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3 DAYS AT THE FARM

  • Departure : Signy l'Abbaye
  • duration : 3 days
  • Total distance : 200km
  • Elevation : 2693m
  • Level : Athletic

from :

269 €

per person

Half board included

Three days to immerse themselves in authentic Ardennes and gourmet !

Three days on the small roads Ridge Préardennaises, in the forest, and in beautiful rolling countryside.

Three days in contact with the real Earth Ardennes, close to nature. A home on the farm will allow you to sample traditional cuisine prepared with local produce. Enjoy a bacon salad, a pie crust, a maroilles tart…

Three days that you will not soon forget ! Welcome to the farm !

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PROCEDURE

DAY 1

Signy l'Abbaye – Gironval

62 km

100% on the road

+948m 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, the roadbook, check that you have a bottle of water and your lunch picnic , you can go and explore the Crêtes Préardennaises. You ride through the forest of Signy l'Abbaye. Be curious and take the time to stop to discover the Halle of St-Jean-aux-Bois, the remarkable churches and Flaignes Servion, the castles of Ladder and Clavy-Warby.

Farmhouse Inn

DAY 2

Gironval – Launois-sur-Vence

74km

100% on the road

+1024m drop

Your path winds on small roads Ridge Préardennaises. Discover the local flora and fauna while marveling at some local and little-known treasures such as the castle of Gruyères or the remains of the Cistercian abbey of Elan. Take a break to the field of Vendresse where you can restore, but also, see the reconstruction of a blast furnace and fish farming place. Still some efforts and you arrive at your next stopover village in Launois-sur-Vence. You can visit the old Relais de Poste and finish your day with an Ardwen beer directly at the brewery.

Hotel ** and restaurant

DAY 3

Launois/Vence – Signy l'Abbaye

2 DAYS IN THE POINT

100% on the road

+760m drop

This last day you will even discover some architectural wonders Ardennes. In the middle of nowhere, you will stand majestically Notre Dame church Neuvizy that is reminiscent of Notre Dame de Paris. Your route will also take you to the castles of Mesmont and Doumely. Immerse yourself in history by visiting the War and Peace Museum of Novion-Porcien which aims to retrace the experiences of the Ardennes during the last three wars.

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
- 2 nights (Farm and Hotel)
- 2 breakfasts
- Roadbook (in french for now)
- GPS trace
- assistance
- tourist tax

OPTIONS :

- electric bike :
+ 50€ per person

- luggage transport : +60€ per group

NOT INCLUDED in the price :

- drinks
- dinner (unless option)
- lunch
- entrance fees to tourist sites
- assurances
- all that is not in "the price includes"

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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.

All are waterproof.
Before the start, we give you a rear bag of 20l per person which will allow you to board the necessary for the day (Picnic lunch, bottle of water, rain clothes, warm clothes). According to our availability, you can ask for an extra bag if you feel the need.
We give a front bag per crew , allowing you to use your smartphone in GPS guidance by being accessible directly on the handlebars.
In the case, where you would not have chosen "luggage transport», we give you back two bags of 20l per person to embark needed for your entire stay. To make the most of your stay and feel comfortable, we recommend not to use backpack.
If you chose the "luggage", we take care of transportation and you find your luggage every night to step (Due to a 20kg luggage per person max). To ensure the best possible transportation, we ask you to get off your luggage in the morning, at the hotel reception, 4 DAYS VAUBAN AND GONZAGUE. However, you can enjoy your room longer by respecting the start time of each hotel.
Before your start, we give you a roadbook detailing day per day the itinerary to follow and the points of interest. This roadbook is available in french or in english for a few trips.
When you pay the balance of your stay, we send you by email the GPX files of your itinerary. From home, you can save them in your smartphone and download an application to use these files (we recommend the free application "GPX Viewer"). Then, you can, during your stay, use your phone as a GPS, even if you don't have access to the network.

During this trip, you will be accommodated in a farmhouse nestled in the middle of the forest and a 2-star hotel. Guests receive a warm welcome and a comfort.

The first night, Agnes and Bruno welcome you to their farm and propose a traditional cuisine prepared with their products. The second night, you will enjoy a terrace with a beautiful view of the Crete. Angelica and Damien delight you with a gourmet menu. 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 advise you to plan your picnic basket lunch before leaving each village or city 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 (like cereal bars).

We check and recondition each bike before the trip. However, no cyclist is safe from damage. We guarantee you assistance 7 days a week in the event of a problem for us. Only in this case, assistance is included in the price.
In the case of a minor incident such as a cycle's chain coming off or a flat tire, we request you to make the repairs yourself . A repair kit will be provided before you leave. However, you can call for assistance, but in this case, it will be charged according to the number of kilometers travelled to reach you.
You can also use assistance if, during the stay, you prefer to change equipment and finish the route with an electric bike (subject to availability). You can also call us in the unlikely case, where you want to give up the experience. We then charge a supplement.

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.

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Do you have specific needs, custom requests, questions… ?

Please feel free to contact us : info@lesvelosdepierrot.fr