15/06-11   -   Press releases

Mountain Events: The challenge of the Tour de France

The Tour de France 2011 is a less than a month away, and here at Ski Horizon we can hardly wait! For three weeks, the eyes of the cycling world will be fixed firmly on France, where the best riders in the world battle it out across some of the most gruelling terrain in the Alps. And because we love cycling almost as much as we love skiing, we’ve published a brand new Tour de France article in our online Mountain Holiday Guide.

From July 2nd to the 24th, the Tour de France will traverse the torturous French mountain roads, passing through the Auvergne, the Pyrenees and the Alps en route. We’ll be watching as the finest riders in the world strive for the coveted polka dot jersey, awarded to the best mountain competitor on the Tour. Let’s see how they fare on the dreaded Tourmalet!

Last year, around 15 million people travelled to France to support their favourite athletes, some going as far as to pitch their tents on the roadside days before the race even passed them! That’s dedication, and a good example of the kind of excitement the Tour generates. This year promises to attract even more spectators, and a plethora of extra curricular activities will be taking place in the mountains whilst the Tour is underway.

With 6 mountain stages and 2 rugged stages, the Tour de France 2011 is the Summer mountains sports event. In our previous article about the Tour in our Ski Horizon Holiday Guide, we gave you more information about the new stages in the event. To learn more :
http://www.skihorizon.co.uk/ski-holiday-guide/tour-de-france-2011-racing-through-the-french-alps/

Discover our best offers for The Tour de France 2011 :
http://www.travelhorizon.co.uk/hautes-alpes/?dsNav=N:4294895548-8554

Of course the mountains aren’t just about the Tour de France, and there are a wealth of summer activities you can sample while you’re there, from climbing, kayaking, to cycling and more. Ski stations aren’t just about skiing! Our Mountain Holiday Ski Guide gives you all the information you need to pick the mountain holiday that’s right for you. And coming soon you’ll also be able to read about the best golf courses, the most exciting sporting opportunities available in the mountains, and the best trekking trails too. Naturally, you can also find articles on skiing and winter sports to help you prepare for your next ski holiday.

Stay connected with SkiHorizon on various social networks to find out more about ski holidays and activities in the mountains.

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About SkiHorizon
SkiHorizon is part of the Travel Horizon Group and has 10 years of experience in the ski holiday (http://www.skihorizon.co.uk) business.

As the European leader for winter sports holidays, SkiHorizon is able to offer a huge range of mountain holiday options in more than 300 French, Italian, Austrian, Swiss and German ski resorts.

About TravelHorizon
TravelHorizon is an international travel company and is active in France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands. TRAVELHORIZON GROUP, European N°1 in mountain holidays, featuring brands such as SkiHorizon, Totem, Halloween, SnowRental, Sportura and ChaletTravel. The group is present all across Europe, with main offices in the Netherlands and France.

The Group provides insightful information and the largest and most competitive choice of ski holidays in terms of geography, lodging types, availabilities and extra services.

TravelHorizon owns the following brands www.skihorizon.com, www.sportura.com, www.halloween.be, www.totemvoyages.com, www.chalettravel.nl, www.spahorizon.com, www.net4ski.com, www.net4sea.com and www.travelhorizon.com.

About the SkiHorizon Ski Holiday Guide editorial team
The writers and editors of the Guide boast a combination of passion for winter sports, travel and marketing.

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Myriam Cervera,
The TravelHorizon Group,
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