UK To Med A (One Way Only)

This long established route has proved extremely popular with our clients.

 

Calais - Start your journey from the very north of France with its historic heritage through to the Pas-de-Calais and the Arras region and further afield.

Paris - Stopping at nearby Charles de Gaulle Airport, this is a populkare pick up for those returning from a London to Paris ride or charity event. Enjoy good access tp the Marne Valley. Here we will having an overnight stay for which you will need to book your own hotel at St. Witz, a map will be sent with the hotel options near to the drop off/pick up.

Auxerre - Excellent starting point for a tour of Burgundy and convenient for Vezelay - Starting point for the Santiago de Compostela pligrim route to Spain.

Beaune - Scenic routes north to the Parc Régional du Morvan and quiet roads south to the Jura Mountains. Low gears needed!

Macon - Explore the Jura Mountains, head east to the Alps or south east to the plateau of the Dombes, or enter the Massif Central for some excellent cycling.

Lyon  -Well placed for the Jura Mountains, the Chartreuse, French Alps and Lyonnais Mountains.

Valence - Starting point for exploring the Vercors. Tough climbs reaching 1000ft high, offer superb views and easy riding once you're up there. Further east the mountains of the Alps offer snow capped scenery and the chance to tackle some of the classic mountain passes.

Orange -Go west to the Ardeche or head east into Provence and enjoy Mont Ventoux or the mountains of the Luberon and the Gorge du Verdon. Easier cycling can be found in the Rhône Valley.

Montpellier - Flat easy cycling to the mouth of the Rhône. More challenging cycling is in the countryside of the Cévennes and Gorges de Tarn.

Narbonne - Flat easy cycling to the north and west and Carcassonne is an opportunity to explore the foothills of the Pyrénées.

Rosas - Why not head inland and explore the volcanic natural parks beyond Banyoles, or cycle the fascinating nature reserves of Emporda.

 

To book please go to the Departures Dates above.

 

BOOKS

 

Cycling in France at www.excellentbooks.co.uk

 

Cicerone Books for all your cycling routes www.cicerone.co.uk

 

Tour Frequently Asked Questions

 

Where do I find out the exact location of my pick-up?

 

The easiest way to find all pick-up/arrival points is by using the "Maps" tab on the main tab bar above for your European Bike Express maps or google maps.

 

Alternatively, you can see a map of all pick-up points on the 'Pick-up points' tab above. You can manipulate the google map by clicking and dragging the cursor so that you point is in the centre of the map and then you can zoom in and out by using the '+' and '-' buttons on-screen. The point that you can see on the google map when you are fully zoomed in is the exact area where the European Bike Express Coach can be found. Click on the "Satellite" tab to get an accurate picture.

 

For detailed continental drop-off maps please see the 'Useful Links' box above. This box contains a full set of drop-off detailed maps for your outbound journey in PDF format.

 

Do I have to give a Mobile Number?

 

We strongly recommend that you supply us with a contact number in case we need to advise you of any important information about your transfer close to the time of departure. For instance if we are running late due to unforeseen circumstances, we will keep you updated by text. After 25 years of experience we highly recommend that you provide us with this information so that we can make your travel arrangements go as smoothly as possible.

 

To book please go to the Departures Dates above.

 

BOOKS

 

Cycling in France at www.excellentbooks.co.uk

 

Cicerone Books for all your cycling routes www.cicerone.co.uk

 

Independent website for cycling in France www.freewheelingfrance.com

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