Spacious Cycling Friendly Four Star Accommodation.
Location
- Col du Tourmalet, Pyrenees, France
2027 Tour de France – 7 Day Ultimate Tour de France Tour
Tour Start Location: Col du Tourmalet, French Pyrenees, France
Tour Finish Location: Paris, France
Our 7 day Ultimate Tour de France 2027 is shaping up to be one of our best ever. While we wait for the official tour release we have been hard at work researching possible locations the Tour will visit for the final 2 weeks. Rumours are the Tour will head to the Alps before a grand Finale in the Pyrenees, meaning our 7 Day Tour will be in the thick of the action for the final week in the Pyrenees, we will see the action live on the famous climbs of the French Pyrenees then follow the race as it heads back to Paris for the final stage showdown on Montmartre.
Dates: Tues 2oth – Mon 26th, July 2027
2027 Tour de France
7 Day Ultimate Tour de France Tour
Our combined experience in France allows us to put a superb series of rides and experiences together through quaint villages, small roads, laneways, iconic climbs and see lovely historic places of interest.
France was our home base for many years, we love everything about the region, it’s seasonal food, artisan drinks, beers, wines, lovely mineral waters and friendly locals.
When we’re not at the Tour de France race, or riding through the many towns, villages and cycling locations of the many varied regions, the areas we visit during the tour offer a unique cultural immersion on and off the bike, summer in the France is wonderful.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
WATCH
• Multiple Live Stage Interactions including iconic Pyrenees Climbs and Champs Elysée Finish
• Experience the Atmosphere of Multiple Stage Starts, midpoint race interactions and live finishes
VISIT
• Col du Tourmalet, French Pyrenees Region, France
• Montmartre, Paris, France
RIDE
• 3 Daily Ride Options Available [Short, Medium, Long – Extra’s available each day]
Our Tour
Our Tour de France – Ultimate 7 Day Tour provides the ideal mix of “ride more – transfer less” as we experience the excitement, and cultural immersion of the 2027 Tour de France”.
The strategic locations of our Team Hotels insures we experience as much as the Tour de France as possible, while also riding in beautiful, varied terrain.
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 a chic cycling friendly hotels.
It’s with out a doubt the best time to visit France, the villages, climbs, and the final stage in Paris all come to life to the sights, sounds and festivities of le 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, architecture and historic sites, France is stunning.
France was our base for many seasons, we’ve been hosting multiple cycling tours in France and to the Tour de France, we know France and it’s varied regions like the back of our hands. From rolling country roads through fields of sunflowers to iconic mountain passes and quaint villages, France has it all. Combine all of this with watching the Tour de France live and cheering on your favourite riders, it is an experience you will never forget.
We love everything about France, the people, it’s arts and culture, it’s beautiful food, wine, beer, history, outdoors, and it’s love for the biggest sporting event in the world, the Tour de France. You’ll have your fill of riding, optional extra rides are available each day for those that are keen for more. Plus we visit many places of interest including small local Artisan Producers, Bike Stores, lovely cafe’s / coffee shops. Let us know your passions, interests and things you’d like to see and do, we have plenty of great recommendations as we explore these wonderful regions on and off the bike.
We’re looking forward to showing you the Ultimate Tour de France experience including TDF Stages 16-21, Plus ride and visit the regions best local roads, monuments and locations in the comfort of summer, and of course the excitement of the 2027 Tour de France race
We’re looking forward to welcoming you in France.
Ciao Pat, Grace Fitzpatrick, and the Ride International Tours Team.
Meet your hosts for our 2027 Ultimate Tour de France
TOUR INCLUSIONS:
TOUR INCLUSIONS
- 4* Chic, Cycling Friendly Accommodation
- Daily breakfasts
- Welcome pack compliments of Ride International Tours
- Welcome and farewell dinner and drink (approx 60% additional evening meals as per detailed itinerary)
- Experienced guides for cycling and non-cyclists groups
- Minimum of three supported, 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 Daily Itinerary for Non-cyclists
- Electronic Itinerary, including daily ride maps
- Free download of our GPS Ride Routes. Assistance with loading and navigation settings for GPS devices
- All Tour Transfers, Including Complimentary tour start and finish – pickup and drop-off transfer
- Daily Bike Spa including, Mechanical check and tune by a Pro Mechanic
- Where available cycling kit laundry service
- Our Premium Quality Rider Pack includes: Custom Jersey and RIT Custom T-Shirt
*Your custom cycling kit orders are placed with our supplier at least 150 days before the tour departure date. Bookings made after this period may receive generic merchandise, subject to availability. - Our Premium Quality Spectator Pack includes: Custom Ride International Tours T-Shirt *Our custom tour merchandise orders are placed with our supplier at least 60 days before the tour departure date. Bookings made after this period may receive generic merchandise, subject to availability.
TOUR EXCLUSIONS
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Meals and drinks not specified in the Itinerary
- Drinks, other than those specified
- Bike Hire – See our Bike Hire Page
- Bicycle Parts and Mechanical Fees for additional repairs
Tour Optional Extra’s
- Ride International Pro Cycling Knicks [shorts]
- Ride International Pro Long Sleeve Jersey [Fleece Lined]
- Scicon Custom Ride International Wet/ Rain Bag
- Scicon Custom Ride International Backpack
- VIP Finish Line Tickets [where available]
sample itinerary
DAY 1
DAY 1 – April 2027
Pick Up – Flanders Train Station [TBC]: 10am
Our Ride Start: 12pm
Ride Distance: 40km – 90kmClimbing: 200m-650m
4.30pm: Explore walk. 60minutes.
7.30pm: Welcome Dinner and drink, meet hotel lobby
About our day: Arrival Day – Welcome to Genk, Belgium
Welcome to Belgium, The Spring Classics and our Best of Belgium and Netherlands 4 Day Tour
This morning we’ll meet you and your luggage at our local Flanders Train station. The station is very well connected with regular services to all of Belgium’s main train stations, Brussels – Paris and Amsterdam International Airports. From the train station, it’s a short transfer to our Team Hotel.
Alternatively, we always highly recommend arriving at least one day prior to a tour start Day 0, it’ll alleviate travel stress, you’ll recover from your travel better and it’ll build in some wiggle room in the event your travel and connections don’t flow as smoothly as you’d like.
Once at our Team Hotel, we’ll assist you to build up your bike, or do the final fitting, put your pedals etc onto your hire bike.
After a quick bite to each for lunch, on the bike, we’ll ride from our Team Hotel on a ride designed by Phil Anderson on some of his old training roads. If you’re non cycling after lunch there’s some time to explore the lovely old town area
Late in the day we’ll regroup for our welcome dinner and drink.
Non-cycling options:
Today, there’s plenty of time to explore our lovely surrounds in the old city area.
We have plenty of great recommendations for things to see and places to visit. Let us know your personal interests, we’ll suggest plenty of things of interest to do and see, if you’d like some more active suggestions we have some great walks, hikes or running routes too.
Our Ride: Welcome Day Ride
Ride Start: 1pm • Distance: 40km • Climbing: 200m
Our welcome ride starts from our Team Hotel, it’s a nice way to get your body moving on the bike after travelling to Belgium. We’ll ride on some lovely local roads with a mixture of small country lanes through quaint villages, ride along canals, bikeways and we’ll include a pave/ cobble skills session enroute.
Après Bike: Discover Our Village
4.30pm: Discover our local village on a cultural walk, including the impressive town square area, miniature waterways, galleries, eateries and shops.
Suggested Post Ride Rehydration: Belgium is the home of beer, let us know your preferred style and we’ll offer some suggestions, there are so many great options of Belgium beer, many are only available locally.
Dinner:
7.30pm: Welcome Dinner and drink, meet hotel lobby. .
Accommodation:
North East Flanders, Limburg Region. Walking distance to everything in the Old Town.
1 of 3 Nights
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
Pricing and Dates
7 Day Ultimate Tour de France Tour Dates
Tues 2oth – Mon 26th, July 2027
Payments
ADVANCED BOOKING DEPOSIT:
AUD $750 [approximately] USD $550 reserves your spot on the 7 Day Ultimate Tour de France Tour
Indicative Tour Pricing
[Based on 2027 Tour Pricing]
7 Day Tour from AUD$6100 – AUD$6750 pp twin share (Approx. USD$4280 – USD$4420)
7 Day Single Supp From: AUD$800 -$995 (Approx. USD$550-USD$670)
ROOMS / SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
* Our twin share prices are per person based on two people ie couples, partners, family, friends sharing one room. If you are travelling alone, you have the option to have a room to yourself, or will be allocated a room to yourself by paying the additional single room supplement.
Bike Hire
Take the hassle out of travelling with your bike and hire a bike for our 7 Day Ultimate Tour de France Tour
5 DAY ITINERARY
2021 Belgie Training Camp – Spring Classics Tour With Phil Anderson
11
Years of Experience
67
Tours Completed
1,423
Trip Guests
36122km
Cycled on Tour
267
Hotels Visited
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$750 – $8,450 AUD
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$750 – $3,450 AUD
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Final 13 Days of TDF
Start: Toulouse, France
Wed 14th – Mon 26th, July 2027
$750 – $3,595 AUD
OUR GUEST REVIEWS
Advance Bookings:
We open up our Advance Reservations for trips so you can book well ahead. Guarantee your position by booking up to 12 months prior.
If you’d like to organise and book your trip more than 12 months prior, contact us via email or phone, we’ll arrange everything so you can make an advanced early booking.
An advance booking, accompanied by a fully refundable $750 AUD (Australian Dollar) ensures priority booking status when the trip details are announced. Note, an advance booking is not considered final until payment is received.
Once specific trip itinerary details are finalized, we’ll contact everyone on the advance reservation list via email, we’ll include the itinerary and offer a priority booking position before opening up bookings to the wider community.
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.
To cancel an advance reservation a cancellation request must be submitted in writing/ via email within 14 days of the trip details being published. The (AUD) $750 advance reservation payment will be immediately refunded for any cancellation received within this 14-day period.
Travel Insurance:
As a Ride International Tour participant, it is compulsory to have your own travel insurance. We recommend activating your travel insurance as soon as you’ve placed your booking deposit to ensure you are covered from the outset. Please ensure that your policy includes coverage for:
- Cancellation charges
- Medical expenses in the event of an accident or illness.
- Baggage
- Cycling activities and associated risks
- Cycling equipment
We encourage each participant on our tours to contact your travel agent, and or travel insurance provider directly. Your travel insurance experts are best equipped to provide clarification, recommendations for best providers and or further information on the cover that suits your specific needs.
Final Payments:
Please Note: Our Tour de France Tours, and various other tours operate in the “Peak European Travel Season” each year. Our Tour de France tours take place in the regions, towns and city’s in the vicinity of the Tour de France, hence it’s considered “Ultra Peak Season” by our suppliers.
Our suppliers engage their special conditions during “Ultra Peak Travel Season”, including non-refundable payments for bookings to secure the needs to operate our Tour de France tours.
Our Tour de France tours require payment conditions which include a 50% tour progress payment once we supply our tour “Itinerary in Brief”. We forward your first progress payment invoice/s via email, these tour progress payments made to Ride International to secure your position/s on the tour are non-refundable by our suppliers.
Travel Insurance is compulsory for guests on all our tours, should you need to cancel your tour once your tour progress payment/s have been made, contact us via email to notify us of your intention to cancel. We can provide you with written confirmation that your tour position/s have been cancelled, this confirmation of cancellation can then be forwarded by guests onto your travel insurance provider for their consideration.
The balance of your tour payment/s is due no later than 150 days prior to your tour departure date, we will forward via email your final payment invoice. You can choose to make full payment earlier if you prefer to finalise your trip payment early, contact us and we will arrange for an invoice to be sent.
What if I have to transfer, change or cancel my trip:
We understand you may not be able to go on your tour, you have the option to cancel, change or transfer due to personal or medical reasons if you’ve paid a tour advance booking deposit, and or it’s within 10 days of receiving your tour “Itinerary in Brief. Post the 10 day period after you have received your “Itinerary in Brief”, tour payments, progress payments are considered final, non-refundable. If you have a question give us a call or email.
Due to the high demand, limited hotel availability and the advance payments expected by our hotels, various suppliers, and restaurants we use, the following cancellation conditions apply to all of our trips.
AFTER BOOKING, IF YOU CANCEL:
| Prior to 150 days before to departure | 50% cancellation fee of the tour price |
| 149 – 61 days prior to departure | 75% cancellation fee of the tour price |
| 60 days and less prior to departure | 100% cancellation fee of the trip price |


























