22 July, 2019 – 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 06.00 for flights departing after 10:00.

Please note that if you book a flight earlier than 10.00 we cannot provide an airport transfer.

HOTELS & PRICING

Hotel Savoie Albertville

2 star hotel

Albertville is the start village for the 2019 Etape du Tour, and last hosted the Tour in 2018. Albertville is well known for hosting the 1992 Winter Olympic Games, but it is ...

Inn Design Moutiers

2 star hotel

Welcome to Hotel Inn Design Moutiers. This hotel was previously a hotel Ibis. The hotel Inn Design is a basic hotel which is located at approximately 25 – 35 kilometres ...

Terminus Moutiers

2 star hotel

Moutiers is located at the foot of the climb to Val Thorens, as well as serving several other famous local climbs and ski resorts. This hotel is ideal for those looking to arr...

Hotel Radiana – La Lechere

3 star hotel

The 3 * hotel Radiana is located in La Lechere, between Albertville and Val Thorens. The water of La Léchère is very rich in minerals, which makes it a Spa and wellness d...

La Cabriere La Lechere

2 star hotel

La Cabriere is a very good quality 2* hotel in La Lechere, between Albertville and Val Thorens. Make yourself at home and we’ll take care of the rest at our hotel by the...

Mercure Brides Les Bains – Etape

4 star hotel

Brides-les-Bains is a spa town located by the foot of the climb to Val Thorens. Family rooms are available on request – please email us. Fully renovated in 2014, the Mer...

Athena Brides Les Bains

3 star hotel

Brides-les-Bains is a spa town located by the foot of the climb to Val Thorens. This small 30-room hotel has a warm ambiance and friendly personal service. The hotel is the id...

Domitys Parc de Jade Albertville

4 star hotel

PLEASE NOTE – THERE IS NO OFFICIAL STAR RATING FOR THIS HOTEL, OUR RATING IS USED ONLY AS A GUIDE. Albertville is the start village for the 2019 Etape du Tour, and last ...

Brides les Bains – Hotel Les Chalets

3 star hotel

LES CHALETS*** is well located in the heart of the to access all the 3 Vallées: Méribel, Courchevel, Val Thorens. Although renowned for its winter sports the 3 Vallées is ...

Domaine du Grand Cellier Albertville (Tournon) – SELF DRIVE ONLY

3 star hotel

PLEASE NOTE – STAR RATING IS BASED ON GITE DE FRANCE’S 3 EPIS RATING The Domaine du Grand Cellier offers a range of accommodation, with 6 apartments in the gites, ...

2019 Etape du Tour	Dates	Board basis	Nights	Prices
Albertville				Twin/ Double	Single supplement
Hotel Le Savoie**	19 – 22/07/19	B&B	3	£549	£145
Domitys Parc de Jade**** apartment	19 – 22/07/19	B&B	3	£649
Aigueblanche/ La Lechere
Hotel La Radiana***	19 – 22/07/19	HB	3	£599	£250
Hotel La Cabriere**	19 – 22/07/19	HB	3	£589	£100
Moutiers
Hotel Inn Moutiers**	19 – 22/07/19	HB	3	£449	£129
Hotel Terminus Moutiers**	19 – 22/07/19	B&B	3	£379	£99
Brides Les Bains
Hotel Mercure Brides Les Bains****	19 – 22/07/19	HB	3	£699	N/A
Hotel Athena***	19 – 22/07/19	HB	3	£599	£100
Hotel Les Chalets***	19 – 22/07/19	HB	3	£599	N/A

prices per room with tax included
Twin/Double price based on 2 in the room
twin = 2 single beds, double = 1 bed
B&B = bed and breakfast
HB = breakfast and evening meal

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 2019 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

Passport validity in case of a ‘No Deal Brexit’

Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay; you do not need any additional period of validity on your passport beyond this. If the UK leaves the EU with no deal, the rules for travel to most countries in Europe are expected to change. If your adult passport was issued over 9 years ago, you may be affected. You should use this tool to check your passport is still valid for your trip before booking travel. Adult and child passports should have at least 6 months’ validity remaining on your date of travel. If you renewed your passport early, extra months would have been added to your new passport. Any extra months on an adult passport will not count towards the validity requirement, so some passport holders will need to have more than 6 months remaining in order to travel.

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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Q. What is the Etape du Tour?

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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 2019 you and thousands of other amateur cyclists can ride stage 20 from Albertville to Val Thorens on Sunday 21 July. This exact stage will be done by the pros on Saturday 27 July, 2019.

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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