Channel to Med Tour
Riding to the sun through france from north to south in ten days
8 - 17 September 2026
Starting at Ouistreham on the northern French coast you’ll ride through quiet lanes, seaside paths, and the gentle scenery of Normandy. You’ll head south through the French countryside crossing beautiful regions like the Loire eventually arriving in Provence to tackle Mont Ventoux — one of the iconic climbs in France, often called the “Giant of Provence”. After the climb, descend into the hills toward the Mediterranean and finish in Nice,
Photo: The summit of Mont Ventoux which you will climb from Malaucene
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The stunning Gorge du Verdon which we’ will ride through as we approach Nice
As a ten day tour this trip is one for more experienced cyclists. The average distance covered each day will be in the region of 130-140 kilometers with significant climbing particularly in the latter part of the tour. But its a challenge and will offer some stunning riding through some great scenery. From the chateaux of the Loire valley to the gorges of Verdon and Loup with the iconic Mont Ventoux in between
What you get
- Accommodation in a variety of 3 star hotels on a B&B basis
- Transfer to Nice airport
- Full vehicle support to transport your luggage
- Ride leader/s to help guide you onthe road
- Full itinerary and route information in advance
- GPX files on request
price
Early Adopter Price (6 minimum) £2347 (10 nights)
This is based on 2 sharing a twin room and does not include flights*, lunches or drinks although the following are available on request:
Single room supplement – £500 per person
Please note that all prices quoted above are based on current estimate of costs, contain a 10% contingency and are without early adopter discount. The final price paid will depend on the number of participants and the confirmation of prices with suppliers. This means the final price paid will almost certainly be lower.
itinerary
8 Sept Caen to Alencon
9 Sept Alencon to Azay Le Rideau
10 Sept Azay Le Rideau to Argenton
11 Sept Argenton-sur-Creuse to Aubusson
12 Sept Aubusson to St Flour
13 Sept St Flour to Les Vans
14 Sept Les Vans to Malaucene
15 Sept Malaucene to Manosque
16 Sept Manosque to Castellane
17 Sept Castellane to Nice
Click this link to see the routes for the trip
Nice - our final destination!