
Guided Med to Atlantic Biking
Tour
11 Nights / 12 Days
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Dates 2008
Custom - on request for groups of 6 or more
Price
TBA euros per person, double occupancy. Single supplement:
TBA euros. (convert)
Bike Rentals: 105 euros (click
to view) Scott Sportster P3 hybrids; see link for full details
and picture. Helmets and add on materials included. Merckx racing
bikes available also see Cycling
Classics for specs under Rental Bikes. LaPierre tandems also available
for rent on this tour for 205 euros. See link.
Scott Sportster P3 hyrid rentals - the best
rental bike available in the region for 2008, certainly so for self-guided
travelers!
Level
Level 2-3-more challenging
Day 2: 65 miles
Day 3: 32 miles
Day 4: 50 miles
Day 5: 75 miles
Day 6: 47 miles
Day 7: rest day
Day 8: 47 miles
Day 9: 50 miles
Day 10: 38 miles
Day 11: 72 miles
Headwinds can impact level as Atlantic approaches.
The Trip Includes
11 nights accommodations in charming
3 star inns, all breakfasts, 11 dinners, bag transfers, routes, maps
and descriptions, guide support service and SAG support van, arrival
transfer from Narbonne and departure transfer to Bordeaux. We also
include free travel planning to add Paris hotels, car rentals, France
hotels, trains, airport transfers.
Supplemental Nights: to be determined - please inquire.
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this Tour
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Details
Arrival train station: Narbonne - we will transfer the group
at one time in late afternoon. Departure from Bordeaux airport
or rail station, nothing before 11:00 am.
Misc Info
Guided trip - includes vehicle support; riding can be adapted
each day if necessary for some group members. No major difficulties
or heavy climbs but hilly riding throughout; ride time is
estimated at 4-6 hours.
You are important to us;
so we make you thoroughly prepared and include:
Pre-trip travel documents: you will receive extensive information
as a customer prior to your departure. Upon confirmation we
will send you some general information about preparations
including passport info, training tips, and reading lists.
As a customer you can also Purchase product from Hammer Nutrition,
get 2 FREE issues to Velo News, and much more!
Upon final payment, we will send to you a complete list of
documentation by email including Hotel List, contact numbers,
itineraries, sites to see and information about sites and
culture of the region. We include road signs, packing lists,
travel tips, language phrases, holiday info, tour details,
culture and customs tips, and much, much more!
See more of this region by clicking below for the virtual tour
Click on a day to see that days itinerary.
DAY 1
Day
1:Arrival day. A transfer from the Narbonne TGV station will
take you to the initial accommodation in Gruissan. Bike fitting and
check by bike mechanic. Welcoming drink and briefing on the program.
In function of the time left, you can enjoy the charming old village
of Gruissan, proud of its history and tradition. The village is located
in a natural site surrounded by salt lakes and a deserted beach. (D)

Day 2: Gruissan – Ile Ste Lucie – Port-la-Nouvelle
– Sigean – Portel-des-Corbières –Ripaud –
Thézan-des-Corbières – Ferrals-les-Corbières
– Fontcouverte – Moux – Capendu – Marseillette
– Trèbes – Carcassonne.
A gentle ride w/o any difficulty through the Corbières wine
area to the Medieval City of Carcassonne. The Cité (Walled
City) is a fortified medieval town, included by UNESCO in the World
Heritage List. After a walk through the Cité, we’ll enjoy
a regional dish in an authentic local restaurant. Our hotel is located
at about 500 m from the Porte Narbonnaise, being the main access to
the Cité. (B,D)

Day 3: Carcassonne – Canal du Midi –
Montolieu – Saissac – Durfort – Saint Ferréol
The Canal du Midi, included by UNESCO in the World Heritage List,
is a fantastic engineering work. The idea was to link the Garonne
river (Atlantic Ocean) with the Mediterranean Sea, a 240 km long canal,
built with the topographical know-how of the XVII th century ! The
ride takes us through the smooth hills of the western Montagne Noir
National Park. (B,D)

Day 4: Saint Ferréol – Puylaurens –
Graulet – Lasgraisses – Gaillac
A gentle ride to Gaillac, a more than 1000 year old town, surrounded
by wine areas. (B,D)

Day
5: Gaillac – Bruniquel – Aveyron valley –
Lafrançaise - Moissac
Bruniquel « one of the most beautiful villages of France »
is a unique castle town, renowned for the Offenbach festivals. In
Moissac, a scenic pilgrimage town on the Compostella route, we will
be accommodated in a former mill. (B,D)

Day 6: Lauzerte – Tournon-d’-Agenais
– Fumel – Monflanquin.
Nature is characterized by forests, hills and picturesque valleys.
A sporty ride, awarded with a stay in a small vacation resort with
a nice pool. (B,D)

Day 7: Rest day - time to explore or take your bike
out on a short loop ride. (B,D)

Day 8: Monpazier – Belvès – Castelnaud
– La Roque Gageac - Sarlat.
Scenic landscapes will accompany you to the Dordogne valley and the
historical town of Sarlat-la-Canédà: an exceptionally
preserved city with more than 1000 years of history and an exceptional
number of classified historical houses. Our accommodation is located
on the outskirts of the old town. (B,D)

Day 9: Sarlat – les Eyzies – Mauzac –
Bergerac
Les Eyzies is the world capital of pre-history and hosts
the National Museum of prehistory. Bergérac, a place of dreams,
is famous for its wines, local specialities and recipes. The Périgord
area is characterized by vineyards, castles, walled cities, regional
products, fortresses, grottoes and gardens. The area has a strong
reputation for its “art de vivre”. (B,D)

Day 10: Bergerac – la Force – Villefranche-de-Lonchat
– Lussac – Saint-Emilion
Scenic routes through the Périgord Regional National Parc and
vineyards will bring you to St Emilion. St Emilion: a beautiful medieval
town, steep hilly cobblestoned streets, ancient limestone buildings
and exquisite wines (B,D)

Day 11: Targon – Tourne Langoiran –
La Brede – Saucats – le Barp – Facture -Arcachon
We leave St Emilion on heading for the Landes. Arcachon, our final
destination at the Arcachon Basin (hotel on the beach promenade).
A seafood meal on the terrace in front of the beach promenade is the
best place to review your bike adventure. (B,D)

Day 12: Departure after breakfast. Return transfer
to Bordeaux airport or rail station in the morning. (B)
Travel insurance, Paris museum & metro passes, Paris day tours, Lido
shows, and other services. Cell phone rental and luggage storage services.
Note: prices subject to change based upon currency fluctuations. See Booking Terms and Conditions.
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