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Mountain biking Holidays

Classic mountain biking in the AriegeMountain biking in France is joy. The French have a multitude of paths criss-crossing all over the countryside, they are well maintained and the great thing for us is that they can be used by mountain bikes without facing the wrath of walkers.

Our base in the Pyrenees is surrounded by some of the best off road biking trails in the world. The variety of trails is also astounding enabling us to offer holidays at different levels from the same base. Our centre based week is aimed a people who enjoy biking and want to take on some single track, while our weekend trip is for people who are short of time, love single track and want to make the most of the descents. 

Every year we run a special trip incorporating a couple of days supporting the Tour de France with some quality mountain biking. We also run a point to point holiday traversing the volcanic heartland of France taking on a mix of trails as we go. 

Most of our cycling holidays are one week long, but if you prefer to take a longer vacation then you can combine two trips back to back and we will offer you a £100 discount.

Classic mountain biking with Marmot ToursMarmot Tours and staff have 10 years of experience in organising and running successful mountain biking holidays. We know what makes a good holiday and understand the needs of our clients. Our attention to detail ensures that you will have the best possible holiday. We have many clients who come back every year, which speaks volumes! Please visit our holiday philosophy or customer feedback pages for further information.

Below we have given you a quick summary of our roadie trips.  The holidays are listed in approximate order of toughness (easiest first). Please click on the title to link to the full holiday notes.

Please note that this month (Jan 09) we have been forced to review our trip prices due to the unfavourable exchange rate between the sterling and euro.  We  have therefore had to add a small amount to some of our trips to cover the losses we are incurring with our income being in sterling and our expenditure in Euros.  We are hoping that these minor price increases will soon be able to be reversed when more favourable exchange conditions emerge.  Obviously prices will not be changing for those who have already booked with us.  Thankyou for your understanding.

Mountain Biking in the Pyrenees
  A unforgettable week of mountain biking from the comfort of our private lodge. 
  • Over 1000m of descent per day.
  • Huge variety of trails and Landscape.
  • Vehicle / cable car assistance.
  • Optional challenging climbs.
  • Outstanding mountain views.
  • Chalet with mountain panorama.
  • 5 full days of guided rides.
  • Easy access from UK airports.
     
Cost: £565 in 2009
Dates:

Please enquire regarding 2010 dates if you are interested

 
Lakes and Volcanoes of Central France
  Discover this enchanted land on some the the best x-country biking tracks in France. 
  • Off road mountain biking holiday.
  • Suitable for semi-regular riders (not beginners).
  • Cycle solidified lava flows!
  • Comfortable Hotel accommodation.
  • Excellent regional cooking.
  • Moderated daily distances, with optional extras.
  • Relaxed pace with lots of swimming breaks.
Cost: £580 in 2009
Dates: Please enquire if you are interested in this trip in 2010


Tour de France Mountain Biking Special
  Support the Tour from the roadside and enjoy 5 days of world class MTB. 
  • Over 1000m of descent per day.
  • Support the tour de France.
  • Vehicle / cable car assistance.
  • Optional challenging climbs.
  • Outstanding mountain views.
  • Chalet with mountain panorama.
  • 6 full days of guided rides.
  • Easy access from UK airports.
 
Cost: £699 in 2009
Dates for 2010: awaiting release of TdF route in Oct


Long Weekend of mountain biking in the Pyrenees
  An action packed weekend of world class mountain biking with the emphasis on single track and downhill.
  • endless single track descents
  • 2.5 days guided riding
  • easy / cheap access from UK regional airports.
  • 3 nights in chalet with mountain views
  • over 2000m of downhill per day
  • single track / fast forest tracks. 
  • two biking guides (front and rear)
  • vehicle support / transfers up hills
  • variety of scenery.
Cost: £320
Dates: Fri 30th Apr - Mon 4th May 2010
Thur 5th Aug - Sun 8th Aug 2010
Thur 26 Aug - Sun 29 Aug 2010
Other dates can be arranged to meet demand- please enquire

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