Tour Type
Tour de France REK
Riding Level
Avid
Location
Spain & France
Duration
8 nights | 9 days | 6 stages
Length
815 km
Climb
15,100 + m
The Tour de France is not just a cycling race; it is THE premier sporting event on the global calendar. The Ride Every Kilometre tour is the ultimate way to experience it, designed for serious riders committed to conquering Week 3 on the classic French Alps route of the 2026 Tour de France the day before the professional peloton.
Your monumental journey begins at the start of the decisive final week – Week 3 opens with a crucial Individual Time Trial (ITT) on the shores of Lake Geneva before heading south into the French Alps for the decisive mountain block. This includes a brutal sequence of climbs of giants on the Queen Stage on the penultimate day: Col de la Croix de Fer, Col du Télégraphe, Col du Galibier, finishing with Col de Sarenne for the first time before Alpe d’Huez.
And completing your week in Paris after a TGV transfer from Grenoble to ride Stage 21 and then watch the peloton arrive in Paris the following day.
Your Professional Experience: This commitment is matched by unparalleled rewards. You will ride every single kilometre of the official course the day before the professional peloton – this provides access to routes that may otherwise be closed, you still experience the exuberant support of TDF fans on the epic climbs, and whenever possible, you will also gain access to the exclusive VIP hospitality zones and experience the inner workings of the Tour de France, all while being supported by the expert GTP Team of former pro riders and dedicated crew.
You don’t need to be an elite athlete to take on this challenge – BUT you do need to be a strong cyclist. Our REK tours are about the journey, not the race. Each day, we’ll ride the full stage of the Tour de France route, just 24 hours before the pros, leaving time for lunch breaks, photo stops, and to soak up the atmosphere.
Choose one week, two weeks, or all 21 stages – as close to the pro experience as it gets.
We are a global cycling business, welcoming guests from all over the world, offering a diverse community and the chance to forge new friendships. We are also proud supporters of women’s cycling and consistently welcome a growing proportion of female guests.
This is the definitive Tour de France experience – demanding, exhilarating, and unforgettable. Are you ready to ride every kilometre?
Bienvenue en France! The GTP team will meet you at Geneva Airport and transfer you directly to the team hotel, located in Geneva, so you are ready for the Stage 16 departing in Evian-les-Bains. The afternoon will include a bike assembly session or rental fit, followed by a short ride to stretch the legs and test the bikes. The day culminates with pre-dinner drinks, where the team will present your Grand Tours Project cycling kit and provide a detailed logistics briefing for the stages ahead.
The third and final week of the Tour kicks off with an individual time trial along the scenic French shores of Lake Geneva. This short, 26 km, maximum-effort stage is a pivotal day for the General Classification riders and a true test of speed for REK participants. Starting in the famous spa town of Evian-les-Bains and finishing in Thonon-les-Bains, the route is flattish and fast, requiring absolute power and razor-sharp focus on the technical turns. This is your chance to tap into your aerodynamic potential and experience the high-stakes discipline of the “Race of Truth” before the Tour turns south into the final, defining mountains of the French Alps.
Today is a demanding transition stage that sees the TDF route enter the French Alps. Starting in Chambéry, the historic capital of Savoie, the 175 km route is relentless, accumulating over 2,200 metres of vertical gain. Riders will tackle several categorised climbs through the beautiful but tough terrain of the Pre-Alps, likely navigating the Bauges or Chartreuse Massifs. This stage offers no rest and requires constant focus and fitness, as any energy deficit here will be keenly felt in the massive mountain stages that immediately follow. The day concludes in Voiron, placing you perfectly at the doorstep of the ultimate Alpine giants.
Today is an early start and the first massive high-mountain stage of the final week. Starting in Voiron, the 185 km route heads south, directly into the Hautes-Alpes. The sheer distance and nearly 4,000 metres of ascent make this a big day. After a long approach, the stage concludes with the challenging climb to the ski resort of Orcières-Merlette, a climb deeply etched in Tour history – 5 times already, and you will feel the altitude and the accumulating fatigue as you tackle this final ascent.
While Stage 20 is the official Queen Stage, today is the shorter, sharper dress rehearsal. Starting very early from Gap, the route builds relentlessly to the final, legendary climb: Alpe d’Huez. The final 13.8 km ascent with its famous 21 hairpin bends awaits. Your legs will feel the accumulated fatigue of one or all three weeks, but the atmosphere of climbing this legendary mountain, one day before the world’s best, is an unforgettable reward. Enjoy the unrelenting enthusiasm of the fans as they cheer you on, especially the Dutch corner. Stop and take a selfie with them! Upon reaching Alp d’Huez, savour it and head to your hotel to recover.
Note: the route crosses the TDF Stage 18 and so an early start is required to avoid road closures.
Today is the culmination of the entire REK journey: The Official Queen Stage of the 2026 Tour de France. Starting very early in Bourg d’Oisans, the day is a gruelling alpine loop designed to break the strongest riders. The stage begins in Bourg d’Oisans but immediately heads out to conquer the most famous high-altitude passes in the French Alps. You will tackle the fearsome trio of the Col de la Croix de Fer, followed by the classic combination of the Col du Télégraphe and the majestic Col du Galibier – the highest point on the route. After the epic descent from Galibier, the challenge is not over. The road continues the descent to a final, unique approach to the destination: turning off at Mizoen to climb the arduous Col de Sarenne before the final, dramatic push towards Alpe d’Huez. This stage is the ultimate test of endurance and the high point of the entire Tour. A quick escape to Allemond and then a transfer to Grenoble for a TGV journey to Paris.
Note: As this stage finishes on the same day and place as TDF Stage 19, guests will start the ride very early; slower riders may be directed to jump in the van to ensure the group is able to reach Alpe d’Huez before the roads are closed for TDF Stage 19 caravan and pros.
This is the traditional, largely ceremonial final stage of the Tour de France and the last day of riding. The stage officially starts in Thoiry (west of Paris), where you will begin the final ride toward the capital.
After days of brutal climbing, today is a day of celebration and reflection. The pace is moderate and relaxed as you ride into the capital, before hitting the world-famous circuit with 3 climbs over Butte Montmartre. Your final kilometres will take you onto the most iconic avenue, the Champs-Élysées, where you complete your mission. Completing this stage marks the fulfilment of the ultimate cycling challenge: Ride Every Kilometre of the 2026 Tour de France. This flat, fast stage provides a spectacular, unforgettable finish line for your personal Grand Tour.
Back at the hotel, relax, celebrate and enjoy Paris.
Today is dedicated to relaxation, celebration, and experiencing the Tour de France finale as an honoured guest of Grand Tours Project. Enjoy a relaxing morning – a sleep-in, a leisurely breakfast after your monumental cycling effort. Around midday, the GTP team will escort you to the official VIP hospitality area strategically located on the Champs-Élysées circuit.
From this prime position, you can enjoy gourmet refreshments and witness the climax of the 2026 Tour de France. You’ll see the sprinters battle for victory and the Yellow Jersey winner cross the finish line for the final time. Stay for the final TDF celebrations and presentations before the GTP team escort you to a favourite restaurant and a celebratory Ride Every Kilometre dinner.
After a final, well-earned breakfast, the GTP crew will assist with the professional packing of your bike and then provide your dedicated transfer to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for your onward journey.
The Grand Tours Project: Ride Every Kilometre of the Tour de France – whether experienced over one week or the full three weeks – is a cycling achievement of a lifetime, a memory that will endure forever.
If this appeals to your sense of adventure, a desire for a real challenge, don’t hesitate to contact us.
The “Ride Every Kilometre” tours give you the opportunity to ride the entire journey – every single kilometre – with your friends. You can choose to ride 3, 6, 9, or even all 21 stages of the race. You and your companions will need to be strong cyclists to achieve this challenge, but you don’t need to be a pro athlete — ours is a journey, not a race, and we’ll leave enough time each day to enjoy lunch breaks and photo stops. This tour is designed to ride 24 hours prior to the official stage.
