Piedmonte 6-Night Bicycle Tour

2026 Tour de France Tours

  • Dates: July 2026 – TBD
  • Length: 9 days, 8 nights
  • Service: Fully supported guided tour
  • Type of riding: Varied – High mountains to rolling terrain
  • Bikes available to rent: Road bikes, e-bikes, or hybrids.
  • Average daily riding: From 20 miles/30km to 60 miles/100km with an average of 40 miles/65km. We always have extensions available for those wanting more challenging routes!
  • Start city: TBD
  • Finish city: TBD
  • Suggested transport: TBD

Day 1: July 19th

Welcome to Provence!

Your adventure begins as you arrive at the Avignon train station, where we’ll transport you to our charming retreat near Mont Ventoux, the legendary “Giant of Provence.” Nestled in the rolling lavender fields of Sault, this picturesque village will be your home for the first four nights. After setting up your bike, you can take a short warm-up ride before our welcome dinner and orientation.

Day 2: July 20th

Scenic Ride Through Sault

Ease into your Tour de France cycling tour with a scenic ride through the quiet, rolling hills of Provence. You’ll ride through breathtaking lavender fields and visit a nearby village market. The relaxed pace lets you soak in the charm of rural France before another delicious dinner at our hotel.

Day 3: July 21st

Conquer Mt. Ventoux

Today, you’ll tackle Mont Ventoux, one of the most legendary climbs in Tour de France history! Don’t worry—we’ll take the “easier” route from Sault, but you’ll still earn bragging rights at the summit. Not up for the full climb? We have alternate routes with less elevation gain. The evening is yours to explore Sault’s charming restaurants.

Day 4: July 22nd

Witness the Tour de France on Ventoux!

Experience the Tour de France like never before! We’ll ride up early to secure a prime spectating spot on Mont Ventoux, where you’ll feel the adrenaline as the pros race past. This is what our Tour de France bike tours are all about—epic rides and unforgettable race-day moments! Dinner is included back at the hotel.

Day 5: July 23rd

Stage 17 Start & Transfer to the Alps

From Sault, we head to Bollène to witness a thrilling Stage 17 start. You’ll get an up-close look at the riders before we transfer to the high Alps, where we’ll stay in the scenic village of Les Allues—perfectly positioned for the next two Tour de France mountain stages. Dinner is included at our hotel.

Day 6: July 24th

Stage 18 Viewing on Col de la Loze!

Today, we witness the dramatic conclusion of the “Queen Stage” as the peloton battles to the summit of Col de la Loze, one of the most challenging climbs in the Alps. We’ll ride in the area before securing a prime viewing spot near the finish. Another incredible day capped off with a delicious hotel dinner.

Day 7: July 25th

Stage 19 Viewing – La Plagne Summit Finish

Another epic stage awaits! We’ll ride to the mountaintop finish of Stage 19 in La Plagne, where you can soak in the electrifying atmosphere as the world’s best cyclists push to the limit. Dinner is included at the hotel in Les Allues.

Day 8: July 26th

Celebration Ride in the Alps

Our final day of riding is all about celebrating an incredible Tour de France cycling tour. Choose from a variety of routes, including climbs that the pros tackled during the race, and test yourself against the legends. In the evening, we’ll gather for a memorable farewell dinner.

Day 9: July 27th

Au Revoir!

Departure day! We’ll arrange transportation to the Moutiers train station, where you can continue your journey. Maybe head to Paris for the grand finale of the Tour de France? Wherever you go next, you’ll leave with unforgettable memories from your Tour de France bike tour with Outfitter Bicycle Tours.

Location: Sault

Hotel: Le Nesk, Hotel du Ventoux ***

Location: Les Allues

Hotel: La Croix Jean Claude ***

Road Bikes

Sizes: XS to XXL

Shimano 105, hydraulic disc, compact double cranksets.

Hybrid Bikes

Hybrid (Aluminum)

Sizes: XS to XL

Mixture of Shimano road and mountain components with either triple cranksets.

eBikes

Electric assist eBikes

Sizes: S to XL

Mixture of Shimano Acera and Deore.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

  • OBT cycling jersey
  • Complementary performance food for personal fueling and hydration
  • All hotel accommodations
  • Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel
  • Meals as explained in the tour itinerary pages.
  • Detailed route notes, maps, and tourist information. This includes standard cue sheet, and RideWithGPS routes to upload to your own GPS device or use the RideWithGPS app.
  • Outstanding routing instructions for all rides! This includes GPS course downloads for your GPS unit, traditional cue sheet, and written prose describing each turn and the surrounding area. These methods are then supported by a roadmap.
  • Your personal guides, helping you with support vehicles. On-road support will always be near. From greeting guests when they arrive to handling luggage transfers, mechanical issues, etc – our guides assist guests in every way. They also set you up on your rental bikes and can help with routing, and any other questions.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:

  • Transportation to and from the start and finish locations
  • Bikes, but we have rental bikes available
  • Travel and Health Insurance
  • Admission to sightseeing venues, unless explicitly mentioned as included

Tour Cost Per Person:

Double Occupancy

US$3,695.00

Single Occupancy

US$4,495.00 (from single room occupancy on multiple person tours)

Solo Tour

Bike Rental Per Person:

Road Bike

US$395.00

eBike

US$395.00

Hybrid

US$325.00

What’s Next? Registering for your tour!

Questions: First, please feel free to ask us any questions about the tour. Click the “Contact Us With Questions” button above. We are happy to help clarify any details.

Registration: Once you are ready to register, please click on the “Book Now” above and complete the registration form. EACH tour participant will need to be included in the registration. At the end of the registration for you will be asked for a US$1,000 deposit. Once we have all registrations, we will secure all of the details of your tour – hotels, bikes, etc.

Final Payment: All payments are due 60 days prior to your tour.

Tour Packet Delivery: Once the balance is paid and approximately 30 days before your tour, we will send you a complete tour packet containing all details of your tour – accommodation information, detailed routing, a suggested packing list, maps, tourist guide, and much more! For more information on our Terms & Conditions, please CLICK HERE.

​Looking to experience the excitement in France in July 2026?!

Join OBT on our Tour de France Tours!

2026 will be OBT’s 26th year of offering Tour de France holidays. Join us for another year of amazing riding and racing! We welcome riders of all levels and non-riders on our Tour de France vacation packages. Past guests include TdF fans from Australia, Canada, Mexico, and the United States. You won’t find a better value for Tour de France spectator tours. Our Tour de France Tours ensure that everyone is included and has an experience of a lifetime!

See below for an overview of our 2025 Tour Itinerary. The 2026 TdF route will be annouced in October 2025, and we’ll have our full updated 2026 tour itinerary updated then.

Our 2025 Tour de France tour will be very special, with at least 4 stage viewings and several days of riding in Provence and the Alps. You’ll be able to conquer legends like Mt. Ventoux, Col de la Loze, and many others. See the full itinerary below.

What can you expect from our Tour de France Tours?

  • Included are all accommodations, which are located in prime locations for race viewing. All breakfasts and most dinners are included. In addition, all luggage transfers, road support, detailed route notes, maps and GPS courses, an OBT cycling jersey, and our special OBT hospitality are included!
  • All of our favorite hotels are 3 & 4-star located in prime locations for race viewing. The food is delicious and the views are stunning.
  • With your registration, you receive an OBT jersey plus other complementary schwag.

If you’d like to read more about our TdF tour experiences read HERE and HERE.