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Brittany Cycle
8 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLING
Experience the wild emerald coast of Brittany and
its mysterious Celtic traditions by bike
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive St Malo 2 | Cycle through the River Rance Valley and on to the medieval city of Dinan (35km/21.5mi) 3 | Cross the Bocage to Combourg (34-43km/21-26.5mi) 4 | Cycle to Fougères (53km/33mi) 5 | Cycle through the Couesnon Valley to Pontorson (48km/30mi) 6 | Explore the ancient seaside hill town of Mont St Michel with its famous Gothic Abbey and extraordinary high tides which almost surround the island, and continue to Le Vivier sur Mer (33km/20.5mi) 7 | Cycle to St Malo (40km/25mi) 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 1 dinner ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in 3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes, maps and tourist information per room (GPS data files available on request), luggage transfer & emergency hotline EQUIPMENT: 21 speed mens or ladies bike equipped with two panniers, helmet, anti-theft device, map holder and repair kit (electric bike available on request - a supplement applies)
HOTEL
Cycling past cosy beaches on the Lungomare Europa cycleway on the Ligurian coast | Andrew Bain
Cycle Nice to Genoa
8 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLING
Cycle from the French to the Italian Riviera on this
stunning self guided cycle between Nice and Genoa
HOTEL / B&B
GRADE 3
Italy Savona
Monte Carlo
Cyclists crossing the bridge at the pretty town of Seyssel on the Rhone River
Rhone Cycle Path: Haute-Savoie to Lyon
6 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLING
Discover the wines, cuisine and rich Roman history on this stage of the Via Rhona Cycle path between Seyssel and Lyon ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Seyssel (just over an
HOTEL
GRADE 2
France
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Nice 2 | Cycle along the coast to Monte Carlo, Menton and Ventimiglia (43km/26.5mi) 3 | Pass coastal villages to Imperia or Porto Maurizio (50km/30.5mi) 4 | Continue to Alassio (44km/28.5mi) 5 | Cycle on the ancient Roman road, Via Julia Augusta and on to Finale Ligure (43km/27.5mi) 6 | Cycle via pretty fishing villages to Savona (30km/18.5mi) 7 | Short ride along a cycle path to Arenzano, train to Genoa (25km/15.5mi) 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in charming B&Bs and 3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (hotel taxes extra, payable locally - allow €14) BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes & maps per room booked, luggage transfer & emergency hotline EQUIPMENT: hybrid 21 speed rental bike with front bag map holder, odometer (one per room), pannier, lock, repair kit and helmet (e-bikes available - supplement applies)
NOTES: This trip cannot be booked during the Monte Carlo Grand Prix (20 to 27 May) High season is from 1 Jul to 31 Aug - supplement applies.
France Nice
DATES
Genoa
Corsica
hour from Geneva by train) 2 | Follow riverbank to Champagneux (60km/38mi) 3 | Sample brioche pralines, take a side trip to a waterfall and discover the old town of Morestel en route to Villebois (45km/28mi) 4 | Cycle to the hilltop medieval village of Pérouges, one of the most beautiful villages in France (60km/38mi) 5 | Cycle to Lyon (50km/31mi) 6 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 5 breakfasts ACCOMMODATION: 5 nights 2-3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (upgrade to 3-4 star hotels available - supplement applies) BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes & maps per room booked (GPS data on request), luggage transfer & emergency hotline EQUIPMENT: hybrid bike (electric bike available on request - supplement applies)
NOTES: 7 day option starting in Geneva is available - see trip notes for details - operates every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 Apr to 15 Oct only.
Meximieux Lyon
DATES
Geneva Seyssel
Champagneux
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Every Saturday from 10 Mar to 3 Nov
Daily from 1 Apr to 31 Oct
DATES
St Malo
Dinan
Daily from 1 Mar to 31 Oct
GRADE 2
Pontorson France
Cycling in front of Mont Saint Michel | Pierre Torset