Bonkersfrog, Biking Retreat in Limousin - France

We are very aware that there are plenty of holiday packages in the market place today that cater for people who want extreme experiences but we feel that there will be many other people like us that still want a bit of excitement and discovery but want to return from their holiday relaxed, invigorated but still having all your limbs attached and in good order!

Our holidays do require that our guests have a moderate level of fitness and for the cycling holidays know how to ride a bike. Off road experience is not essential but a willingness to try new things is. The terrain is rugged but not rough. The itinerary will be chosen based on the average experience/fitness of the group.

Come and discover the fantastic scenery, friendly locals, interesting history, architecture and of course delightful bistros and bars. We want to share all that we have discovered with you.We are not part of a giant corporation, we offer small group holidays focussing on discovery, activity, relaxation, conversation, experiences and fun with a minimal impact on the environment.

Included in our price is accommodation, guiding, breakfasts, most evening meals, transfers, transport, use of bikes and helmets, hire of canoes and safety equipment and a whole lot of fun.

Website: http://www.bonkersfrog.co.uk

Timetable, Prices & Special Offers

The following is a sample multi activity holiday itinerary; we will adapt our tours to your needs and abilities

Day 1 – Collect from Limoges Airport/La Souterraine Train Station to Les Hirondelles, where you will be allocated your room and have time to unpack.7 pm - Welcome BBQ where you will meet the other members of your group.

Day 2 – Gouzon to Etang de Landes Bike Ride

Day 3 – Les Trois Lacs - Canoe Trip

Day 4 – Le Moutier d’Ahun Bike Ride

Day 5 – Ajain Bike Ride

Day 6 – Boussac Market Visit

Day 7 - Canoe Trip - Lac d'Egouzon - Our favourite river tripAfterwards we return to Les Hirondelles for the farewell BBQ.

Day 8 - 8 am - Breakfast 9.30 depart for airport/train station

Low Season - May and October Staying at Les Hirondelles - £500 per person

High Season - 6th June, 2009 - 26th September, 2009 Staying at Les Hirondelles - £700 per person

Prices include - Airport Transfers, Daily Transportation, Accommodation, use of all equipment including bicycles, helmets, safety equipment, canoes, 7 Breakfasts, 6 Evening Meals, and 5 lunches.

Don’t forget quote World Retreats when booking with Bonkersfrog and get 5% off the cost of your trip.

Travel

By Air

Ryanair from Stanstead, East Midlands or Liverpool to Limoges - Flybe from Southampton and Newcastle - Air France from London City (expensive!!) - other airlines/airports fly to Paris, where you can change either to internal flight to Limoges or train to La Souterraine.

By Train

Eurostar to Paris, SNCF to La Souterraine.

By Car

Calais, Boulogne or Dunkerque.

Driving from Channel Ports/Eurotunnel via Paris (not recommended!)however.... From the Port follow A26 South (from Eurotunnel onto A16 Eastbound then A26) signposted for Paris, just after junction 7 take A1 for Paris, after Charles de Gaulle Airport take A3 following signs for Bordeaux, onto A6 still following signs for Bordeaux, onto A10 Southbound. Shortly after Junction 14 merge with A71, follow A71 until Junction 5 (toll - Euro9.80)where you join the A20 for Limoges via Chateauroux, at Junction 23 La Souterraine/Gueret turn eastwards onto N145 past Gueret for approx 15 minutes, take Junction 45 for Jarnages, through Jarnages past village square, just before the end of the village take D13 to Marsat, as you enter the village of Marsat there is a pond on right, turn right immediately after pond, up a short hill - Les Hirondelles is the 3rd property on the right as the hill flattens out.

For other routes please check our website.

Additional Information

We try to provide as much equipment for our activities as possible but please do bring a hat, as the weather can get extremely hot in this area, a cagoule would be advisable as well for those summer showers. Wetsuits are not considered necessary as you would have to be VERY silly to end up in the water accidentally!!

You can contact us at any time on the following number or simply e-mail and we’ll reply as soon as we can

Bonkersfrog Activity Holidays(+44)0870 879 4616

Mobile: 07960 302335

Marsat,Limousin, France

bookings@bonkersfrog.co.uk