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Travel to Gite d'Etape, Merens le
Val
By air:
To/From Toulouse: Airport transfers
from Toulouse Airport (Blagnac) are included in the cost of the holiday,
running at specific times depending on your trip. Transfer
days are typically tiring, so we aim to reduce the hassle
involved in your travel, allowing you to start your holiday in
as relaxed a fashion as possible.
Some trip notes provide you with an exact transfer time.
For others, transfer times will be arranged to tie in with the
main group flight, usually the most sensible flight of the
day. We will confirm these details
with you by email during the booking process. If this flight is late
arriving, then the transfer
will be delayed accordingly.
If you miss your flight or choose to fly after
the arranged meeting time, you will be unable to join the
group transfer and you will be
responsible for catching up with the group. Unfortunately,
if you do not use the transfer for any reason, there is no refund available.
Airline options: Toulouse is accessible from many UK regional airports
and we would like to give people the opportunity to use them.
Direct Flights
Indirect Flights
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Manchester |
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Lufthansa |
Gatwick |
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Gatwick (2 flights per day)
Bristol
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Heathrow |
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KLM |
Bristol and Birmingham |
If you end up with time at the airport either before or after the group
transfer, you may like to explore Toulouse. If we are
also at the airport, you may be able to leave your bag with us and
take the airport
bus into Toulouse city centre (drops you off at the train
station - Gare Matabiou). Alternatively, there is a left
luggage facility at the train station.
For information on things to
do in Toulouse please look at this excellent online City
Guide. The Space museum is well worth visiting.
Other airport options: Carcassone and Barcelona airports are also fairly
close to the start of our trips, and simple rail or bus links would enable you to get
to Toulouse or Ax. These options are outlined below.
To/from Carcassone
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Stanstead (2 flights per day) |
To/from Barcelona
Direct Flights
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Manchester |
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Gatwick |
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Gatwick and Bristol |
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Heathrow |
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Bristol and Birmingham |
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FIRST CHOICE |
Charter flights from XXXXXXXX Bristol and Birmingham |
Indirect Flights
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Manchester |
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Lufthansa |
Gatwick |
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Gatwick and Bristol |
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Heathrow |
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KLM |
Bristol and Birmingham |
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FIRST CHOICE |
Charter flights from XXXXXXXX Bristol and Birmingham |
Other forms of Transport: Please note, if traveling
to the start point independently, that you should aim to be
there in order to tie in with the group transfer arrival time.
By road:
Note that cheap
ferry deals can be picked up by visiting www.ferryprice.com.
If you want help in planning the best route, have a look at
the fantastic AA
route planner, or contact us for advice.
Parking is ....
From the North/West: Pick up the N20 heading south from
Foix and following signs for Andorre (and Ax les
Thermes). In Ax there is a roundabout. Take the
2nd exit, still following signs for Andorre (N20/E9).
Continue on this road for about 8 kilometres and you will
reach the village of Merens les Vals.
By Rail:
from Paris:
There is an overnight train direct from Paris that arrives
in Merens les Vals at..... This connects well with the
Eurostar service to Paris leaving Waterloo at about 1830 the
night before!
From Barcelona: If coming from / to Barcelona the border town is called La-tour-de-Carol,
you will need to change trains here, getting the Toulouse
train that stops at Merens les Vals
From Toulouse Airport or Toulouse train station:
There is a Navette (shuttle bus) that leaves from just outside
the arrival hall of the Airport to the railway station in
Toulouse. The bus departs every 20 mins and takes 20 mins.
You pay for your ticket in the booth opposite the bus stop
(5 Euros). The railway station (Toulouse Matabiau) is the
final stop. There are then trains every hour (except at lunch
times) direct to Merens les Vals (on the line to La-tour-de-Carol).
The journey takes about 2hrs. On Sundays some of the services
are replaced in part by buses. The final train of the day
leaves Toulouse at about 2015. The entire journey costs about
20 Euros.
See www.sncf.com for up to date timetables.
On arrival in Merens les Val,.....
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