This eight day tour through beautiful and unspoilt central France brings together fantastic scenery, historic beautiful towns and villages, national parks and some must see destinations. Castles, Cathedrals, Roman Ruins plus the Millau Bridge, Tarn Gorge and Cevennes Mountains. Twists, turns and sweepers makes for fantastic riding all day long.
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Day 1 - Calais to Evreaux
The group will assemble outside the EuroTunnel Terminal main building in Folkestone. You will be met by your tour guide and will be given a quick briefing before making our way to the train.
Off the train we head straight onto the coast road down through Boulogue and our first coffee stop of the day. We carry on down the coast road before heading inland for lunch in Lyon la Foret - acknowledged as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Nice cafes in the well preserved market square. The final run to the overnight stop is through the quiet countryside of the Vexin Region.
Day 2 - Evreux to Montlucon
Today we head south all day, rolling hill, fragrant forest and sweeping smooth tarmac are the order of the day. We stop for lunch in Blois on the banks of the Loire river with tree lined avenues and great views of the beautiful Jacques-Gabreil bridge. After lunch its out into the stunning French countryside again for faster flowing riding down to our overnight stop in Montlucon town centre.
Day 3 - Montlucon to Millau
Today the route twists through the deserted hills and valleys of the Limousin and Dordogne heading south through Clermont Ferrand. Its a full day of stunning riding on the fantastic smooth black top, it takes some beating. We finish the day riding over and under the Millau Bridge as well as visiting the Viaduc Expo
Day 4 & 5 - The Cevennes Ride Out Days
Two full days rideout from Millau covering all the Cevennes Highlights. Gorges galore, starting with the Tarn and riding more gorges and Cols than I can mention. Just two fantastic days riding. I cant wait to return.
Day 6 - Millau to Vichy
A wonderful days riding north through three National Parks, starting in the Cevennes, up into Des Monts d'Ardeche riding the banks of Lac de Naussac. Finishing the day riding up through the centre of Parc Natural Regional Livradois - Forez. All beautiful lush green rolling French countryside dotted with scented pine Forest with race track smooth tarmac roads. Just heaven.
Day 7 - Vichy to Troyes
Riding North all day from Vichy enjoying the fantastic flowing roads of the Parc Natural du Morvan, through Avallon and up to the beautiful old town of Troyes. Always a great night out.
Day 8 - Troyes to Calais
After a great last night of the tour we head north to Calais across the Champagne region, up through Soissons to join the motorway at Saint Quentin for the last 1.5 hrs run to the tunnel to catch our late afternoon crossing.
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