The World's Greatest Bicycling Race
We invite you to join us in France to pedal in the same rarefied environment as the world's top cyclists and view, firsthand, several stages of this incomparable feat of mind and mettle. Watch the drama, joy, heartbreak and downright craziness unfold before you amid some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. While we can't award you a winner's jersey of your own, we can ensure that you'll be richly rewarded with the unsurpassed pampering that you've come to expect from Backroads.
Join the Party!
Experience the passion, glory and heart-pumping action of the world's greatest bicycle race as you ride hand-picked sections of classic stages only hours ahead of the pros 
Then watch from the sidelines while your favorite heroes of the road challenge themselves against terrain that has become legendary among cycling fans Topping off the experience are the unparalleled leadership, support and camaraderie that Backroads is known for. No matter how fast you pedal, you'll definitely feel like a winner Allez! Allez!
Call 800-GO-ACTIVE for more details
Our exclusive departure follows key stages of the world's greatest bicycling race. Departure date, route, accommodations and trip price will be available in early December 2008, once official information is released. Please call to pre-reserve your space on these exclusive departures. If you have pre-reserved a space, we will contact you with specific dates, prices and itinerary details as soon as they become available.
World's Greatest Biking Race: Casual Inns
(6 nights): Details will be available in early December 2008, once official information is released. Please call to pre-reserve your space on these exclusive departures. If you have pre-reserved a space, we will contact you with specific dates, prices and itinerary details as soon as they become available.
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Route information and daily mileage details will be available in ealy December 2008, once official information is released. Please call to pre-reserve your space on these exclusive departures. If you have pre-reserved a space, we will contact you with specific dates, prices and itinerary details as soon as they become available.
Trips For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level | Average Time | Average Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biking | Walking & Hiking | ||
| Level 1 | 2-3 hours | 10-20 mile | 2-5 miles |
| Level 2 | 2-4 hours | 21-30 miles | 5-7 miles |
| Level 3 | 3-5 hours | 31-40 miles | 7-9 miles |
| Level 4 | 4-6 hours | 41-55 miles | 9-11 miles |
| Level 5 | 5-7+ hours | 56-75+ miles | 11-13+ miles |
Reserve early for the best available price. Prices may change during the course of the year--if they do change, the best prices are available earlier. Once you book your trip, your price is guaranteed.
Guest Trip Reviews
Phenomenal. Some of the hardest miles I've ever ridden on a bike, given the terrain, but I was ready to do it all over again by the time we were packing up to go home. In fact, a few of us were already talking about where we might meet up next year. Perhaps the French Alps? Gotta climb those hills!- Verona NJ