WORLD TOUR
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5 NIGHTS
COMFORT
LEVEL 2-3
343 KM
8,150 M
TOUR DE FRANCE CYCLE TOUR
Experience the 110th edition of the world’s greatest bike race!
In 2023 we’ll have 4 itineraries to choose from – the Grand Depart Basque Country, the Alps & the Pyrenees & the Tour de France Femme. Watch this space for all the details.
On an Eat Sleep Cycle tour all you have to think about is enjoying your ride. Our trip support is second to none and we pride ourselves on a high staff-guest ratio. We take care of everything so you can savour the ride of a lifetime.
Example Tour de France Itinerary (TBC when the 2023 route is released!)
Day 1:
Arrival in Bagnèrès du Luchon
Warm-up ride, Superbagnèrès, 35 km, 1,100 m
Day 2:
Point to point ride from Luchon to Saint Lary Soulan, 51 km, 1,700 m
Test your legs on tomorrow’s Stage finish, the Peyragudes, & climb the Val Louron Azet.
Optional extra climb (or relax in the hotel Spa!): Lac du Cap du Long, 46 km, 1,400 m
Day 3:
Stage 17 of the Tour de France
Watch the tour as it crosses the Aspin en route the stage finish
Ride point to point to Saint Savin via the Tourmalet, 91 km, 2,500 m
Day 4:
Stage 18 of the Tour de France
Watch the stage roll out in Lourdes them climb the Hautacam to witness a spectacular stage finish
72 km, 1,500 m
Day 5:
Relive Stage 18 & climb the Soulour, Aubisque & Spandelles, 82 km, 2,700 m
Day 6:
Departures
IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?
This is an itinerary desgined for intermediate & advanced riders who are up for a challenge! Guests are invited to take all climbs at their own pace, and the support vehicle will be near the group at all times.
Note that on race days the support vehicle may not beable to follow riders closely – guides will be on hand to provide additional support from the bike. Eat Sleep Cycle staff are experienced at supporting riders to achieve their goals whilst having a great time!
MAP

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- SPECTATE 2 MOUNTAIN STAGES OF THE 2022 TOUR DE FRANCE
- CLIMB ICONIC CLIMBS IN THE PYRENEES
- SOAK UP THE ATMOSPHERE AT A STAGE DEPARTURE
- STAY IN CHARMING FRENCH TOWNS & VILLAGES
TOUR DE FRANCE CYCLING TOUR INFORMATION
RIDE SUPPORT
Full Support
Rides are fully supported by our team of guides and vehicles.
The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water. On longer days the team will serve a roadside lunch – a time efficient pit stop with the right balance of carbohydrates, protein, fruit & veg to keep you energized and feeling healthy all week.
Eat Sleep Cycle ride leaders are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of Cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime. Our Tour Leaders know the region well and speak the local language.
Mechanical support will be close by at all times.
Quick Facts
- 2023 SEES THE 110TH EDITION OF THE TOUR DE FRANCE
- 2023 SEES THE 2ND EDITION OF THE TOUR DE FRANCE FEMME
FOOD & ACCOMMODATION
Discover France
Start the day with a breakfast buffet at the hotel to prepare for a long day in the saddle.
Stay fuelled on the road with ride nutrition from the support vehicle & enjoy a nutritious picnic served by your guides.
Evening meals are enjoyed at the hotel or in our favourite local restaurants.
Pyrenean Hospitality - Example Hotels
Rest and recover from the day on the bike in the charming towns of Bagnèrès du Luchon, Saint Lary Soulan & Saint Savin.
Hotel Alti****, Bagnèrès du Luchon (1 night)
A smart hotel in the centre of a buzzing town.
Mercure****, Saint Lary Soulan (1 night)
Relax & unwind at the Spa!
Hotel Les Rochers, Saint Savin (3 nights)
Stay in a charming guesthouse in the picturesque village of Saint Savin.
There are 5 nights accommodation included in the tour. We reserve the right to change hotels.
BIKE HIRE
Bike Hire
Benefit from a 10% discount on any Eat Sleep Cycle bike hire as part of this package.
Choose from a state-of-the-art Factor bike, an Italian-made Basso, or a Ridley, designed in cycling’s heartland of Belgium.
Need a boost? Why not hire our Basso e-assist road bike, the Volta.
All our bikes are supplied with compact 50-34 chainsets & 11-30 or 11-32 cassettes.
Our Bikes
BASSO VENTA RIVAL
- Carbon Frame
- Sram Rival 11 Speed
- Microtech wheelset
BASSO ASTRA DISC
- Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset
- Disc brakes
- 11-32 cassette
RIDLEY FENIX
- Shimano Ultegra or Ultegra Di2 Groupset
- Forza Wheelset
- 11-30 cassette
FACTOR O2 VAM
- Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset
- Black Inc wheels, finishing kit
- 11-32 cassette
BASSO VOLTA ELECTRIC BIKE
- Sram Rival 1 groupset
- Microtech MX25
- Polini E-P3 motor and battery (up to 220 Km range)
TRIP SUMMARY

Trip Dates 2023
July – dates are tbc!
Private tours available for 2023

Example Price Per Head
€2,399
Single Supplement €499
Travel Logistics - Pyrenees Tour
Arrival: The meet point for the tour is Toulouse Airport at 12:00 noon on the first day of the tour.
Departure: On the last day there is a group transfer to arrive at Toulouse Airport by 12:00 noon, perfect for flights departing after 14:00.
What's Included?
Cycling: Fully guided and supported.
Accommodation: 5 nights, 3* & 4* Hotel
Food: Full board – breakfast, picnic lunches, ride nutrition & evening meals (excludes drinks)
Bike Hire: Optional – save 10% on our advertised pricing.
Transfers: Group return transfers to Toulouse Airport
Group Bookings
Go Private: Private groups can book a similar trip for 2023
Payment
Deposit: a 50% deposit will secure your place on the tour.
Balance: the outstanding balance is due 2 months in advance of the tour.
Eat Sleep Cycle S.L. is a registered Spanish Travel Agency, registration number ESB55305734. This includes financial coverage for losses in case of insolvency by Seguros Catalana Occidente, Policy Number: 8-6.673.112-A & Civil Liability insurance by AXA Seguros, Policy Number: 81701012.
WHY EAT SLEEP CYCLE?

EXCELLENT LOCATION
Our home in Girona, Spain, gives us unique access to remarkable people and places, allowing us to create world class cycling tours.

EXPERT GUIDES
Our guides are experts in cycling, travel & hosting world class tours. We recruit professionals from all walks of life who love to ride.

5 STAR REVIEWS
You’ll be back!
98% of our guests say they’ll come back to Eat Sleep Cycle for another tour.

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Ride with Eat Sleep Cycle and enjoy the best roads, landscapes & cultural experiences thanks to our knowledge.