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2025 Etape du Tour
Albertville to La Plagne
Sunday July 20, 2025
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Etape du Tour 2025 with Sportive Breaks
The 2025 Etape du Tour de France takes place on Sunday July 20, in the French Alps. The stage of the 2025 Tour de France that has been chosen is Stage 19, starting in Albertville and finishing in the ski resort of La Plagne.
The route will be 131km (about 81 miles) with more than 4,500m (about 14,700ft) of ascent, including the climbs of Cote d’Héry-sur-Ugine, Col des Saisies, Col du Pré, Cormet de Roselend and finishing in 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 includes 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 which allows you to spread the payments for your booking
Guaranteed Etape entry: Guaranteed Etape du Tour 2025 entry with hotel package. Entry Only without hotels is also available
Private Feed Stops: Drop off your bags the day before, re-energise with sports nutrition and savoury food. Sportive Breaks has two private feed stations on the Etape route
Mechanic support: Expert mechanics on hand
Guided ride: On Saturday before the Etape
Bike rental: Available from £269 for the weekend. Delivered to your hotel and fitted by our mechanics
Transport: Provided where required between hotels and start/finish. Airport transfers are available to book at a supplement
What's Included & Optional Extras
Accommodation
4* Hotel in the valley between Albertville and La Plagne
Meals Included
Half Board, with breakfasts and evening meals. Early breakfast on Etape day
Guided Ride
Ahead of the Etape du Tour
Private Feed Stops
Two additional private feed stations on Etape day, in addition to the main Etape feed stops
Mechanic
Expert mechanic on hand all weekend
Pre-Event Briefing
Our experienced guides will tell you what to expect and answer your questions
Transport Logistics
Transfers to the Expo, to the Start, and back to your hotel postt-event
Airport Transfers - Optional Extra
From Geneva Airport
Entry - Optional Extra
Guaranteed entry available either with or without our accommodation package
Packages and Prices
3 Nights at the 4* Hotel Des Thermes in Brides Les Bains
- $949 per person, based on 2 people sharing a twin room (2 separate beds)
- $1,419 per person, for sole occupancy of a single room
Optional extras:
- Guaranteed entry for the 2025 Etape du Tour for $225
- Return Airport transfers from/to Geneva Airport at set times for you and your bike for $169 per person
- Bike rental – Scott Addict Disc with Di2 for $365
- Massages – bookable and payable locally
Entry Only:
- Entry with access to 2 private feed stations and no additional support available for $399
Itinerary - Hotel des Thermes, Brides les Bains
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 available on request. Please contact hello@sportivebreaks.us
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 team@destinationsport.com
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 email us for more information.
Itinerary - Package 1: Start Village Hotels - Albertville
Day To Day
Friday: Arrival Day
We offer airport transfers from Geneva Airport today which will be available to book alongside our packages. If you are travelling by car, we will advise of the hotels with the best parking facilities.
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 your hotel to assist you with fitting your rental bike or building your own bike after travel.
If you arrive early, there is time to collect your race number from the Expo and avoid the Saturday crowds. Please note: we do not offer organised transport to the Expo for Albertville hotels.
An evening meal is included at our Half Board hotel. If your hotel offers Bed & Breakfast, your evening is free to eat in one of Albertville’s many restaurants.
Group airport transfers
Today we offer regular group airport transfers from Geneva Airport (1h45 approx.) and private transfers on request from Lyon (1hr45 approx). When you make your booking, you can include the Geneva Airport group transfer in your package. Please book a flight that arrives at least 1 hour before your transfer time.
Private transfers can be arranged at an additional cost. Please contact team@destinationsport.com
Geneva Airport
Transfers from Geneva 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.
- 11:00am (for flights landing before 10:00am)
- 14:00pm (for flights landing before 13:00pm)
- 18:00pm (for flights landing before 17:00pm)
Lyon Airport – Private Transfers on request
Please contact team@destinationsport.com
Saturday: Preparation Day
After breakfast and any necessary bike mechanical work, we will take you on a supported, guided ride.
We’ll be back at the hotel in the afternoon for you to rest and get prepared for tomorrow. You can visit the Expo today to collect your race number.
The evening is free for you to eat at your hotel or eat out at a local restaurant. This evening, our bike guides will do a race briefing, to talk you through the Etape day logistics and the route.
Optional Car Shuttle
If you have driven to Albertville and would like to leave your car close to the finish, this afternoon we will offer a shuttle service from Aime, at the foot of La Plagne, back to Albertville, departing Aime at 15:00pm. Sportive Breaks are unable to provide parking spots in Aime, so you will need to make your own arrangements. If you decide to use this service, at the end of the Etape you will simply need to descend 18km from the finish in La Plagne to the town of Aime in the valley. From there you can drive back to your hotel in Albertville.
Expo Visit & Number Collection
Our hotels in Albertville are conveniently located for a visit to the Expo to collect your entry. Traditionally the Expo and bib collection is available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Opening timings will be confirmed soon.
Sunday: The 2025 Etape du Tour
We have an early start this morning. Early breakfast is arranged in your hotel.
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.
Start Location
Please make your own way to the start today. The exact start location is yet to be confirmed in Albertville but we expect the ride to the start should be no longer than about 10 – 15 minutes.
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 two private feed stations on the route where you can take on board nutrition and real food options.
The Etape du Tour has various cut-off points. You need to have passed each cut-off point at a certain time, otherwise you will be eliminated from the race. If you’re eliminated, your bike will go on a bike trailer to the finish, and you will be taken to the finish by bus.
After you finish
We offer a return transfer shuttle from Aime back to Albertville. Following the completion of the Etape, please descend the 18km from the mountain finish in La Plagne, back to the town of Aime at the foot of La Plagne, where we will welcome you at our Sportive Breaks Hub. We will have food, drink, and a massage waiting for you.
This service can be booked and includes transport for you and 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 get you back to Albertville. While you are waiting you can choose to get a massage or enjoy some food and drinks in a restaurant specially for Sportive Breaks guests, all payable locally.
Monday: Departure Day
After breakfast we offer our optional transfers back to Gevena Airport at set times listed below;
- 06:00am departure – for flights departing after 11:00am
- 08:00am departure – for flights departing after 13:00pm
- 10:00am departure – for flights departing after 15:00pm
Private transfers can be arranged at an additional cost. Please contact team@destinationsport.com
Alternatively, you can make your own arrangements to depart today.
More About the Etape du Tour
Cyclist Magazine rode the 2023 Etape du Tour with us – read more here
2024 Etape du Tour Route
- Start: Nice City Centre
- Finish: Col de la Couillole
- Finish Village: Beuil
- Return Transport: Beuil
The 32nd edition of L’Étape du Tour de France was held on Saturday 6 July 2024 on the route of the 20th stage of the Tour de France, between Nice and the Col de la Couillole, a 138km route with more than 4,600 metres of ascent, including the climbs of the Col de la Couillole, Col de Braus, Col de Turini and Col de la Colmiane.
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.
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
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.
2025 Etape du Tour - Albertville to La Plagne
Sportive Breaks is an Official Premium Tour Operator of the Etape du Tour 2025, which will take place on Sunday July 20.
2025 Etape du Tour
Sportive Breaks offer guaranteed entry without the need to wait for the entry system to open. We offer a 3 night fully supported package at the 4* Hotel des Thermes in Brides Les Bains, located between the start in Albertville and the finish in La Plagne. Our packages include guided rides, mechanic services and staff support throughout the weekend. Airport transfers and bike rental are also available as extras.
2025 Etape du Tour route
Every year one of the stages of the Tour de France is chosen to be the ‘Etape du Tour de France’. This allows amateur riders their opportunity to ride a genuine Tour de France stage under professional race conditions. This means that there are closed roads, a time schedule, cut-off times, feed stations and a Tour de France atmosphere.
The Etape du Tour is one of the world’s toughest amateur cycling events. During the event you ride the exact same route as the riders of the Tour de France just days later. Sportive Breaks are the No1 Tour Operator for the Etape du Tour. Every year we offer the best travel packages with guaranteed Etape du Tour entry and hotels in prime locations. As well as hotels and the entry, our local team of guides, drivers and bike mechanics provide our riders with a fantastic experience including guided warm-up rides and private feed stations. In addition, we also offer airport transfers, bike rental and special events such as meal nights and party nights.
The 2025 Etape du Tour will take place in Albertville on Sunday 20 July. The start is in Albertville and the finish is in the ski town of La Plagne, located to the southeast of Albertville and at a elevation of 2,000m (6,500ft). The stage will be 131km (81 miles) long, with 4,500m (14,750ft) of climbing across 5 main climbs; Cote d’Héry-sur-Ugine, Col des Saidies, Col du Pré, Cormet de Roselend and La Plagne.
The finish is situated at the summit of the final climb into the ski resort of La Plagne. To reach the finish line of the Etape you will need to conquer the final 19km (12 miles) climb, averaging 7.2%. The last few kilometres are especially demanding as you approach La Plagne Village, and accumulated fatigue from the day may have set in, but the reward of the crowds at the finish line and the stunning views of the surrounding mountains will push you through to the end!
The other climbs are the Cote d’Héry-sur-Ugine, (11.3km or 7 miles at 5.1%), the Col des Saisies (13.7km or 8.5 miles at 6.4%), Col du Pré (12.6km or 7.8 miles at 7.7%), Cormet de Roselend (5.9km or 3.6 miles at 6.3%).
Sportive Breaks are one of the most experienced tour operators for the Etape du Tour and if you book a hotel package with us you will benefit from having us as your own support team.
With Sportive Breaks you will benefit from the best service for the Etape du Tour:
- Hotels in the best places
- Bed and breakfast and half-board options
- Room options from single rooms, to twin rooms, doubles, and family rooms
- Mechanic service to help you set up your bike after travel
- Private feed stations, guided rides and social events
- Option to add extras such as bike rental and airport transfers
- We welcome all nationalities and solo travellers are made welcome
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