Ride clear across France!
Miles and miles of car free cycle trails, tree lined, offering shady spots where riders can pull up
with a bottle of vin rouge, a baguette and some locally produced treats from a delicatessen.
Bonjour monsieur! Bonjour madame! “Ting! Ting!” bicycle bells ring out. The perfect antidote to
a couple of years confined to Aotearoa!
Bordeaux to Sete
Mon 17 July – Weds 2 August, 2023 (16 days, 16 nights accom.) Price $NZ6500
Cycle with the team from Green Jersey Explorer Tours alongside ancient canal systems from
Bordeaux to Sete over 16 days. This is a wonderful way to become immersed in the French
way of life. Village life beckons, as you nip in and out of quaint communities. Explore the
magical cities of Bordeaux, Carcassonne, Beziers and Toulouse in the heart of French rugby
country.
Be inspired by a shorter seven day itineraries. Choose one or package three together.
Loire Chateaux
Fri 4th – Fri 11th August, 2023 (7 days, 7 nights accom.) Price $NZ3000
Discover the Loire chateaux. Seven days of superb cycling from chateau to chateau from the
town of Tours to Angers. This tour follows the Loire River, the Indre, the Cher and the Vienne,
enjoying many UNESCO World Heritage classified châteaux along the way. Visit wine cellars and
vineyards, and the troglodyte caves of Turquant and Souzay-Champigny.
French Alps
Thurs 24th – Thurs 31st August 2023 ( 7 days, 7 nights accomodation)
Price NZ$3000.
Ride from Lake Annecy, one of the most beautiful lakes in the Alps across the valley and gorges of the Fier River along the Rhone River and through the medieval town of Pérouges, at the gateway to the Dombes area, finishing in the heart of Lyon.
The Heart of Burgundy
Mon 14th – Sun 20th August, (6 days, 6 nights accom.) Price $NZ2500
In the heart of Burgundy. Hides a labyrinth of quiet country lanes and pleasant cycle tracks
weaving their way through vineyards and rolling hills. Tours in Burgundy are gastronomically
themed with numerous opportunities to visit vineyards, wine cellars and restaurants.
*Prices are indicative at the moment – they are subject to Euro to NZ rate changes and to finalisation closer to the time of travel.,
All tour prices include:
- Standard Hybrid bike & helmet hire (suitable for path and trail)
- Bike repair kit
- Daily luggage transfer between accommodations (20kgs per person)
- All accommodation is in guest house and/or 2-3 star hotels in double/twin rooms with en-suite facilities
- All breakfasts
- All evening meals (3 – 4 course menu)
- GPx Files and Route Maps
- Tour host support and some historical interpretation
- France based backup if required
Single room and E Bike supplements are available – extra nights pre and post tour accommodation options are also available. All tours are supported by Green Jersey team members on tour