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3 DAYS BIKE, NATURE AND SWIMMING

  • Departure : Monthermé
  • duration : 3 days
  • Total distance : 130km
  • Elevation : 1360m
  • Level : Flaneur

from :

189€

per person

swimsuit recommended

From Monthermé to Givet, follow the meanders of the Meuse on the Trans’Ardennes greenway. The Belgian RAVeL will take you through Mariembourg and Nismes before returning to France and Rocroy…
If this second day is punctuated by beautiful climbs, the rich
heritage of the villages and the beauty of the Ardennes nature, peaceful and impressive
will be a magnificent reward.
Then, finally, you can enjoy the Lac des Vieilles Forges and its many activities… or just the beach ?

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OPERATION SEQUENCE

DAY 1

Monthermé – Givet

64 km (100% greenway) possibility of reducing mileage on simple request

+325m of altitude difference

DEPARTURE : 10:00 a.m. in Monthermé (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 will set off on the Trans’Ardennes greenway, in complete safety. You follow the Meuse and its meanders for discover magnificent landscapes all along this route. Take a break in Revin to discover the old Spanish House. Stop at Fumay to discover its history of Slate extraction. You will love Haybes and its rich architecture. At the end of the day, you will stop at Givet, it will be an opportunity to drink an Ardennes beer on the terrace, on the banks of the Meuse.

Hotel or bed and breakfast

DAY 2

Givet – Rocroy

52 km

+690m of altitude difference

Leaving Givet, you quickly cross the border, and here, you are soon in Belgium. You will take the RAVeL, a nice bike path that was originally a railway line. The first kilometers are done without great difficulties until you reach Mariembourg. Take the opportunity to visit the Brasserie des Fagnes and have lunch. Take a break in Nismes to discover this charming village and its gardens of O. Take strength to climb a few grades, that will soon lead you to the "Ry de Rome", this water reservoir where you will certainly observe some beautiful ornithological specimens. A few more kilometers and you will have arrived in the small, charming town of Rocroy.

Hotel

DAY 3

Rocroy – Les Vieilles Forges

14 km

+115m of altitude difference

Yesterday certainly did not leave you time to visit the town of Rocroy. There are few kilometers for this last day, so, take the time to visit the "star city" and its fortifications improved by Vauban.

Today, you will ride on the small Ardennes roads, between meadow and forest, until you reach the "Lac des Vieilles Forges". This site is very popular in the Ardennes during the summer period. You too, if the weather allows, enjoy the beach and the various aquatic activities

ARRIVAL : 4 p.m. at the latest at the Lac des Vieilles Forges. Transfer from Vieilles Forges to Monthermé (15 minutes by car)

RATE

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

THE PRICE INCLUDES :

- bike and helmet rental
- luggage rental
- 2 nights
- 2 breakfasts
- transfer of the last day
- Roadbook (in french for now)
- GPS trace
- assistance
- tourist tax

OPTIONS :

- electric bike : + 50€ per person

- luggage transport : +80€ per team

NOT INCLUDED in the price :

- drinks
- lunch and dinner
- 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 comfortable hotels or guesthouses. They are located in the heart of the villages (Givet and Rocroy) this will allow you to easily find a restaurant, on foot, every night.

The evening half-board is not offered in this stay. You are free to choose the restaurant that best suits you..

Plan ahead along your journey, because 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 what you need to eat in the various shops in Monthermé. 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