Travel in confidence to the 2012 Tour de France with Bikestyle Tours

You are reading this page because you have shown confidence in Bikestyle Tours and the trips that we organise. So much so that you have paid a deposit in order to get first choice of the trips we will be running to the Tour de France in 2012. Thank you! We appreciate your support.

This webpage is your preview of the trips we will be releasing to the public in 48 hours. This is to give you the opportunity to select the trip you would like to participate on.

As you will see the trip numbers are limited, so to ensure you are able to travel on the trip of your choice we urge you to make your decision promptly.

You have until the 7th November to make your decision at which time your deposit will become non refundable.

Please see our trips and itineraries below. Once you have chosen your trip and are ready to confirm please fill in the form here: Confirmation Form

Should you decide you would like a full refund you also have until the same date (7th November) to notify us by email: michelle@bikestyletours.com

You may (or may not) have noticed that Bikestyle Tours are no longer Official Tour Operators to the Tour de France. It was 100% our decision not to sign on for another two years. ASO the event organisers we very sad to see our relationship end and we both hope we can agree to be partners again some time in the future.
As you will see by our trip offerings below, this has not affected our trips except that we will not be running our Premiere Trips for 2012.

Bikestyle Tours has been organizing trips to the Tour de France since 1996. In 2012 that will be 16 years of organising trips to the Grand Tours, making us amongst the most experienced Tour Operators at such events.

The enthusiasm of our staff for Le Tour and the knowledge and insight provided by our guides means that a Bikestyle Tours trip gives you an unequalled experience. Our staff ratio of 1 staff to every 7-8 clients is one of the best in the business and assures a high level of personal service. You will be looked after by our professional team of on the road cycling guides, mechanics and support van drivers.

The combination of good service, attention to detail and value for money has proven to be a winning formula. On our trips we stay in quality 3 star and 4 star hotels chosen for their comfort and location staying as close as possible to the race route, with a mix of traditional and modern hotel styles. In 2012 we will have a group limit of 35 people per trip with some new smaller group trips with 20-25 people per trip.

Importantly all Bikestyle trips are Guaranteed Departures, so we won’t cancel a trip due to insufficient numbers leaving you stranded. Our customers come from all over the world so no matter where you live we can help you with your Tour de France vacation.

Our comfortable fleet of buses are the best in the business and in 2012 will be fitted with the new French standard digital televisions. Our custom designed enclosed trailers carry your bike safely and this year most will have an outside shower with hot water to freshen up after you ride when we are on the road. For your comfort we eliminate long bus transfers where possible and instead give you another unique French experience, the high speed TGV train.

We hope to see you on one of our trips in 2012!

See what our clients said about us after the 2011 Tour: Client Comments

Please find our 2012 Trips below (in order of departure date):

2012 Tour de France-Grand Depart Trip

Classique Trip

All the Action of the First Week

Ride in the Historic Land of the Classics

TRIP DETAILS:
Duration: 10 days (9 nights)
Dates: Thursday, 28 June to Saturday, 7 July 2012
Start: Paris Finish: Paris
Accommodation: Selected quality 3 and 4 star hotels
Group Size: Maximum 35 people (5 Staff)
Cost: AUD$5350.00 – Single Supplement AUD$750.00
Deposit: AUD $1000.00
Note: All trip costs are per person, not including airfare and based on two persons per room.
See Full Trip Details Here
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2012 Tour de France-All the Tour

If you would like to see the Tour from beginning to end you can combine both our Grand Depart Trip and our Alps, Pyrenees and Paris trip to see the beginning and the end including all the important stages! Note: Transfers and accommodation will be provided between the 2 trips.
Duration: 26 days (25 nights)
Dates: Thursday, 28 June to Monday, 23 July 2012
Start: Paris Finish: Paris
Accommodation: Selected quality 3 and 4 star hotels
Cost: AUD$11,750.00 – Single Supplement AUD$1740.00
Deposit: AUD $1000.00 (Email us if you wish to book this trip)
Note: All trip costs are per person, not including airfare and based on two persons per room.
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2012 Tour de France-Classic Cols of the Alps

Classique Trip (Cyclists Only)

See the race through the Alps and ride some famous climbs

Inc. climb and stay Alpe d’Huez and climb Col du Galibier

TRIP DETAILS:
Duration: 7 days (6 nights)
Dates: Thursday, 28 June to Saturday, 14 July 2012
Start: Grenoble Finish: Grenoble
Accommodation: Selected quality hotels
Group Size: Maximum 22 people (4 Staff)
Cost: AUD$3950.00 – Single Supplement AUD$690.00
Deposit: AUD $1000.00
Note: All trip costs are per person, not including airfare and based on two persons per room.
See Full Trip Details Here
Extend your trip and do The Pyrenees Week
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A Week in the Alps

Center Based Trip

One of the most popular, cyclists only trips of the Tour de France (Cyclists Only)

TRIP DETAILS:
Duration: 8 days (7 nights)
Dates: Sunday 8th July to Sunday 15th July
Start and Finish: Lyon Airport (LYS) or Moutiers Salins Train Station
Accommodation: Courchevel Chalets
Group Size: Maximum 30 people (4 Staff)
Cost: AUD$2995.00 – Single Supplement NOT AVAILABLE
Deposit: AUD $1000.00
Note: All trip costs are per person, not including airfare and based on two persons per room.
See Full Trip Details Here
Extend your trip and do The Pyrenees Week
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2012 Tour de France-Classic Climbs of France

Classique Trip

16 days: Alps, Pyrenees, Final TT and climb Mont Ventoux

Riding Focused, 3 night Luchon, 1 night Loire Valley

TRIP DETAILS:
Duration: 16 days (15 nights)
Dates: Sunday, 8 July to Monday, 23 July 2012
Start: Lyon Finish: Paris
Accommodation: Selected quality 3 and 4 star hotels
Group Size: Maximum 35 people (5 Staff)
Cost: AUD$7390.00 – Single Supplement AUD$1250.00
Deposit: AUD $1000.00
Note: All trip costs are per person, not including airfare and based on two persons per room.
See Full Trip Details Here
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2012 Tour de France- Alps, Pyrenees and Paris

Classique Trip

The Final 14 Days inc. the Alps and Pyrenees, Final TT and climb Mont Ventoux

Inc. 4 nights one location Alps, 4 nights one location Pyrenees

TRIP DETAILS:
Duration: 15 days (14 nights)
Dates: Monday, 9 July to Monday, 23 July 2012
Start: Lyon Finish: Paris
Accommodation: Selected quality 3 and 4 star hotels
Group Size: Maximum 35 people (5 Staff)
Cost: AUD$6950.00 – Single Supplement AUD$990.00
Deposit: AUD $1000.00
Note: All trip costs are per person, not including airfare and based on two persons per room.
See Full Trip Details Here
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2012 Tour de France-Week in Limoux

Center Based Trip

One Location, 2 stages and Beautiful Surrounds

TRIP DETAILS:
Duration: 8 days (7 nights)
Dates: Saturday 14 July to Saturday 21 July 2012
Start: Toulouse Finish: Toulouse
Accommodation: Quality 3 star hotel
Group Size: Maximum 22 people (3 Staff)
Cost: AUD$3995.00 – Single Supplement: AUD$1050.00 (ON REQUEST)
Deposit: AUD $1000.00
Note: All trip costs are per person, not including airfare and based on two persons per room.
See Full Trip Details Here
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2012 Tour de France-Toulouse to Paris

Classique Trip

11 Days through the Pyrenees and onto Paris (inc. Final TT)

Minimum Transfers. 1 night Toulouse, 2 nights Soreze, 4 nights Lourdes, 3 nights Paris

TRIP DETAILS:
Duration: 11 days (10 nights)
Dates: Friday, 13 July to Monday, 23 July 2012
Start: Toulouse Finish: Paris
Accommodation: Selected quality 3 and 4 star hotels
Group Size: Maximum 25 people (4 Staff)
Cost: AUD$5950.00 – Single Supplement AUD$990.00
Deposit: AUD $1000.00
Note: All trip costs are per person, not including airfare and based on two persons per room.
See Full Trip Details Here
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2012 Tour de France-Pyrenees to Paris

Classique Trip

10 Days through the Pyrenees, Loire Valley and onto Paris (inc. Final TT)

TRIP DETAILS:
Duration: 10 days (9 nights)
Dates: Saturday, 14 July to Monday, 23 July 2012
Start: Toulouse Finish: Paris
Accommodation: Selected quality 3 and 4 star hotels
Group Size: Maximum 35 people (5 Staff)
Cost: AUD$5490.00 – Single Supplement AUD$930.00
Deposit: AUD $1000.00
Note: All trip costs are per person, not including airfare and based on two persons per room.
See Full Trip Details Here
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2012 Tour de France-Week In The Pyrenees

Center Based Trip

Ride the Famous Climbs of the Pyrenees and see the Tour de France (Cyclists Only)

TRIP DETAILS:
Duration: 7 days (6 nights)
Dates: Sunday, 15 July to Saturday, 21 July 2012
Start: Toulouse Finish: Lourdes or Toulouse Blagnac Airport
Accommodation: Quality Family Run 2 star hotel
Group Size: Maximum 22 people (4 Staff)
Cost: AUD$2950.00 – Single Supplement AUD$490.00 (very limited)
Deposit: AUD $1000.00
Note: All trip costs are per person, not including airfare and based on two persons per room.
See Full Trip Details Here
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2012 Tour de France – Spectator Trip – The Final 5 Stages

Follow the race through the Pyrenees and onto Paris (inc. Final TT)

TRIP DETAILS:
Duration: 7 days (6 nights)
Dates: Tuesday, 17 July to Monday, 23 July 2012
Start: Toulouse or Lourdes Finish: Paris
Accommodation: Selected quality 3 and 4 star hotels
Group Size: Maximum 22 people (2 Staff)
Cost: AUD$3890.00 – Single Supplement AUD$690.00
Deposit: AUD $1000.00
Note: All trip costs are per person, not including airfare and based on two persons per room.
See Full Trip Details Here
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