2026 Tour de France Tours
- Dates: July 18-26 2026
- 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: Thonon-Les-Bains (near Geneva)
- Finish city: Villar-d’Arêne (near Grenoble)
- Suggested transport: Fly into Geneva and train to Thonon-Les-Bains for the start. At the end, we can transfer you to Grenoble.
Day 1: July 18th
Welcome to France!
Your adventure begins as you arrive at the Thonon-Les-Bains train station, which is just across the street from our hotel. Perched along the southern shores of Lake Geneva, Thonon-les-Bains is the picturesque village where we 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 19th
Scenic Ride around Thonon-Les-Bains & Stage 15 Viewing
Ease into your Tour de France cycling tour with a scenic ride south of Thonon. Stage 15 will be nearby, and we'll work to intersect with the stage route at the Col de la Croisette. After soaking in the exciting day, we'll enjoy another delicious dinner at our hotel.
Day 3: July 20th
Rest Day Ride
Today, the pros take a day from racing and enjoy a "slow-paced" ride neaer their hotels. We'll scope out their hotels and maybe intersect with them along their ride. We've had great success in past years connecting with the riders as they take a day from racing. After a fun day we'll have dinner at the hotel.
Day 4: July 21st
Stage 16 Time Trial
Experience the Tour de France like never before! Today's time trial ends in the village just down the street! We'll have all day to enjoy a morning ride, then watch the riders as they come in one by one from Evian to Thonon-Les-Bains. Dinner is included back at the hotel.
Day 5: July 22nd
Stage 17 Start & Transfer to the Alps
From Thonon-Les-Bains, we head south to witness the roll-out of Stage 17 in Chambery. 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 Villar-d'Arêne—perfectly positioned for the two Alpe d'Huez stages. Dinner is included at our hotel.
Day 6: July 23rd
Local Ride
Today, we have a chance to ride famous local climbs that the TdF will not be tackling this year. Names like Galibier, Lautaret, Les Deux Alpes, and more are in our immediate area. Another incredible day capped off with a delicious hotel dinner.
Day 7: July 24th
Stage 19 Viewing – Alpe d'Huez Finish
Another epic stage awaits! We’ll ride to Alpe d'Huez for Stage 19, 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 Villar-d'Arêne.
Day 8: July 25th
Stage 20 Viewing – Alpe d'Huez Finish
Our final day of riding is all about celebrating an incredible Tour de France by returning to Alpe d'Huez for another thrilling stage! In the evening, we’ll gather for a memorable farewell dinner.
Day 9: July 26th
Au Revoir!
Departure day! We’ll arrange transportation to the Grenoble 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: Thonon-les-Bains
Hotel: Hôtel Arc en Ciel ***
Location: Villar-d'Arêne
Hotel: Hôtel le Faranchin ***
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$3,995.00
Single Occupancy
US$4,795.00 (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!
Our 2026 Tour de France tour will be very special, with at least 5 stage viewings, getting close to riders during their rest day, and several days of riding in the French Alps. You’ll be able to conquer legends like Alpe d’Huez, and many others.
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.
