2 DAYS TOURTERONNAIS
- Departure : Poix-Terron
- duration : 2 days
- Total distance : 104km
- Elevation : 1072m
- Level : Flaneur
from :
119€
per person
Half board included
A beautiful itinerary that will take you over two days to discover the magnificent landscapes of the Tourteronnais and the Crêtes. Preardennes. Forests, orchards, lac, green countryside, abbeys and castles, you will get all this and more !
Over rolling hills and through
pretty little villages, you will appreciate the charm of the region.
At the evening stage, enjoy a privileged welcome in a comfortable guest room and enjoy home-cooked meals.
OPERATION SEQUENCE
DAY 1
Poix-Terron – La Sabotterie
51 km
+660m drop
DEPARTURE : 10 AM in Poix-Terron (possibility of delaying the departure time on request)
After you get your bike, your saddlebags, the roadbook, check that you have a bottle of water and your lunch picnic , you cross small country roads and then cross the D’Élan national forest. Along the route you can discover the Abbaye d'Elan and the Fontaine St Roger. Take the time to take a long break at the Domaine de Vendresse. In season, you can eat there and immerse yourself in the history of the Ardennes with the reconstruction of a blast furnace and discover the aquariums and the touch pool. Discover the Cassine and Lake Bairon before a well-deserved rest at La Sabotterie. Nathalie will welcome you to her guest room and cook up delicious homemade dishes..
Bed and breakfast
DAY 2
La Sabotterie – Signy l'Abbaye
53 km
+412m drop
The next day, you cross the heart of Tourteronnais, renowned for its apple and pear orchards. Soon, you reach Attigny which was a place of royal residence for the Merovingian and Carolingian kings. Pepin the Short was Mayor of the Palace there and Charlemagne went there several times.. Follow the peaceful banks of the Aisne for a few kilometers, then join the Porcien. Take the time to stop at Novion Porcien to visit the War and Peace museum which traces around 18 rooms the history of the three wars of 1870, 1914 et 1945.
ARRIVAL : 4:00 p.m. at the latest at Signy l’Abbaye. Transfer from Signy l'Abbaye to Poix Terron (20min drive)
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
- 9:30 a.m. Montherme
- transfer of the last day
- 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 guest room. The house is located in a small village, on a plot of 4000m². You can relax in the calm of the Ardennes countryside. Nathalie and Michel will warmly welcome you to their home and make you feel at home.
The half-board dinner is included in the price. Nathalie will offer you a family and gourmet cuisine. 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 Poix-Terron. Upon arrival at the stage of first night, 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).
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