Alpe d'Huez to Mont Ventoux |
Alpe d'Huez to Mont Ventoux
Airport, France near Grenoble, France
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8 Days from €1,595* per person
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) This weeklong trip is a guided experience to cover the giant cols of the Alpes and then traverse the region from there south to the giant of Provence, Le Mont Ventoux! Departure dates are shown on the right, or any date can be arranged for private groups of 6 or more, subject to availability. This mini Tour de France tour covers many legends of the most prestigious cycling event in the world: Ventoux, Izoard, Galibier, Croix de Fer, and Alpe… 1 testimonial & more |
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Italy - Umbria Cycling Tour |
Italy - Umbria Cycling Tour
Castiglione dei Pepoli, Italy
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7 Days from €1,365* per person
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) Umbria is one of the less famous neighbors of Tuscany, but though it is less know it doesn't lack for beautiful sights and countryside! Many important cities and sites such as Assisi, Castiglione, Perugia, and Orvieto are among them on this tour. Climate and lifestyle is similar however, and this makes it very charming and somewhat off the beaten trail of Tuscany. You start in Castiglione and finish in Orivieto where upon completion you can easily go north to Florence… more |
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Catalonia Cycling - 5 Nights- Farmhouses/B&B's |
Catalonia Cycling - 5 Nights- Farmhouses/B&B's
Train Station near Girona, Spain
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6 Days from €969* per person
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) Traveling the Girona area of Spain by bicycle is remarkable for its archeological importance as this route visits the famous ruins of Empuries and the ancient Iberian settlement of Ullastret. Other important towns such as La Bisbal d'Emporda with its castle and ceramic tradition are wonderful visits. Figueres, the capital of Alt Emporda has the Dali museum and in Banyoles there is the lake which is the biggest in the region. The Natural Park of the Marshes is an important… more |
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Gastronomic Catalonia Cycling - Spain 7 Nights |
Gastronomic Catalonia Cycling - Spain 7 Nights
Girona Airport , Gerona, Spain
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8 Days from €1,345* per person
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) This week's bicycle tour of Spain, near to Girona, covers the Empordà interior and coast. It begins and ends at the foot of the Gavarres mountains, a very nice area with its rolling relief and its picturesque medieval settlements as Monells, Cruïlles, Madremanya, La Pera, Púbol, Foixà , Corçà and Rupià . The route combines a rocky coastline, a soft countryside and a rural atmosphere. You reach the coast in the lovely village of Calella de Palafrugell, an antique fisherman's… more |
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Spain - la Rioja Wine Country |
Spain - la Rioja Wine Country
Laguardia Airport, Spain
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6 Days Contact provider for price
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) This trip goes round one of the most beautiful landscapes of Spain. It's a top chance of fully enjoying the charming villages, vintage and cellars, small castles, religious art and the best gastronomy and wine.Wine has been the backbone of the economy of La Rioja since the time of the Romans, and it's not difficult to see why. A microclimate bordered by two impressive mountain ranges, with the Ebro River cutting through the middle, its gentle hills are perpetually covered… more |
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Burgundy Hiking / Walking |
Burgundy Hiking / Walking
Airport, France near Dijon, France
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6 Days from €883* per person
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) This hiking tour of Burgundy is the perfect combination of Bourgogne's most important treasured assets: wine, cuisine, and heritage. You will walk along your tour through vines south to the vineyards of Cotes de Nuit. Tiny villages, manor farms, and millhouses, exquisite parish churches are the rural ambiance among the vines. The hiking starts in Dijon which is easily accessible from Paris. Following the Burgundy Wine Route or "Route du Vin," famous since the Galloroman era, the trails run through… more |
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Dordogne Hiking Tour |
Dordogne Hiking Tour
Airport near Bergerac, France
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8 Days from €1,140* per person
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) How to resist to the charm of the Dordogne and Perigord region! The Perigord is a land of chateaux, bastides, prehistoric sites, medieval fortresses, villages and its markets.There are four different geographic Perigord designations: the White Perigord, the Purple Perigord, the Green Perigord and the Black the Black Perigord. The Black Perigord overlooks the valleys of the Vezere and the Dordogne. This limestone plateau, delimited to the West by the valley of the Vezere and to the South, by the… more |
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Alsace Wine Trails Hiking |
Alsace Wine Trails Hiking
Strasbourg Airport, Entzheim, France
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7 Days from €985* per person
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) Hiking in Alsace is a unique experience as you explore a part of the region that is nestled between the beautiful Vosges mountains in France and the borders of Germany and Switzerland. Alsace is a combination of cultures and therefore charm. The famous Route du Vin (wine route) encompasses at least 100 wine producing villages between Strasbourg and Colmar, creating some of France's best wines.Also also offer gourmet cuisine and has more Michelin star restaurants than any other region. Experience… more |
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French Pyrenees Cycling Tour |
French Pyrenees Cycling Tour
Toulouse Airport, France
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7 Days from €1,190* per person
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) Last year we modified this tour route to make a new self guided program, and more Cols to climb! This tour is a bit more expensive but more comprehensive, and more rewarding.The yellow jersey of the Tour de France has often been decided during the climbs of the Pyrenees mountain passes. This mountain chain, a natural border between France and Spain, is a beautiful scenic area with a variety of harsh contrast landscapes. It is a fantastic ski destination in… more |
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Luberon Biking |
Luberon Biking
Avignon TGV Chemin du Confluent, 84000 Avignon, France
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8 Days from €1,043* per person
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) Under a Mediterranean sun we take you through the diversity of the Provençal landscapes of Vaucluse, Luberon & Alpilles.Place of departure is Bedoin at the foot of the Mont Ventoux, the famous Giant of Provence. You will discover the vineyards of the Ventoux wine region, the lavender fields of Sault, the smooth hilly landscapes of Luberon & Vaucluse and the wine-and olive-yards of les Alpilles. As in Provence every location has its weekly market where you have the opportunity to… more |
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Vineyards and Lavender of Provence |
Vineyards and Lavender of Provence
Avignon TGV Chemin du Confluent, 84000 Avignon, France
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8 Days from €1,250* per person
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) A biking tour full of taste and flavors! Discover the wines of Provence, from the Rhone Valley to the Haut-Vaucluse area to the Drome and back to Ventoux area. Taste the grand wine of Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, chocolates, and lavender flavored honey. Gourmet stages combine with astonishing visits along the Castle and Abbey route like Rochegude and Grignan; Roman art in Vaison la Romaine; the Dentelles de Montmirail, the fields of lavender at the foot of the Mont Ventoux,… more |
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Gordes Provencal Escape |
Gordes Provencal Escape
Avignon TGV, Avignon, France
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5 Days from €867* per person
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) This Provence bike tour is based in Gordes, where you will spend 4 nights in the same hotel of your choice (3 or 4-star accommodations). Standing opposite the Luberon, perched on the foothills of the Vaucluse Plateau, the dry stone buildings of Gordes seem to reach for the blue sky. Its fortified Chateau from the 11th century and its church dominate the buildings, which seem to melt into the rock. Just a few miles north, is the Abbey de Senanque,… more |
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Normandy & Brittany Combo Biking Tour |
Normandy & Brittany Combo Biking Tour
Train Station near Saint-Malo, France
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8 Days from €1,219* per person
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) In Normandy, an "artist's paradise," wonderful coastline, woodlands and countryside combine to make a fabulous bicycle vacation. Of course, Normandy is also well known for the WWII landing beaches used by the Allied armies. There is much to see and remember here of that time. This region of France is also renowned for its dairy products, and the gastronomical delights won't disappoint. In addition to its cider and Calvados, Normandy produces the famous Camembert cheese. You're certain to enjoy this… more |
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Classic Provence - 7 Nights |
Classic Provence - 7 Nights
Airport near Avignon, France
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8 Days from €965* per person
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) This Provence bike tour starts in Villeneuve-les-Avignon and visits the culturally rich countryside as far as the Mediterranean and back to Avignon - "Cite des Papes" ("City of the Popes"). This tour will find you traveling on small roads away from traffic. In Avignon and Arles you will find small streets and a maze of shops in the old town. This is also where many summer festivals take place. The tour has a number of wonderful attractions rooted in the… more |
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Montpellier & Backcountry |
Montpellier & Backcountry
Montpellier Airport, France
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8 Days Contact provider for price
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) Discover sunny Languedoc on a fabulous route that takes you way off the beaten tourist path. On this tour we take you immediately into the countryside to the charming village of St Guilhem le Desert with its medieval old town and pedestrian alleys. The cycling will cross vineyards, visit the region icon Pic St Loup, the Lake of Salagou, and take you in the gorges of the l'Herault.The tour starts with an easy arrival in Montpellier - accessible by train… more |
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Alpes + Ventoux Self Guided |
Alpes + Ventoux Self Guided
Airport, France near Grenoble, France
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8 Days from €1,170* per person
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) On this tour you can learn how the pro riders suffer and take inspiration from the amazing beauty of these spectacular mountains. Go to the top of Alpe d’Huez, touch the monument to Henri Desgranges at the summit of the Galibier, climb Les Deux Alpes, Lautaret, and others! If you are an experienced and passionate rider, then come climb where legends have passed and been made! At Ventoux, this mythical mountain has influenced many Tours de France over the years… more |
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Castles & Gardens of the Kings - Loire Valley |
Castles & Gardens of the Kings - Loire Valley
Airport near Amboise, France
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6 Days from €2,175* per person
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) This Loire Valley Cycling Tour -- the luxury hotel option to visit the charming Loire Valley by bicycle -- offers the perfect itinerary for rejuvenating both mind and body. The tranquil waters of the Loire, Indre, and Cher rivers flow through the heart of this scenic region known for its vineyards, orchards, and magnificent castles. The flat-to-rolling terrain is perfect for cycling and is filled with trees and colors.For many visitors, the Loire Valley conjures images from the fairy tales… more |
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Cycling Loire Valley Classic 7 Night Tour |
Cycling Loire Valley Classic 7 Night Tour
Tours TGV station near Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, France
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8 Days from €1,047* per person
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) The valleys of the Loire, Cher and Indre rivers are a harmonious combination of non navigated rivers, rich vineyards and vast forests. Discover the landscapes, unspoiled nature, beautiful gardens and breathtaking castles of the Loire Valley on your bike. The terrain is wonderful for bicycle riding - mostly flat to rolling - and is filled with rivers, trees, and colors. (see our videos) On this 286 km bike tour, you will explore the area between Chambord and Azay le Rideau,… more |
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Loire Challenging tour |
Loire Challenging tour
train station, France near Blois, France
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7 Days from €993* per person
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) This Loire Valley Cycling Tour covers more ground on a line that follows the Loire River all the way to the Atlantic Coast. Starting in the historical old city of Orleans, the route passes numerous chateaux, historical sites, and fascinating towns and cities. The flat-to-rolling terrain is perfect for cycling and is filled with trees and colors.For many visitors, the Loire Valley conjures images from the fairy tales of childhood. The cycling will take you to chateaux that are visiting… more |
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Burgundy Gastronomy & Wine Tour |
Burgundy Gastronomy & Wine Tour
Airport, France near Dijon, France
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7 Days from €1,045* per person
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) This cycling tour is the perfect combination of Burgundy's most important treasuhttp://traveldragon.com/trips/10345-burgundy-gastronomy-wine-tour/editred assets: wine and cuisine - or more artfully referred to as Gastronomy!Starting in Dijon, a beaufiful city with sites, history, and gateway to vine country, you will make your way across the vineyards of the most famous vignobles. As great wine requires great cooking, you will have many gastronomical experiences in the restaurants we include, but you can also venture out on your own to explore the many… more |
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Celtic Brittany Cycling & Belle Ile |
Celtic Brittany Cycling & Belle Ile
Lorient Airport, France
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7 Days from €1,015* per person
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) One of France's most rugged regions, Brittany is a fascinating mix of spectacular coastline, ancient towns, magical islands and inland woods. A Celtic duchy for more than one thousand years before its annexation to France in 1532, it is a land rich in culture, tradition and history. This trip goes out to the Atlantic coast where the Bretons are intensely connected. Starting in Lorient, a larger town that was mostly rebuilt after WWII, the tour goes down the Quiberon penisula… more |
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Vineyard Escape Tour |
Vineyard Escape Tour
Airport near Beaune, France
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5 Days from €885* per person
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) Burgundy France is wine country and so here is your chance to drop in and visit some of the best names in Bourgogne wines! This bike tour is a short tour to experience the wines of Cote de Nuits and Cote de Beaune, you can visit some names such as Meursault, Pommard, Puligny-Montrachet, Vougeot, and others. You have time to discover the charming city of Beaune, and most notably its famous Hospices which was founded in 1443. While in Beaune… more |
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Dordogne Valley Cycling I |
Dordogne Valley Cycling I
Airport near Bergerac, France
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8 Days from €1,180* per person
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) The Dordogne department of the Aquitaine region, in the Black Perigord, and if you can get that, you will be delighted to visit the Quercy. Nevermind the geopolitical boundaries; the well known name of Dordogne is equivalent to famous cave paintings, remarkable chateaux, delicious food, rolling green countryside, and historic villages! What more could one vacation offer?Here on this tour you get to experience the force of water and the large rivers that have cut the limestone plateau and provided… more |
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Alsace Bicycling Tour |
Alsace Bicycling Tour
Strasbourg Airport, Entzheim, France
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7 Days from €999* per person
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) Alsace cycling travel is a unique experience as you explore a part of the region that is nestled between the beautiful Vosges mountains in France and the borders of Germany and Switzerland, Alsace is a region rich in tradition. Alsace is a combination of cultures and therefore charm. The famous Route du Vin (wine route) encompasses at least 100 wine producing villages between Strasbourg and Colmar, creating some of France\'s best wines. Also also offers gourmet cuisine and has more… more |
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England - Cycling The Cotswolds |
England - Cycling The Cotswolds
Chipping Campden Airport, near England, UK
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7 Days from £835* per person
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) COTSWOLDS - The Cotswolds are situated in the heart of Central England, less than two hour's drive west of London. Popular with both the English themselves and visitors from all over the world, the Cotswolds are well known for gentle hillsides ('wolds'), sleepy villages and for being so 'typically English'. This tour gives a wonderfully varied ride to the ‘wool’ town of Northleach passing by a roman villa. A circular route then takes you to the enchanting village of Bibury.… more |
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Italy - Tuscany Bicycling Tour 4 nights |
Italy - Tuscany Bicycling Tour 4 nights
Pienza, Italy
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5 Days from €995* per person
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) Tuscany is an iconic name, symbolizing the good life - a vacation to enjoy all that is good: food, sun, lifestyle, wine, amusement, and relaxation. The culture of the region adds charm, and you can indulge yourself in this opulent way because you will cycle the famous undulating countryside. This Tuscany cycling tour starts in Pienza, and makes its way to Florence, where along the way you will visit the villages that have made Tuscany famous. You can enjoy very… more |
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Belgium |
Belgium
Bruges Airport, Belgium
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8 Days from €1,095* per person
Provider: Pure Adventures (3 testimonials) Cycling Belgium - a tour of Flanders from Bruges to discover four authentic Flemish towns of northern Belgium.This “self-guided” tour offers you the opportunity to discover the western part of North Belgium at your own pace. We welcome you in our cyclist friendly, comfortable hotel in Bruges (in Dutch: Brugge), “the Venice of the North” and one of Europe’s most visited historical cities. This mainly flat 260 km long bike loop connects famous and authentic Flemish towns. Additionally we propose… more |
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