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HIKING BIKE MEUSE AND SEMOY

from :

429€

per person

Half board included

Departure possible only on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (weekly closure of hosts)

Jean Michel

“oui, GET OUT OF THE HERD ! Pierrot has been able to adapt its bike + hike concept to new expectations ; so we practiced from August 09 to 12, 2022 … it was GREAT ! merci !”

A magnificent “Nature” route which allows you to combine the pleasures of cycling and hiking !

The first and fourth day, you will cycle along the meanders of the Meuse on the Trans’Ardennes greenway. A Monthermé, in the heart of the Ardennes, you will make a two day trip, on foot, in the magnificent Semoy valley.

Discover this land of legends. Without forgetting the rich heritage of Charleville-Mézières that you will take, without doubt, time to discover.

Meuse and Semoy are waiting for you, so on the way ! And seize the day.

PROCEDURE

DAY 1

Donchery – Monthermé

43 km by bike

100% on green lanes

Elevation +190m

DEPARTURE : 9h30 Donchery (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 set off in complete safety on the Trans’Ardenaise greenway. Without any major difficulty, you quietly walk along the Meuse. You can choose to stop in Charleville Mézières, birthplace of Arthur Rimbaud and world capital of puppetry. Take the time to taste one of the many local beers on one of the Place Ducale terraces. To be consumed in moderation because you will have to go to Monthermé at the end of the day.

Hotel restaurant **

DAY 2

Monthermé – Thilay

12km on foot

100% on marked trails

Elevation +300m

In Monthermé you leave bikes and panniers with our host for two days and you collect your hiking gear (walking shoes, backpack, possibly sticks) that you will have entrusted to us the day before. Prepare your backpack with your things for the day AND your spare for the evening.

You follow the marked pedestrian route which will make you discover some of the Ardennes must-sees that are Roche Bayard, Le Liry, the Ruha Fountain. The relief is quite marked and the route is aimed at people accustomed to the regular practice of walking..

Guest room – Restaurant

DAY 3

Thilay – Monthermé

13 km on foot

100% on marked trails

Elevation +500m

You continue your hike in the throbbing heart of the Ardennes and rub shoulders with all its sites imbued with centuries-old legends, La Roche au Corpias, Roc la Tour. Marvel at the Roche à Sept Heures, in front of this famous point of view of the meander of Monthermé. The course is quite demanding and you will soon be satisfied to find your first hotel in Monthermé, to enjoy a well-deserved rest.

Hotel restaurant **

4 DAYS VAUBAN AND GONZAGUE

Monthermé – Haybes

34 km by bike

100% on green lanes

Elevation +170m

For this last step, you find your bikes and we take care of collecting your hiking gear to bring them back to you at the end of the day. You ride on the wildest part of the Voie Verte, under the impassive gaze of the Ladies of Meuse. The valley is now very deep to offer you incredible landscapes. Discover the slate heritage of Fumay to end your stay in Haybes, aptly nicknamed La Jolie.

ARRIVAL : 4 p.m. at the latest in Haybes, and transfer to Donchery (about 1 hour drive)

RATE

The price is based on two adult participants sharing the same room.

THE PRICE INCLUDES :

- bike and helmet rental
- bike luggage rental
- 3 nights (hotel and bed and breakfast)
- 3 dinners (starter, main course, dessert)
- 3 breakfasts
- luggage transport days 1 and 4
- transfer of the last day
- Roadbook (in french for now)
- GPS trace
- assistance
- tourist tax

OPTIONS :

- electric bike : +35€ per person

NOT INCLUDED in the price :

- drinks
- lunch
- luggage transport day 2 and 3
- 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...

The bike route (days 1 and 4) takes place entirely on the Trans’Ardennes Greenway. You drive safely. Without major difficulty, these days are accessible to all. If however you wanted to shorten the mileage by bike, just let us know to change the point of departure and/or arrival.

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.

You can choose to participate in this stay with your own bike. A reduction of €35 will then be applied to the price.

We also provide you with a waterproof bike bag of 20 liters per person. It will allow you to board the necessary for days 1 and 4 (Picnic lunch, bottle of water, rain clothes, warm clothes).
We give a front bag per crew , allowing you to use your smartphone in GPS guidance by being accessible directly on the handlebars.

The route on foot (days 2 and 3) is relatively demanding, more by the steep relief than by the mileage. The stay is mainly intended for people who regularly practice physical activity and more particularly hiking.. Good equipment is therefore necessary with good walking shoes and possibly poles. Canvas shoes are to be avoided.

The route follows marked routes : yellow markings by the Ardennes Valleys and Plateau Tourist Office, red and white markings GR (Great Hikes).

Day 1 : We provide transport for your hiking gear (backpack, hiking boots, possibly sticks), from the place of departure (Donchery) to Monthermé.

Day 2 : from Monthermé, you carry your backpack yourself with your belongings for the day and your spare for the evening stage in Thilay.

Day 3 : always on foot, with your backpack, you return by another route to the Hôtel de Monthermé.

Day 4 : we transport your luggage from Monthermé to the place of arrival (Haybes)

On request, we can lend you a backpack and hiking sticks free of charge (according to availability)

Before your start, we give you a road book detailing day by day the route to follow by bike and on foot, with tourist 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 2-star hotel and a bed and breakfast. Complete dinners (starter, main course, dessert) and hearty breakfasts are included in the price.

Lunches are not included in the price of the stay.

We advise you to bring your lunch picnic basket before leaving each of the stopover villages, either with your host by reserving your basket the night before, either by buying what makes you happy in the different shops. 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.

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

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