Escapade Gourmande
5, rue Germain Benard
89000 AUXERRE - France
Phone : +33 386 414 322
GSM : +33 674 382 573
Fax : +33 825 194 593
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The Morvan, a granite mountain in the heart of limestone Burgundy, offers you a wild natural setting, a good balance between farmland, forest, villages, rivers and lakes, inhabited by abundant wildlife and flora, a good place to replenish your resources. This site is good because the French Cycling Federation chose it as its' first mountain bike centre in France, with more than 2400 km of single tracks, and many itineraries which present a combined elevation up to 1000 m, enough to satisfy the more gluttonous cyclist, and our certified guide, Sebastian. Beginners, he will adjust the itinerary to suit you, to keep your holiday a pleasure. He can create special itineraries for you, taking care of you and showing the best of the Morvan. This area hides a very rich, natural and cultural, heritage. Let us guide you
Suggested Programme :
The 1st day
Meeting at 9 o'clock in St Agnan.
Welcome and bike check.
Departure for a 45 km round trip to the south.
This warm up will lead you gently to the waterfall "Le Saut du Gouloux",
to the Dolmen Chevresse and to La Maison du Parc.
The 2nd day
Round trip to the North via the abbey "La Pierre qui Vire" and
the Ménéfriers islands.
Quite a technical day, 40 km along narrow and wild rivers,
and river crossings.
The 3rd day
Head west towards Perouse rock, Vieux Dun Opidum, and Banquet chapel; 3 magnificent vantage points well worth the effort to get there.
45 km long and 700 m of climbing.
Numerous other trips possible in other parts of Morvan National Parc,
more or less hilly...
This is a suggested programme, adaptable in duration and in theme, to suit you.
The richness of Morvan area and our willingness to please you, will allow us to create a tailor made programme eg. :
. airport transfer or train transfer.
. make the journey shorter or longer.
. stage on the local train.
. add other activities such as ballooning, rafting, caving,
rock-climbing, walking, horse riding, yoga...
. The programme can be adapted to suit disabled people. Please contact us.
Thanks to the staff of Parc du Morvan for the use of pictures.
Price includes :
. A full time guide for 3 days.
. 2 days half board (2 nights in twin rooms, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners).
. Insurance.
. The experience, the smile and the mechanical assistance of our certified guide, Sebastien.
Extras :
. Single room supplement : 35 €.
. Mountain bike rental (Lapierre Technic) : 22 €/ day.
Accommodation :
. You will stay in a traditional hotel in Morvan (half board).
. Well-managed house, ample menu, good quality food.
. Lunch will be taken as a picnic or in village restaurants depending on the weather conditions … and your wishes.
Not included :
. Flights tickets.
. Personal insurance.
. Your side orders at the restaurant.
. Single room supplement.
*(prices based on a group of 8 persons)
Even if the granite nature of the ground allows us to go mountain biking every day, we avoid the hunting season.
. Dates for 2008 available shortly
For existing groups, every day from March to September to suit you.
Preparatory advices :
. Gloves and helmet compulsory.
. Well-maintained bike, with good brakes and good gear system.
. Hydraulic fork advised (but not compulsory).
. Bottle holder or water bag.
. Don't forget your own tools if you need some specific ones.
Don't forget that the fitter you are, the more fun you will have.
Drink water, and sleep well !
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