Pyrenees & Tour de France
Motorcycle Tour 2023
Tour Overview
15 days / 14 nights from just €1949 per person
based on 2 people sharing a double room
what's included
For our sixth successive year, CRMT are proud to offer this amazing opportunity to see this elite cycle race and enjoy perfect and scenic motorcycling during your touring holiday.
This fabulous 15-day small-group hub tour ventures through South-West France, the French and Spanish Pyrenees Mountains and the amazing Andorra. You will stay at the beautiful Caday Rouge Chambre d’hôtes for six nights and a further eight nights in quality hotels en-route. You will also get to enjoy the 2023 Tour de France stages 3, 4, 5 and 6. What better way to see this outstanding sporting event than on a motorcycle tour! Park anywhere en-route and see the intensifying build-up of the caravane and race spectacle for just a couple of hours of your day, a great time to socialise with a beverage.
On this tour you will revel in the green valleys of the Lot, Dordogne, Célé and Vézère. You will visit historical landmarks, monuments and medieval chateaux whilst riding through the traffic-free roads of South-West France, enjoying its amazing green scenery. You will ride towards the Atlantic Coast to Bayonne, heading South to the sacred town of Lourdes where you will climb into the mountainous regions and visit the fabulous Col de Tentes. You will see the mountain tops of the Col d’Ech, Col de Taulemale and Col de Tramassel. Truly spectacular riding and panoramic views. You will also ride through the magnificent French and Spanish Pyrenees enjoying the beautiful towns of Boltaña and Vielha before visiting the amazing Andorra.
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 enjoy this unforgettable tour. For all cycling and motorcyclist enthusiasts, this tour is the ultimate all round experience.
For those who don’t ride pillion, CRMT can offer a luxury support vehicle for the tour duration, please enquire.
skill level
Intermediate
Advanced
This escorted tour is suitable for proficient riders who can ride the distances stated in the itinerary. We will ride a maximum of 3,000 kilometres for the holiday duration. The tour riding days are good fun, very sociable and start at 9am to maximise your days’ tour enjoyment.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The tour starts and ends at Caday Rouge
- See stages 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Tour de France 2023 Cycle Race
- 14 nights superb accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis with private en-suite bathrooms
- Explore South West France, Pyrenees Mountains and Andorra – three amazing countries in one tour
- Escorted riding through the picturesque Nouvelle Aquitaine and Occitanie regions
- Explore the beautiful green valleys of the Lot, Dordogne, Célé and Vézère
- Visit the fabulous Col de Tentes, Col de Taulemale & Col de Tramassel
- Visit Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, Rocamadour and Domme
- Visit historic Castles and Chateaux
- Luxury support vehicle option for your luggage and pillion or non-riders
- Service of a professional tour escort and 24-hour support and advice
- A fabulous workshop and motorcycle washing facilities
- Garage parking for your motorcycle whilst at Caday Rouge
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Saturday 1st July
Arrive and check in at Caday Rouge, settle in, relax and socialise by the pool and meet your new companions before dinner.
Day 2 – Sunday 2nd July
Today we head east deep into the beautiful Lot Valley visiting Cahors, Saint-Cirq-Lapopie and Cajarc. We will stop at the 14th century Pont Valentré then onto Cajarc for lunch by the River Lot. We then head north into the Célé Valley visiting Marcilhac-sur-Célé and Cabrerets for some of the most scenic riding this region has to offer, before our return to Caday Rouge – 240 km
Day 3 – Monday 3rd July
An early breakfast before we head towards Bayonne and the Atlantic coast. You will see stage 3 of the Tour de France and your first taste of this iconic sports event. We then head to the commune of Dax, well known as a spa destination, in the Landes department of Nouvelle Aquitaine, where you will spend the first overnight stay – 350 kms
Day 4 – Tuesday 4th July
A relaxed start and some great riding ahead of us. We watch the build up and start of stage 4 of the Tour de France in the centre of Dax. Be prepared to promptly leave Dax to see another section of the stage race whilst on route. We will then head south to the sacred town of Lourdes in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains, where we stay for the next two nights – 240 km
Day 5 – Wednesday 5th July
After breakfast we explore the famous Pyrenees National Park. We venture south to the park of Loisirs of Hautacam and the Col de Tramassel then onto Gavarnie and the Col de Tentes for some amazing scenic riding. We return towards Laruns to see the end of stage 5 of the iconic cycle race, before returning to Lourdes for our third overnight stay – 220 kms
Day 6 – Thursday 6th July
Another early and prompt start as we head south-east to Arreau to watch stage 6 of the Tour de France where we will lunch. We then head south into the Spanish Pyrenees to Boltaña, visiting Col Cap de Long and enjoying a glimpse of Monte Perdido en route. We will stay in Boltaña for our fourth and fifth overnight stays – 220 km
Day 7 – Friday 7th July
A well-deserved rest day and a great chance to relax and enjoy the beautiful town of Boltaña and the hotel facilities available. Explore the tourist attraction of Castillo de Boltaña and take a stroll down the Rio Ara before experiencing some more excellent Spanish cuisine and our fifth overnight stay – 0 km
Day 8 – Saturday 8th July
A great days riding ahead as we leave Boltaña, heading east into the Spanish Pyrenees and the Pico Aneto Mountain peak, which we will explore before checking into our hotel in Vielha for our sixth overnight stay. You will enjoy stunning scenery and fabulous motorcycling – 200 kms
Day 9 – Sunday 9th July
After a relaxed breakfast we leave Vielha, heading east through the magnificent Spanish Pyrenees Natural Park and onto the vibrant capital city, Andorra la Vella, where we will stay for the next two nights – 200 kms
Day 10 – Monday 10th July
A relaxing start and either an optional rest day to enjoy this tax-free haven, or we explore some of Andorra’s mountainous surroundings. You will experience fabulous riding and panoramic views, before returning to Andorra la Vella and our hotel for another vibrant evening of entertainment – 160 km
Day 11 – Tuesday 11th July
An early breakfast with a long but beautiful ride back to Caday Rouge. We head north towards Foix, then west to Massat, deep into the Pyrenees Natural Regional Park of Ariegeoises, before heading north back to Nouvelle Aquitaine and the Lot et Garonne – 360 kms
Day 12 – Wednesday 12th July
After breakfast, we head to the medieval town of Pujols and then onto Monbahus and Lauzun before visiting the 16th century Renaissance Château de Monbazillac, which has been a listed historic monument since 1941. We will lunch in Issigeac before returning to Caday Rouge via the bastides of Villereal and Monflanquin and the commune of Montagnac-sur-Lède – 190 kms
Day 13 – Thursday 13th July
After breakfast, we ride to the remarkable and historic Rocamadour, set in the far north of the Occitanie region close to Perigord and the Dordogne Valley. We travel through the scenic towns of Peyrilles, Gourdon and Reilhaguet, before lunching in Rocamadour. We will head back to Caday Rouge through the amazing Causses du Quercy Natural Regional Park and the Col de Crayssac for some superb scenic motorcycling – 220 kms
Day 14 – Friday 14th July
Today our tour takes us to the stunning villages of Tournon d’Agenais and Penne d’Agenais. We head South towards Agen and then onto Beauville, Montjoi, Lauzerte, Montcuq, Bélaye and then onto Château de Bonaguil, a magnificent 13th century fortified castle – 200 kms
Day 15 – Saturday 15th July
Farewell and bon voyage, we are sure you have had a fantastic holiday and we would love to see you back here again for another tour.
CRMT can change the itinerary to suit seasonal opening times as required.
CRMT cannot be held responsible for any government Covid restrictions implemented during your stay.
TOUR DATES - 2023
Sat 1st July to Sat 15th July 2023 – limited availability
Enjoy the 2023 Tour de France stages 3, 4, 5 & 6
For any information on the Tour de France please refer to the official website www.letour.fr/en/overall-route
For 2024 Pre-bookings, please enquire for more information.
Minimum 3 riders for the tour to proceed. Support vehicle option available.
1 rider
Private double room
- Bed and Breakfast
- 1 rider
- your
motorcycle
1 rider
Private double room
- Bed and Breakfast
- 1 rider
- 1 CRMT Hired Motorcycle
1 rider
1 pillion
Private double room - Bed and Breakfast
- 1 rider & 1 pillion
- your
motorcycle
2 riders
Private double room
- Bed and Breakfast
- 2 riders
- your
motorcycles
1 rider
1 pillion
Private double room - Bed and Breakfast
- 1 rider & 1 pillion
- 1 CRMT Hired Motorcycle
2 riders
Private double room
- Bed and Breakfast
- 2 riders
- 2 CRMT Hired Motorcycles
*Half-board package available whilst at Caday Rouge. Please enquire for details.
*Half-board package: Includes breakfast and evening meal only. Drinks are not included.
1 rider
Private double room- Bed and Breakfast
- 1 rider
- your motorcycle
1 rider
Private double room- Bed and Breakfast
- 1 rider
- 1 CRMT Hired Motorcycle
1 rider, 1 pillion
Private double room- Bed and Breakfast
- 1 rider & 1 pillion
- your motorcycle
2 riders
Private double room- Bed and Breakfast
- 2 riders
- your motorcycles
1 rider, 1 pillion
Private double room- Bed and Breakfast
- 1 rider & 1 pillion
- 1 CRMT Hired Motorcycle
2 riders
Private double room- Bed and Breakfast
- 2 riders
- 2 CRMT Hired Motorcycles
*Half-board package available whilst at Caday Rouge. Please enquire for details.
*Half-board package: Includes breakfast and evening meal only. Drinks are not included.
WE ACCEPT PAYMENTS VIA CREDIT CARD OR PAYPAL
(ONCE WE HAVE CONFIRMED YOUR BOOKING YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH A LINK TO OUR PAYMENT SECTION)
ACCOMMODATION
This small group hub-tour includes six nights accommodation at the beautiful Caday Rouge chambre d’hôtes. You will also stay eight nights at other superb quality hotels during the tour. Enjoy your first overnight stay in the commune of Dax in the Landes Department. Then a further two nights in the sacred city of Lourdes at the foothills of the Pyrenees. We then head south into the Spanish Pyrenees spending two nights in Boltaña, one night in Vielha before heading into Andorra la Vella for a further two nights.
Your accommodation at Caday Rouge is a beautiful stone manor house with a 19thcentury Quercy stone cottage. All the newly renovated bedrooms are all en-suite with private bathrooms.
Group bookings also have the availability to use our three-bedroom luxury holiday cottage with three double bedrooms and sharing 2 bathrooms.
These beautiful buildings are set within two acres of well-maintained tranquil gardens nestling peacefully in the serene countryside on the banks of the River Lot. There are various terraces around the house, cottage and large swimming pool for outside dining and socialising during the summer season.
Relax and enjoy our private large saltwater swimming pool after a great days riding. The terraces are equipped with parasols, sun loungers and seating for your comfort, enjoyment and socialising, so all you need to do is order your cool beverage from our licenced bar and revel in the tranquillity Caday Rouge offers.
No pets are allowed
FOOD
Every tour day includes a delightful continental breakfast to get you started.
Whilst at Caday Rouge we offer wholesome daily picnic lunches. We will lunch at some beautiful and secret places of natural beauty throughout these regions which allows you more time to ride and explore!
Evening dining is available at Caday Rouge in our beautiful restaurant where we prepare and serve superb high-quality home-cooked meals. Weather permitting and during the summer months, you may dine on one of our many terraces within the tranquil gardens of Caday Rouge. A great way to spend a lovely evening after a fabulous day out riding.
Our bar is available to all guests for alcoholic beverages including wines, beers and soft drinks, all offered at a very reasonable price.
We can offer a half-board option which includes breakfast and evening meals throughout your tour. Please enquire.
We offer a minibus shuttle service using our luxury support vehicle taking you to nearby local villages if you prefer to dine elsewhere.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- 15 days escorted motorcycle tour in South West France, the Spanish and French Pyrenees and Andorra
- 14 nights superb accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis with private en-suite bathrooms
- Use of private swimming pool and all facilities whilst at Caday Rouge
- Service of experienced escorts with vast local and regional knowledge
- Full 24-hour support and expert advice
- Garage parking for your motorcycle whilst at Caday Rouge
- One booking secures a tour. There is no minimum number required to proceed
Options Available
- All-inclusive motorcycle tours
- Fly ride holidays
- BMW & Honda motorcycle hire
- Luxury support vehicles to carry your luggage and for pillion or non-riders
- Local airport and train station transfers
- Evening transport to local towns and villages whilst at Caday Rouge
- Hire of motorcycle safety-wear
- Custom and bespoke tours for group bookings
- Indulge in other activities at Caday Rouge Adventure Holidays
- A fabulous workshop and motorcycle washing facilities
- Laundry service
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
- Fuel & parking
- Road tolls
- Ferry or flights
- Any entrance fees to attractions
- Meals other than breakfast
- Drinks
- Personal insurance
- Helmets and protective clothing (available to rent subject to availability)
- Anything that is not in ‘Included’
Confirmation of Booking
Deposit: A 30% deposit is required to secure your booking. Confirmation of your booking will be sent to you by email. The balance of the payment is to be paid 90 days before your tour begins.
CRMT’s commitment to you: If you book one of our tours, we guarantee the tour will proceed. There is no minimum number required for any CRMT tour to go ahead.
Return of deposit: If for any reason you have to cancel your confirmed booking with CRMT, we will endeavour to rebook your place within the group. If this is successful, we will refund all your money paid to date, less any incurred expenses. The tour will have to be fully booked for this to take effect.
COVID Travel Restrictions: If you are unable to attend your booked tour due to COVID Government travel restrictions, we can reschedule your tour at no extra cost, subject to availability.
CRMT has the right to cancel any tour due to only unforeseen circumstances. If this happens we will return all funds paid.
please note
Note 1
If you hire a motorcycle from CRMT it may only be used during the tour days and whilst with the group. Our motorcycles are not for private use.
Note 2
If you hire a motorcycle from CRMT, a €1000.00 Excess Damage Cash Deposit is required before any riding takes place. You must provide a copy of your passport, a valid Driving Licence and 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.
Note 3
• Spoken Languages: English, French.
• The maximum number of people in the group is 10.
• The maximum number of bikes in the group is 8.
• No minimum number for the tour to proceed.
• Airport & train station transfers available.
Note 4
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.
Note 5
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 fulfil these requirements and laws.
If you are interested in this tour, please enquire for full details of the itinerary.
