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France is one of the best countries in the world to ride a bike with quiet roads, a growing cycle path network, a culture that respects cyclists, and a boulangerie roughly every fifteen kilometres. But it has its own rhythms, the boulangerie shuts for two weeks in August. There is a road rule that will…

Dates 21 May 2016  – 28 May 2016 Click here to book online >> The tour is limited to a maximum of 8 people (larger group booking can be accommodated please contact us for more information) Itinerary Saturday  – Arrive in Bourg d’Oisans after 4PM Sunday – La Berarde – Our introduction to the Alpes – 70KM…

As we advised previously, in April the Tunnel du Chambon was closed as cracks had appeared in the tunnel walls.  It was thought repair was possible and initial reopening dates were provided for mid July.  This resulted in the re-route of La Marmotte at the beginning of July, but it was thought that the tunnel would…