2025 Etape du Tour
July 2025
Dates
Fri 18 - Mon 21 July 2025
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From $1,385
2025 Etape du Tour de France with Sportive Breaks
Sportive Breaks is your Tour Operator for the Etape du Tour. We offer guaranteed entry with or without a travel package. Packages offer a choice of hotels at the start or near the finish, transport, guided warm up rides, a mechanic service and private feed stations on the route. Additional services are airport transfers from Geneva airport and a bike rental service.
The 2025 Etape du Tour de France will take place on Sunday 20 July 2025 departing from Albertville in the Savoie region of France. The stage of the 2025 Tour de France that has been chosen is Stage 19 which takes place on Friday 25 July between Albertville and the ski resort of La Plagne.
The route of the 33rd edition of L’Étape du Tour de France, which will be held on 20 July 2025 is identical to 19 of the Tour de France, between Albertville and the ski town of La Plagne. The route is 131km (80 miles) long with 4,500 metres of ascent and includes the climbs of the Col d’Hery-sur-Ugine, Col des Saisies, Col du Pré, Cormet de Roselend and finally the ascent to the ski resort of La Plagne.
The Tour de France has previously visited La Plagne on four occasions, most recently in 2002, although the most famous stage finish here was undoubtedly the 1987 showdown between Stephen Roche and Pedro Delgado. More recently, the Col du Pré – Cormet de Roselend – La Plagne sequence was used in the 2021 Critérium du Dauphiné.
The 2025 edition of L’Étape du Tour de France promises to include some great climbs and some spectacular scenery, so you should prepare rigorously for the challenge that lies ahead.
Spread your payments: Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking.
Guaranteed Etape Entry: Guaranteed Etape du Tour 2025 entry with hotel package.
Enjoy the best pre-race preparation with Sportive Breaks: Stay in the best location for the start and finish. Our local team will ensure you have the best preparation and advice.
Transport: Various transport services included or available to book at a supplement. More information below.
Private Feed Stops: Drop off your day bags, re-energise with sports nutrition + savoury food. Two private feed stations on the Etape route.
Mechanic support: Expert mechanics on hand. Bike rental also available.
What's Included?
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INCLUDES
- Hotel near the finish Valley
- Bed and Breakfast or Half Board options available. Early breakfast on Etape day
- Expert Staff Fully Supported
- Guided rides, ahead of the Etape du Tour
- Pre-event briefing Our experienced guides will tell you what to expect and answer your questions
- Mechanic
- Transport Varying transfers included to and from the start/finish line depending on your hotel location
- Private feed stops Two additional private feed stations on Etape day
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EXTRA COSTS
- Race Entry = $347 AUD
- Bike rental – Scott Addict Shimano Ultegra Di2 12 speed disc = $535 AUD
- Bike rental – Scott Addict for $555
- Airport transfers from Geneva Airport at set times for you and your bike priced at $249 return
Package and Prices
3 Nights at the 4* Base Camp Lodge Hotel, Bourg-Saint-Maurice
- $1,385 per person, based on 2 people sharing a twin room (2 separate beds)
- $2,077 per person, for sole occupancy of a single room
Included with your weekend:
- 3 nights accommodation at the 4* Base Camp Lodge Hotel, Bourg-Saint-Maurice
- The services of our local expert guides and bike mechanics
- Guided warm-up ride
- Mechanic service
- 2 additional private feed stations on the Etape route
- Transfer back after the finish (for Albertville, La Lechere and Brides Les Bains hotels)
- Transfer back from registration and overnight bike store in Albertville on Saturday (for Brides, La Lechere and Bourg)
- Transfer to the start in Albertville (for Brides, La Lechere and Bourg)
- Secure overnight bike storage at the start (for Brides, La Lechere and Bourg)
- Detailed itinerary
Optional extras:
- Guaranteed entry for the 2025 Etape du Tour for $347
- Return Airport transfers from/to Geneva Airport at set times for you and your bike for $348 per person
- Bike rental – Scott Addict Disc with Di2 for $532
- Massages – bookable and payable locally
Note: It is a requirement that you have Travel Insurance for your trip.
Itinerary 2025 Etape du Tour
Day To Day
Getting to our Hotel
You can either book our transfer service or make your own way to our hotel today.
Geneva Airport
Transfers from Geneva Airport will depart at the following times. Please allow at least 1 hour to clear passport control to make our advertised transfers. If your flight lands after 17:00, private transfers are available on request.
- 11:00 (for flights landing before 10:00)
- 14:00 (for flights landing before 13:00)
- 18:00 (for flights landing before 17:00)
Lyon Airport
Private transfers may be available on request. Please contact [email protected]
What about my bike?
You can bring your own bike as you can store it safely at the hotel. You can also rent a bike with us for the weekend. Our mechanic will be available this afternoon and early evening at the hotel to assist you with adjusting your rental bike or building your own bike after travel.
This Evening
Breakfast and evening meals are included in our package. The rest of the evening is free for you to meet your fellow cyclists, or relax following your travels.
This Morning
Breakfast is provided in the hotel restaurant this morning.
Our mechanics are on site if you require any assistance with your bike.
Guided Ride & Number Collection
Early this afternoon, we will take you on a supported, guided ride from your hotel to the Expo in Albertville. We will leave our bikes overnight in the Etape’s secure bike park. There will then be plenty of time to collect your number for tomorrow, as well as exploring the expo and buying souvenirs. We will then provide a shuttle back to our hotel.
- Brides Les Baines to the Expo – The Route
Event Briefing
This evening, our bike guides will hold a race briefing, to talk you through the Etape route and explain the logistics for tomorrow. You will also be able to leave two small bags with us, which will be taken to our two private feed stops in time for the Etape tomorrow.
Evening Meal
We will have a substantial pasta meal this evening ahead of the Etape tomorrow.
Breakfast
We have an early start this morning, so an early breakfast is arranged in our hotel.
Transfer to the Start
This morning we will transfer you to the start of the 2025 Etape du Tour in Albertville. You will have plenty of time to collect your bike from the store, before making your way to your designated start pen. You will be able to leave a small bag with the Etape staff, and it will be delivered to the finish area.
The Etape du Tour start is done in waves. You will be allocated a start pen and start time, along with a time that you must enter your start pen. Please note that Sportive Breaks has no influence on start pens or timings.
The 2025 Etape du Tour
Now is the time you have been training for! You can enjoy the ride and the rewarding challenges that it will bring with it as you make your way towards the finish line in La Plagne.
With Sportive Breaks you can make the most of our two private feed stations on the route, where you can take on board sports nutrition and real food, as well as accessing the bag that you left with us on Saturday.
The Etape du Tour has various cut off points. You need to have passed each cut off point at certain times otherwise you will be removed from the event. If you miss the cut-off points, you and your bike will be transported to the Finish area.
At the Finish
Congratulations on finishing the Etape du Tour! You will be given a medal, and directed towards the Pasta Party. You will also be able to collect the bag that you left in Albertville.
Once you have recovered, there is an 18km (11 miles) descent to Aime, where we will welcome you at our Sportive Breaks Hub. We will have food, drink and a massage waiting for you.
From here, we will operate a shuttle to Brides les Bains. This includes transport for your bike, which will go onto a special bike trailer.
Please be aware: There may be a wait at our hub as we wait for other riders to arrive, and we fill up our coaches to transport you back to Brides Les Bains.
Return Transfers
After breakfast we offer our optional transfers back to the Airport at the set times below:
- 05:30 departure – for flights departing after 11:00
- 07:30 departure – for flights departing after 13:00
- 09:30 departure – for flights departing after 15:00
Private transfers can be arranged at an additional cost. Please contact [email protected]
Alternatively, make your own arrangements to depart today.
Optional Tour de France Extension
If you’d like to extend your vacation in the French Alps, and see how you compare to Pogacar, Vingegaard or Evenepoel, we will also be offering a tour based in the same valley, including the opportunity to witness the decisive Stages 18 and 19 of the Tour live. More details coming soon – please contact us for details
More About the Event
Cyclist Magazine rode the 2023 Etape du Tour with us – read more here
Our team have been present at the last 15 editions of the Etape du Tour and we are looking forward to once again helping our customers make this brilliant cycling event a success.
If you are interested in cycling the most famous Sportive in the world, book your place on the Etape du Tour and ride the Queen stage of the 2025 Tour de France. The 2025 route will once again include awesome climbs in one of the world’s best cycling regions.
The first Etape du Tour took place in 1993, allowing amateur cyclists the opportunity to race over the same ground as the pros during the Tour de France. The roads are closed during this Sportive, and refreshment stops can be expected along the way, replicating stage two of the Tour de France in every possible way. Our team on the ground are local to the area and have years of experience to ensure that you get the most out of your Etape du Tour experience with us.
The first Etape was in 1993. There is now an international series of Etape du Tour events all over the world – L’Étape by Tour de France (letapebytourdefrance.com)
Pau in the Pyrenees has been visited by the Etape du Tour most often, but the last time the Etape du Tour took place in the Pyrenees was in 2014. The organisers have chosen the Alps due to its commercial success the last few years.
The longest Etape was in 2011 from Issoire to St Flour. A few years ago there were two Etapes per year; one in the Alps and one in the Pyrenees.
2020 and 2021
The 2020 and 2021 editions did not take place due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
See all editions here – L’Etape du Tour de France – Presentation (letapedutourdefrance.com)
2022 Etape du Tour
The 30th edition of the “Étape du Tour de France” took place on July 10 2022 following the stage 12 route of the Tour de France, between Briançon and Alpe d’Huez. It was one of the toughest Etapes yet with 170km and 4,670m of elevation gain. In one big day out, riders ticked-off some exquisite high-mountain passes like Col du Galibier (2,642m), La Croix de Fer (1,850m), Col du Lautaret (2,058m), finishing it all off on the iconic Alpe d’Huez.
The 2022 route was based on the legendary Briançon-Alpe d’Huez stage of 1986, where team mates Greg LeMond and Bernard Hinault rode victoriously over the finish line, shoulder-to-shoulder at Alpe d’Huez.
2023 Etape du Tour
The 31st edition of the Étape du Tour took place on 9 July 2023. The course followed the same route as stage 14 of the 2023 Tour de France. The 152km route started in Annemasse and finished in Morzine Les Portes du Soleil. The course took in 4,100 metres of elevation gain and included the climbs of Col de Saxel, Col de Cou, Col de Feu, Col de la Ramaz and Col de Joux Plane.
2024 Etape du Tour
- Start: Nice City Centre
- Finish: Col de la Couillole
- Finish Village: Beuil
- Return Transport: Beuil
The 2024 Étape du Tour was one of the most challenging in its history, taking place on July 7 2024. The event mirrored Stage 20 of the 2024 Tour de France, featured a 138km route that climbed nearly 4,600 metres through the stunning landscapes of the Alpes-Maritimes near Nice. Cyclists faced four major climbs including Col de Braus (1,002m), Col de Turini (1,607m), Col de la Colmiane (1,500m) and finally the Col de la Couillole (1,678m), the final mountain-top finish.
The date was changed last minute due to French elections.
Even though slightly shorter than the 2023 Etape, this was a tough stage with 4,600 metres of climbing over the 138-kilometre route.
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