This tour is always very popular. It has been so good that quite a few customers have done it more than once!!
Some are even on their fourth time! For 2012 we will be running this tour twice so book early as places will be in demand!
So you want to ride your motorcycle as it should be ridden - on twisty roads, through great scenery. Throw in some
great hotels and fantastic food and you have got the perfect long weekend. This is a motorcycling weekend, there will be not be much sightseeing and you will be on the bike for six hours per
day. Whether you are an experienced motorcyclist or new to the game we will help you gain confidence and perfect your techniques on the twisty roads. Accompanied by a professional guide
who will be on-hand to give advice (should you want it) this is the ideal introduction to riding mountain roads.
DAY 1: Calais to Alsace-Lorraine (270 miles).
Our usual Dover - Calais crossing and then 100 miles on the motorway to get out of Pas de Calais. A bite for lunch and then onto
a National road that will enable us to acclimatise to continental driving. The road will get progressively twistier as we head towards Verdun. A stop off at Verdun is a must before
heading onto our hotel (a converted monastery - no less). Don’t worry there is drink and food a plenty!
DAY 2: A Day in the Mountains (200 miles approx).
Twisty roads, stunning scenery, more twisty roads. We will travel through the heart of the
Vosges - past Rocher de Dabo, along the Route des Cretes, over le Hohneck and Le Grand Ballon (4,600ft). We guarantee that you will have be grinning from ear to ear by the end of
the day. At the hotel, why not relax with a swim in the heated in-door pool before enjoying a few beers and great meal.
DAY 3: Mulhouse to Epernay (200 miles approx).
More twisty roads and stunning scenery. Today we will be climbing to a height of 4,000ft
before heading out of the mountains and into the fertile Champagne region. We will overnight in the beautiful town of Epernay - home to the most famous Champagne houses.
DAY 4: Epernay to Calais (185 miles approx).
Rather than use motorway, we will take you through the heart of the Champagne vineyards
on little used backroads only joining the motorway when entering Pas de Calais region. Then its onto the ferry for our 90 minute crossing back to the UK.
What You Get and Costs.
The basic cost of the tour is £350 for a single rider in a shared room; £425 for a single rider in a single room
and £600 for a rider and pillion. For these prices you will get the following:-
Return ferry crossing (Dover- Calais)
Three nights accommodation in good quality hotels
Breakfast each morning.
Service throughout the trip of a British Bike Tours guide.
Route maps (paper based and/or digital - Garmin Mapsource)
Hotel parking
The following is not included:
Petrol
Travel Insurance
Breakdown cover insurance
Evening Meals
You need to budget around 20 - 25 euros for a decent 3 course evening meal. For lunchtimes we try and
use local bakers for sandwiches/baguettes etc. Evening meal costs are very much dependent on how much wine and beer you drink!!
Schedules
We are running this tour twice in 2012. Dates are:
Friday 4 May - Monday 7 May
Friday 3 August - Monday 6 August
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