The Tour de France is the world’s grandest bicycle race in the world, spanning more than 2,200 miles of French countryside. Professional cyclists around the world consider travel to France to take part in the race as their biggest stage in their cycling careers. It is the one cycling event where media outlets deliver the event to millions of watching cycling fans.

The Tour de France lasts for twenty-three days. Each stage of the race features picturesque French towns that represent the beauty of the countryside. Many of the tourists go on holidays to watch the race and enjoy the French countryside. In some years, the race routes cross the border of Spain or Italy. You can find generous travel packages that can take you to a wide variety of destinations. Tour de France packages are the best way to reserve hotel rooms near the race route.

There are many reasons why this race is considered the most prestigious cycling race in the world. For one, it is the oldest bicycle race in the world. No other cycling tour predated the Tour de France, so we can say that all the rules, legs, and events of cycling tours originated from this race. It is also the most grueling race and the most mentally demanding race of any athletic event. Cyclists have to ride the steep Alps and go through meandering roads to finish the race.

Tour packages for the Tour de France are very popular during the French summer. These tours usually have arrangements for group accommodations partnered with the top chain hotels in the country. Extensive packages also offer booking from independent and family-run hotels.

The race passes through the top destinations in the country like Marseille. Marseille is one of the top tourist cities in France and the second largest city next to Paris. Although it may not possess the romantic attraction of Paris, you will find a real sense of happiness in the city. Meanwhile Montpellier is a great town for short hikes and outdoor activities. You can find different markets in the streets of Montpellier selling clothes and food.

The principality of Monaco is another highlight of the Tour de France route. Monaco is situated between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea. This country greets the tours’ guests with great food and endearing camaraderie. Other top tourist destinations highlighted by the Tour de France include Barcelona, Brignoles, Besancon, and Annensy.

So, what is this all about? Next time you watch Tour de France on tv, see if you like the villages and regions where the tour is taking place. This is a unique opportunity to take notes and make decisions where you’d like to go next. The way this cycling event is filmed is rather remarkable. There are many people out there who watch the tour to make their next trip’s itinerary. It doesn’t matter if you get to Europe this year. As long as you know where you’d like to go, you can always get there next year when the travel prices are cheaper.

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Dynamism and physical activity are the fundamental requirements of a true sporting holiday. Sport lovers are often demanding of an active holiday with plenty of physical activity and well-being for the body and the mind.

Doing physical activity also on holiday is the special mission of the Hotels for sport enthusiasts. From triathlon to bicycle racing, these hotels propose the active holiday and make sure that every sports need is satisfied.

The hotels on the Adriatic Riviera offer four ways of practicing sport while on holiday:

- Cycling holiday
- MTB holiday
- Triathlon holiday (Cycling + Swimming + Racing)
- Holiday in the swimming-pool (swimming)

The Hotels for sport enthusiasts offer targeted services for each type of holiday.

Hotels for riders and bike services for road racing holidays and mountain bike holidays: technical equipment, specialized guides, cycling-tourism tracks, and participation in the various cycling races organized locally.

These are the bike facilities:

- bicycle storeroom
- Pre and post-training buffet
- A minibus
- Cycling itineraries (maps of the itineraries in the inland area) selected and divided according to level of difficulty.
- Technical assistance – Tailor-made bicycle hire
- Fitness and massages
- Laundry service.

For the triathlon enthusiasts, there are special cycling/swimming/racing tracks to train every body part and experience the adrenalin of sport at 360°.

The service for triathlon are:

- bicycle facilities
- bicycle guides
- swimming facilities
- running facilities

The hills over Riccione, for example, are particularly suitable for cycling and the Province of Rimini can provide cycling-tourism maps that will guide bike lovers.

For those who feel like “fishes”, Riccione offers the opportunity of swimming in the heated swimming-pool with swimming instructors.

The swimming services are:

- Large pool:
- Olympic-sized pool
- Packed lunch
- Assistance (for example advanced swimming lessons)
- Towels and bathrobes
- Special agreements

In addition to all this, relax treatments, from massage to sauna, are the best way to relax the muscles after the tiring but enjoyable sports activities.

The Adriatic Riviera and the Hotels in Riccione are the ideal dimension for sports people who, while on holiday, want not only to enjoy the inland, the food, the beaches and the entertainment offered by the local area, but also and, first of all, want to keep in shape through the many chances of doing sport.

To live a special sportive holiday the Sport Hotel in Italy and especially in Riccione propose a lot of event during the evening to relax an to be ready for the next sport activity.

This kind of holiday is very diffused in Italy and every year a lot of cycling lovers choose a bike holiday to live between sport and nature.

Italian Regions offer a lot of bike itineraries, from the mountain to the sea and during their journey the guest could participate to important cycling races in Italy. The Nove Colli for example is one of the most famous race that gives fame to Marco Pantani.

Italy and Italian bike hotel could offer an complete sport holiday full of activity, history and emotion.

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