Trip to france

Will.C
Will.C Posts: 245
edited April 2011 in Training, fitness and health
so looking at taking a little trip to France in the summer, between June and September, I haven't been to France since I was 4 so 20 years ago. We want mountains, pyranees or alps not bothered, wheres the best place to go, fly or drive? Prices? We're just looking for the cheapest possible cycling holiday. Any and all tips/advice welcome.

Cheers

Sorry for being so vague

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  • ut_och_cykla
    ut_och_cykla Posts: 1,594
    unless you want big hills to climb Provence (inland not the coast) is good. Remember everywhere will be HOT -even Brittany - at that time of year.

    A stay near Lourdes gives you good access to Pyrenees eg Argeles Gazost. Or stay near alp Dhuez in the alps gives you loads of famous climbs. We camped in a litle village nearby. Very convenient and comfy.
  • gavinrae
    gavinrae Posts: 9
    check out chaletpeleton 1hr from geneva was there last year very friendly some nice local climbs www.cycleaddiction.com.
  • Will.C
    Will.C Posts: 245
    Thanks guys, what would ya say is the best way to travel, drive down? Would camping be the smartest option? Or hotel/b&b?

    Cycleadfiction site is down, what is it?

    Thanks
  • ut_och_cykla
    ut_och_cykla Posts: 1,594
    Always found camping in France clean comfy & value for money. If you don't have a tent many places have small cabins or mobile homes/caravans for hire. And I'd drive so I can easily take my bike with me...
    :)
  • danowat
    danowat Posts: 2,877
    The coast roads of Northern France and Belgium are nice, you don't have to go far to find some decent roads.
  • huuregeil
    huuregeil Posts: 780
    Drive and camp for sure! The real pleasure of france is finding random off-the-beaten track places and being able to setlle down for a few days to enjoy the area. I'd aim to head down to the Pyranees via e.g. the Loire, Gascony. If you're feeling keen you could even head over into spain.

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