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June 27 – July 2, 2024
For the first time in history, Italy will be the starting point for the race for yellow! Join us to experience the start, Stage one on June 29, in Florence, as riders set out for the coastal city of Rimini on the Adriatic coast. Stage two leaves Cesenatico, and heads back to Bologna, where the peloton will do laps of the city center. From Bologna, the Tour will head to Turin, where riders get their first glimpse of the Alps.
Your tour starts in Florence on Thursday, June 27, where you will observe the team presentation and ride some of the routes while following the race. Enjoy world famous cuisine and epic cycling roads in Italy, a country that hosts a Grand Tour (Giro d’Italia) and two spectacular monuments (Milan San Remo & Il Lombardia) of their own.
Spread your payments: Our interest-free payment plan allows you to spread out payments for your booking.
Watch 3 Stages LIVE: Witness the excitement of the team presentation and 3 stages LIVE!
Premium 4* accommodation : In the heart of Florence, Bologna and Turin. Includes breakfast and dinner daily.
Spectator and rider friendly: Explore Italy’s epic cycling roads and indulge in local cuisine.
4* hotels in Florence, Bologna and Turin
Breakfasts and dinners
Airport return transfers
Mechanic and vehicle support each day
Daily ride options with experienced local guides
Available at additional cost
In 2024, the Tour de France Grand Depart will begin for the first time in Italy. The race for yellow will start on June 29, in the stunning city of Florence. Italy is known for its stunning landscapes, world-famous cuisine and cycling roads that host a Grand Tour and two monuments of their own. The Giro d’Italia, Milan San Remo and Il Lombardia are some of the biggest races in the calendar. It’s no wonder the tour has decided to start in Italy!
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Florence Hotel: Ambasciatori Hotel
Included Meals: Dinner
Highlights:
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Arrive in Florence & transfer to the hotel. After a meet & greet in the afternoon, we will depart on foot as a group to watch the Team Presentations live.
*Please schedule your arriving flight into Florence (FLR). Departing flights will be from either Milan (MXP) or Turin (TRN)*
Hotel: Ambasciatori Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Highlights:
Today’s Ride: 63 miles | 5250 ft
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After breakfast we we ride to Rada in Chianti. Check your bike set up and spin out your legs while enjoying the beautiful landscape.
In the afternoon we will enjoy a guided city tour.
Hotel: Bologna de la Gare
Included Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Highlights:
Today’s Ride:
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Stage 1 of the 2024 Tour de France starts here in Florence. After breakfast and a leisurely morning, we will walk from the hotel to the start area to see the riders depart. After the start, we will make our way to Barberino de Mugello to begin our ride. You will climb up the Futa Pass in Appennino and follow a stunning route back down to Bologna and enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Hotel: Bologna de la Gare
Included Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Highlights:
Today’s Ride: 25 miles | 3750 ft
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After breakfast at the hotel, our guide will lead us on a route that follows the last 25 miles of the Tour’s Stage 2. This will put us close to the finish to watch the final climb on the San Luca.
After the race, we will enjoy a tour of Bologna.
Hotel: Novotel Torino Corso Giulio Cesare
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Highlights:
Today’s Ride: 50 miles
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We will depart the hotel in Bologna and drive to the spectacular Monferrato hills to ride 50 miles starting and finishing in Alba where we will see the riders of the Tour de France pass by.
Our day ends with dinner at our hotel.
Turin
Airport transfer is available to Milan Malpensa Airport leaving at 8:00 AM for flights leaving after 12:00 PM. Evening flights are available from Turin Airport and transfers can be arranged.
Ask us about extending your trip and watch the start of Stage 4 as riders leave Turin.
Today’s Ride: No Rides.
Included Meals: Breakfast
The Grand Depart of the 111th edition of the world-famous Tour de France is set to make history! It will be the first time riders start the Tour on Italian roads! Florence will host the team presentation and the first stage, sending riders off on an excruciating route of 127 miles and a whopping 12,140 ft of climbing! A challenging and exciting way to begin the Tour!
Vincenzo Nibali, recently retired in 2022 after a spectacular career, was the last Italian to win the Tour de France back in 2014. While this race cannot be won in Italy, it certainly can be lost here! Witness this epic start to the battle for Yellow.
We offer the largest selection of European Gran Fondo and Cyclo-Sportive events.
Our interest-free payment plan allows you to spread out payments for your booking. *Selected products. Terms and Conditions apply.
We have a team of highly experienced professionals who have been organizing cycling trips for more than 25 years
We know the routes and we know the roads. We know how the event works and the best hotels for the start and finish. We organize everything for you; transfers, bike transport, additional fuel stops, local guides, mechanical support and more.
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