Torino > Alps Adventure

Ciao and welcome to Italy!

The Mummu Cycling team will meet you mid-morning at the Torino Porta Nuova train station before transferring to our 4* perfectly located accommodation in the stunning, history-rich city centre of Turin.

On arrival, enjoy some time-out to check-in and settle before meeting in our allocated bike room for a short welcome brief. The Mummu staff will then assist with assembling and setting up bikes so you’re all set to go for this afternoon’s warm-up ride.

Once your bike is ready to rock, take some time to grab a spot of lunch downtown to ensure you’re fuelled for today’s ride.

We will regroup mid-afternoon to set out on a cruisy 1.5 hour spin, led out and backed by your Mummu ride guides for the week and followed by our support vehicle that will be with you on all rides throughout the trip. Today’s ride will include a scenic loop along the beautiful surrounding roads of the city and will provide the perfect opportunity to spin the legs post travel and gear up for some bigger days.

This evening, there will be a group welcome dinner to get to know one another, chat all things TDF and cheers to what we expect will be an exciting tour ahead!

After an indulgent Italian-style breakfast this morning, it will be time to kit up and prepare for your first real taste of Tour de France!

Today you will be riding along the final phase of the Stage 3 race route that travels over 229km from Plaisance > Turin and is an all flat affair, providing the first opportunity for the pure sprinters to get their elbows out and chase stage honours. 2024’s fast finishes will be extra exciting with the legendary Mark Cavendish lining up for the final Tour of his career taking one last shot at the Tour de France stage victory record, in which he currently sits equal to Eddy Merckx at a whopping 34! He will be up against the likes of last year’s dominant Jasper Philipsen, Fabio Jakobsen and Dylan Groenewegen.

Following a 2.5 hour cruise along the quick race route, you will have the exclusive opportunity to cross the barriers at the Flamme Rouge at 1km to go, to then ride right across the Stage 3 finish line! Top that off with a trip to the winner’s podium where you’ll have a moment in the spotlight posing for the cameras.

After some podium time, there will be opportune to change before making our way to VIP hospitality, ideally positioned right at the finish! Settle in for an afternoon well spent where you’ll be treated to unlimited beverages and French canapés while watching the action unfold over big screen entertainment. Brace yourselves as soon enough the head of the race will come charging right by us, battle on for the win. Prepare to be amazed at the sheer speed of the world’s best as they fight it out.

Following a toast to the day’s winner, we will transfer back to the hotel. The evening will be yours free to explore Turin and it’s incredible food & culture.

Enjoy a good breakfast this morning ahead of another big day out on tour!

After check-out, we will transfer to our ride start point along the Stage 4 race route that ventures from Italy’s Pinerolo and into France via the epic Alps! Today’s stage travels over an incredibly demanding race route, that includes a trio of high Alps passes, including the Col de Montgenèvre and Col du Galibier, marking the first time in Le Tour history the race has climbed so high, so early on! Safe to say, we’re in for an exciting day of spectating…

Before diving into some race viewing, however, we will be off on our own ride endeavour tackling a tough section of the course that will include one of the key Alps climbs. (*The climb we will ride will depend on where the hospitality zone is located. TBC by the A.S.O in due course). Bonus! You will be guided and supported by one of the best, joined by multi-time TDF stage victor, Stuart O’Grady who rode a credible 17 Tour de France’s throughout his highly decorated career. No stranger to the Alps, Stuey will be the perfect companion to ensure you enjoy every minute of the challenge to the top!

Following a big effort on the bike, we will end the day’s ride at the Tour de France’s finest hospitality situated at a key point along the course – the Relais Etape. The Relais Etape is an experience like no other. Relax and unwind over a divine multi-course lunch paired with local French vino and beverages of choice. All while watching the stage action unfold from big screen entertainment and amidst start-studded company…

While lapping up the best of it, make your way to the sidelines to watch the peloton race right by us within arms reach. By now, the race will without doubt be splintered to pieces as the top contenders make their early moves through the Alps. Get your cheer on as your favourite riders blitz by in the heat of the action.

After watching the stage draw to a close, we will share our final toast before transferring on to our next destination in the heart of the enchanting high mountains of Valmeinier. Following a huge day out, the evening will be free to relax and unwind or explore the beautiful surrounds.

Enjoy your breakfast this morning over beautiful mountain views.

Once all set, we will be transfer to the Stage 5 start in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, a charming mountain town in the heart of the Maurienne valley.

Today you will once again be joined by Stuey who will be guiding you through the Official Tour de France Departure Village – another unique experience we have the honour of delivering as a TDF Tour Operator. The Departure Village is a buzzing area that surrounds the official podium where the riders sign on for the stage, packed with atmosphere, entertainment and an array of local treats and beverages to choose from while soaking it all up. Neighbouring the village is the team paddock where the pros busily prepare at their team buses ahead of sign on.

We will have you right there in the thick of it to lap up the Departure Village festivities, and if we’re lucky – catch the stars in action as they prepare. Stick with Stuey and your chances are high!

After watching the excitement of a Tour de France stage start, tuck in to a packed lunch before gearing up for an undulating ride through the mountains back to our hotel…the perfect way to enjoy your final ride, surrounded by stunning Alpine landscapes and with no pressure to stay on TDF course schedule!

After a memorable jaunt through the mountains, you might like to join us at the hotel bar to watch the expected sprint finish and cheers to the day’s champ.

This evening there will be a final group dinner to raise our glasses to what we expect has been a fantastic tour taking in some incredible Tour de France action. Santé!

This morning, after breakfast and checkout we will transfer you to the Chambery train station before saying our goodbyes. We trust that you’ve had a memorable time on tour and hope to have you back for more soon!