Driving in France During le Tour

Posted on Thu 4th, July 2013

• #1

rusty

I'm staying Grenoble from the 16th to the 22nd this July and on the 19th we've booked a car so we can get closer to the Galibier. This journey involves crossing the tour route at La Chambre. I'm 100% sure that the route crosses bridge over and the A43 (our route) but should I expect any issues? Also, our part of our route is on the Hors Course for the day. Is anyone aware of any issues driving on the Hors Course?

We'll be leaving Grenoble at 9:15am and, following our ride, we might take the car to Annecy and ride to the finish at Le Grand- Bornand.
• #2

Midi

No issues about the route of the Tour crossing "your" motorway appart from the distraction of drivers, the tolls will be rolling as well.
There will be a lot of traffic around that area.
The best way to find out about road restrictions are the local papers,
they will print the usual "how to" avoid/go to the Tour articles .
Mostly they will use this :
http://www.bison-fute.equipement.gouv.fr/fr/les-previsions-regionales-r191.html

the document called "communiqué de presse" for your dates seems unavailable yet,
but here is what it is like for the Marseille stage:
http://www.bison-fute.equipement.gouv.fr/fr/IMG/pdf/Tour_de_France_5eme_etapes_-_03_07_2013.pdf
Please do not assume that cars around the Tour are cycling minded.
• #3

rusty

Thanks. The first link looks like it could be useful.

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