HOLIDAY OFFERS - Mountain Biking Holidays - Tour du Lac de Serre Poncon - Four Day Tour Offers - 4 Day Itinerary - Day 2 of 3 day tour
Day 1 - Chorges - Espinasses
If you are staying at the hotel for the 'early arrival option', you have a leisurely morning to pack up your things and eat lunch before meeting your guide. He will arrive around 13:00 with your bikes and introduce you to the tour. You will either set off from here or go for a short drive to the start. If you are arriving today and we are providing your transfers we'll collect you at the airport or station and drive you directly to meet the guides at the 'croix des pres' in Chorges where we will organise baggage and bikes before setting off. If you are self driving, we'll provide you with maps to get here and arrange a suitable meeting time (early afternoon). You can leave your cars here or at the hotel where you will stay on your last night. You just need a day sack with water and any snacks you like as the driver will take your baggage to the next campsite. It is a gentle start to the tour beginning with a spectacular view of the two arms of the lake. There's a short 10 minute climb and then the rest of the route is mainly descent and cross country. It is possible to add an extra climb (about 30 mins) for a longer ride. The idea is for the guide to get to know your level and get your legs used to riding! You will have amazing panoramic views of the lake for most of the route and will see the damn. There are also a few other interesting rock formations, waterfalls and unusual landscapes to experience! There are showers, a pool, table tennis and a children's play area at the camp site so plenty of things to do to chill out after your ride. You will be sleeping in two person tents and eating al fresco at the camp site. The guide will set up the tents and cook dinner but is always happy for you to muck in and generate a community team spirit! Although, beware of too many cooks...
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