Loops

The first few stages of the Tour are always a unique occasion, and in 2026 it’ll be a sunny send-off in Barcelona… But this Loop definitely isn’t just one city; this is a chance to ride through the fascinating countryside of Catalonia and then across the northern border into France; past roman ruins, red-roofed traditional […]

Stages 8 & 9 make for an unusual Middle Mountains Loop but they’re such a fantastic combo that these stages have earned their place in our line up for 2026. Both stages are the same distance with the second having double the overall climb of the first – so you’ll experience one for the sprinters

It’s difficult not to have your head turned by this year’s Alpe d’Huez combo – but that’s just a small part of this story which has variety, challenge and a dazzling array of mountains over 7 stages to test and delight you. The overview is compelling; 3 stunning stages which gradually increase in difficulty, a

Two stages or Four stages; your choice… Stages 11 and 12 are a perfect combo of very French feeling stages without any major hills (and a brilliant warm-up if you’d like more) Stages 13 and 14 are the most magnificent Vosges stages which increase each day in difficulty – we wanted to offer an option

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Start with a full 100 mile Tour stage (of joyous vineyard cycling) and follow it the next day with your choice of a 50km or 100km ride, both of which include the stage 7 time trial route. Neither stage is flat but the views, the villages and the thought of a glass of wine at

This Loop offers you as many climbs as we could pack into a week. You’ll experience the variety, contrasts and epic challenges of the Pyrenees and Alps with a rest day and one quick, Provencal transition stage to recover in between. Stages 14 and 15 in the Pyrenees allow you a mere 60km of gradual

Ignore the name – the challenge this year is a bit different! Our “Middle Mountains” Loop is designed to take you somewhere new and give you some fun and challenge without the non-stop, super-long climbs of the Alps or Pyrenees. Usually we find that in smaller hills; this year we have it in vineyards and

The Grand Depart is always a unique occasion and, in 2024, it’ll be an Italian send-off in Florence… surely this is the year to come and see the show! But this Loop definitely isn’t just Florence; this is a chance to ride through the hilly countryside of northern Italy; through Tuscany to the Adriatic coast,

If you’d love to give the Alps a go but are daunted by the scale of the full Tour de France stages, this is for you. The Lite options (see “stages” below) are there to enjoy – but if you’re feeling good, you’re welcome to cycle full stages – just let us know the night