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Qualifying school for the 2023 season, entries are now open.

August 8 th , 2022 – It was the year 2005 when a young Alps Tour – only four-years old, at that time – first organized its own Qualifying School , in March, at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, in Morocco.

The Alps Tour and its Qualifying School have been growing since, both in numbers and reputation, producing some outstanding talents who would go on winning on the main Tours, like Englishman Matt Wallace , Spaniard Adria Arnaus , Frenchmen Victor Perez , Romain Langasque and Antoine Rozner , Italian Guido Migliozzi , just to name a few.

Now it’s time for the 19 th edition of our Qualifying School and, as in the past two years, Italy will play host to the tournament won in 2021 by French amateur Martin Couvra ( pictured ), recently selected to represent his country in the World Amateur Team Championship alongside two fellow Alps Tour colleagues, Julien Sale (n. 2 in the current Alps Tour Order of Merit) and Tom Vaillant (n. 3).

The tournament that decides who is going to have access to our Tour in the 2023 Season and become the next rising golf stars will take place on two different courses for the First Stage and will move near Rome for the Final Stage .

With the Qualifying School, the Alps Tour confirms its goal of “ Raising Golf Stars ” – the tagline created in 2021 with the new logo for the 20 years of life of the tour – and opens the door to the future stellar careers of its most talented members.

The Alps Tour Qualifying School is open to male professionals belonging to a PGA or a recognized golf federation, and male amateurs with max hcp of 2,0.

The First Stage is scheduled on November 3 rd and 4 th over 36 holes ; the applicants (78 players on each venue) will have to choose between Golf Club Le Fonti , 36 km from Bologna airport; and Miglianico Golf & Country Club , the traditional venue for eight edition of the Abruzzo Open, 250 km from Rome Fiumicino airport and 18 km from Pescara airport.

When applying for the tournament, the player must choose the venue (Le Fonti, or Miglianico) where he would like to play.

The Final Stage – with a total of 144 admitted players – will then take place on November 9 th – 11 th over 54 holes on two venues North of Rome, with two rounds alternated on Olgiata Golf Club , host of three Italian Opens (1973, 2002 & 2019), a prestigious “first” for the Alps Tour , and on Golf Nazionale , a Jim and George Fazio Design, with the last round on Golf Nazionale , the challenging and beautiful golf course owned by the Italian Golf Federation inaugurated with the World Cup back in 1991, and recently renovated.

The Final Stage is open to the players who qualified after the First Stage and to the exempt players – as the Alps Tour members ranked in the 2022 Order of Merit but not admitted to the Grand Final, or players who took part in the 2022 World Amateur Team Championship and/or the 2022 European Boys/Men Team Championships.

The Top 35 ranked players at the end of the Final Stage will obtain a full category (cat. 6) to play the Alps Tour events scheduled in 2023.

The entry deadline for both stages is October 10 th .

For all info and regulations, click this link ; for entering the 2022 Qualifying School for the 2023 Season, please download the app « Alps Tour Golf » (on App Store for iOS devices and Play Store for Android) , go to “Schedule” and click on “Q-School”.

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Q School Final Stage: A Primer

With status for the 2023 season on the line, here’s everything you need to know about the korn ferry tour event.

The final stage of Korn Ferry Tour Q school began on Friday, with 147 players looking to secure starts for the 2023 season. Here’s a quick rundown.

Q: How many rounds will they play?  

A: Four rounds, 72 holes, played on two courses (Marshwood and The Landings in Savannah, Ga.). There is no cut. 

Q: Does everyone who has made it here get guaranteed starts on the Korn Ferry Tour next year? 

A: No, here is the breakdown:

• The winner (and ties) is fully exempt for the season. 

• Players who finish second through 10th (and ties) are guaranteed starts in the first 12 events of the season.

• Players who finish 11th to 40th (and ties) are guaranteed starts in the first eight events. 

• The rest of the players are conditional members slotted in the order that they finish. Starts are not guaranteed, but most will get at least a few starts throughout the season. The players finishing near the bottom, however, may not get a single start. They will be regulated to chasing Monday qualifiers. 

Q: Is there a purse for Q school?

A: Yes. The players earning guaranteed starts (top 40 and ties) will be paid out of the $480,000 purse. The winner receives $50,000. The bad news is that 100 players or more will walk away with nothing. 

Q: What does being a conditional member mean?

A: One, if you get into an event (through status, a Monday Q or an exemption) and make the cut, the player is then eligible for the reshuffle. For a player with poor conditional status, a good finish in just one event could change his entire season. 

Another perk of being a conditional KFT member is that you get a reduced price on the entry fee into PGA Tour Monday Qs ($100 versus $500). Members also have practice privileges at all TPC courses. 

Q: What are some of the more recognizable names in the field? 

A: Spencer Levin is two PGA Tour starts shy of earning his full pension. Chris Gotterup, the former top-ranked college player at Oklahoma, has had some impressive showings in his few pro starts. Sam Saunders, Arnold Palmer’s grandson, has battled injuries over the last few years, but he is back. So is PGA Tour winner Wesley Bryan. Other recognizable names include Chase Seiffert, Grayson Murray (assuming he’s healthy enough after his scooter accident in Bermuda) and Daniel Summerhays, who has retired and unretired more times than I can count. 

Q: Who is the highest ranked player in the field based on the Official World Golf Ranking?

A: Yuta Katsuragawa, at 108th. Katsuragawa is third on the Japan Tour Order of Merit this season and has two career wins on that tour. He played in the Open Championship at St. Andrews this year and finished T-47, his first event outside of Japan. 

Q: Who are some international players who might surprise? 

A: My go-to guy for insight on the international side is Jude DeLoye , who is a great follow on Twitter. He gave me two names. Rowin Caron from the Netherlands shot 58 this year on the Golden State Tour. And Cristobal del Solar, who played on the Palmer Cup team with Jon Rahm before they turned pro, is here. Both played at Florida State on a team that included Daniel Berger, Chase Seiffert and Hank Lebioda. 

Q: How about some great stories? 

A: Not sure it gets any better than Hayden Springer and his amazing family . Daughter Grace battles Trisomy-18, and Annie arrived right after the second stage of Q school. 

Brady Calkins is often referred to as the “John Daly of mini-tours,” but he also has a ton of game. He has dominated the Dakotas Tour for years. I wrote about him after he qualified for the U.S. Open this year at The Country Club in Boston. 

Kevin Prise wrote a great article about Cyril Bouniol , who battled some serious health issues over the last year. 

Henry Chung has spent some nights in the back of his rental car while chasing his dream, but now he has a chance to change the trajectory of his career. 

Q: Who are some of the grinders who could make some noise? 

A: Derek Oland has made it here multiple times, but hasn’t been able to secure guaranteed starts. He has played well on the All Pro Tour for years. 

Andre Metzger is a 40-year-old legend on the Dakotas Tour, but he has struggled when he has had Korn Ferry status. He has another chance to change that. 

Alistair Docherty missed a five-foot birdie putt on the last hole of second stage that he thought he needed to make to get through. He then had an agonizing wait and refreshed the leaderboard on his phone “about a million times” before finally learning he had snuck through on the number. Docherty has worked as a club caddie to make ends meet. 

Q: Was there really a pro-am at Q school? 

A: Yes, which is nuts. This is the biggest week of the season for most players, and to have a pro-am seems like a really poor decision by the tour. According to one caddie, players were paid $500. I hope that is wrong, as most pro-ams pay the players $1,000 or more. 

Q: Is Q school on TV?

A: Kind of. The final round, which will be played on Monday, will be streamed on Peacock. I will tweet the link on Monday.

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How it works: 2023 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA - JUNE 12: A course view of the chipping area during the second round at the Korn Ferry Tour's Korn Ferry Challenge at TPC Sawgrass at Dyes Valley Course on June 12, 2020 in Ponte Vedra B the chippingeach, Florida. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)

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Beginning in 2023, PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry will award PGA TOUR cards to the top five finishers and ties, in addition to determining 2024 season eligibility for the Korn Ferry Tour and PGA TOUR Americas.

Related: Scores and results: PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry

PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry consists of four different stages, though competitors can bypass Pre-Qualifying, First Stage, or Second Stage of PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry if they meet the criteria of at least one exemption category for First, Second, or Final Stage.

Competition for Pre-Qualifying, First Stage, and Second Stage is conducted at several different sites, with the number of competitors advancing from each site being on a pro rata basis (i.e., approximately the same percentage from each site will advance).

Final Stage of PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry will be contested at Dye’s Valley Course at TPC Sawgrass, as well as Sawgrass Country Club, with each competitor playing two rounds on each course. At the conclusion of the final round, the last set of TOUR cards for the 2024 season will be awarded, with the others coming from the 2022-23 DP World Tour season (top 10 players from Race to Dubai Rankings not already exempt) and 2023 Korn Ferry Tour season (top 30 players on final points list).

• Pre-Qualifying (eight sites, 54-hole stroke play competition) – September 13-29

• First Stage (13 sites, 72-hole stroke play competition) – October 10-27

• Second Stage (five sites, 72-hole stroke play competition) – November 14-December 1

• Final Stage (72-hole stroke play competition) – December 14-17

The medalist (and ties) from each First Stage site will be exempt through the Latin America Swing of the 2024 PGA TOUR Americas season.

The medalist (and ties) from each Second Stage site will earn Korn Ferry Tour membership and, provided they do not improve their status at Final Stage, will be subject to the second reshuffle of the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour season, and be placed in the Korn Ferry Tour Priority Ranking after the first 40 finishers and ties who did not earn a PGA TOUR card at Final Stage of PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry.

Performance benefits for Final Stage of PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry are as follows:

• Top five finishers and ties at Final Stage will earn PGA TOUR cards.

• Next 40 finishers and ties at Final Stage will earn exempt status through multiple reshuffles of the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour season, with the first 25 finishers and ties being subject to the third reshuffle, and any remaining finishers within the category being subject to the second reshuffle.

• The next 20 finishers and ties at Final Stage will earn exempt status for the Latin America Swing of the 2024 PGA TOUR Americas season, while also earning conditional Korn Ferry Tour membership.

• All remaining finishers at Final Stage will have conditional Korn Ferry Tour membership and conditional PGA TOUR Americas membership for the 2024 season.

The field at Final Stage of PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry will feature players who advanced through the various stages of Q-School – Pre-Qualifying, First Stage, Second Stage – and others who automatically qualify by meeting the criteria of at least one exemption category.

Exemption categories for 2023 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry are as follows:

First Stage

• Members of the PGA TOUR, Korn Ferry Tour, Japan Golf Tour Organization (JGTO), Korea Professional Golfers' Association (KPGA), DP World Tour, PGA Tour of Australasia, Sunshine Tour, PGA TOUR Latinoamérica or PGA TOUR Canada during the years 2021, 2022 or 2023.

• Applicants that made the cut in a tournament awarding Official Money conducted by the PGA TOUR, Korn Ferry Tour, DP World Tour, Japan Golf Tour Organization (JGTO), Korea Professional Golfers’ Association (KPGA), PGA Tour of Australasia, Sunshine Tour, PGA TOUR Latinoamérica or PGA TOUR Canada during the years 2022 or 2023 as of the First Qualifying Stage entry deadline (September 11, 2023).

• Applicants who played the Second Qualifying Stage of the 2019, 2021 or 2022 Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying Tournament.

• Applicants who finished in the top 50, including ties, at a First Qualifying Stage site of the 2021 or 2022 Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying Tournament.

• Applicants that played in the 2022 or 2023: THE PLAYERS Championship, Masters Tournament, PGA Championship, U.S. Open or The Open Championship.

• Applicants that played in the 2023 PGA Professional Championship.

• Applicants that made the cut in the 2022 PGA Assistant Professional National Championship.

• Applicants ranked 101-200 on the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) to be released as of the entry deadline for First Qualifying Stage (September 11, 2023).

• Applicants ranked six through twenty-five (6-25) on the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) to be released as of Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

• Applicants who qualified for the 2021 or 2023 Walker Cup.

• Applicants who played in the semifinals of the 2021, 2022 or 2023 U.S. Amateur, or the final of the 2021 or 2022 U.S. Mid-Amateur.

Second Stage

• 2022-23 PGA TOUR Members who are eligible for tournament play as defined in the PGA TOUR Tournament Regulations.

• Applicants with an official victory in a 2020-2021, 2022, 2023 Korn Ferry Tour tournament as defined in the Korn Ferry Tour Tournament Regulations .

• Applicants finishing sixty-one through eighty-fifth (61-85) on the final 2023 Official Korn Ferry Tour Points List, as defined in the Korn Ferry Tour Tournament Regulations .

• Applicants who have made fifty (50) or more cuts in PGA TOUR cosponsored or approved tournaments awarding official money as of the Second Qualifying Stage entry deadline (October 9, 2023).

• Applicants who made the cut in the 2023: THE PLAYERS Championship, Masters Tournament, PGA Championship, U.S. Open or The Open Championship.

• Players ranked fifty-first through one hundred (51-100) on the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) to be released as of October 9, 2023.

• Applicants ranked sixth through twentieth (6-20) on the current season’s Final Official 2023 PGA TOUR University Ranking.

• Applicants ranked sixth through twenty-fifth (6-25) on the PGA TOUR Latinoamérica 2022-23 Final Official Totalplay Cup Points List, as defined in the PGA TOUR Latinoamérica Tournament Regulations .

• Applicants ranked sixth through twenty-fifth (6-25) PGA TOUR Canada 2023 Final Official Fortinet Cup Points List, as defined in the PGA TOUR Canada Tournament Regulations .

• Applicants ranked first through fifth (1-5) on the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) to be released as of Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

• Applicants ranked one through five (1-5) including ties at the 2023 PGA Professional Championship.

• Applicants ranked two through five (2-5) on the current season’s Official Order of Merit for Japan Golf Tour Organization (JGTO) as of the Second Qualifying Stage deadline (October 9, 2023).

• Applicants ranked two through five (2-5) on the 2022-2023 Final Official Money List for the PGA Tour of Australasia.

• Applicants ranked two through five (2-5) on the 2022-2023 Final Official Players List for the Sunshine Tour.

• Applicants ranked two through five (2-5) on the 2022-2023 Final Genesis Point List for the Korea Professional Golfers' Association (KPGA).

• Applicant who is a current Korn Ferry Tour member that has been disabled to the extent he is unable to compete in more than twelve (12) events in a season but has played in a minimum of five (5) Korn Ferry Tour events that season; has performed at a level which placed him 61st – 85th position on the Official Korn Ferry Tour Regular Season Points List at the time he was disabled; or who has average points per event at the time he was disabled which would have placed him 61st – 85th position on the Official Korn Ferry Tour Regular Season Points List for the entire season (determined by multiplying such an average number of Korn Ferry Tour events played by all Korn Ferry Tour members).

Final Stage

• The top 40 available applicants below the 125th position on the Final 2022-2023 FedExCup Playoffs & Eligibility Points List, to a floor of 200th position.

• Applicants ranked on the PGA TOUR Nonmember FedExCup Points list (including Special Temporary Members) whose combined official points and points earned in official money World Golf Championship events and the Barbasol and Barracuda Championships is equal to or greater than the 150th place finisher on the Final 2022-2023 Regular Season FedExCup Points List.

• Applicants ranked thirty-first through sixtieth (31-60) on the season ending 2023 Korn Ferry Tour Official Points List, as defined in the Korn Ferry Tour Tournament Regulations .

• Applicants ranked first through fifty (1-50) on the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) to be released as of the Final Qualifying Stage entry deadline (November 13, 2023).

Applicants ranked one through five (1-5) on the current season’s Final Official 2023 PGA TOUR University Ranking.

• Applicants ranked one through five (1-5) on the PGA TOUR Latinoamérica 2022-23 Final Official Totalplay Cup Points List, as defined in the PGA TOUR Latinoamérica Tournament Regulations .

• Applicants ranked one through five (1-5) PGA TOUR Canada 2023 Final Official Fortinet Cup Points List, as defined in the PGA TOUR Canada Tournament Regulations .

• Leading player on the Japan Golf Tour Organization (JGTO) Official Order of Merit as of the Final Qualifying Stage deadline (November 13, 2023).

• Top five players on the 2022-2023 Final Official Money List for the PGA Tour of Australasia.

• Leading player on the 2022-2023 Final Official Players List for the Sunshine Tour.

• Leading player on the 2022-2023 Final Genesis Point List for the Korea Professional Golfers' Association (KPGA).

• Applicants among Major and Minor, Medical Extension category members (as defined in the PGA TOUR Tournament Regulations ) whose FedExCup Points earned in their “Available Tournaments”, when combined with the amount of FedExCup Points earned in their “Tournaments Played”, equals or exceeds the amount of FedExCup Points earned by the member who finished last in the 25 finishers beyond 125th place on the FedEx Cup Points List for the preceding season shall be exempt into Final Qualifying Stage in that year provided that the FedExCup Points earned in his “Tournaments Played” was less than the 150th finisher on the FedExCup Points List in the year of the applicant’s injury.

• Applicant who is a current Korn Ferry Tour member that has been disabled to the extent he is unable to compete in more than twelve (12) events in a season but has played in a minimum of five (5) Korn Ferry Tour events that season; has performed at a level which placed him 31st – 60th on the Official Korn Ferry Tour Regular Season Points List at the time he was disabled; or who has average points per event at the time he was disabled which would have placed him 31st – 60th on the Official Korn Ferry Tour Regular Season Points List for the entire season (determined by multiplying such an average number of Korn Ferry Tour events played by all Korn Ferry Tour members).

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Tour de France 2023: our selection of the most beautiful mountain stages

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Reading time: 0 min Published on 4 December 2023, updated on 15 April 2024

The most famous cycle race in the world, the Tour de France will be taking to the skies once again this year, as the 3,404km and 21 stages will take in all 5 of France's mountain ranges! The Pyrenees, the Auvergne volcanoes, the Jura mountains, the Alps and the Vosges massif... The peloton has plenty of pedalling to do and plenty of climbing to do. The grandiose landscapes, the high altitude finishes and the dizzying descents promise to be emotional highs. To experience the highs (and lows) of the Grand Loop, saddle up with our selection of the most beautiful mountain stages.

From Tarbes to Cauterets-Cambasque, the Pyrenees take centre stage

After 3 stages on the Spanish side, welcome to the French Pyrenees! First there's Bayonne and the Basque country, Dax and its thermal baths, Pau and its beautiful castle where King Henry IV was born. And then there's Tarbes, with its breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, its palm-lined streets (yes, yes!) and its gourmet markets. The riders of the 2023 Tour de France will need a lot of courage to tear themselves away from this gentle way of life and tackle the climbs of the Aspin and terrible Tourmalet cols . The reward for all this climbing is a finish on the Cambasque plateau, overlooking the charming resort of Cauterets, in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park, where the Pic du Midi is enthroned. Want to cool off? Try the hike to the peaceful Lac d'Ilhéou . In a green setting with magnificent views and waterfalls, picnics and swimming...

The Puy de Dôme, a feast for the eyes in Auvergne

The ascent of Puy de Dôme, the undisputed star of the Auvergne, will be one of the highlights of the 2023 Tour de France! The youngest and highest volcano in the Puys chain has not featured on the itinerary for 35 years. Taking on this fearsome and majestic peak and finishing with a 360° view over the gentle rolling hills of the Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne is sure to motivate many a rider! But did you know that you can also climb this peaceful giant by mule track or on board the Panoramique des Dômes, a picturesque little cogwheel train? In just 15 minutes, you'll be transported to an altitude of 1,465 m, with the 80 volcanoes of the Puy range and the Limagne fault (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site at your feet. To complete a stage that's full of fireworks, the Vulcania Park is not far away! Who can beat that?

Breathtaking escapes in the Jura

Expect to fall under the spell of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne! Just 1 hour from Lyon and the Monts du Beaujolais, this small town in the Ain département, from which the Tour de France 2023 peloton will set off on 14 July, is a delightful medieval town. With its pink stone houses, flower-bedecked bridges and old market hall housing one of France's most popular traditional markets, it is also the gateway to the Dombes region, a paradise for fish farmers and birdwatchers with its landscapes of water and ponds. Take advantage of this area on foot, by boat or, ideally, by bike (it's flat!), before taking to the heights of the Montagnes du Jura , just a stone's throw away. The Pyramide du Bugey, from the top of which you can see Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva, is a must-see. The Tour de France riders attack it via the Col du Grand Colombier. At top speed. Take your time, the panorama is well worth it!

In the Alps, between lakes and legendary passes

It's doubtful that the riders will enjoy the view of Lake Geneva as they take their first pedal to the metal in the Alps at Annemasse on stage 14 of the Tour de France 2023. We recommend this one, though, as well as the view of Lake Annecy and its turquoise waters. Then it's time for a series of twists and turns and climbs to the legendary passes of the Alps, including the famous Col du Feu, an unprecedented climb for the peloton. At an altitude of 1,000 metres, in the heart of the Portes du Soleil ski area, the stage finish in Morzine won't dampen the spirits of those who love nature. In summer, the little village resort in the Alps is an ideal playground for lovers of outdoor activities : a stroll along the Dérêches river, swimming in Lake Montriond, canyoning or via ferrata... the hardest thing will be to choose.

From Gets to Saint-Gervais, Mont Blanc in your sights

For the first time since its creation, the Tour de France will start from Les Gets. Well-known to mountain bikers (the World Championships were held there in 2022), the pretty Alpine resort will kick off a 15th stage during which you'll need to have plenty of breath. The Col de la Forclaz-Montmin is on the programme. So allow yourself a break at its belvedere for a bird's-eye view of Lake Annecy before setting off again for Saint-Gervais, at the foot of Mont-Blanc. If you want to reach the highest peak in the Alps, this village resort, with its well-preserved heritage and traditions, is the ideal place to stop. And its thermal baths, renowned for the many benefits of their waters, set the well-being at the summit in a magnificent green setting.

Courchevel, star of the Alps

The regulars call it Courch' and they come and go summer and winter as connoisseurs, just like the Tour de France caravan which is visiting the Savoyard resort for the 4th time. Welcome to the pinnacle of top-of-the-range skiing in the Alps, at the heart of the Three Valleys ski area. Courchevel tops the list not only for the size of its ski area (Méribel and Val Thorens are its famous neighbours) but also for its range of hotels (no fewer than 5 mountain palaces , from the Apogée to the Cheval Blanc, not forgetting the K2 Palace, Airelles and the Hôtel Barrière Les Neiges) and restaurants. So, with its 6 hamlets and the surrounding area, the resort has a lot to offer. Take a selfie at the top of La Saulire, take a stroll down to Lac de la Rosière, cycle down the Bike Park, spend the night in the Lacs Merlet refuge or hike through the heart of the Vallée des Avals... You're going to love it!

Full steam ahead in the Vosges

Between the Lorraine plateau and the Alsace plain, the Vosges massif lives up to its reputation: a perfect blend of nature, wide open spaces, traditions and local produce, crafts and fine cheeses. Between the Grand Ballon d'Alsace and the Petit Ballon, via the famous Col de la Schlucht, the Tour de France 2023 will be taking a break from the normality of the mountains, with a new finish on the slopes of the Markstein, in the welcoming family resort of Marlstein Fellering. In the heart of the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park , you can enjoy bucolic hikes, tobogganing in the mountain pastures, paragliding with a view, and mountain biking (or mountain bikes) in a landscape of absolute serenity. And for those with a sweet tooth, July is the peak of blueberry season (and the season for tarts in the farm inns).

And (finally) Paris.... and the Olympics!

Will the riders be in Olympic form for the triumphant finish on the Champs-Elysées on 23 July 2023? Just one year ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris , the route will certainly provide a magnificent prologue to the sporting event. Starting in Saint-Quentin en Yvelines, all the future Olympic venues in the Yvelines département will be on the peloton's final route. A gigantic loop will join the Colline d'Elancourt (where the mountain bike events will take place), the Golf National in Guyancourt and the Château de Versailles , which will host the equestrian events and part of the modern pentathlon competitions. A prestigious line-up of finishers for a Tour de France 2023 that's sure to be at the top of its game!

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