Prepare for the Stage du Tour 2025 by bike
Get ready for an exceptional sporting challenge as you ride the iconic routes of the 2022 and 2023 Tour de France. Over the course of six days, you’ll climb legendary mountain passes and cross the breathtaking landscapes of the Vosges and Hautes-Vosges, in a perfectly organized tour. Accommodation, luggage transport and itineraries: everything will be thought out so that you can ride, eat and rest in complete peace of mind.
The tour begins in Xonrupt-Longemer, with check-in between 12 and 7pm. Sofie will welcome you and brief you on the tour. For a warm-up, two itineraries will be proposed: a 31 km route with 440 m of ascent, and a 51 km route with 710 m of ascent. The day ends with a convivial dinner at the auberge.
The first full day invites you to explore the area around Xonrupt-Longemer. You can choose between a 60 km circuit with 1080 m ascent or a more demanding 80 km route with 1280 m ascent. You’ll take in back roads and lesser-known passes before enjoying dinner in your bed & breakfast.
The second stage takes you from Xonrupt-Longemer to Ventron, with 95 km and 2560 m of ascent over prestigious passes. You’ll climb the Schlucht, Petit Ballon, Platzerwasel, Markstein and Grand Ventron. Each climb offers a unique experience, combining technical challenges and breathtaking panoramas. At the end of this intense day, dinner awaits you in a cosy bed & breakfast.
The third day will take you from Ventron to Fresse-sur-Moselle on a 95 km route with 2020 m of ascent. You’ll be riding in the footsteps of the Tour de France, tackling the Ballon de Servance, the famous Planche des Belles Filles and the Ballon d’Alsace. The Super Planche option adds an extra challenge with 3 km and 150 m of ascent. Dinner will be a well-deserved reward.
The fourth day will explore the Mille Étangs region, known for its unique landscapes and picturesque villages such as Faucogney-et-la-Mer and Château Lambert. The main route of 66 km and 1000 m ascent can be extended with an additional loop to reach 75 km and 1250 m ascent.
The final stage takes you back to Xonrupt-Longemer, with a 57 km route and 1300 m ascent. You’ll climb the Col des Moinats before crossing the peaceful 17 km Route Forestière. An extended 74 km version with 1530 m ascent is also available. The tour ends with a final briefing with Sofie.
This modular program is designed for experienced cyclists capable of climbing up to 2,500 m of ascent per day. For participants wishing to cycle at a less demanding pace, simplified itineraries are available. The breathtaking scenery, authentic villages and top-quality organization guarantee an unforgettable experience. Book now!
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Languages spoken French
From €925 per person.
- Trip organization
- On-site welcome. Our agency is based in Xonrupt-Longemer in the heart of the Hautes Vosges.
- 5 nights on a half-board basis. Breakfast and dinner included.
- Tourist taxes
- Luggage transport from accommodation to accommodation. Maximum 10 kilos per person
- 6 days by bike. Routes in GPX format. By mail, on Komoot and Strava
- The loan of a GARMIN 830 GPS and a geolocation beacon for safety.
- A travel guide and tourist information
- WhatsApp weather forecasts - 24/7 phone support
- Transportation between your home and the departure point of your trip
- Bikes: if you don't want to bring your own, there are a number of stores offering quality bikes for hire.
- One guide. The bike tour is self-guided
- Lunches, drinks with dinner, tips
- Visits to museums, monuments and other sites
- Individual travel insurance
- Transporting people and bicycles
- Personal expenses
- Everything not mentioned in the "price includes" section
Six-day stay from April 28, 2025.
- Low-carbon stay: your luggage will be transported by cargo bike
- Specialists in the Hautes Vosges: our agency is based in Xonrupt-Longemer
- Col de la Schlucht, Petit Ballon and Col du Platzerwasel
- Ballon de Servance, Ballon d'Alsace and Planche des Belles Filles
- 2 warm-up stages, 2 main stages and 2 tapering stages
- It is possible to do 1 warm-up stage, 4 main stages and 1 recovery stage.
BIKE TOURS VOSGES
Discover the High Vosges by bike. We prepare for you magnificent tours in freedom "turnkey". By road bike, mountain bike, gravel or VTC, all our tours have been designed and tested with the greatest care. They will take you to places of unsuspected beauty, sites of historical interest and local producers.
Choose from 3* hotels, simple accommodations or nature campsites. Departure dates and durations are flexible. We will be happy to tailor each tour to your needs.
We are one of the first agencies to reduce GHG emissions by 90%, thanks to the use of an electric cargo bike and its trailer to transport your luggage.
We look forward to welcoming you!
88400 Xonrupt-Longemer