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Languedoc Multisport Tour

Discover sunny Languedoc on another fabulous route that takes you off the beaten path - once again! This is our playground - our office is just a few kilometers away! On this tour we take you immediately to the beach at La Grande Motte and then inland. We will hit some little towns in the low hill country which also offers some great mountain biking - not technical but single track fun. You make your way to the charming village of St Guilhem le Desert with its medieval old town and pedestrian alleys. The cycling will do some canoeing and hiking there and then return to Montpellier for a treasure hunt with a cultural discovery theme. See more photos from our blog

The tour starts with an easy arrival in Montpellier - accessible by train or plane. We meet you and take you to a very comfortable beach hotel in La Grande Motte.

Blog reads about this region: St Guilhem | Languedoc Activities | 5 Reasons to Cycle Languedoc | Cycling the Wine regions of Languedoc |

Tour Details


Maps & Profiles

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Tour Map


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Itinerary

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DAY 1 DAY 2

Day 2: Hybrid Bike ride to Sommieres: 49km. For the first ride day of this tour you will be a moderate hybrid bike ride to the little town of Sommieres in the quiet countryside. the little medieval town of Sommieres, with a much-modified Roman bridge, is where Lawrence Durrell spent the last years of his life. the town itself boasts no major sights, though its well preserved and has some charming ambiance in the center. A visit to the castle of Vieilleville (April-Nov afternoons), on the hillside 3km above Sommieres, should not be missed. Owned by the same family for nearly eight hundred years, the castle is full of exquisite antique furniture. Charming 2 star hotel with dinner on your own. (B)

Hotel Estelou

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Sommieres

At the Estelou hotel you will find : a swimming pool, a secure parking, television, telephone, a qui...

DAY 3

Day 3: Today you have a mountain ride in the extensive trail network around Sommieres. A combination of single track and double track will give you a sense of the nature and vegetation common in the region. Somewhat hilly, the ride is not technical but requires some short climbs and offers some fast and fun downhills and chutes. Return to Sommieres and the same hotel as last night. Dinner on your own again in town; we will include suggestions for both nights. 18 or 38km

Hotel Estelou

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Sommieres

At the Estelou hotel you will find : a swimming pool, a secure parking, television, telephone, a qui...

DAY 4

Day 4: Back on the hybrid bikes today, your ride to the town of Lauret with a stop at an Adventure Park! 44km After breakfast, you leave Sommieres on the road again, but nice quiet back country roads perfect for a leisure ride. On your way, you can stop at an adventure park where you will put a harness and climb into the trees for some ladder courses, rope courses, and zip lining! These parks, known as accrobranche in France are lots of fun and offer activities not at all common. You should be ok at heights knowing that with the harness you are perfectly safe. Overnight in Lauret, a small village near the Pic St Loup, staying in a charming auberge with dinner included. (B,D)

Auberge du Cedre

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The Auberge du Cèdre is a very special place ; neither a hotel nor a guesthouse, it is more of a ...

DAY 5

Day 5: Ride to St Guilhem le Desert: 50km. Another hybrid bike day brings you to the charming village of St Guilhem; arrive early to explore this fabulous village. Dinner included; and then after go to the central plaza for cafe or drink of your choice to soak up the ambiance of village dating to the year 804! The village is a UNESCO classified village and is a well known spot on the Camino de Santiago not only for its Abbey, but also because it is built in a narrow valley.(B,D)

Le Guilhaume d'Orange

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St Guilhem le Desert

Located 30 minutes Montpellier, on the road to Compostelle, hotel and village will enable visitors t...

DAY 6

Day 6: hiking and canoe trip: You will return to the same hotel again tonight, so today you can enjoy a hike from the hotel and upon return you will have the chance to do a 2 hour canoe trip on some mostly calm river waters near to St Guilhem. Back in town, you can go out for dinner on your own. Hiking is 10 or 14km, your choice. (B)

Le Guilhaume d'Orange

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St Guilhem le Desert

Located 30 minutes Montpellier, on the road to Compostelle, hotel and village will enable visitors t...

DAY 7

Day 7 to Montpellier: For your last ride, you will return to Montpellier, capital of the Languedoc region. Built in the 1040s, Montpellier quickly became known for its trade with the Orient, and its medical schools. With winding streets that date back to the Middle Ages and ultra-modern facilities such as the indoor Olympic sized swimming pool, skating rink, planetarium, and tramway system, Montpellier has something for everyone. When you get to the hotel, you will have waiting for you the instructions for your treasure hunt! This is a chance to learn about Montpellier and visit at the same time. Dinner on your own. Ride: 41km. (B)

Hotel du Palais

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Montpellier

From private mansions to museums, from lovely little gardens to public squares, the old Montpellier...

DAY 8

Day 8: Departure Day. You are free to leave anytime after breakfast. Extra nights can be arranged. Trains depart in all directions throughout the day. (B)



General Tour Information

Languedoc Multisport Tour
7 Nights / 8 Days

Dates 2012
Tour can start any day except Sunday.
NEW - for as few as 2 persons

Level - Level 2-3 moderate to challenging
Countryside is rolling.

Details - Arrival train station: Montpeller with transfer to Grande Motte. Departure from Montpellier.

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What is self-guided touring?

Misc Info - Self Guided tour. No major difficulties or heavy climbs but sometimes rolling with short hills; activity/ride time is estimated at 4 hours per day.

Optional Services:

Travel insurance, Paris museum & metro passes, Paris day tours, Lido shows, and other services. Cell phone rental and luggage storage services.

Note: prices subject to change based upon currency fluctuations. See Booking Terms and Conditions.

What's Included

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The Trip Includes
 7 nights accommodations in charming 2 and 3 star inns/hotels, all breakfasts, 2 dinners, all luggage transfers, routes, maps and descriptions, 1 GPS for 2 persons, all equipment rentals, arrival transfer from Montpellier to La Grande Motte and orientation; emergency phone service to our France office throughout the trip during ride hours, all taxes and associated fees. We also include free travel planning to add Paris hotels, car rentals, France hotels, trains, airport transfers.


To learn more about the road books and GPS units we included, visit this link: GPS & Road Book Details

For hotels included in this tour, please see the Itinerary tab; each hotel is shown for each day.

Additional Nights: TBD - please inquire

Tour Rates

Price

- Standard

Double Occupancy:

1310 €/person

Solo Supplement :

TBD €

Triple Occupancy:

TBD €/person

Single supplements with 2 or more travelers: TBD €.

***Bike Rentals are included, please see the Bike Rental tab for all details about the bikes we offer.

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Bike Info

Bike Rentals:
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Bike Equipment: Scott Sportster P3/P4 or P40 hybrid; see details on this page including a virtual photo tour, specs and all information.

Rental Rate: bike included in tour price for the duration of the tour. This includes all the gear shown as well as bike delivery, set up, and bike return. Every bike is given an inspection by our mechanics in the bike shop before they go out again. Pedals with or without straps available. Clients can bring their own Clipless pedals to be changed over.



Scott Sportster P3/P4 & P40 hybrids; see link for full details and picture. Helmets and add on materials included in the rental which is included in this tour price.

Pedals with or without straps available. Clients can bring their own Clipless pedals to be changed over. Carbon road bikes available as well as children trailers for a supplement.

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You are important to us; so we make you thoroughly prepared and include:
Pre-trip travel documents: you will receive extensive information as a customer prior to your departure, see below. Upon confirmation of your tour we will send you some general information about preparations including passport info, training tips, and reading lists, cell phone rental, travel insurance, and more!

Upon final payment, we will send to you a complete list of documentation by email including Hotel List, contact numbers, itineraries, a packing list, regional information about sites, culture, regional specialities, important towns and historical sites, general France travel information, bike travel tips, vouchers, train travel tips, language phrases, holiday info, tour details, culture and customs tips, and much, much more!

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