{"id":13745,"date":"2025-07-24T10:37:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T08:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.praloup.com\/toutes-les-experiences\/pra-loup-and-the-tour-de-france\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T16:52:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T14:52:36","slug":"pra-loup-and-the-tour-de-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.praloup.com\/en\/pra-loup-and-the-tour-de-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Pra Loup and the Tour de France"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-header-interne alignfull\"><div class=\"header-container\"><div class=\"group-media has-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.praloup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/velo-de-route-col-de-la-cayolle-thomas-bruno-2025-19-1920x640.jpg\" alt=\"Col de la Cayolle V\u00e9lo de route Pra Loup Ubaye Mercantour\" class=\"image_large_square wp-image-11139 \"\/><\/div><div class=\"group-content\"><div class=\"title\"><h1>Pra Loup and the Tour de France<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.praloup.com\/en\/pra-loup-the-ski-experience-at-the-gateway-to-the-mercantour-national-park\/\">Home<\/a><\/span>  <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.praloup.com\/en\/experiences\/\">All experiences<\/a><\/span>  <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">Pra Loup and the Tour de France<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-title alignwide\"><h2><em>The Tour de France at Pra LoUP<\/em>A story of emotions <strong>and summits<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n<p>Did you know that Pra Loup has hosted <strong>a finish of the mythical Tour de France three times<\/strong> ? Nestled in the heart <strong>of the Ubaye valley<\/strong>, between grandiose peaks and alpine forests, <strong>Pra Loup<\/strong> is not only a ski resort: it is also a must-see spot for cycling enthusiasts. <br\/><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-columns alignwide has-2-columns are-vertically-aligned-center layout-5050\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-column\"><div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-title\"><h3><em>1975<\/em> A mythical stage that becomes <strong>a legend<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On July 13, 1975, history was made in <strong>Pra Loup<\/strong>. The Frenchman <strong>Bernard Th\u00e9venet<\/strong> created a surprise by beating the immense <strong>Eddy Merckx<\/strong>, who had been untouchable until then. A mythical stage, engraved in everyone&#8217;s memories. This victory marks the beginning of a<strong> new chapter for French cycling<\/strong>. The emotion was immense in the valley, and even today, the elders talk about it with stars in their eyes. And so do the Belgians!     <br\/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-column\"><div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-image\"><div class=\"wrapper\"><div class=\"group-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.praloup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/481985946-650078144336814-1074800185409663610-n-900x570.jpg\" alt=\"Book Duels in the Ubaye Valley Tour de France Olivier Vaginay\" class=\"single_image ws-image-11314\"><div class=\"credits\"><\/div><\/div><p class=\"caption\"><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-title\"><h3><em>1980<\/em> A Belgian rider wins <strong>in Pra Loup<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Five years later, in 1980, <strong>Pra Loup<\/strong> once again hosted an altitude stage. This time, it was the Belgian <strong>Joseph Deschoenmaecker<\/strong> who won at the top, at the end of a demanding climb from the Ubaye valley.<br\/>Further proof that <strong>Pra Loup<\/strong> is an ideal playground for the great battles of the Tour. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-title\"><h3><em>2015<\/em> Simon Geschke tames the climb <strong>of Pra Loup<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2015, the Tour returned to the valley, and it was the German <strong>Simon Geschke<\/strong> who won the stage after a heroic breakaway.<br\/>The arrival at <strong>Pra Loup 1600 m<\/strong> is marked by breathtaking landscapes and an unforgettable atmosphere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-title\"><h3><em>2024<\/em> The Tour de France passes <strong>through Ubaye<\/strong> again<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2024, the Grande Boucle did not stop at the resort, but it crossed our beautiful valley again. The peloton crossed <strong>Uvernet-Fours<\/strong>, at the foot of the Maure, before reaching <strong>Barcelonnette<\/strong> for a spectacular finish in the heart of the city.<br\/>A beautiful spotlight on our territory and its exceptional landscapes. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-featured-content is-style-picto-topo\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-title\"><h4>Want to ride in the footsteps of the Tour de France?<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover our <strong>cycling routes<\/strong>, our <strong>accommodation adapted to cyclists<\/strong>, and our <strong>tailor-made services<\/strong> for a <strong>100% cycling holiday in the mountains<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-button has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.praloup.com\/en\/contact-the-ot\/\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button btn\">  Contact us!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-columns alignwide has-2-columns are-vertically-aligned-center layout-5050 is-style-background-white\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-column\"><div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-title\"><h3><em>Pra Loup 1500m<\/em>An arch in tribute to the Tour de France <strong>in Molan\u00e8s<\/strong> <\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To celebrate this strong link between <strong>Pra Loup<\/strong> and the Tour de France, a <strong>commemorative arch<\/strong> has been installed in <strong>Molanes \u2013 Pra Loup 1500 m<\/strong>.<br\/>This monument pays tribute to the highlights experienced here, and reminds all visitors that <strong>Pra Loup is a land of champions, passion and challenges<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-column\"><div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-image\"><div class=\"wrapper\"><div class=\"group-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.praloup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pxl-20250306-124633755mp-429x570.jpg\" alt=\"Arche Bernard Th\u00e9venet Tour de France Pra Loup\" class=\"single_image ws-image-11382\"><div class=\"credits\"><\/div><\/div><p class=\"caption\"><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-columns alignfull has-2-columns are-vertically-aligned-center layout-5050\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-column\"><div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-title\"><h2>Pra Loup, a resort <strong>made for cyclists<\/strong><br><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With its <strong>high-altitude roads<\/strong>, its <strong>mythical passes (Col d&#8217;Allos<\/strong> , Col de la Cayolle, Col de Vars&#8230;) and its <strong>sublime landscapes<\/strong>, <strong>Pra Loup<\/strong> is an <strong>ideal base camp<\/strong> for all cyclists, whether you are an amateur or an experienced cyclist.<br\/>Whether you want to <strong>relive the stages of the Tour<\/strong> or simply pedal in the <strong>middle of the peaks<\/strong>, you&#8217;ve definitely come to the right place!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-column\"><div class=\"wrapper\"><div class=\"is-style-card-portrait wp-block-ws-library-ws-list-content\"><div class=\"list-items splide\" data-splide=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;fixedWidth&quot;:320,&quot;heightRatio&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;perMove&quot;:1,&quot;drag&quot;:true,&quot;arrows&quot;:true,&quot;pagination&quot;:0,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;54px&quot;,&quot;breakpoints&quot;:{&quot;1450&quot;:{&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;15px&quot;}}}\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><div class=\"splide__list\"><div class=\"splide__slide\"><div class=\"item\"><div class=\"card \"><div class=\"group-media\"><div class=\"field-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.praloup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img-0156-337x475.jpg\" class=\"winter all-seasons wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-season=\"all-seasons\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"group-content\"><h3 class=\"field-title\">Bike Park de Pra Loup<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"field-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.praloup.com\/en\/activities\/adventure-terrain\/bike-park-de-pra-loup\/\" class=\"cardlink\">Bike Park de Pra Loup<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide\"><div class=\"item\"><div class=\"card \"><div class=\"group-media\"><div class=\"field-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.praloup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/velo-de-route-col-de-la-cayolle-thomas-bruno-2025-51-337x475.jpg\" class=\"winter all-seasons wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-season=\"all-seasons\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"group-content\"><h3 class=\"field-title\">Cycle tourism &amp; Great Alpine passes<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"field-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.praloup.com\/en\/activities\/cycle-tourism-great-alpine-passes\/\" class=\"cardlink\">Cycle tourism &amp; Great Alpine passes<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide\"><div class=\"item\"><div class=\"card \"><div class=\"group-media\"><div class=\"field-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.praloup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/vtt-gimette-thomas-bruno-2025-81-337x475.jpg\" class=\"winter all-seasons wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-season=\"all-seasons\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"group-content\"><h3 class=\"field-title\">Mountain biking around Pra Loup<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"field-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.praloup.com\/en\/100-nature\/mountain-biking-around-pra-loup\/\" class=\"cardlink\">Mountain biking around Pra Loup<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A look back at the legends of the Tour de France in Pra Loup<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11140,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_thumbnail_id_2":0,"summer_excerpt":"","season":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2373,2386],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13745","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-outdoor-summer","category-road-biking"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Pra Loup and the Tour de France - Pra Loup - Office de Tourisme<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Pra Loup and the Tour de France, a legendary story! 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