2010 Signature Series Ventoux/Provence Extension
July 15th to July 17th, 2010
Itinerary -
What's Included
We've setup these 2 great days for those:
- extending the Signature Series Alps
- Arriving earlier than our Signature Series trips 1 and 2 through the Pyrenees and on to Paris
- combining the Alps and Pyrenees trips
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2010 TOUR DE FRANCE - Signature Series Ventoux/Provence extension |
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Rate : $1395.00/person |
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2 nights, 2 days - July 15th to July 17th |
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Pick up in Marseille airport / Avignon TGV |
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July 15th Once at the hotel we'll setup the bikes and those who wish can go for a ride. We'll have quite a bit of time, and those who wish to ride the most can ride a very picturesque loop ride to Sault (lavender capital of France!) = 82km. Those who do not care to ride quite as much can choose to ride to Sault (there is a wonderful Boulangerie and a chocolate maker in Sault!) and will be driven back to Crillon. We will enjoy a great dinner this evening at the hotel's gastronomical restaurant. |
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July 16th Hotel Location : Crillon Le Brave We can easily see Mont Ventoux from the hotel and this is where our ride will take us today. One option is to ride from the hotel to Bedoin, up the "Geant de Provence" and back down the same side to return to the hotel. The second one is to ride down the opposite side into Malaucene. For those who enjoy downhills, this is one is a blast! The second ride will loop around the base of the climb and return to Crillon le Brave. Think Mont Ventoux might be a bit too much of a challenge? The ride at the base of the climb is still challenging enough to be interesting without offering the challenge of the HC climb. Those who would rather not ride this morning can either enjoy a leisurely morning at our hotel, or can be taken up to the top of Mont Ventoux. On a clear day, the view is spectacular. |
Mont Ventoux profile
Loop ride profile
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July 17th Hotel Location : n/a We'll take an early morning loop ride and change before leaving our hotel. Those not riding can be taken to one of the colorful open air markets the Provence region is so famous for. Those leaving today will be taken to Orange TGV station while those carrying on through the Pyrenees will be taken to Carcassonne for our next overnight. |
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- Transfer from Marseille airport / Avignon train station on 15th - Transfer to Orange TGV if leaving on 17th
- Hotel rooms based on double occupancy in 5 star property. - Deluxe Minibus(es )with "On-Course" accreditation - Use Of Garmin Edge 605/705 GPS units during the trip
- 2 guided ride distances daily - Bi-lingual and bi-cultural group Leader - Bike Mechanic - Guides - Support Staff - Excellent staff to guest ratio of about 1:3 / 1:4 - Detailed cue-cards, directions, maps, profile of stages, etc. |
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