sign in sign up
<<
Home , Montpellier

France – and Herault Bicycle Tour 2019 Individual Self- Guided OR Guided 7 days / 6 nights

The region of the Languedoc is a real insider's tip! You start your bike holiday in one of the most beautiful towns of , Montpellier. Then you cycle on through the Garrigue, the Mediterranean scrubland, with its scented thyme and rosemary. After Gignac and you reach the canyon of the Hérault River, which leads you to one of the oldest villages of France, Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert. The roman abbey is a UNESCO world heritage site. Through huge vineyards you cycle on to Clermont-l’Hérault. After having a swim in the clear waters of ‘Lac du Salagou’ you ride to the picturesque village of Mourèze and you will discover an amazing landscape of dolomite rocks. In you can visit the former royal cloth factory, which has existed since 1666. The following day you get to Pézenas, where Molière was born, and where he did his theatrical debuts. The buildings of this town are mostly from the 15th and 16th century. The tour leads you on to the and the Greek town of before you return to Montpellier by train. Visit the museum ‘Musée Fabre’ with its rich collection of paintings.

OK Cycle & Adventure Inc. - 666 Kirkwood Ave - Suite B102 – Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Z 5X9 www.okcycletours.com Toll Free 1-888-621-6818 Local 613-702-5350

Itinerary Day to Day

Day 1: Individual arrival in Montpellier Arrival in Montpellier, one of the most beautiful towns in France. You stay in a 3*** Hotel in the famous suburb of Antigone.

Day 2: Montpellier – Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert 40 km About 9:30 am., meeting for a personal briefing. You cycle through the Garrigue towards Gignac and Aniane, then through the canyons of the Hérault until you reach the picturesque medieval village Saint- Guilhem-le-Désert.

Day 3: Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert - Villeneuvette 25 km Visit the village and its abbey (UNESCO world heritage site) and then follow the Herault River southwards. Take a break at the cave stalactites at ‘Grotte de Clamouse’ and cycle on through the vineyards and small villages until you reach Clermont l’Hérault.

Day 4: Villeneuvette - Lake Salagou - Villeneuvette 25 km Today you cycle to the Lake ‘Lac du Salagou’, then to and Mourèze and its amazing formation of Dolomite Rocks. In the late afternoon you get to the former royal cloth factory from the 17th century in Villeneuvette.

Day 5: Villeneuvette - Pézenas 25 km You follow the river Herault and pass through beautiful villages before arriving in Pézenas, Molière's birthplace. Here you'll stay in the extravagant 4**** Chambre d'hôte de Prestige.

Day 6: Pézenas - Agde/Sète - Montpellier 20-50 km On small roads you cycle through the famous vineyards and on to Agde, which once was a Greek colony. After visiting the old town with its Romanesque fortified church, made of basalt stone you take the train back to Montpellier where you should visit the historical center with the oldest faculty of medicine in France, and the square around the opera house with its cafes and bistros. You can also continue cycling to Sète and take the train there.

Day 7: Individual departure or extra nights

OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. - 666 Kirkwood Ave - Suite B102 – Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Z 5X9 www.okcycletours.com Toll Free 1-888-621-6818 Local 613-702-5350

Route

Technical Characteristics:

Tour Profile: Relatively easy. Flat, sometimes slightly undulating on little used roads. One slope of about 4 km. Nevertheless, suitable for everyone.

Distance: 135- 165 km

Travel Season: Self-guided tours: Sunday departures from March 17 – October 27, 2019 Season 1: March 17 to April 14 and September 29 – October 27 Season 2: April 21 – June 23 and September 1 – September 22 Season 3: June 30 – August 25 Guided tours: March 17; April 21; May 19; June 16; September 15 and October 13

OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. - 666 Kirkwood Ave - Suite B102 – Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Z 5X9 www.okcycletours.com Toll Free 1-888-621-6818 Local 613-702-5350

Price per Person: Double Occupancy Season 1 Self-Guided €695.00 Single Occupancy Season 1 Self-Guided €875.00 Supplement Half Board €210.00 Supplment Season 2 €60.00 Supplment Season 3 €90.00 Double Occupancy Guided Tour €1095.00 Single Occupancy Guided Tour On request

Supplement for arrival any day, for 3 persons €60.00

Supplement for arrival any day, for 2 persons €90.00

Supplement for single traveler €180.00

Bike Rental 7 gear pedal brake or 21 gear €80.00 Electric Bike €150.00 Helmet €5.00 Extra Nights Double Occupancy B&B From €65.00 Extra Nights Single Occupancy B&B From €100.00

Included: Self-Guided Tours:

 6 nights in carefully chosen 3* hotels and 4* gites, some with a swimming pool  6x breakfast  Tourist tax  Welcome briefing  Train ticket Agde - Montpellier on last day  Luggage transport (1 piece per person)  Carefully chosen roads and paths  Detailed documentation, brochures, plans, maps, etc.  Tour signs along the route  GPS tracks on request  Security vest  Service hotline

Guided Tours:  6 nights in carefully chosen 3* hotels and 4* gites, some with a swimming pool  6x breakfast  6x dinner  Train ticket Agde - Montpellier on last day  Luggage transport (1 piece of luggage per person)  Signal vests  Tourist tax  English, French and German speaking guide, Prof. Dr. Dr.c.e. Josef Smets, specialist for French history and culture OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. - 666 Kirkwood Ave - Suite B102 – Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Z 5X9 www.okcycletours.com Toll Free 1-888-621-6818 Local 613-702-5350

Bikes

Hybrid Bikes

E-Bike Hybrid Bike

Giant, 7 gears with pedal brake, unisex, aluminium frame and rims, chain-guard, carrier, 1 saddle bag, map holder, pump, lock, repair set, reflective overcoat.

Giant, 21 gears, unisex, aluminium frame and rims, chain- guard, carrier, 1 saddle bag, map holder, pump, lock, repair set, reflective overcoat.

E-bike Headwinds and hills are no longer barriers to your enjoyment on a cycling holiday. Our recent fleet of 7 speed electric bikes from Flying Cat, with their comfortable step through unisex frames is comfortable and suitable for all of our tours. A full charge takes around 5 hours and depending on the terrain, the wind, and how you use it should last up to 60kms. The bikes have standard front and rear V brakes (so no pedal brake).

Assisting people in realizing their touring dreams worldwide is our passion. www.okcycletours.com

THIS IS A PARTNER TOUR FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. 1337B Wellington Ave – Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Y 3B8 Toll Free 1-888-621-6818 Local 613-702-5350 TICO Ontario Registration No: 50022848