Le Tour 24

Le Tour de France in Nice Monaco the Côte d'Azur Cycling Paradise

For the first time ever, the Tour de France will finish in the French Riviera, taking on some of the most iconic climbs in our region! Azur Vélo is excited to join The Col Collective for a special edition collaboration, offering guests our expertise organising tours in this spectacular region, and Mike Cotty’s insider knowledge of the mountains and the Tour de France. Join us to ride on the race routes and watch the Tour de France Arrival VIP style in July 2024! 7/15/24 – 7/22/24 Places are limited to 12 participants.

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Tour de France 2024 Arrivée

The final 2 stages of the 2024 Tour de France are on French Riviera roads that are as scenic as they are challenging! These stages are the highlight of Le Tour 24. Our cycling itinerary will include the Col de Braus, the Col de Turini, and other climbs from the routes of the race. In the days leading up to the Tour arrival, we’ll experience the roads first-hand to get an insider’s experience of what’s in store for the riders! We’ll watch the final stages of the race live in VIP style from the stunning roads of the Côte d’Azur.

Mike Cotty & The Col Collective

There are few that know the mountains of Europe better than your ride guide Michael Cotty. As founder of The Col Collective, Mike has made a career out of riding, filming and telling the story of epic rides and mountains across the continent. Mike is based in the Côte d’Azur and his engaging character, curious mind, and friendly nature bring a unique perspective to the roads and mountains on every ride. Mike also brings a wealth of experience as a Tour de France cycling trip host with The Col Collective Tours. Our cycling tour will take you on the spectacular routes of the 2024 Tour de France arrival stages, and includes local mountain passes that Mike regularly rides, such as the Col de Braus, the Col de la Madone, the Col d’Eze and the Col de Turini.

Watch The Col Collective’s videos about our French Riviera roads and climbs to get familiar with your guide and some featured mountain passes of Le Tour 24.

Included:

Seaside accommodations in Nice with breakfast included
8 days, 7 nights
Airport transfer to/from your hotel
Welcome meeting & assistance with bike set-up
6 lunches & 5 dinners
Customized ride itineraries
Vehicle assistance & mechanical support
Refreshments and snacks during rides
VIP Tour de France surprises
Use of Normatec recovery boots
Complimentary Azur Vélo & The Col Collective jersey
Activity planning for non-cycling companions

Your Seaside Accommodations

Your seaside hotel is conveniently located in Mont Boron – a quiet neighborhood just next to the port of Nice. You can easily walk to the Old Town and city center, and beautiful beaches are just across the street from the hotel. We have a range of different rooms available for our tour, with relaxing courtyard views and stunning sea views.

Our Itinerary: Epic Climbs Stunning Roads Tour de France

We hope you’re ready for an unforgettable journey through the French Riviera as we take on the best local climbs and the roads of the 2024 Tour de France grand finale with your host Mike Cotty! Our itinerary includes the Col de Braus, the Col de Turini, the Col d’Èze, Mont Chauve, the Col de la Madone, and the Time Trial route of the final stage of the 2024 Tour de France. The routes below should give you a good idea of what to expect during your week of cycling and live Tour de France race viewing – though some details may be altered according to group needs, weather conditions or other factors. As we get closer to the trip date, we will provide GPX files for anyone who would like to upload the routes. Non-cycling activity suggestions will also be provided for our off-the-bike companions in the group, as well as information about lunches and dinners. Details of our ride routes and VIP race viewing for the final stages of the Tour de France will soon be finalized, so please stay tuned!

Day 1 - 7/15/24

Welcome to the Côte d'Azur! 45 km / 785 m+

Welcome to the Côte d'Azur!

Bienvenue en France! As guests will be arriving throughout the day, the schedule will be flexible to best accommodate the group. Our staff will be on hand to help with bike rental set-up and mechanical assistance. We will do a short and scenic spin in the afternoon for early arrivals who aren't too tired from the journey. Our first dinner will be right in the hotel, so you can get an early night and feel fresh and ready to ride in the morning!

Day 2 - 7/16/24

Col d'Èze + Col de la Madone 85 km / 1750 m+

Col d'Èze + Col de la Madone

We will start our first ride in the mountains with the Col d'Èze, featured in the 2020 Tour de France and the 2024 edition. Once we get to the top of the climb, we'll take a scenic detour to a 19th century fortress, where stunning views await. Our ride then brings us down to Menton, where we start the classic 13.6 km Col de la Madone, taking us from sea level to 926 meters, before descending past the picturesque village of Peille to join the Grande Corniche with its breathtaking sea views as we head back to Nice.

Day 3 - 7/17/24

Aspremont + Mont Chauve 65 km / 1385 m+

Aspremont + Mont Chauve

This ride will take us into the picturesque countryside just north of Nice, up a gentle 10 km climb to the perched village of Aspremont. We will then head to the summit of Mont Chauve, the site of a fortress from the late 19th century - but best known among cyclists for its hairpin turns that zigzag their way to an impressive viewpoint at 853 meters above the sea and the city of Nice.

Day 4 - 7/18/24

Col de Braus + Col de Turini 115 km / 2450 m+

Col de Braus + Col de Turini

For our Queen Stage of Le Tour 24, we will take on two epic climbs of the 2024 Tour de France penultimate stage! We'll start by ascending the legendary Col de Braus with its iconic switchbacks, before descending to the village of Sospel where we take on the challenging Col de Turini. This 20.7 km pass with an average gradient of 5.7% was featured in the Tour de France 5 times and is also known for its yearly appearance in the Monte Carlo Rally. Once we reach the summit, it's all downhill and flat going back to Nice.

Day 5 - 7/19/24

Monaco - Nice TT Route

We will ride to Monaco for a coffee stop in true pro cyclist style, before taking on the official Individual Time Trial route of the final stage of the 2024 Tour de France. This hilly race against the clock from Monaco to Nice is sure to be an exciting game changer, potentially shaking up the top places of the race! It also happens to be a beautiful route, with breathtaking scenery in every direction - and luckily we will have more time than the TDF riders to appreciate it!

Day 6 - 7/20/24

Tour de France Stage 20 LIVE!

We will ride from Nice to the first climb of Stage 20 - the Col de Braus - to see the racers in action as they start an exciting day battling it out in the mountains! For anyone who would prefer to have a more relaxing day, and for our non-cycling participants, you can easily walk/ride over to the start area in Nice.

Day 7 - 7/21/24

TDF Stage 21 LIVE!

Tour de France Stage 21 LIVE!

We are pleased to announce that our entire group (cycling & non-cycling participants) will have seats in the grandstand of the Tribune du Centenaire to watch the exciting final stage of the Tour de France live in Nice, VIP style! Cycling participants can do a morning ride together before watching the grand finale of the 2024 Tour.

Day 8 - 7/22/24

Au Revoir et Bon Voyage!

We will have a final breakfast together in the morning before seeing off our guests after a beautiful week of cycling and Tour de France fun together! Rental bikes will be collected in the afternoon for anyone who has reserved one and has time for a final spin before departing.

Climb With Us

We will ride these classic climbs of the Côte d’Azur, with our Queen Stage on the roads of the Tour de France, coming in at about 2500 meters of elevation gain.

Col d'Eze: 10 km / 4.9%
Col de Braus: 10 km / 6.6%
Col de Turini: 20.7 km / 5.7%
Col de la Madone: 13.6 km / 6.7%
Mont Chauve: 10.7 km / 7.2%
Aspremont: 11.4 km / 3.9%

Pricing

Pricing is per person, based on double occupancy, with single supplement indicated in the descriptions. Sea view suites may accommodate 3-4 guests per room. Please select your room preference from the drop-down menu when requesting your reservation. We have a limited number of each room type available.

*If you wish to reserve a place on Le Tour 2024, a 30% deposit per person is required to secure your reservation. Priority in room selection is given in the order of bookings. Receipt of the trip deposit is considered confirmation of booking, and your room selection is confirmed once the deposit is received. The remaining balance is due on April 15, 2024. Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for more information about our reservation and cancellation policies, and required travel & medical insurance.

reservations

If you would like to reserve a place on Le Tour 24, please fill out the reservation request form below and we will get back to you shortly with confirmation of room availability and instructions for the deposit payment. If you have any questions for us regarding the tour, please contact us via the form below or by email: [email protected]

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