VALLOIRE GALIBIER, 4th stage town for the Tour de France 2024!

If you’re wondering where the Tour de France will be passing through in 2024, you should know that Valloire will be the first French stage town on the Tour de France! On Tuesday 2 July 2024, the public enjoyed the Tour de France with the Col du Galibier as the highlight.

For this 4th stage, the starting town of the Tour de France is Pinerolo in Italy. The riders tackled the Col de Montgenèvre and then the Col du Lautaret before reaching Valloire via the Col du Galibier.

Many of you came to cheer on the professional riders. The Col du Galibier is legendary! At an altitude of 2642m, it is one of the most famous stages in the Tour de France. It was over a century ago that the first Tour de France rider crossed this Giant of the Alps, the natural boundary between the Northern Alps with the Maurienne valley and the Southern Alps with the Briançon valley.

This day was the perfect opportunity to experience the adrenalin of the race at the top of majestic mountains and to discover the authentic charm of our Alpine village resort. More information on the Tour de France website.

Thanks to its privileged position, Valloire is regularly a stage or crossed by the Tour de France.

 

Here are our tips for making the most of your stay in Valloire during the Tour de France.

1. Book your accommodation

Whether you want to stay in the heart of the village or in the picturesque hamlets, you’ll find the perfect accommodation to make your stay memorable.

Charming hotels: Enjoy the comfort and Alpine hospitality of our hotels, where you can relax after an exciting day on the roads of the Tour.

Holiday Rentals: If you prefer the privacy of a mountain house or flat, our holiday rentals give you the freedom to create your own space.

Welcoming Village Clubs : For a friendly and lively experience, our village clubs are perfect for families and groups of friends.

Camping and Atypical Accommodation: If you’re a camping enthusiast, Valloire also offers camping pitches so you can enjoy the alpine nature and the atmosphere of the Tour de France. You can also opt for the ultimate authenticity by staying in a traditional tipi, a unique experience for the adventurous.

Book your accommodation today to guarantee yourself a privileged place during the Tour de France stage in Valloire. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity deserves careful preparation, and our accommodation will offer you exceptional comfort close to the action.

2. Discover all the mountain activities in summer

Valloire, a well-known destination for cyclists, is a real gem. Nestling in the heart of the French Alps, between the Col du Télégraphe and the Col du Galibier. Summer in Valloire is an extraordinary experience that invites you to explore nature at its best. Whether you’re a mountain lover, an outdoor enthusiast or simply looking for a relaxing getaway, Valloire has something to offer everyone.

Discover the summer activities that will allow you to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the region, venture out on the hiking trails, take up cycling, or relax by the Lac des Cerces, and much more.

Get ready to experience unforgettable moments in Valloire this summer, where every day is a new adventure that brings you closer to nature and Alpine culture. Explore our guide below to plan your perfect summer getaway in this idyllic corner of the French Alps.

3. Follow our news

So that you can make the most of this great festival, we’ll be providing you with all the practical information you need, as well as details of the road system that will be in place. Not forgetting the programme of events, the times when the riders will be passing through and the parade of the Tour caravan.

 

4. Enjoy the Tour de France in Valloire

This summer, the Tour de France will pass through Valloire twice!
Be the next to cheer on the riders and enjoy the Tour de France in Valloire.
Find on this page all the practical information related to the Tour de France

 

ROADS INFORMATIONS

As with any stage of the Tour de France, a safety device and a traffic plan have been carefully studied by the National Gendarmerie, the Prefecture of Savoie in collaboration with Amaury Sport Organization (ASO), the organizer of this third sporting event. global.

 

 

FOLLOW THE PUBLICITY CARAVAN

Since 1930, “la Caravane pulicitaire” has been part of the show that the Tour de France puts on. This festive and creative opening parade precedes the pack of cyclists to the utmost delight of Tour de France fans lining the roadsides.
For two hours, the Tour de France and its partners put on a show, hand out many gifts and strive to be the most creative to surprise the millions of fans wating for the riders to pass by!

To make sure you get the most out of this great festival, we’ll be providing you with all the practical information you need, as well as details of the road system that will be in place for the Tour de France in Valloire. And don’t forget the program of events, the times when the riders will be passing through, and the parade of the Tour caravan.

Schedule for the Tour de France Caravan in Valloire

Looking forward to the Tour de France Caravan? Here’s all the information you need to know about when and where you can watch the Tour de France Caravan pass by:

Col Du Galibier – Statue Souvenir Henri Desgranges: the Tour caravan is due to pass at 3:01 p.m.
Plan Lachat: Tour caravan scheduled to pass by at 3:16 p.m.
Hameau de Bonnenuit: passage of the Tour caravan scheduled for 3:24 p.m.
Entrance to Valloire (rond-point de la vache): passage of the Tour caravan scheduled for 3:29 p.m.
Center of Valloire: Tour caravan scheduled to arrive at 3:37 p.m.

 

 

WHERE TO SEE THE TOUR DE FRANCE IN VALLOIRE ?

This year, you will have the chance to admire the Tour de France race in Valloire.

We remind you that the roads of the Col du Télégraphe and that of the Col du Galibier are narrow. The riders of the Tours de France will pass through Valloire, the roundabouts are places where they slow down.

Tour de France passing times in Valloire

Col Du Galibier – Statue Souvenir Henri Desgranges: Tour de France riders scheduled to pass between 4:47 pm and 5:18 pm
Plan Lachat: passage of Tour de France riders scheduled between 4:54pm and 5:26pm
Hameau de Bonnenuit: passage of Tour de France riders scheduled between 4:58pm and 5:30pm
Entrance to Valloire (rond-point de la vache): passage of Tour de France riders scheduled between 5pm and 5:33pm
Center of Valloire: Tour de France riders scheduled to pass between 5.05pm and 5.37pm