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2024

Liege-Bastogne-Liege VIP and hospitality

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    As an official 2024 Liege Bastogne Liege tour operator we are pleased to offer VIP hospitality at the start and/or the finish of the Liege Bastogne Liege with accommodation. Both the start and the finish will be in Liege within walking distance of our hotel.

    The VIP Access Start experience in Liège

    The finish in Liege

    The VIP Access Finish experience in Liege

    Full day VIP experience “Start to Finish”

    Your day starts at 08.15 at the VIP lounge near the start on place St Lambert. Have breakfast at the VIP lounge followed by exclusive access to the signing in protocol and the team paddock areas where you the pro riders get ready for the event. See the fictive start of the race and the Start Village will finish at 10.30.

    After 27 years in the suburb of Ans, the finish of La Doyenne returned to the centre of Liège from 2019 and it will remain there for at least five years after that. The last time the race finished in the centre of Liège was in 1991. The finish of the women’s race, which first took place in 2017, will move from Ans into Liège, but will continue to start in Bastogne.

    The VIP area in Liege opens at 14.30 and you will be welcomed on arrival. Whilst you watch the race on live on TV screens you can help yourself to hors d’oeuvres and you can make use of the open bar. You will watch the finish of the Liege Bastogne Liege and after witnessing the podium ceremony your day ends at 17.45.

    For a full day at Liege Bastogne Liege we offer you the opportunity to book the Start and Finish hospitality experience together. You can simply walk from the start to the finish hospitality area.

    Hotel
    Mercure Liege City Centre
    Mercure Liege City Centre

    This hotel is housed within a beautifully converted former 17th-century convent. The hotel overlooks the River Meuse and is close to the historic centre of Liège. The hotel is within a short walking distance of of some of the city's main highlights, such as Curtius Museum and Saint Bartholomew's Church. The hotel is within walking distance of Liege's old town, which features many tourist attractions and opportunities for shopping.

    The hotel's restaurant is situated in the original, 17th-century wing of the building, which used to be where the monastery was located. The restaurant can cater to specialists diets on request.

    Amenities:

    Shuttle service
    Shared lounge/TV area
    Vending machine (snacks)
    Vending machine (drinks)
    Shuttle service (additional charge)
    Designated smoking area
    Fitness facilities
    Air conditioning
    Non-smoking throughout
    Shops (on site)
    Heating
    Packed lunches
    Soundproof rooms
    Lift
    Family rooms
    Facilities for disabled guests
    Non-smoking rooms
    Newspapers
    Room service

    2 nights
    £495

    * Please note that the price is based on 2 people sharing a room with double bed or 2 single beds. Single supplement fee for a single occupancy of a room.

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    20 April

    Arrival day

    We offer you the option to book two nights on bed and breakfast basis at the centrally located hotel in Liege namely the 4 star Mercure Liege. The hotel is located within walking distance of the start and finish. The rooms are nice and spacious. Please make your own way to the Hotel Mercure City Centre.

    21 April

    2024 Liege Pro Race

    As an optional extra to your package, you can add on any of our 3 VIP tickets; VIP Finish Access, VIP Start to Finish and VIP Start. Our location at the hotel Mercure in Liege is ideal for accessing the start and finish area. You can either purchase start or finish hospitality or both for a full day at the Liege Bastogne Liege. Below you will find a short itinerary of today’s schedule if you have booked the full day hospitality itinerary:

    • Registration and start area: Place Saint-Lambert, Liege at 15 minutes walking distance from the Mercure Hotel
    • Hospitality lounge opens – 08.15
    • Rider’s signing on: From 08.55 until 10.05
    • Final call at 10.10
    • ‘Départ fictif’ at 10.15, place Saint-Lambert
    • Official start at 10.30, after a 7,3 km procession from the start and registration area
    • Closing of start hospitality area at 10.30

    The finish of the 2024 Liege Bastogne Liege is in Liege as well. After a bit of a break for lunch, you can walk across to the finish.

    • Opening of finish hospitality area: 14.30
    • Arrival of the caravan: 16.00
    • First rider arrival: 16.30
    • Podium ceremony: 17.00
    • Last rider arrival: 17.15
    • Closure of finish hospitality area: 17.45

    22 April

    Departure day

    Please check out of the hotel after breakfast if you have booked your hotel with us.

    The VIP Access Start experience in Liège - £TBC- per person (inc. tax) +

    Your day starts at 08.15 at the VIP lounge near to the start on the Place St Lambert in Liege. Our hotel, the 4 star Mercure Liege City Hotel in Liege is located at just a short walk away, making it a very convenient place to stay for your weekend in Liege.

    The VIP  Access Finish experience in Liege - £TBC- per person (inc. tax) +

    The VIP area in Liege opens at 14.30 and you will be welcomed on arrival. Whilst you watch the race on live on TV screens you can help yourself to hors d’oeuvres and you can make use of the open bar which serves soft drinks, Champagne, beer and wine. You will watch the finish of the 2024 Liege Bastogne Liege and after witnessing the podium ceremony your day ends at 17.45.

    Full day VIP experience “Start to Finish” – £TBC- per person (inc. tax) +

    For a full day at Liege Bastogne Liege we offer you the opportunity to book the Start and Finish hospitality experience together. You can simply walk from the start to the finish hospitality area.

    Shuttle +

    From the airport you can take a train to Liège (approx. 1 hour)

    Car +

    Public car parks in the city centre or park at the hotel

    Train +

    Liège-Guillemins high speed train station. High speed trains from Paris, Brussels, Cologne and Amsterdam. Regional and intercity trains from most Belgian cities

    Does my luggage get transported to my hotel? +

    If airport transfers are included in your package, we will transfer you and your Luggage to the hotel. If you are on a cycling holiday, we will also transfer your bike.

    Do you cater for children? +

    Children are welcome on our trips with the exception of some Hospitality packages.

    Can Vegetarians, Vegans or special diets be catered for? +

    Any dietary requirements e.g., Vegetarian or Vegan etc needs to be advised to us at booking stage. We will then request the meals with the relevant hotel.

    Can I extend my stay along the way? +

    Stays can be extended beyond our standard packages subject to availability at the relevant hotel.

    How can I pay for my holiday? +

    Packages can be paid for online or over the phone by Credit/debit card or Amex, payments can also be made by Bank transfer.

    Do I need travel insurance? +

    Travel insurance is always advised and is best taken out at the time of making a booking.

    What happens if I have to cancel? Will I lose money? +

    Cancelation charges are applicable in the event you cannot travel. Please refer to the booking conditions page.

    Can I change the date after I’ve booked? +

    Subject to amendment fees and hotel availability dates can be changed after initial booking.

    Will anyone from your team meet me during my stay? +

    Dependent on the trip booked we will have representatives on the package this will be outlined in the individual tour. If we have no representation a 24-hour telephone number will be provided.

    Can I travel on my own? +

    Yes, we cater for solo travellers, we can offer single rooms or twin share rooms

    What is twin to share? +

    On many of our travel packages we offer our free ‘Twin to Share’ service where you pay to share a room rather than the supplement for a single room. We encourage single travellers to join our tours and rooms for single occupancy are available on all our tours, but we also offer the opportunity to book our ‘Twin to Share’ service. This option which means that we pair you up with another athlete of the same sex so you can enjoy the event without having to pay the single occupancy supplement.

    Is the entry guaranteed? +

    All our entries are Guaranteed there is no ballot, lottery or fundraising required once your entry is paid it is guaranteed.

    Do I need to pay a deposit? +

    A deposit will be required at time of booking to secure your place.

    How do I manage a Sports Tours booking? +

    Once booked online you will be able to view and make payments on your account.

    When will I receive my tickets? +

    Itineraries will be sent on all trips around 14 days prior to departure

    What is included in the price? +

    What is included in the price will be shown under each individual package.

    What is not included in the price? +

    What is not included in the price will be shown under each individual package.

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