| Tour | Bike |
|---|---|
| Type | Both |
| Skill | Moderate |
| Length | 8 days |
| From | €1170 Rates |
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Tour Dates
2017 Dates
Daily arrivals possible all year long. Ask us about the special 8 day Tour De France special beginning on July 12th which includes a 3 day tour to experience stage 13 and stage 15.
Day-To-Day Itinerary
*Below is itinerary for Supported Tour. This can also be used a guideline for a self-guided tour.
Day 1: Coupiac, 11 mi., 18 km
Day 2: Ambialet, 25 mi., 40 km
Day 3: Brousse, 36 mi./52 km
Day 4: Belmont, 31 or 44 mi./50 or 70 km
Day 5: St Affrique, Millau Bridge, and Roquefort Cheese Cave, 25 or 45 km
Day 6: Albi, 28 or 56 mi., 45 or 90 km
Day 7: Free day
Day 8: Departure
Day 1: Coupiac, 11 mi./18 km
After your arrival in Toulouse, an airport pickup can be arranged to your accommodations for the duration of your tour, Les Magnolias. Lunch is not included today but you can enjoy a meal at your expense on the Les Magnolias terrace after a refreshing swim.
Optional: late afternoon bike ride of 10 mi. (16 km) to Coupiac on the Green route (slight climb on a mountain and forest road). Your evening will conclude with a gourmet dinner at Les Magnolias.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Ambialet, 25 mi./40 km
You will cycle once again on the green route toward Ambialet (a forest, mountain and Tarn River ride), showcasing stunning views of the Tarn River. The historic village of Ambialet is the perfect place for a coffee stop and is dominated by an ancient Franciscan monastery and Roman church. The Celts were the first to settle in Ambialet around the 6th century BC. They were followed by the Gauls, and the Romans, who set up a frontier post in this important strategic position. Your return ride to Les Magnolias is also along the Tarn river. Special lunch stop will be at La Chanterelle in the village of Trebas. Here, all meat is cooked over an open hearth in the restaurant and the portion sizes are generous. Wines are exceptionally reasonable and good quality, especially the local wines. Upon arrival once again at the hotel, we suggest a lovely swim before dinner before dining at once again in the renowned restaurant, on your own, under the direction of the popular and aspiring young chef.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Day 3: Brousse-Le-Chateau, 36 mi./52 km
After a delicious breakfast at Les Magnolias you can depart for Brousse through forest and mountain trails, along the Tarn River. You will encounter a short but steep climb en route. You can enjoy a short coffee stop at the Chateau House in beautiful Lincou Village or at Brousee Le Chateau, categorized as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France”. Lunch will be on your own. Perhaps you would enjoy a picnic lunch along the Tarn River? Return ride via the flat Tarn route or mountain route. The special Meal this evening will be at Les Magnolias or a nearby selected village restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 4: Belmont, 31 or 44 mi./50 or 70 km
After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will cycle on the Yellow route ride to Belmont via the characterful village of Combret, through beautiful forest scenery. You will enjoy a variety of terrain! You can enjoy a coffee stop at Belmont and then return to Combret for special lunch. Optional return ride to Plaisance or you can decide to hop on the support vehicle for return to the hotel. Dinner will be on your own this evening at Les Magnolias or a nearby village restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Day 5: St Affrique, Millau Bridge, and Roquefort Cheese Caves, 25 or 45 km
There will be a morning transfer with bikes to St Affrique’s charming fresh produce market. Ride 35 km from St Afrique to the troglodyte village of Peyre, via the stunning St Rome Sur Tarn. It is a beautiful ride along the Tarn River, past quaint old farmhouses, and lively local rural activity. Lunch will be on your own in Peyre with its incredible view of the tallest cable-stayed bridge in the world. Roquefort cheese caves are next on the agenda with an optional tour of the caves. Return to Plaisance. Special dinner at Les Magnolias.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 6: Albi, 28 or 56 mi., 45 or 90 km
Today you will enjoy a mountain, forest, and river ride. After a coffee stop at Ambialet’s Hotel Du Pont, you will continue on one of most picturesque rides of all, past rural farmhouses, through forest and river scenery. Lunch will be on your own at Albi’s ancient village center. Visit Albi World Heritage Site attractions: Albi Cathedral, Toulouse-Lautrec museum, Berbie Palace gardens. Walking and shopping in old Albi town. Return to Plaisance by support vehicle or you can opt to return by bike. Dinner this evening will be at Montclair or another nearby village restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 7: Free day
Today is all yours! Relax at the hotel, cycle, walk or go canoeing. It is up to you! Your gourmet dinner at Les Magnolias is included this evening!
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 8: Departure
Breakfast at Les Magnolias. Depart for Toulouse Blagnac airport.
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Travel Details
Travel
Closest airport is Toulouse Blagnac airport. Airport transfers from this airport are included. It is also possible to arrive in Toulouse via TGV from Paris or other cities. The travelling time on the TGV from Paris to Toulouse is between 5.5 hours and 7.5 hours. The cost of the TGV varies between approximately Euro 50 and Euro 120 each way.
Local Travel
We suggest taking advantage of the airport transfers. If you are driving to the hotel, please ask us for driving directions. It is also possible to travel to Albi or St. Sernin by bus from Toulouse. The bus stops at Albi and St Sernin, just 8 km from Plaisance, where transfer to the hotel is easily arranged.
Climate
Please check local conditions before you arrival. A good website to explore regional weather including average high/low temperatures, average rainfall, and more is weatherbase.com.
Tour Operator
This tour is operated by Les Magnolias. We do not run these tours ourselves, we never have. We work on commission from our local partners plus a small administration fee of €20. We pride ourselves on the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
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