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Etape du Tour Femmes 2026

L’Etape du Tour Femmes 2026 Guided August 4-8
Event date August 6 – Start Vaison-la-Romaine and finish at the summit of Mont Ventoux
5 days – 4 nights – From £949 – €1085

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The Etape du Tour de France Femmes 2026 is scheduled for Thursday, August 6th. The ride will start in Vaison-la-Romaine, located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region of France, and conclude at the legendary Mont Ventoux. You will tackle a 120-kilometer course featuring 3,000 meters of climbing. Choose from flexible 3 or 4-night packages beginning Tuesday, complete with optional airport transfers, and make the most of your stay as you prepare, ride, and celebrate this unforgettable cycling adventure in true Tour de France style.

Conquer Mont Ventoux & Cycle Etape du Tour Femmes

If you’d like to take part in the women’s edition of the world’s most iconic cycling event, secure your entry for the Étape du Tour Femmes 2026 and experience the Queen Stage of the Tour de France Femmes. The 2026 course promises an unforgettable challenge, combining breathtaking scenery, tough climbs, and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere. You will take on the Etape du Tour challenge 24 hours before the professional riders race Stage 7. The course mirrors a modified version of that stage, featuring the legendary Mont Ventoux climb from Bédoin. With full road closures, enthusiastic crowds, and professional-level organization, you will enjoy an authentic race-day experience designed especially for passionate amateur cyclists.

Don’t miss this Etape du Tour experience!

Choose between a 3-night or 4-night cycling adventure
Breakfast included (Half Board options available)
Guided ride ahead of the Etape du Tour
Private feed stops (3 additional private feed stations on Etape day
Mechanic on hand all weekend
Transport back to your hotel post Etape from base of the Ventoux
Pre-event briefing
Official Etape du Tour Femmes Jersey
Guaranteed Etape entry

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Day 1

Tuesday - Arrival day

There will be airport transfers from Marseille airport, which will be available to book as part of the packages at an additional cost Group airport transfers Today, regular group airport transfers will be available, and private transfers can be arranged upon request. When you make your booking, you can include the group transfer in your package. Please book a flight that arrives at least 1 hour before your transfer time. Private transfers can be arranged at an additional cost 11:00 am (for flights landing before 10:00 am) Please allow at least 1 hour to clear passport control to make the advertised transfers. If your flight lands after the time below, private transfers are available on request.

Day 2

Wednesday - Preparation day

After breakfast and any necessary bike mechanical work, you will be taken on a supported, guided ride which takes in part of the Etape route. You’ll be back at the hotel in the afternoon so you to rest and get prepared for tomorrow. You can also visit the Expo to collect your entry pack. This evening, your bike guides will do a race briefing to talk you through the Etape Femmes day logistics and the route. Tonight you can eat out in one of the local town’s many restaurants.

Day 3

Thursday - The Etape du Tour Femmes 2026

You have an early start this morning. An early breakfast is arranged at your hotel. The hotel is located in Vaison-la-Romaine, so it will just be a short ride on your bike to the start of the Etape today. The 2026 Women's Tour Stage

Now is the time you have been training for!
You can enjoy the ride and the rewarding challenges that it will bring with it as you make your way towards the finish line at the summit of Mont Ventoux.
With this Tour, you can make the most of a private feed station on the route, where you can take on board nutrition and real food options.
After you finish, you will be able to cycle back down to our hub at the base of the Ventoux, where you have a return transfer shuttle from the finish back to the hotel.

Day 4

Friday - Departure day or Watch the Pros

Today, the pro riders will take on Mont Ventoux. There will be a guided ride to a viewing point on the mountain to soak up the incredible atmosphere and see the riders fight for Ventoux glory. Or choose a VIP experience.

After an early breakfast, there are optional transfers back to the airport at set times listed below.
08:00 am departure – for flights departing after XXX
Private transfers can be arranged at an additional cost. Please note that due to the pros starting from Vaison-la-Romaine there will be road closures and heavy traffic in the area. Alternatively, you can make your own arrangements upon departure today.

Day 5

Saturday - Departure day

After breakfast, there are optional transfers back to the airport at set times listed below;

08:00 am departure – for flights departing after 11:30

Private transfers can be arranged at an additional cost. Alternatively, you can make your own arrangements upon departure today.

Medical

PLEASE NOTE, AT ETAPE REGISTRATION, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PRESENT A DOCTOR'S NOTE STATING THERE ARE NO KNOWN MEDICAL REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT COMPETE. PLEASE VISIT OUR MEDICAL CERTIFICATION PAGE HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION. THIS IS A LEGAL REQUIREMENT AND FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL MEAN YOU NOT PARTICIPATING IN THE ETAPE.

Booking Information

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Included

3* Hotel Burrhus on Half Board Basis

£989 - €1125 per person based on two people sharing a twin room (2 single beds) or double bed
£1,589 - €1810- for a single occupancy room
£1,059 - €1210 per person based on two people sharing a Junior Suite with two single beds
£849 - €975 per person based on three people sharing a triple room with 3 single beds

Included with your package

4 nights accommodation next to the Etape du Tour Femmes start in Vaison Le Romaine
Breakfast and evening meal at the hotel
The services of local expert guides and bike mechanics
Pre-race briefing
Guided warm-up ride
Mechanic service
Additional private feed station on the Etape route
Transfer from the base of the Ventoux back to your hotel after the race
Detailed itinerary

Not Included

Single room
Airport transfers
Option to add a guaranteed 2026 Etape du Tour France Entry
Bike Rental

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Etape du Tour Femmes

Conquer Mont Ventoux & Cycle Etape du Tour Femmes

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Vaison-la-Romaine

August 6

Mont Ventoux

From €325

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Etape du Tour Femmes 2026

Conquer Mont Ventoux & Cycle Etape du Tour Femmes

Don’t miss this Etape du Tour experience!

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