Cycling Tours in Switzerland/France
Discover the French Alps

French Classic - a Self guided biking tour
This relaxing cycling holiday passes through the heart of the French pre- Alps, taking in the main towns of interest as well as top class vineyards and crystal clear lakes. Quiet cycle tracks, smooth lanes and gentle trails weave its way through a pastoral landscape with the snow -capped peaks in the horizon. Join us in this famous wine region, where chateaux and resorts are making a name for themselves and relax at our authentic friendly hotels. Starting and finishing at the romantic town of Annecy, otherwise known as the Venice of the Alps will allow you to truly experience the French Alps at your own pace.

 French Classic
11, 9 or 7 days - Self-guided cycling

 
Day 1 Arrival Day. Transfer from Geneva airport to Talloires on the shores of Lac d'Annecy (1 hr).
Day 2  Freedom DayVisit Talloires and the castle of Menthon Saint-Bernard or take a boat trip across the Lac d'Annecy.
Day 3  Today's ride over the col de Tamié will bring you to the small village of Grésy-sur-Isère (46 km).
Day 4  Freedom DayWalk up to the medieval village of Conflans. Explore the winter Olympic town of Albertville.
Day 5 Onwards through some of the region's finest vineyards to Le Moulin de la Tourne, an old paper mill and farmhouse set near Lac de Saint-André (36 km).
Day 6 Freedom Day Explore the neighbouring villages of Barraux and Apremont and their fine wines! Cycle to the historic and capital town of Chambéry with its fine castle.
Day 7  Passing by France's biggest inland lake, Lac du Bourget, you will arrive at the spa town of Aix-les-Bains (42 km).
Day 8  Freedom DayCycle around the Lac du Bourget and visit the Abbaye de Haute-Combe.Take a boat trip across Lac du Bourget.
Day 9  The final stage leads back to Annecy (48 km).
Day 10 Freedom DayPedal to romantic Annecy along the lake, known as the "Venice of the Alps".
Day 11 Departure Day.Transfer to Geneva airport (1 hr).

 

  
  Highlights:  
• Alpine lakes of Annecy, Saint-André and Le Bourget.
• Unique Savoyard
towns of Chambéry,
Annecy, Aix-les-Bains.
• Rich heritage and gastronomy of the pre-Alps region.

Trip profile: Easy to moderate cycling trip; suitable for families. Cycle through vineyards, lush meadows and woodland, mostly along quiet cycle lanes and tarmac roads.
Trip duration: 10 days. Shorter version is 8 days.
 

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11 days/ 10 nights $1,785
9 days/ 8 nights $1,625
7 days/ 6 nights $1,445
based on  £ 945 / 855 / 765
rates subject to currency fluctuations
from June to September
  • 2007 Price includes:
    Overnights in 3  star hotels, all breakfasts, all  evening meals,     except 2 evening meals in Talloires and Annecy,
    all internal transfers, holiday dossier with route notes and maps, Giant touring bike, bike lock, spare tube etc., emergency contacts
    Supplements:
    Single supplement: $30 per night
  • Start/End point:
    Geneva
  • Accomodation:
    All hotels are 3 stars.
  • Number of participants:
    Minimum two.
  • Price does not include:
    drinks, lunches, entrance fees or additional transfers, holiday insurance.
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City discovery: Geneva.