Overview
Our cycling trips are designed for the participants to be just more than just ‘fit and healthy’. In our view, rides that require both a physical and mental challenge is a key ingredient to a deeply rewarding cycling experience. We’ve chosen routes that will require you dig a little deeper in certain stages on the ascents whilst providing richly rewarding descents. Alternative cycling routes are also available on most days, so you can dial up or dial down each days physical demands dependent on your skill level or preference. Your support vehicle is also readily available should you need a lift.
What to expect on this Trip
Come prepared for consecutive days of distances of over 100km. Long climbs are a regular part of your days journey with some steep sections. This French cycling experience has been created for strong cyclists or riders that are in good physical condition. This ride is perfect for those searching for an international riding trip that provides both a mental and physical challenge. In relation to the climbing aspect, you can expect elevation gains of 1000m+ per day.
Trip Planning & Daily Briefings
Before setting out on your days ride you will be provided with an opportunity to review the planned route with the freedom to choose an alternative journey should you wish. You will also receive comprehensive route information including maps (e.g. Michelin) and GPS tracks that can be downloaded into your personal computer.
You are able to depart your overnight hotel accommodation at a time that suits you and set your own pace once you’re on the road. We prefer riders to pedal in small groups and we discourage riding alone.
Trip Support
Your support vehicle will transport your luggage from point to point during your entire trip. You can also take a lift if you feel you need a break from the saddle on any given day. Your guides are there to support you and should you have some technical problems they will be there to provide any assistance you require. You can rest easy, you have full back up.
Bike Information
You are required to bring your own bike and lets face it, most of us prefer the comfort and familiarity of our own bike anyhow. We ask that you please ensure that your bike is in good condition prior to your arrival and is set up for hill climbing. Bike rentals are available in most circumstances, please enquire with us and we will be more than happy to assist.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance (covering aircraft evacuation) is mandatory for this cycling trip. Any medical and evacuation expenses incurred will be responsibility of the participant. Riders are personally responsible for purchasing comprehensive travel insurance prior to their departure. A comprehensive travel insurance policy will also cover you should you cancel your trip. We have done extensive research on an appropriate policy for our cycling trips so please enquire with us.
Need More Information?
We fully understand that building a clear outline of your trip is critical for your preparation. Each participant will receive detailed pre-departure trip information covering ever aspect of the proposed itinerary, flying with your bike and much more. A briefing session will also be held prior to your first days riding. Have other questions?
We can customise any of our featured packages to suit your personal travel requirements. Mates’ Escapes can also build fully tailored one-of-a-kind itineraries, if you can dream it up we can certainly make it happen.
How about a springtime training camp in Mallorca with a celebrated cycling coach and soigneur? Or an epic custom trip from Paris to Venice? Or perhaps a tour of the Bordeaux region’s finest wineries with a sommelier?
We can tailor a cycling trip for you regardless of the number of riders, be it 2, 8 or 20. Get in touch with us and let’s discuss your options.
Booking Conditions
- A Deposit of 50% is required to confirm your booking.
- Final Balance is payable 90 days prior to the trip commencement date.
- Cancellation assessments will be calculated on the day we receive your notification.
If cancelling the following policy will apply:
- 90+ days prior to your trip: Cancellation charge of $150
- 46-90 days prior to your trip: Cancellation charge of $750
- 0-45 days prior to your trip: Cancellation charge of 100% of the total cost of the trip
- Please note that any payments made to an airline on your behalf may not be recoverable and will be subject to the airlines cancellation policies.
- No refunds will be made for a cancellation during the course of the tour, nor for unused portions of the trip.
Payment Options
- Direct Credit into our Bank Account. Details will be shown on your invoice.
- Credit Card (Surcharges apply)
- Cheques can be made payable to PlaySeeGo Travel Group Pty Ltd and posted to PO Box 34, Kew East, Victoria, 3102.
Additional Terms
- Comprehensive travel insurance (covering aircraft evacuation) is mandatory and is the responsibility of each individual. Should you need assistance with travel insurance, please let us know we can assist in finding the most appropriate cover.
- Complete, sign and return waiver form.
- Single supplement is an additional fee for participants that request their own room for the duration of the trip. If you are travelling on your own but do not request the single supplement you will be paired up with someone of the same gender. If you are travelling on your own and there is not another single person of the same gender the participant will be required to pay the single supplement fee.
- Participants should be healthy and active and they are strongly advised to follow our pre-departure fitness training recommendations. It is vital that persons with medical problems make them known to us well before departure. Hospital facilities for serious problems can be difficult to source and evacuation can be prolonged, difficult and expensive. Mates’ Escapes assumes no liability regarding provision of medical care.
Trip participants have a certain responsibility to the tour operator, guides and other trip participants. Trip participants are responsible for: understanding the conditions implied in the Trip Itinerary, selecting a trip that is appropriate to their interests and abilities, preparing for the trip accordingly and having the proper bike and equipment needed for the selected trip.
- A participant may be asked to leave a trip if the leader feels that the person’s continued participation may prove detrimental to the individual or to the well-being and enjoyment of other guests.
- Reckless riding will not be tolerated.
Please refer to our General Terms & Conditions that are also used in conjunction with this package’s terms.