12 Day Fabulous French Riviera Guided Motorcycle Tour

This experience is what motorcycling and touring is all about. It provides fabulous pleasures for a delightful and memorable motorcycle holiday you will never forget. Book your place with the group and come and enjoy this unforgettable tour.

Itinerary

Day 1: Saturday

Arrive and check-in at Caday Rouge, settle in, relax, and socialize by the pool and meet your new companions before your welcome meal.

Day 2: Sunday (200 kilometers / 124 miles)

This is the start of your touring adventure and today, you head off towards Figeac through the Célé Valley visiting Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, and Cahors.

Day 3: Monday (220 kilometers / 137 miles)

After breakfast, you continue your journey with a visit to the remarkable and historic Rocamadour. After lunch, you head South to Château de Beynac before returning to Caday Rouge.

Day 4: Tuesday (210 kilometers / 131 miles)

You travel into the Dordogne, where you first visit the town of Sarlat. You then lunch in the beautiful bastide and fortified medieval town of Domme before returning to Caday Rouge via Chateau de Biron.

Day 5: Wednesday (100 kilometers / 62 miles)

Today, you prepare yourself to visit Tournon d’Agenais, Penne d’Agenais, and then onto Château Le Stelsia. In the afternoon, you visit Château de Gavaudun before returning to Caday Rouge.

Day 6: Thursday (360 kilometers / 224 miles)

An early start as we prepare the motorcycles and head towards the Mediterranean. En-route, you will pass the amazing Viaduc de Millau, the tallest bridge in the world and among the 24th highest and onto La Grande-Motte for your first overnight stay.

Day 7: Friday (275 kilometers / 171 miles)

After a great breakfast, we head through the Parc Naturel Régional de Camargue before stopping for lunch in Saint-Tropez and continuing to the beautiful town of Saint Raphael for your second and third overnight stays.

Day 8: Saturday (200 kilometers / 124 miles)

A great day for some sightseeing and casual riding as you explore the Côtes d’Azur coastline and the French Riviera.

Day 9: Sunday (380 kilometers / 236 miles)

After breakfast, you start your ride on Route Napoléon towards Dignes and the spectacular Verdon Gorge and onto Fontvieille situated near the Rhône River for your fourth overnight hotel stay.

Day 10: Monday (230 kilometers / 143 miles)

After a good breakfast, you make your way to the Medieval City of Carcassonne, via the Natural Park of Haut Languedoc, where you will spend the night near or within this amazing fortified city.

Day 11: Tuesday (240 kilometers / 149 miles)

You head back to Caday Rouge via some scenic and fabulous roads, stopping along the way for lunch and continue winding our way back, stopping at Château de Bonaguil along the way.

Day 12: Wednesday

Farewell and bon voyage, Caday Rouge is sure you have had a fantastic holiday and they would love to see you back here again for another tour.

Notes

A detailed itinerary is available upon inquiry.

• CRMT can change the itinerary to suit seasonal opening times as required.
• For beginner riders, please enquire for dates.

Motorcycle hire and info

If you hire a motorcycle from CRMT: It may only be used during the tour days and whilst with the group. The motorcycles are not for private use.

If you hire a motorcycle from CRMT: A 600 Euro Excess Damage Deposit is required before any riding takes place. You must provide a copy of your passport, a valid driving license and an international driving permit with the correct endorsements. All original documents must be provided on arrival. If you hire a motorcycle from CRMT the mileage is included within the hire price.

If you are using your own motorcycle and a breakdown occurs, CRMT can return your bike to Caday Rouge. CRMT may also be able to assist in repatriating your motorcycle to some regions of Europe. A pre-determined date and cost can be confirmed subject to CRMT’s free time and when their tour season allows them.

If you ride a motorcycle in France, you are required to wear a safety helmet with reflective decals and you must wear protective gloves. If you hire a CRMT motorcycle, it is obligatory to fulfill these requirements and laws.

Bike rental deposit

There is a 600 EUR cash deposit required before using a Caday Rouge Motorcycle Tours motorcycle.

Skill levels

This escorted tour is suitable for capable riders who are able to ride the distances stated in the itinerary at a comfortable pace. Please note, you will ride an average of 250 kilometers per day on curvy and challenging roads, totaling approximately 2,200 kilometers for the holiday duration. The tour riding days are relaxed, good fun and very sociable.

Intermediate:

• can ride for 3-4 hours
• average riding experience
• little assistance required
• comfortable with extreme curves and leans
• average experience with unsurfaced roads
• steep ascents and descents

Advanced:

• can ride for 5-6 hours
• extensive riding experience
• assistance on demand (if required)
• experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
• comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions

You will start and end your fabulous journey at Caday Rouge and riding from the South West to the South coast of France, exploring the regions of Aquitaine, Languedoc-Roussillon, Midi-Pyrenees, Provence, and Côte d’Azur and the famous Riviera coast cities of Saint Raphael, Saint-Tropez, Fréjus.

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The package includes daily breakfast as well as an arrival meal. Caday Rouge also offers picnic lunches and evening meals using local produce. Beers, wines and soft drinks are also available on request.

Boat trips at a slower pace but an experience; not to be missed

Canoeing or kayaking as this is very popular on the Lot River

Cycling as Caday Rouge has bicycles for hire

Golf on a number of good standard courses within 30 kilometers and there is also a 9-hole golf course only 10 kilometers away in a most enchanting setting

Horse riding or trekking at popular riding stables close by

Mountain biking on mountain-bike tracks

Painting, a must for any landscape artist with fields full of sunflowers or poppies and blue skies all around; wherever you look, there is a scene ready for painting

Relax and take it easy by the pool (open and heated between June and September)

Walking tours as Caday Rouge is surrounded by river walkways for your enjoyment

Wine tasting in popular wine-growing areas, as Caday Rouge has local and nearby Buzet, Duras, Bergerac, Cahors, Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion, and many others open for tours and tastings

• 12 days escorted motorcycle tours in South West and South of France
• 11 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
• Complimentary welcome meal
• Security of full 24-hour support and expert advice
• Free evening transport to restaurants and local entertainment events
• Use of a fantastic workshop with motorcycle washing facilities and tools
• Use of swimming pool and tranquil gardens to relax in at Caday Rouge
• Use of Caday Rouge's barn to keep your motorcycle secure and undercover
• Service of experienced escorts with vast local and regional knowledge
• Use of Caday Rouges’ facilities

• Fuel
• Road tolls
• Ferry or flights
• Any entrance fees to attractions
• Meals other than breakfast and arrival meal
• Drinks
• Personal insurance
• Helmets and protective clothing (available for rent subject to availability)
• Bike deposit: 600 EUR cash deposit required before using a CRMT motorcycle: Refundable.
• Anything that is not in 'included'
• Luxury support vehicles to carry your luggage and evening local transportation (options available)
• Hire of motorcycle safety-wear (options available)
• Caday Rouge restaurant for evening meals (options available)
• Local airport and train station transfers (options available)
• Custom and bespoke tours for group bookings (options available)
• All CRMT tours are available self-guided (options available)
• Video highlights of your tour using Go-Pro camera (options available)
• Indulge in other activities at Caday Rouge Adventure Holidays (options available)
• Use of a fantastic workshop with motorcycle washing facilities and tools (options available)

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.