Alps > Paris Adventure

This morning, the Mummu team will meet you at Geneve airport or train station airport before transferring you to the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France to check into our accommodation in La Clusaz.

On arrival, check-in and take some time to settle before meeting the Mummu staff in our allocated bike room who will give a short welcome brief and then assist with fitting and assembling bikes ahead of this afternoon’s warm-up spin.

Afterwards, grab a spot of lunch and explore our surrounds before regrouping ready to ride! Today’s ride will be led by our expert guides and will be all about spinning the legs out post travel and preparing for some bigger days through the Alps to come.

On arrival back to the hotel, enjoy some time to relax and unwind before meeting for this evening’s group welcome dinner, providing a great chance to get to know one another and toast to what we are sure will be a memorable week taking in the best of the Tour de France!

Today begins the final week of racing for the 2023 Tour de France and what better way to open it than with the only TT stage. Today’s short and spicy stage starts in Passy, to the west of Chamonix and heads to the to the “famous” Domancy climb and an uphill finish at Combloux. The Domancy Climb will take us up 400m in elevation in just 4.5km’s – ouch! We will have you there to witness the best of the Stage 16 race against the clock magic from incredible Tour de France hospitality on course!

After a decent breakfast at the hotel, before the action gets underway, we will be enjoying our own ride adventure on the TT course to get a real feel for what’s in store for this afternoon’s racing, including a climb up the famous Col de Domancy!

After the ride it will be time to freshen up and kick back and enjoy a fantastic day of spectating in the time trial roadside!

As the atmosphere continues to build, you’ll soon see the riders blitz by one by one at mind-blowing speeds, on cutting edge aerodynamic equipment. By then, you’ll be glowing with excitement, chanting support at each rider as they fly past within arm’s reach!

Following a thrilling stage 16 battle and, we will transfer back to our hotel. The evening will be at your leisure to explore our surrounds or relax.

Stage 17 of the TDF and it’s going to be an epic one!

This morning enjoy a good breakfast to fuel for todays mountainous ride. After breakfast we will be transferring you to Brides les Bainse to the start of our ride. Today you will be riding with 2011 Tour de France yellow Jersey winner Cadel Evans as well as 17 x TDF rider Stuart O’Grady! 

Following a transfer to our ride starting point along the Stage route, you will be guided along the final phase of the course into the climb. All rides will be supported by our ride guides and follow vehicles, so assistance will never be far out of sight!

Today we will be riding up with finishing climb Col de la Loze and partially back down to our road side picnic spot. This is only the second time that the TDF will tackle the great Col de la Loze, with the first being in 2020 – this is because a path up the mountain was only opened in May 2019, and is the seventh-highest mountain pass in France. We’re expecting fireworks and we will have you there to witness the very best of it.

On arrival to the climb, you will be able to ride it at your own pace, ensuring you enjoy every minute of atmosphere as you pedal up alongside thousands of fans lining the climb awaiting the Stage finish to come. Remember the Mummu guides and van will always be following if you need a snack, a drink or a rest along the way.

When you reach the Flamme Rouge at 1km to go, you will have the exclusive opportunity to cross the barriers and ride right up to the finish – 18% gradient and all! This is an incredible experience that we are able to share with our guests as an Official Tour Operator of the race. Enjoy every minute, then wait at the top to have your picture taken.

The good times will keep coming as you will then take a trip to the Stage winner’s podium. Strike your best pose for the cameras! Afterwards, there will be time to change and freshen up before settling in for an afternoon in the Mummu roadside marquee for a picnic lunch and refreshments.

Following what we expect will be a jaw dropping finish, we will transfer back to the hotel. This evening will be yours to relax, put your feet up and enjoy dinner at leisure after a big day!

This morning, following breakfast and checkout we will transfer to the start of stage 18 for our ride depart experience where you will get to ride off the start line of todays stage, just a mere moment before the pro’s themselves! This is an incredible experience that we are able to share with our guests as an Official Tour Operator of the race. Enjoy every minute as the excited TDF fans cheer you on as you ride the first 50km of the stage. The challenge is on though, to make it to our picnic spot before being caught by the mighty TDF peloton.

Once at our prime roadside picnic spot, you will have an opportunity to get changed and refresh before settling into our picnic lunch while we watch the pros speed by!

After some exciting race viewing, we will transfer to our next hotel near the border of France and Switzerland, Le Chenit.

This evening, there will be a group dinner to discuss and toast to the day’s Tour de France adventures!

This morning after a relaxed and nutritious breakfast, we will transfer to the start of todays ride. Today you will be riding the last 60km’s of stage 19 before spending the day in Tour de France VIP Izoard Finish Line Hospitality!

Soak up the Atmosphere during the ride, as this is sure going to be one for the memory books, with crowd lined roads cheering you on! Afterwards, there will be time to change and freshen up before settling in for an afternoon in Tour de France VIP Izoard Finish Line Hospitality!

Izoard is an exclusive hospitality experience, offering a real day of ‘VIP treatment’ that will have you perched in the best vantage point, all while watching the Stage 16 action from big screen entertainment, amidst some star-studded company, in the form of past Tour de France contenders. Enjoy drinks and canapés all afternoon while we soak up the action of the stage.

As the atmosphere continues to build, you’ll soon see the peloton blitz in for the finish of stage 19. Will it be a sprint, or a breakaway? You will be there right in the thick of it on cutting edge cheering on your favourite riders live, as they fly past within arm’s reach!

Following what we expect will be a jaw dropping finish, we will transfer back to the hotel. This evening will be yours to relax, put your feet up and enjoy dinner at leisure after a big day!

If you brought your own bike, our staff will help you pack it ahead of tomorrow’s travel.

Following breakfast, we will check out and transfer to the Stage 20 start where you will experience ‘Departure Village’ Tour de France hospitality – Another asset we have privileged access to as an Official Tour Operator. Here, you’ll be joined by 17 x Tour de France cycling legend, Stuart O’Grady!

Here, you’ll be able to kick back over local delicacies and enjoy the humming, excited pre-start atmosphere, while watching the riders step onto the stage for official sign-on, all surrounded by star studded company amidst former pros and big Le Tour names.

You will also have access to the Paddock that allows you to walk around the team bus area where riders are busily preparing and warming up for the Stage ahead!

After the Stage start, there will be time to take lunch at your leisure before we catch the afternoon train to Paris!

On arrival, check in and freshen up at our premium accommodation, located right in the heart of the beautiful city centre.

You will then have some free time to explore our surrounds and enjoy dinner at leisure. There are a great selection of local brasseries within close walking distance.

Today, the 2023 Tour de France comes to a close, and you’ll be there to witness is all LIVE!

Following breakfast, we will start the day off with a guided city town bike tour. This is the perfect way to see the stunning city and explore its historic, famous sights – all on a quiet Sunday morning in Paris. Concluding the ride, enjoy lunch at your leisure.

On return to the hotel, take some time to freshen up before we regroup to transfer to to our premium, official Le Tour de France Grandstand seating along the iconic and ever-spectacular Champs-Elysées.

We will be right there in the thick of it, near the famous finish line where the atmosphere will be truly surreal…Expect to see a thrilling race as the sprinters go head to head for honours and the GC contenders work hard to protect their positions in the final standings. Concluding the Stage, you will be able to watch the podium presentations.

The evening will then be yours free to embrace the lively festivities and explore the lively Paris.

Following breakfast and checkout we will say au revoir!

We trust you’ve had a fantastic time in Paris with Mummu Cycling and hope to have you back with us again on future experiences.