ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 10-DAY BEST OF FRANCE MOTORCYCLE TOUR
France is a popular tourist destination and everyone rushes to ride the crowded roads of the Alp or experience the historic beaches of Normandy. but, like everything we do, we do NOT follow the masses. With your 10-day best of France motorcycle tour, we seek the unknown adventure and help unlock the secrets.
Our Tour de France is designed to take you out back where few tourists go.
The small rural regions and the incredible hidden gems in the heart of the country. The riding is fantastic and the culture, history, and dining are second to non. As a touristic add-on, we are happy to help extend the stay in Paris before or after the motorcycle tour.
40%
DIFFICULTY
10%
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70%
COMFORT
100%
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POI: HISTORY AND CULTURE
France is almost a living museum. So much history and culture reaching back many centuries. Incredible buildings, villages, and bridges.
POI: GOURMET DINING & WINE
The French kitchen is world-famous and it does not disappoint. We try out all the local delicatessens and wines.
POI: BREATHTAKING SCENERY
The heart of France has amazing untouched nature, scenery, and beautiful motorcycle roads you have never heard of.
10-DAY BEST OF FRANCE MOTORCYCLE TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1
Fly-in Paris, train transfer to Tours
Before arrival in Paris, you will have received all details about your connecting 1,5-hour train transfer directly from Paris Airport to Tours south of Paris. Our staff will greet you at the train station in Tours and transfer you to your arrival hotel where your tour leader will meet you for your pre-tour briefing covering all aspects of the 10-day best of France motorcycle Tour.
DAY 2
Tours – Correze (290 km / 180 miles)
Village of l’Angles sur l’Anglin
Valley of Gartempe river
Martyr town of Oradour sur Glane
Old town Uzerche
DAY 3
Correze – Figeac (180 km / 111 miles)
Rocamadour
Medieval village of Turenne
Village of Collonges the red city
Castle of Castelnau Bretenoux
Old town Figeac and Champollion house
Scenic roads of southern Corrèze & Quercy regions
DAY 4
Figeac – Millau (225 km / 140 miles)
Village of Estaing
Medieval village of Conques
Millau viaduct (highest suspended bridge)
Valleys of the Tarn and the Lot rivers
Hole of Bozouls
DAY 5
Millau (Rest Day)
In the morning those who wish can join a ride to the Causse Méjean Plateau with the visit to the Aven Armand cave and in the afternoon option to go canoeing of the Tarn river gorges.
DAY 6
Millau – Les Vans (197 km / 122 miles)
Gorges of the river Jonte
Gorges of the river Tarn
Village of Ste Enimie
Mont Lozère and national park of Cévennes
village of Garde Guérin
DAY 7
Les Vans – Le Puy en Velay (155 km / 96 miles)
Old town of Le Puy en Velay
Ardèche high valleys
Mont Gerbier de jonc (source of the river Loire)
Villages of Balazuc and Vogué
DAY 8
Le Puy en Velay – Le Mont Dore (201 km / 124 miles)
Viaduct of Garabit
Summit of Puy Mary and Sancy pass
Spa resort of Mont Dore
Listed village of Salers
Croix St Robert pass
DAY 9
Le Mont Dore – Tours (313 km / 194 miles)
Plateau of Millevaches
Roman church of Orcival
Eguzon lake
Aubusson old town
Loire valley castles
DAY 10
Departure from Tours
Our staff will ensure you get to your transfer train in time to return to Paris for your connection flight.
EXTENSION
If this is your first time in France or Paris it is absolutely worth extending your trip with at least one day to experience the capital of France – Paris and the Eiffel Tower among other attractions in this beautiful city. We are happy to help with additional hotel and city tour bookings locally.
OBS
The itinerary may change without further notice due to weather, road- or any other condition that the operator or its guides feel will jeopardize the safety of the group or material.
10-DAY BEST OF FRANCE MOTORCYCLE TOUR DETAILS
INCLUDED
Price Match Guarantee
Small group sizes (Min 5 / Max 10)
Professional Multilingual Tour Leader
9 Nights accommodation in shared room (Upgrades available)
All Breakfasts
Base model Motorcycle Rental (Upgrades available)
Fuel and Road Tolls
Mandatory 3rd Party Liability Insurance
Motorcycle Damage and Theft Liability Reduction Insurance
Group Activities and Entry Fees
Pre-tour Preparation Guide and Briefing
Transfers to/from Paris International Airport (CDG)
Support Vehicle & Driver
Motolombia Apparel Gift
All taxes
NOT INCLUDED
Airfare
Upgrades
Lunches, Dinners and Drinks
Personal paperwork, permits and visas
Travel and evacuation insurance with cancellation coverage (Available from Global Rescue)
Tips to staff
Any inclusion not specified
Temperatures can vary between 12 to 40°C (53.6 F to 104°F). It is recommended to ride with ventilated riding gear. A pullover rain suite is a good idea to carry against cooler gusts of temperatures and possible short rain showers that can occur anytime. Weather is changing depending on the season and you should prepare for almost any type of weather.
Personal items are recommended such as sunscreen, lip balm, antiseptic cream, anti-diarrhea medicine, and broad-spectrum antibiotics (participants must contact their doctor). Given that temperatures can range greatly depending on the altitude, long-sleeve clothes, a wool sweater, and a jacket are recommended in addition to sunglasses and a sun hat.
This tour has been designed to show participants the very best that France has to offer in a short period of time. This includes some of the best motorcycle riding in Europe in varying altitudes and types of road conditions. The trip is mostly paved, with just a few sections on hard-packed gravel.
France is considered a safe place with friendly inhabitants; however, it is recommended that participants are aware of their surroundings and guard their valuables. Exploring areas in pairs or as a group is advisable to avoid unforeseen dangers.
40%
DIFFICULTY
10%
OFF-ROAD
70%
COMFORT
100%
FUN FACTOR
