Tour de France 2026

After a warm welcome at Lyon airport, we will drive to Royat (approx 2,5 hrs). Upon arrival , while you are settling in the hotel, we will assemble your bikes. We will then go for a quick leg spin to start to know each other and to get acquainted with the local road conditions. On the route, we will pass by the Village of Laschamps, World renowned for its magnetic particulars. Thanks to the numerous volcanic eruptions, compasses usually become crazy. The north becomes the south and the south becomes the north.

Daily Mileage: 28 km / + 871 m  

Today we will cross picturesque landscapes and little-traveled secondary roads to reach the largest lake in Central France. The route offers a gradual but pleasant climb through the Auvergne countryside and green forests. After our ride, upon returning to Royat we will share a superb lunch.

Daily Mileage: 45 km / + 938 m  

fter a transfer from Royat, we will reach our start point for our ride on a Tour de France stage. A few kilometers after the start, you be provided with a great warm up: cote de Murat (6,5 km @4 %), after a quick downhill you will face your 2 “Main courses” : Col du Puy Marie (CAT2 , 11 km @ 4,5 %) & Col de Pertus (CAT 4, 4 km @ 8,4 %).While you are suffering, the cheering of fellow riders and spectators will ease the pain..You may wonder “Am I wearing the “Maillot Jaune“? After your effort, you will join BéloVélo team at a strategic race position, where you will recover (food & beverage)to enjoy the exceptional Le Tour atmosphere. Gathering goodies from the advertising caravan will the perfect pass-time before savouring the pros' effort. Try to grab a bidon, as only a few KM will separate the peloton from the finish line : Priceless

Daily Mileage: 48 Km / + 1,266 m

After yesterday’s stage, you may have dreamt of Le Tour. Great, as today, we will ride on the same route featured during last year’ edition. We will first drive you to Rochefort- Montagne, after a quick warm up you will then conquer Col du Guery (CAT2, 8,5 Km @ 4,2 %) & Col de la Croix Morand (CAT4, 3,4 Km @ 5,5 %). Enjoy the superb panorama over the valley. After an amazing downhill, you will be faced with the last difficulty of the day : Col de la Croix St Robert (CAT4 , 5,4 km @ 5,2 %). A quick descent and a few additional kilometres is what will separate you from a well deserved hearty lunch in le Mont-Dore.

Daily Mileage: 76 km / + 1,733m

After 40 km sprinkled with gentle climbs, flat, and descent, your legs will be ready to tackle the only Hors-Catégorie climb of Massif Central : Puy de Dome (14 Km@ 7,5 %) with the last 300 meters at 14%. Worth noting that only cyclist and pedestrians are allowed on this road. It was first featured in 1952 edition with the victory or Fausto Copi. After 35 years of “absence” in 2023 Le Tour paid his last visit to this iconic climb. After the usual photo at the top, we will ride back to the hotel for lunch

Daily Mileage: 77 Km / + 1,666 m

Nothing more invigorating than to ride to witness the sun rising. Usually this morning ride is the perfect time to reflect oneself achievement, rewind images of the great cycling circus : Le Tour. Before we head back to hotel for a proper “petit- déjeuner” we will of course enjoy a proper espresso on the way. We will drive you back to Lyon Airport to say “Au revoir”

Daily Mileage: 31 Km / + 630 m