The 97th Tour de France, which is currently running until July 25, has prompted a surge in demand for Brits seeking cycling holidays. To capitalise on this trend UTracks is highlighting its selection of self-guided holidays.
p>The 97th Tour de France, which is currently running until July 25, has prompted a surge in demand for Brits seeking cycling holidays. To capitalise on this trend UTracks is highlighting its selection of self-guided holidays. As examples, an eight-day ?Wine Lovers Burgundy? tour takes in the C?te d?Or, where Burgundy?s most exclusive wines are found and includes a private cellar tour and lunch with tasting in a small winery. It departs daily until October and costs from ?1,230 per person.
New for this year is an eight-day Canal du Midi Cycle tour, from Toulouse to the Mediterranean. It includes visits to medieval cities and small villages, departing daily until October 31 and costs from ?950 per person.
Meanwhile, a family-friendly itinerary is being highlighted for a trip to the Loire Valley castles. The five-day tour explores the chateaux, medieval towns and forests of the valley known as the ?playground of the kings?. Accommodation is based in a family run hotel in the village of Chitenay. The tour is offered daily until November and costs from ?550 per adult.
A seven-day Bordeaux Cycle Adventure is also available and features cycling through vine-covered hills, with visits to sample local wines. The tour departs daily except Sundays until October and costs from ?1,190 per person. All prices include accommodation, most meals, bike hire, luggage transfers between hotels and maps.
For details visit www.UTracks.com or call 0845-241 7599.
