2 DAYS SPORT AND GASTRONOMY
- Departure : Signy l'Abbaye
- duration : 2 days
- Total distance : 165km
- Elevation : 2190m
- Level : Athletic
from :
219€
per person
Half board included
"Gastronomic quality"
and sauna
An unforgettable weekend in wich you will follow beautiful small roads, from the "Crêtes Préardennaises" to the "Portes du Luxembourg". And if, as said Spinoza, "All that is beautiful is difficult as well as rare", be ready to touch the beauty at the top of each ridge.
Athletic ? This trip definitely is. But what a reward ! Incredible scenery, and above all, a night in an exceptional cottage, accompanied by a sauna session and a gourmet meal that will quickly make you forget your efforts.
OPERATION SEQUENCE
DAY 1
Signy l'Abbaye – The Corrérie
80 km
97% on the road
839m drop
DEPARTURE : 9:30 a.m. at Signy l’Abbaye (possibility of delaying the departure time on request)
After you get your bike, the bags, and the journey log, checked that you have a bottle of water and your lunch picnic, you can go and explore the Crêtes Préardennaises. Stretch your calf muscles and wander the small country roads with very low traffic. You will discover along your route "le Château de Mesmont", or the fascinating museum "War and Peace" (subject to opening the site during the epidemic period). Take the time to linger along the shores of Lake Bairon and discover the Cassine and the "Chartreuse du Mont Dieu".
Bed and Breakfast 4 ears of corn – Table d'hôte
DAY 2
The Corrérie – Signy l'Abbaye
85 km
100% on the road
1351m drop
For this last day, Your road will cross the Ardennes forest. If you know how to be quiet, you may be able to cross paths with a deer or a wild boar. Immerse yourself in history by stopping at the Butte de Stonne where fierce fighting took place in 1940. The route continues from crest to crest and will allow you to contemplate the Cistercian abbey of Elan and the castle of Gruyères.
ARRIVAL : 5:00 p.m. at the latest at Signy l’Abbaye
RATE
The price is based on two adult participants sharing the same room.
THE PRICE INCLUDES :
- bike and helmet rental
- luggage rental
- 1 night in a guesthouse
- 1 breakfast
- 1 gourmet meal
- Roadbook (in french for now)
- GPS trace
- assistance
- tourist tax
OPTIONS :
- electric bike : +35€ per person
- luggage transport : +60€ per group
NOT INCLUDED in the price :
- drinks
- lunch
- entrance fees to tourist sites
- assurances
- all that is not in "the price includes"
You come alone ?
No problem, you can enjoy the same benefits. However, a 40% supplement will be applied to the price of your stay.
You come with children ?
We make you enjoy a preferential rate to experience cycling tourism with your family. This rate is applicable only if the child is accompanied by two adult participants and sharing the same room.
– from 2 to 10 years : -50%
– from 11 to 15 years old : -30%
The price includes the rental of a child bike or the rental of a trailer according to its age and size.
You come with your own bike ?
You can come with your own equipment. Please mention it when booking.
MORE DETAILS...
Our park is made up of CUBE brand adult mountain bikes. This german brand whose reputation for robustness is well established. The bike rental is included in the price, as well as the rental of the helmet, a safety vest, a lock and a repair kit (patches, bicycle pump).
The e-bikes are also CUBE, with a Bosch engine and a 500W battery to ensure complete autonomy throughout the day. Before the start, we give you a battery charger. So, you can each evening, at the stage, recharge your battery for the next day. Electric bikes are suitable for people over 1.55m.
Our company is very recent, our bike fleet is currently relatively small. We reserve the right to call on external service providers to best suit your needs, while offering the same range of services.
During this trip, you will stay in a charming guest house in the heart of the forest of Mount God. Anne will open the doors to La Corrérie, historically, shelter to pilgrims. The evening meal will be served in the cocooning room or terrace. The kitchen, succulent and original by Anne, is inspired by “Thuries Magazine” and made in Corrérie. She will suggest entry, main course, cheese, dessert, wine, and coffee. The next morning, breakfast is served buffet style : pain, pastry, homemade jam, dairy, fruits, eggs, ham…
For cases of food allergies or if you are vegetarian, please let us know, and we will see what we can do.
There is little possibility of restoration along your route and bakeries often have a weekly closing day. Thereby, we recommend you to your picnic basket lunch before leaving each village stage. First day, you will find the necessary options in the different shops of Signy l'Abbaye. As soon as you arrive at the evening stage, feel free to order from your host for the next lunch picnic. Before starting, remember to take with you one or more bottles of water and appetite suppressants (such as cereal bars).
When you submitted your reservation request, we will send you a customized quote that best meet your expectations. We ask you to return the signed quotation by email or by post to acceptance.
This must be accompanied by payment of the deposit. Payment is made either by bank cheque (only french banks) or by bank transfer stating the quote number.
A deposit of 30% of the total amount of the stay must be paid at the time of booking. The payment of the balance must reach us no later than 30 days before your departure. For bookings made within 30 days of departure, we request the payment of the entire stay.
If the cancellation is made more than 30 days before departure : payment of 30% of the total amount of the stay.
If the cancellation is made 29 to 15 days before departure : payment of 50% of the total amount of the stay.
If the cancellation is made 14 to 8 days before departure : payment of 75% of the total amount of the stay.
If the cancellation is made less than 7 days before departure : payment of 100% of the total amount of the stay.
Do you have specific needs, custom requests, questions… ?
Please feel free to contact us : info@lesvelosdepierrot.fr