Tour de France 2025: Week 1 "Experience" - THE LANDINGS

The GTP team will meet you at Brussels Airport at a predetermined time and transfer you to your hotel in Lille. Once checked in, the team will assist to assemble your bikes or finesse the fitting of the rental bike and then take you on a Lille Welcome Ride. Back at the hotel you can relax before we head to the always inspiring and rousing Team Presentations. After all that excitement, there is dinner where the team will discuss the logistics for the Grand Depart and you can interrogate the GTP team members.

The Northern Spring Classics are found in this part of the world and Roubaix is only 14 km away. So today you will enjoy a Roubaix experience. This entails riding the iconic cobblestones and then by special arrangement, riding in the outdoor Roubaix velodrome and visiting the showers ! Why? These showers are open stalls and each has a brass plaque honouring winners on the track. Definitely a photo opportunity. Then back onto the cobblestones, to the hotel to change. There is an optional tourist diversion - Lille is famous for its beers - so if you are interested, we will arrange a beer tasting visit …or tour!

Straight after breakfast, the team will transfer you to Hazebrouck for the longer ride option and then to Stevevoorde for the shorter option. Pretty flat riding along the official race route with a couple category climbs BUT nothing strenuous unless you are racing. Cobblestones probably also feature so the Roubaix training the day before will help! At the finish, you will cross the Official TDF Arrivée, get to stand on the Stage 1 Winners Podium and then enjoy the refreshments and watch the pros arrive.

After breakfast, a transfer to Lauwin-Planque and an official Tour de France Depart - a official announcement and then off through the gathering crowds and along the race route. IF there is time beforehand, you will also be able to visit team buses and observe the riders, mechanics and support crew prepare.

During the ride, you will be cheered on by fans and spectators and when the Gendarmes close the road, you will join the fans on the side to watch the breakaway riders and peloton fly by. Once the road is open, the GTP team will transfer you back to Lille.

Today, you’ll dive right into the Tour de France atmosphere by watching the pro riders arrive in Dunkirk, completing the Grand Départ stages. After breakfast, you will be transferred to Béthune, a beautiful town famous for its architecture, and ride from there to Dunkirk. You’ll be able to experience the thrilling last kilometre atmosphere, with fans cheering and the race’s excitement at its peak. Once in Dunkirk, you will get changed and join the VIP Hospitality Lounge at the Stage Finish. Afterwards, a 3 hour transfer to Rouen where you can relax and enjoy the the surroundings. In Rouen, you’ll settle into your accommodation, ready to explore this historic city over the next two days.

Start your day with a refreshing ride on the Abbaye de Jumièges Loop along the picturesque Seine River, covering beautiful countryside and following the pro’s stage of the day. This 80 km loop offers a perfect mix of scenic paths and cultural landmarks. In the early afternoon, explore Rouen’s famous Gothic cathedral, a masterpiece that has inspired many artists, and visit the historic Place du Vieux-Marché, where Joan of Arc was martyred. Finish the day by catching the Tour de France riders as they complete Stage 4 in Rouen. You'll then enjoy a second night at your accommodation in this vibrant city.

After a morning transfer to Caen (around 1.5 hours), you’ll begin with a visit to a Cider House (La Ferme de Billy / Maps) , a traditional cider house where you’ll enjoy a tasting and lunch in true Normandy style. In the afternoon, dedicate time to the Caen Memorial Museum, a profound tribute to World War II and the peace efforts that followed. Later, you’ll have the chance to be alongside the pros during the exciting ITT stage, experiencing the unique thrill of watching the riders tackle this intense solo effort. For the evening, you’ll settle into a comfortable stay at a top Caen hotel.

Start with a morning transfer to Vire Normandie to ride a segment of the Tour de France Stage 6 finish route. This hilly route through Normandy’s charming countryside offers lush landscapes and quiet villages for a quintessentially French experience. Later, cheer on the pros as they arrive in Vire, then take a scenic drive (about 1.5 hours) to the awe-inspiring Mont Saint-Michel. Here, you’ll have time to explore this mediaeval island at sunset, experiencing its historic abbey and winding streets. Overnight, you’ll stay at a nearby hotel for a restful night.

Today will be epic! For those up for a challenge, after delicious breakfast, we will transfer you to Mûr-de-Bretagne and tackle the iconic climb yourself. AND where you cross the Stage 7 Arrivée and then mount the TDF winners' podium. The team will then show you to a private GTP area for refreshments and to watch the pros battle it out on this intense summit finish. Once the race is over, teh GTP team will rake you to Rennes for an overnight stay.

End your incredible Tour de France journey with a smooth transfer to Paris. You can opt for the high-speed TGV INOUI train from Rennes, which takes just 1 hour and 45 minutes, or take a scenic 4-hour drive if you prefer. This final stretch will take you back to Paris, where you’ll be filled with memories from an unforgettable week experiencing the best of the Tour de France and the beauty of northern France.