DISCOVER PROVENCE AND THE COTE D’AZUR
THE ULTIMATE RIDE FRANCE 2011
Col de la Bonette (2808m). The highest col in Eurpoe
$3,500* Per person, 8 days / 7 nights land content (Nice to Nice)
FROM 12TH - 20TH SEPTEMBER 2011 ENJOY THE RUSH OF CYCLING THE HIGHEST COL IN EUROPE AND EXPERIENCE SCENIC RIDES ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA, AS YOU CYCLE AN AVERAGE OF 100KM PER DAY. The Provence and Cote d’Azur region is revered as one of the world’s best cycling destinations. Enjoy the culture and cuisine of this unique destination. Sleep in the comfort of private hotel rooms and enjoy daily healthy breakfasts. Starting in Nice, the tour offers the flexibility of land content only. Simply book your preferred airline to France. All participants are required to use their own bike and bring parts that may be required. The tour is limited to 20 participants, so book now. Secure your place on this unique tour for a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 to be paid by 20th March 2011, with the balance due on 1st June 2011.
Col de la Bonette
* Land only package is $3,500 per person, including: • 7 nights • Three tour leaders • Airport transfers • Luggage transport (to hotels) • 3 Star rated accommodation • American breakfast daily • Service/mechanic vehicle The average day will involve up to six hours of cycling. Time will be allocated for breaks, sightseeing, meals and snacks. A high level of fitness and health is recommended. Airfares, personal expenses, meals (excl. breakfast), bicycle parts and travel insurance are not included.
BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES CHRISTOPHE - XTC CROSS TRAINING
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PLANNED ITINERARY Stage 1: Nice to Eze including Col de la Madone Stage 2: Nice to Cannes Including Col de Vence and Grasse Stage 3: Nice to Monaco Including Col de Turini
INSURANCE REMINDER Insure yourself and your bike! Please be reminded that insurance is not an inclusion. Insurance for both yourself and your bike is reccommended.
Stage 4: Nice to Col de Braus Stage 5: Nice to Isola 2000 Stage 6: Isola 2000 to Col de la Bonette
Christophe Borrel-Ducroz
Stage 7: St Etienne de Tinee to Nice
Native Frenchman and proprietor of East Perth based XTC Personal Training, Christophe is a passionate cycling enthusiast. Benefit from his familiarity with the region, command of the language and his love of cycling. The 44 year old father of one has lived in Australia for 17 years.
This itinerary is based on expected seasonal conditions, however exact details may change should unexpected changes in weather be experienced. A service vehicle will follow the tour group each day and will be available to address mechanical or rider issues should they arise.
Presented by XTC Cross Training:
[email protected]