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SMC Pyrenees Plunder 2008
Day 1 Friday 29th August -
Depart from SMC Sheffield at 3pm for Hull and the ferry, which leaves at 7pm. We will need to arrive at least one hour prior to departure in order to check in for the overnight crossing. Relax in one of the bars onboard and enjoy the entertainment provided. A cabin is included with this crossing.
Day 2 Saturday 30th August -
Arrive in Zeebruge approx 8am (local time) and ride to the first hotel in Troyes. We will mainly be using fast Autoroute today. Don’t forget to put clocks on by one hour. We can indulge in a meal and a couple of beers during the evening!
Hotel
Rue des Azalées, ZAC l'Ecluse des Marots
10800 BUCHERES, Tel : (+33)891705420
Day 3 Sunday 31st August -
Depart from Troyes at 9am for our next hotel in Limoges, again mainly using fast Autoroute, with a visit to Oradour sur Glane planned during the afternoon. A historically significant village, frozen in time since 1944, following the chilling events that occurred there during the German occupation. We will have plenty to chat about during tonight's refreshments!
Hotel
Rue Frédéric Bastiat, 87280 LIMOGES, Tel : (+33)891705275
Day 4 Monday 1st September -
Depart from Limoges at 9am for our accommodation in Lortet. Today's route will be a mixture of Autoroute and Route Nationale roads. Unwind and enjoy the hospitality provided by Ian and Alison and relax for the rest of the afternoon, or explore the local area at your leisure.
Day 5 Tuesday 2nd September -
Depart at 10am for the Col d’Aspin, Col du Tourmalet. Absolutely stunning and dramatic scenery, the best the Pyrenees has to offer. Treat this route with respect huge drops from hairpin bends, tight, twisty, breathtaking and guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience! This is why we love the Pyrenees! Return to Lortet for a few beers and some excellent home cooking!
Day 6 Wednesday 3rd September -
Depart at 10am for the scenic ride through the 3KM long Bielsa tunnel from France
into Spain, enjoying the excellent mix of French and Spanish roads and the superb
scenery. These roads are a real pleasure, guaranteed adrenaline if you want a fast
blast, certain relaxation if you just want to take in the stunning scenery. A visit
to the walled town of Ainsa in Spain for lunch before enjoying the same route back
to France Lortet for (yes you've guessed it) more delicious grub and beer! Well,
it is France after all!
Day 7 Thursday 4th September -
Depart at 9am for Encamp (Andorra). Autoroute to begin with, then an excellent ride up the ever climbing, increasingly twisty road, to enjoy the shopping in Encamp, or explore the City of Andorra if you prefer. After some duty free shopping we will ride on to our next hotel in the beautiful, historic town of Carcasonne. If time permits, this is a beautiful town well worth exploring.
Hotel
RN 113, 11000 CARCASSONNE, Tel : (+33)891705208
Day 8 Friday 5th September -
Depart 9am for the Millau Viaduct, the highest and longest suspension bridge in the world which has won acclaim for its engineering and design. A must see landmark to make your toes curl and your bum cheeks nip! Then ride on to Clermont Ferrand to our next hotel.
Hotel
38 rue Pierre Boulanger
ZI du Brézet, 63100 CLERMONT FERRAND, Tel : (+33)891705224
Day
9 Saturday 6th September -
Depart 9am for Dieppe. Once settled this is a pleasant location to relax before the final leg of our journey.
Hotel
2, Impasse des Rouges Georges
76200 DIEPPE CEDEX, Tel : (+33)891705231
Day 10 Sunday 7th 240 miles / 4 hrs 0mins
Ferry departs from Dieppe at 7.30am (Again we need to be at check in an hour prior to departure) arriving back in the UK (Newhaven) around 10.30am, then the ride home. Don’t forget to turn clocks back by one hour.
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Times include rest and fuel stops and are of course approximate! Breaks will be dictated by the type of roads being used and the requirements of the group as a whole will be considered where possible.
Feel free to separate from the group if you wish and rejoin later. Riding speeds between riders will vary as will required rest and fuel stops. Remember, this is a holiday, relax and enjoy it.
Route cards will be provided and any planned routes, times and destinations will be used as a guide in the event of unforeseen circumstances. It will be left to the discretion of each individual, should they wish to deviate from this itinerary.
Please study the routes carefully. Should anyone be split up from the main group for any reason, it may not always be possible to back track and assist you. If this situation arises, make your own way to the next planned hotel to rejoin the main group.
Read all the notes and route cards provided and take them with you.
Hotel
Rue Frédéric Bastiat, 87280 LIMOGES, Tel : (+33)891705275
Day 4 Monday 1st September -
Day 5 Tuesday 2nd September -
Day 6 Wednesday 3rd September -
Depart at 10am for the scenic ride through the 3KM long Bielsa tunnel from France into Spain, enjoying the excellent mix of French and Spanish roads and the superb scenery. These roads are a real pleasure, guaranteed adrenaline if you want a fast blast, certain relaxation if you just want to take in the stunning scenery. A visit to the walled town of Ainsa in Spain for lunch before enjoying the same route back to France Lortet for (yes you've guessed it) more delicious grub and beer! Well, it is France after all!
Depart at 9am for Encamp (Andorra). Autoroute to begin with, then an excellent ride up the ever climbing, increasingly twisty road, to enjoy the shopping in Encamp, or explore the City of Andorra if you prefer. After some duty free shopping we will ride on to our next hotel in the beautiful, historic town of Carcasonne. If time permits, this is a beautiful town well worth exploring.
Hotel
RN 113, 11000 CARCASSONNE, Tel : (+33)891705208
Day 8 Friday 5th September -
Depart 9am for the Millau Viaduct, the highest and longest suspension bridge in the world which has won acclaim for its engineering and design. A must see landmark to make your toes curl and your bum cheeks nip! Then ride on to Clermont Ferrand to our next hotel.
Hotel
38 rue Pierre Boulanger
ZI du Brézet, 63100 CLERMONT FERRAND, Tel : (+33)891705224
Day 9 Saturday 6th September -
Depart 9am for Dieppe. Once settled this is a pleasant location to relax before the final leg of our journey.
Hotel
2, Impasse des Rouges Georges
76200 DIEPPE CEDEX, Tel : (+33)891705231
Day 10 Sunday 7th 240 miles / 4 hrs 0mins
Ferry departs from Dieppe at 7.30am (Again we need to be at check in an hour prior to departure) arriving back in the UK (Newhaven) around 10.30am, then the ride home. Don’t forget to turn clocks back by one hour.
Feel free to separate from the group if you wish and rejoin later. Riding speeds between riders will vary as will required rest and fuel stops. Remember, this is a holiday, relax and enjoy it.
Route cards will be provided and any planned routes, times and destinations will be used as a guide in the event of unforeseen circumstances. It will be left to the discretion of each individual, should they wish to deviate from this itinerary.
Please study the routes carefully. Should anyone be split up from the main group for any reason, it may not always be possible to back track and assist you. If this situation arises, make your own way to the next planned hotel to rejoin the main group.
Read all the notes and route cards provided and take them with you.
