France: know any 'driver & support van only' companies?

Alain Quay

Hi

I'm looking for a cheaper alternative to the typically £1000 per week
supported cycle tours in France. Was wondering if anyone knew any
operations where there is just a driver and van to carry gear for
6 or so cyclists from A to B each day.

Thanks in advance for any advice

andymiller

There are a lot of companies who offer 'self-guided' holidays ie they organise everything and ship your bags around and provide a certain amount of backup if something goes horribly wrong. eg

http://cycling.skedaddle.co.uk/region/C ... view.rails

If you are happy to organize things for yourself and just want someone to ship your bags, then local taxi firms might be the most cost-effective alternative.

Alternatively, travelling round Corsica, I meet visiting cycling clubs who would hire a van and then take it in turns to drive (or a job for a non-cycling partner?).

The companies who do offer a full-on guided service with a full-time guide, first-aider and mechanic service offer pretty good value for money when you see what they do.

Crapaud

Hire a student? A cycle tour company in Canada put adverts in uni's. Student gets a free holiday for driving, helping to load / unload the van. Shouldn't cost too much between 6 or so of you. Might appeal to a photography student, for instance.

Alain Quay

Thanks all, much apreciated

culverwood

These are two small companies I used Rough Tracks 4 years or so ago and have no current knowledge of either company.

http://www.marmot-tours.co.uk/menu.htm

http://www.roughtracks.com