2013 will be a milestone year for the Tour de France bicycle race as it will be its 100th run. From 29 June to July 21, the race will be run exclusively in France. It will begin in Ajaccio, Corsica , the first time ever the race is to run on the island and then move on to the mainland where it will cover over 3300 km. Runners, followers and viewers will be treated to some of the most beautiful landscapes of France some of which are classified as UNESCO World heritage sites. Specifically, the race will cover the
Calanche de Piana in Corsica, the Mont Saint Michel, Albi's Cathedral Sainte Cecile, the historic heart of
Lyon and the
Gardens of Versailles. Mountain stages will include the mighty
Pyrenees, Mont Ventoux in Provence and the
Alps where runners will climb up to the
Alpe d'huez station twice. The tour will end on the
Champs Elysées for a first time ever arrival at dusk. To attend the Tour de France, I advise booking early in advance as traditionally hotels in the various stages of the tour get filled up quickly.
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| Calanche de Piana |
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| Mont Saint Michel |
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| Old Lyon- Renaissance Houses |
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