Etape du Tour | History of Amateur Cycling's Premier Event
Etape du Tour. Cycling's most celebrated amateur event, offering amateur riders the opportunity to tackle the same mountains and roads as the professionals.
The Etape du Tour stands as amateur cycling's most prestigious and challenging event, allowing thousands of recreational riders to experience the pain and glory of a Tour de France mountain stage. Since its inception in 1993, this one-day sportive has grown from a local French event to a global phenomenon that attracts cyclists from over 50 countries.
What makes the Etape special is its authenticity - riders tackle the exact same route, climbs, and finish line as the Tour de France peloton, just days before the professionals. The 2025 edition will feature the legendary Alpe d'Huez stage, offering 15,000 amateur riders the chance to conquer cycling's most iconic climb and cross the finish line where Tour legends have triumphed.
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Champs Élysées Grandstand Access
Covered seats closest to the line for the final sprint into Paris, from 3 pm to 9 pm with complimentary drinks.
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VIP Izoard Finish Line Hospitality
Watch the peloton cross the line from metres away in ASO's Izoard marquee. Champagne, expert hosts and insider access at the finish.
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VIP Departure Village
Team buses, riders signing on and the stage roll out, from inside the VIP Departure Village.
