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The Tour de France returns for 2023 on 1st July, with the Grand Départ taking place in Bilbao, Spain. Over 21 days of world-class cycling action, the peloton will battle it out for the coveted yellow jersey across the Basque Country and France. And along the way, the riders will pass through some of Europe’s most stunning scenery, from vineyards to volcanoes, the Alps to the streets of Paris.
As the Tour’s official travel partner, we’ve plenty of incredible deals for trips along the race route, including exclusive VIP travel packages which get you even closer to the action.
Check out the route map to find your travel package deal
Spain, the Basque Country
This year's Grand Départ takes place in Bilbao, with the first stage of the race set to take place entirely within the largest city in the Basque Country. The next day's racing will take the cyclists to San Sebastian, a cultural and culinary hotspot on the coast of northern Spain. The action will then head over the border into the French part of the Basque Country.
France
Continuing from the Basque Country, the peloton arrives in south-west France. The next 17 stages will see the riders tackle France's most challenging terrains. Following two days of climbs in the Pyrenees, the cyclists will sprint through Bordeaux, before crossing the Massif Central's imposing volcanic peaks. Next lies the sprawling vineyards of the Rhône-Alpes region, between Roanne and Beaujolais. The cyclists then reach the Alps, scaling the towering peaks of Mont Blanc and Courchevel, before heading to the Vosges and making their way through the stunning Col du Platzerwasel mountain pass. The final day takes the tour from the outskirts of Paris to the iconic finish line on the Champs-Élysées.
Get even closer to the action with our exclusive Tour de France VIP packages*. Each includes flight or train travel and a hotel stay at a key point on the 2023 route, plus VIP tickets to the race day events. So you can really live the experience with access to fantastic views of the race, plus live entertainment, meet and greet opportunities and more. With a range of iconic destinations to choose from, you could be there for the Grand Depart in Bilbao, or by the finish line in Paris. And thanks to our hand-picked selection of hotels, wherever you stay along the route, you'll be ideally located to take in the local sights.
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