Etape du Tour 2010

100 years ago, the Tour de France took cyclists to the high mountain for the first time. It was during a long stage (325 km) between Bayonne and Luchon. Octave Lapize, the first cyclist who climbed the Tourmalet, with a 12 kg and single speed bike, didn’t stay on his bicycle.

On the 18th of July, 9500 riders will start from the city of Pau to climb 3 monuments of the Pyrénées : col de Marie-Blanque, col du Soulor and the geant Tourmalet.

The distance total will be 174 km with imposing landscapes: Plateau de Bénou, Gorges de l’Ouzom and Gorges de Luz, summit of Soulor…

The host village will take place in the city of Pau again during the 16th and 17th of July. This village will be an occasion to discover one of the sports areas…a refreshing place!

After crossing the finish line on the Tourmalet summit, you will have a small descent (4km) to go the village in La Mongie ski station.

Col de Marie-Blanque: 9,5 km at 7,5%
Col du Soulor par Ferrières: 22 km at 4,9%
Col du Tourmalet par Barèges: 19 km at 7,4%

Reserve your place here!

Etape du Tour 2010 Guided Trip
TRIP DETAILS:
Duration: 5 days (4 nights)
Dates: Friday 16 July to Tuesday 20 July 2010
Start and Finish: Pau Airport, Lourdes Airport or Train Station
Accommodation: Comfortable traditional hotel in Argeles-Gazost
Group Size: Maximum 20 people (3 Staff)
Cost: AUD$2,350.00- Reserve your trip now.
Full Details

Etape du Tour Mondovelo Entry Only
Bikestyle Tours ENTRY ONLY (No strings attached)
Cost: AUD$450 – Reserve your entry now.
Note: To enter l’etape du Tour you require a medical certificate from a doctor.
It should be to the effect that you are fit to take part in a cycling competition.
No certificate – no entry!