One of our alternatives to Thompson Cycling Tours, Discover France, has posted their 2007 Alps Tour Itinerary. The cost is a little under $2500. It's a 7night/8day trip like we're looking for. The trip catches all 3 alpine tour stages, Stage 7's finish, Stage 8's start, and the final climb (Galibier) of Stage 9. They stage at 2 hotels, first in Annecy (3 nights), then Les Deux Alpes (4 nights). Their trip looks a little easier than Thompson's (They skip the Columbiere and Roselend, which is where I would like to pre-ride/witness Stages 7 and 8, respectively). They don't hit the Madeleine either.
It is certainly a good alternative, but I'm looking forward to seeing Thompson's detailed itinerary and cost.
Painman and I were researching flights for the trip (approx. July 12-21). The only currently available frequent flyers to Geneva cost 100,000 miles (rule buster). Flight cost is currently running a little over $1300.
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