Travel Info

When and where does this tour begin and end?

This a private custom tour for your own group of friends. You can choose any dates you would like between the end of May and the last week of September. But our schedule fills up early, so contact us soon to reserve your chosen dates. Your tour begins at noon on day 1 in Avignon where we pick you up at the train station. It ends on in the morning of the last day as we bring you back to the Avignon train station.

How can I travel from the West Coast of the US for the tour?

West Coast to Paris
Most flights leave the US in the afternoon or evening and arrive the next day in the morning, usually between 7:30 and 11:30 AM. Most people use the TGV (bullet train) to travel within France and it's easier if you're transporting your bike, as domestic airlines may charge you more for the extra luggage.

Paris Transfers (Airport to Train Stations/Hotels)
If you bring your own bicycle, you may want to look for an express shuttle bus or a taxi. Without a bicycle, you can also take a mini-van or the train/subway. More information...

Transfer from Paris to Avignon
The best way to transfer from Paris to the start of our tour is to take the direct TGV train from Paris-Gare-de-Lyon to Avignon:

TGV 9826 Paris CDG departure 11:24 arrival Avignon TGV 14:19

Transfer from Avignon to Paris
The best way to return to Paris from the end of our tour is to take the following daily direct TGV train from Annecy to Paris-Gare-de-Lyon:
TGV 6172 departure Avignon TGV 9:32 arrival Paris CDG 12:39 (next train 30 minutes later arrival in Paris Gare de Lyon).

You may find more information on this website...

Transfer from Annecy to Avignon (from the Alps Tour)
If you would like to combine the Mt Ventoux Tour with your Alps Tour, you could take a train from Annecy to Valence, and change in Valence for a train to Avignon. We will send a detailed train schedule to participants when those are available.

When do I need to plan to leave and return from the West Coast?

We recommend that you plan on spending your arrival night as well as the night before your departure in Paris. This way you avoid possible problems in case you miss a train, and this will allow you to visit Paris.