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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among European nations. Since 1958, it has constructed a presidential democracy resistant to the instabilities experienced in earlier parliamentary democracies. In recent years, its reconciliation and cooperation with Germany have proved central to the economic integration of Europe, including the introduction of a common exchange currency, the euro, in January 1999. At present, France is at the forefront of efforts to develop the EU's military capabilities to supplement progress toward an EU foreign policy.
[Courtesy of The World Factbook]
Jonas Vingegaard became the winner of the 109th Tour de France in 2022, beating defending champion Tadej Pogacar to become the first Danish winner of the event since Bjarne Riis in 1996.
Cycling fans have less than 12 months to wait for the start of the 2023 Tour, which will begin in northern Spain.
What do we know so far about the 2023 Tour de France? The Sporting News has the details on the gruelling test of endurance.
When is the Tour de France 2023?
Starting on July 1, the 2023 edition of the Tour de France will be the 110th edition of the most high-profile event on the cycling calendar.
The 2023 Tour will begin in Bilbao, marking the second time it has taken place in the Basque Country.
The 1992 Tour also started in the region, and this time, the first stage will be made up of a loop around Bilbao.
The 2023 Tour de France is expected to finish in Paris around July 24.
MORE: Tour de France 2022 final standings: Stage winners, results, route, jerseys as Jonas Vingegaard triumphs in Paris
How long is the Tour de France 2023?
The total distance of the Tour de France 2023 is yet to be announced. The 2022 race covered 3,328 kilometres [2,068 miles], with only two rest days for riders along the way.
That made it the second-shortest total distance of the past decade. Only the 2021 edition, which was 3,328km, has been shorter over that period.
What is the longest stage of the Tour de France 2023?
The longest stage of the three announced so far is the second stage, which also takes place in the Basque Country.
The section, between Vitoria-Gasteiz and San Sebastian, will span 210km [130.5 miles]. The longest stage of the 2022 Tour covered just under 220km [140 miles].
Tour de France 2023 route and confirmed stages
Three stages of the 2023 Tour have been confirmed. The rest are expected to be announced in October 2022.
| 1 | July 1 | 185 km [115 miles] | Bilbao [hilly] | - |
| 2 | July 2 | 210 km [130.5 miles] | Vitoria-Gasteiz to San Sebastian [hilly] | - |
| 3 | July 3 | TBC | Amorebieta-Etxano to France [flat] | - |
Tour de France 2023 confirmed teams and riders
The full list of teams and riders competing in the 2023 Tour de France will be updated here.
July 2023 – Final 10 Days Of The Tour de France
France
ULTIMATE TOUR DE FRANCE
Experience the thrills and excitement of the final 10 Days of the 2023 Tour de France.
We’ll experience fantastic rides on iconic roads, intercept the race at strategic locations combined with an authentic French experience, including local gastronomic delights.
Feel the excitement of the finish of the Tour de France on the beautiful Champs Elysee in Paris.
Meet Your Hosts
Our Team are some of the world’s most experienced and credentialed hosts, guides, coaches and all-around good people, you’ll enjoy every minute with them on and off the bike.
Our Tour
July each year signals Tour de France time and announce it’s summer. It’s a beautiful time to visit and ride in France. We’ll show you the smaller roads, charming villages and stay in chic French hotels.
It’s with out a doubt the best time to visit France, the villages, the big cities all come to life to the sights, sounds and festivities of the Tour de France.
There’s something beautiful about riding a bike in France in the sun drenched summer, the terrain is almost purpose-built for cyclists who love panoramic climbs, sweeping views and coastal roads, it’s stunning.
Southern France was our base for over ten cycling seasons, we know France like the back of our hand, we’ve spent much of that time hosting speciality cycling tours. We’ve hosted groups to all of France’s beautiful regions, ridden all the best roads, mountains and we’ll show you the best of France on our action-packed Ultimate 10 Day Tour de France tour.
We love everything about France, the people, it’s arts and culture, it’s beautiful food, wine, history, outdoors, the mountains and it’s love for the biggest sporting event in the world.
We’re looking forward to showing you the Ultimate Tour de France experience including our loop rides of Alpe D’huez, Mont Ventoux, Paris and many more beautiful places in France, plus of course the excitement of the 2023 Tour de France race.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you in France.
Ciao Pat, Grace, Phil and the Ride
International Tours Team.
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2023 ULTIMATE TOUR DE FRANCE 10 Day Tour
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Our Tour Dates: Saturday 15th July – Monday 24th July, 2023
Tour de France Dates: Saturday 1st July – Sunday 23rd July, 2023
Daily Rides: Our specialist Tour de France programs include our classic loop rides of the Tour de France including: The Alps, Alpe D’huez, Mont Ventoux and many more beautiful rides, plus we’ll intersect the race at various strategic points. We have daily ride distances and degrees of difficulty to suit riders of all abilities, no matter how little or how far you like to cycle, need optional extra km’s to ride each day – we’ve got you covered too.
Non-Cycling Program: Each day the non-cyclists have an individual program, we can include plenty of activity or make suggestions on a daily basis, you’ll visit the race, explore France, experience a gastronomic Tour of France, plus you’ll intersect with the cycling group.
The non-cycling program has some flexibility to build in areas of personal interest, let us know what you’re passionate about and we’ll infuse it into your program.Tour de France: Multiple stage viewing points, plus the grand finale in Paris.
Tour price: $750 AUD reserves your spot on the 2023 Ultimate Tour de France 10 Day Tour.
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2023 Tour de France Start Location: At this early stage, we know the 2023 edition of the Tour de France will commence on Saturday 1st July in the city of Bilbao, this lush northern coastal city is one Spain’s most visited cities. Bilbao is an arts and culture capital, and the home to the famous Guggenheim Museum among other things.
Our Ultimate Tour de France, Final 10 Days Start Location: TBA.
As Soon As We Have More Detailed Information On the Race Route From The Race Organisation, We’ll Update Everyone.Our Tour Finish: Paris. Monday, July 24th, 2023.
After a relaxing morning and a superb French breakfast, we offer a 10am transfer for those who’d like to depart today from Paris, Charles de Gaulle airport.
We’re currently finalising details for our 2023 Ultimate – Tour de France itinerary as information comes in from the race organisation.
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Itinerary
in brief:
2023 Tour De France, Nice | The Côte d’Azur – French and Italian Riviera.
7 Days | 6 Nights
Stay: The Côte d’Azur
Start / Finish Location: Nice International Airport
Start Date: Thursday 25th June
Finish Date: Wednesday 1st July
Day 1 Thurs 25th June. Arrival Day:
Airport Pick Up:
10am [or 11am meet at our Team hotel]
Details: Transfer to Hotel, Build Bikes.
Ride: 2.30pm, 35km easy coastal ride
7.30pm: Welcome dinner.
Day 2 Fri 26th June. The Italian Job.
Ride: 50 -100km. Ride from our hotel on a coastal loop over the Italian border. Take in the historic final section of Milan San Remo race including the Cipressa and Poggio climbs to San Remo.
Day
3 Sat 27th June. Tour de France Start.
Ride: 35km -100km. From our Team Hotel to Nice, to experience the incredible atmosphere of a Tour de France start. We’ll ride in hills and beautiful villages of the Pre-Alpes d’Azur, then take in all the excitement of the race finish.
Day 4 Sunday 28th June. Tour de France – The Hills
Ride: 40 -110km. From our Team Hotel into the hills of the Pre-Alpes d’Azur
via the Col de Madone to a key point of today’s stage to watch the race. Return via the race course to Nice in time to see stage 2 finish.
Day 5 Monday 29th June. Chase le Tour
Ride: 40 -100km. Another day of Le Tour de France? As we receive more race route details, we’ll build in a great ride to take in sections of the route if the opportunity presents itself. Let’s see what the race organisers come up with for the third stage of this years tour
route.
Day 6 Tuesday 30th June. St Tropez
Ride: 45km- 120km. From our Team Hotel we ride along the famous roads of the French Côte d’Azur through Cannes and onto St Tropez. Enjoy a relaxing late lunch in the harbour of St Tropez, take a swim and explore this wonderful village.
Afternoon return transfer to our hotel by vehicle. Re-pack bikes.
7.30pm: Farewell dinner.
Day 7 Wednesday 1st July. Au revoir –
Departure Day
9.30am: After breakfast, Depart Hotel – Airport Drop Off to Nice International Airport.
À bientôt
2019 TOUR DE FRANCE – Full Itinerary
DAY 1 – TUESDAY 16 JULY 2019
ARRIVAL DAY – Toulouse Blagnac Airport. La Ville Rose and Sunflowers loop rideWelcome to France!Airport pick
up: 10am Toulouse Blagnac Airport
Arrival day ride departs: 1pm
Distance: 50km. Climbing: 250m
TdF Race: Rest Day Albi
Welcome dinner: 7.30pm
Accommodation: Toulouse City Centre – 1 of 2 nights
About our day:
Welcome to Ride International’s Tour de France trip! We start our trip in la Ville Rose [the “Pink City”], Toulouse, named because of the extensive use of pinkish terracotta bricks in the local architecture. Toulouse is well-known for many things, but for cyclists, it is probably best-known for being just a short drive from some of the best cycling in the French Pyrenees.
You have the option of meeting us at our team hotel, or meeting us at the airport before we take a short transfer to our hotel.
We’ll contain our excitement on day one, which a short ride to get to know each other and make sure the bikes and bodies are all in order for the week ahead.
Non-cycling options:Ask us for some options based on your personal interests, we have some great recommendations in Toulouse, it’s a beautiful city rich in culture, history, markets, a good artisan coffee roaster – coffee shop and fantastic shopping.
Ride – starts 1pm
After we’ve settled in we’ll head out for an afternoon loop ride. We will head out of Toulouse onto some country roads through rural areas for some sunflower spotting en route. We’ll return via a touristic route past the Canal du Midi and through the small streets of Toulouse’s old town back to our hotel. Today’s ride is a relaxed one to ensure you and your bike are working well.
TdF Race: TDF Rest Day Albi Après Bike:7.30pm: Meet in the hotel lobby for a short stroll to our restaurant for our welcome dinner and drinks.
Accommodation:Toulouse City Centre – 1 of 2 nights
DAY 2 – WEDNESDAY 17 JULY 2019
Tour de Tarn ride plus Tour de France race start Albi. Ride back to Toulouse – intersect the race at a key point en routeBreakfast: 7am
Depart hotel: 7:45am Ride start: 9:30am
Distance: 40km, 85km, 120km Climbing: 200m
– 750m
TdF Race: Albi / Toulouse 167km
Accommodation: Toulouse City Centre – 2 of 2 nights
About our day:
We jump straight into the action on day two and see the Tour de France twice as it snakes its way from Albi to Toulouse – first at the stage depart and then as it nears the finish.
Seeing Le Tour stage depart and watching it pass through smaller French towns is a very different experience, and provides an interesting contrast, to the high-intensity mountain racing that we’ll see later in our tour. We’ll have the luxury of seeing the riders relax before what is expected to be a low-stress stage, and then we’ll get to see an otherwise quiet French town come alive as the race flies through it in the closing stages of the race, rubbing shoulders with locals.
We’ll increase our ride distance today but the route will be relatively flat to allow you to find your legs for the climbing to come in the coming days.
Non-cycling options:Ask us for some options based on your personal interests, we have some great recommendations.
Ride – starts 9:30am
We’ll take a transfer from our Toulouse hotel to our ride start point on the lovely Tarn River. From there we will follow the river approximately 40km to the Tour de France race start in Albi. After taking in the race start we’ll mount our bikes again and take a more direct ride route to Toulouse. We’ll intersect the Tour de France race route as it nears the finish, as it passes through one of the smaller French villages where we can relax, watch the race finish on TV and return to our hotel on our bikes via sections of the race route to Toulouse.
TdF Race: Albi / Toulouse 167km Après Bike:Free Program, let us know your preferred dining style, food types and we’ll point you in the right direction, Toulouse has a vast array of eateries, bars and restaurants.
Accommodation:Toulouse City Centre – 2 of 2 nights
DAY 3 – THURSDAY 18 JULY 2019
Ride the final 80km of todays Tour de France high mountain stageBreakfast: 7am
Depart hotel: 7:45am Ride start: 10:30am
Distance: 60km, 85km, 105km Climbing: 2000m
TdF Race: Toulouse / Bagnères-de-Bigorre 202km
Accommodation: Pyrenees – Lourdes Spa and Bike Hotel – 1 of 3 nights
About our day:
Today we hit the cols! We’ll take a morning transfer to the French Pyrenees, where you will get your first taste of some serious hills on this year’s tour.
We’ll ride the final part of the Tour de France stage before the riders and will see the race at or near the finish. While coming mid-way through the Tour de France, this is the first Pyrenean stage of this year’s Tour de France and it is sure to be exciting to watch as the riders test each others’ fatigue levels as they head into the second part of the race.
We’ll also need to keep our fatigue levels in mind as we head into a series of decent climbing days, with this one just being something of an entrée.
Non-cycling options:Ask us for some options based on your personal interests, we have some great recommendations.
Ride – starts 10:30am
After our transfer from Toulouse, we’ll ride the final 80km of today’s Tour de France medium mountain stage. This will take us over the Col du Peyresourde [where Chris Froome launched his memorable ‘descent attack’ on stage 8 of the 2016 Tour to win the stage] and then the Hourquette d’Ancizan before we ride to the race finish area in Bagneres de Bigorre.
After the Tour de France race finish you can choose to ride the ‘mostly downhill’ route back to our chic Spa and Bike hotel in Lourdes in the Pyrenees, or you can save the legs and take a short transfer back.
TdF Race: Toulouse / Bagnères-de-Bigorre 202km Après Bike:7.45pm: Meet in the hotel lobby for dinner at our hotel.
Accommodation:Pyrenees – Lourdes Spa and Bike Hotel – 1 of 3 nights
DAY 4 – FRIDAY 19 JULY 2019
Col du Solour – Col d’Aubisque High Mountain LoopBreakfast: 7am
Ride departs
hotel: 8am
Distance: 30km, 45km, 90km [optional riding extras: Hautacam ski station +30km / 1200m] Climbing: 1200m – 2400m
TdF Race: Pau / Pau Time Trial 27km
Accommodation: Pyrenees – Lourdes Spa and Bike Hotel – 2 of 3 nights
About our day:
While Lourdes is famous the world over for its holy water and associated religious pilgrimages, we like it because it is at the gateway to one of the most magical cycling valleys in the French Pyrenees. Today we’ll dive right in, departing from our hotel for an incredible day in the mountains.
We’ll take in two legendary cols, the Col du Solour and the Col d’Aubisque for a relatively short loop but one that is big on elevation and spectacular scenery.This is high mountain cycling at its very best, wild horses, sheep and goats are free to roam the pastures up here. For those wanting a few more kilometres, there is an optional extra ride up the Hautacam.
Non-cycling options:Ask us for some options based on your personal interests, we have some great recommendations.
Ride – starts 8am
Today we’ll ride from the door of our hotel and ascend two of the most famous cols in the Pyrenees – the Col du Solour, then traverse across to the Col d’Aubisque. We’ll pause for snack, coffee or maybe even lunch at one of the chalets prior to heading back across to the Col du Soluor. We then loop back to Lourdes after a big day out in the Pyrenees. We’ll be back in time to watch the finish of the Tour de France time trial live on TV.
Riding Extras: If you’re still feeling great after the Col d’Aubisque and Solour and need extras on the day – we’ll point you in the direction of the famously tough Hautacam climb. This climb can be found just off our route back to Lourdes. While it will only add approximately 30km [and 1200m altitude] to your day, the gradients of the Hautacam are tough and this little side-trip will likely take well over two hours to complete!
TdF Race: Pau / Pau Time Trial 27km Après Bike:Free program: Let us know your preferred dining style, food types and we’ll point you in the right direction, Lourdes has a vast array of eateries, bars [even a great Belgian bar], restaurants and the best gelato outside of Italy.
Accommodation:Pyrenees – Lourdes Spa and Bike Hotel – 2 of 3 nights
DAY 5 – SATURDAY 20 JULY 2019
Col du Tourmalet Loop, see the race on the lower slopesBreakfast: 7am
Depart hotel: 8am Ride start: 9am
Distance: 55km, 65km, 80km, 105km Climbing: 750m – 2300m
TdF Race: Tarbes / Tourmalet 117km
Accommodation: Pyrenees – Lourdes Spa and Bike Hotel – 3 of 3 nights
About our day:
Today we ride the Col du Tourmalet! One of the most famous climbs in the French Pyrenees, the Tourmalet is a big and beautiful climb – one that every serious cyclist should tick off in their lifetime. We’ll tackle it from the eastern side, hit the summit and descend down the other side to watch the Tour de France tear onto the lower slopes as it tackles the Tourmalet in the opposite direction.
Non-cycling options:Ask us for some options based on your personal interests, we have some great recommendations.
Ride starts 9am
Depending on how your legs are feeling, you can choose where to start your day along our route: Bagnères-de-Bigorre, Campan, Sainte Marie De Campan or La Mongie. Regardless of the start point, our route will take in the Col du Tourmalet loop in a clockwise direction and we’ll tackle the great Tourmalet from the eastern side.
Having summited the highest paved road in the Pyrenees, we’ll then take the winding descent to the picturesque valley town of Luz-Saint-Sauveur. There we’ll watch the race live on TV as it approaches, before stepping out to the roadside to see it charge onto the lower slopes of the Col du Tourmalet. Then, we’ll ride the mostly-downhill route back to Lourdes to complete our loop, finishing on a quiet and gentle local bike path that will feel a million miles away from the hallowed slopes of the Tourmalet.
TdF Race: Tarbes / Tourmalet 117km Après Bike:Suggested Sports Recovery Drink: Anything dark from the Belgian beer bar near the bridge over the river in town.
Free program: Let us know your preferred dining style, food types and we’ll point you in the right direction again. Lourdes is great for bars and restaurants. [Have you tried the gelato yet?]
Accommodation:Pyrenees – Lourdes Spa and Bike Hotel – 3 of 3 nights
DAY 6 – SUNDAY 21 JULY 2019
Medieval Citadel – Gorge Ride and Dinner at our ChateauBreakfast: 7am
Depart hotel: 8am Ride start: 3:30pm
Distance: 30km, 60km Climbing: 600m – 950m
TdF Race: Limoux / Foix 185km
Accommodation: Provence – Mazan Chateau Hotel – 1 of 2 Nights
About our day:
We are transferring from the Pyrenees to the Alps today, and will break the transfer up with a stop-in at the medieval citadel of Carcassonne. There we’ll stretch the legs and explore this historic village. We’ll then complete our transfer across to the base of the Giant of Provence – Mont Ventoux – in Mazan. After we’ve settled in to our chateau, we’ll head out for an afternoon ride to ease ourselves into the Alps.
Non-cycling options:Ask us for some options based on your personal interests, we have some great recommendations.
Ride – starts 3:30pm
With a few days of solid climbing under our belt, and with plenty more to come, we’ll give the bodies and legs a well-earned rest and take in a leisurely ride along the beautiful and breathtaking roads of the Gorge de la Nesque, near our hotel in Mazan. What this ride lacks in distance and elevation, it more than makes up for in spectacular scenery.
TdF Race: Limoux / Foix 185km Après Bike:Suggested Sports Recovery Drink: Ice cold Cote du Rhone Rose.
7:30pm: Three course dinner including regional Ventoux and Cote du Rhone wine at our chateau.
Accommodation:Provence – Mazan Chateau Hotel – 1 of 2 Nights
DAY 7 – SUNDAY 22 JULY 2019
Mont Ventoux – Celebration dinner and drinks at our ChateauBreakfast: 7am
Depart hotel: 7:45am Ride start: 8:30am
Distance: 30km, 45km, 60km [Optional riding extras: Fancy a double ascent of Mont Ventoux? Add 42km and 1550m] Climbing: 2100m
TdF Race: Rest Day
Accommodation: Provence – Mazan Chateau Hotel – 2 of 2 nights
About our day:
While the Tour de France has a rest day scheduled, there will be little rest for us as we will be tackling the most famous climb in cycling – Mont Ventoux!
After a short morning transfer to the town of Bédoin, we will have a number of options available for you to reach the summit of the Giant of Provence. We’ll have all day, so we can take our time and really soak up this magical mountain.
Non-cycling options:Ask us for some options based on your personal interests, we have some great recommendations.
Ride starts 8:30am
It’s not called the ‘Giant of Provence’ for nothing, and we’ll have a number of ride options available so that everyone can tackle a route they are comfortable with and make it to the summit.
You can choose to climb the full 22km, or tackle shorter options of 18km, 10km or 6km [from Chalet Reynard] to the the top. Each of these options will pass by the Tom Simpson memorial en route to the top.
From the top of Mount Ventoux, it’s a lovely run down to Malaucene where a coffee, snack or lunch will revitalise you. If you are keen for more, you’ll have the option of tackling Mont Ventoux for a second time, from Malaucene. Alternatively, if one summit of the most famous climb in cycling is enough for you, you can leave Malaucene bound for Bédoin to finish our loop. From here you have the choice to cycle back to our chateau or travel in the vehicle.
TdF Race: Rest Day Après Bike:Suggested Sports Recovery Drink: After a fantastic day on the Giant of Provence, it’s a tough choice between a cold local craft beer or a G&T, either one will have you rehydrated quickly and ready to go again tomorrow.
7:30pm: We’ll have dinner, including local wines, at our chateau.
Accommodation:Provence – Mazan Chateau Hotel – 2 of 2 Nights
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Welcome Aperitifs, drinks, dinners as per itinerary details
Experienced guides for cycling and non-cyclists groups
Minimum of three guided ride options per day, to suit your preferred distance and amount of climbing
Pro mechanical support on tour
Support vehicle each day to carry daypacks, spare parts, hydration and ride snacks
Separate Spectator Itinerary for Non-cyclists
Itinerary, including daily ride maps
Free download of our GPS Ride Routes. Assistance with loading and navigation settings for GPS devices
Complimentary tour start and finish - pickup and dropoff transfers
Daily Bike Spa including, Mechanical check and tune, by a Pro Mechanic
Where available cycling kit laundry service
Cyclists Receive Our Premium Quality European Rider Pack including: Jersey, Knicks, Socks, Cycling Cap and Musette Bag
Non-Cyclists Receive a Spectator Pack including Designer Ride International Tours Polo Shirt, Socks, Cap and Musette Bag or Rider Pack.
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Drinks other than those specified
Bicycle Parts and Mechanical Fees for additional repairs
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If a trip fills – as it often does in the advance bookings, we create a waiting list and then offer reservations on a first-come, first-serve basis [based on the date the advance reservation was made] once our advanced booking guest have finalised.
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Due to the high demand, limited hotel availability and the advance payments expected by our hotels and restaurants we use, the following cancellation conditions apply to all of our trips.
* PLEASE NOTE: For Phil Anderson to attend this tour, there needs to be a minimum of 4 guests booked. In the event that Phil does not attend this tour, our experienced, professional team of Australian and local on and off-bike guides will host your tour.
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