Tour De France 2010
Lance is back and the finish will be tough in 2010 ,,, 2 x Tourmalet + Bordeaux time trial before Paris !!!
This year watch Lance Armstrong race one of the most of difficult parcours in recent memory ! 2x Tourmalet and a key Time trial in Bordeaux before the final stage to Paris will prove to be some of the most exciting racing in TDF history ! A dream comes true for fans of the Tour de France. Come join us for luxury cycling at the Domaine de Haut Baran and see stage 19 ( Bordeaux - Pauillac time trail ) of the 2010 Tour in our region ! We have organized a special 6 night package for this experience . This year we are offering a special option for an extended stay for three nights and two cycling days in the Pyrenees , July 27 , 28 and 29 at a supplement of 400 USD per person per day !
The Domaine du Haut Baran invites you to come and share in the 2010 Tour de France experience. All of this and a week of cycling select routes in the beautiful Lot valley, past medieval villages of golden stone, magnificent castles and lush vineyards. Settle back into the comfortable surroundings of the Domaine du Haut Baran and enjoy our hospitality, fantastic regional cuisine and great wine !
Stay 6 nights—arrive/meet Toulouse Blagnac airport—depart Toulouse Blagnac airport
2010 dates for the Tour de France at the Domaine du Haut Baran 
July 21st—26th, leave on July 27th
Trip price: See Contact Information
Space is limited !
Rental bikes: $150.00 USD
(Kona Hybrid bikes with 3x8 Shimano shift or equivalent)
Itinerary: sample
Tour de France group: July 21st—26th, leave on July 27th
July 21st Arrive/meet Toulouse airport, transfer to Haut Baran to unwind and enjoy a sumptuous meal
July 22nd Cycle from Mercues in a grand loop of the Lot Vally to our lunch stop in Puy l'Eveque !
July 23rd Cycle the little Masse river valley from Cazal to Castelfranc ! Lunch in a medieval village !
July 24th We travel to Bordeaux to see stage 19 ( Bordeaux-Pauillac time trials ) of the TDF ! Lunch is in beautiful Bordeaux wine country !
July 25th Pedaling the eastern Lot department , we follow the Célé river valley with all its natural wonders. Then take a step back into prehistory as we tour the Grotte de Pech Merle and view cave paintings 25,000 years old ! Pic nic lunch included !
July 26th Vineyard ride will take us past many of the famous Cahors wineries .
July 27th Return to Toulouse airport
What is included:
 Lodging (double occupancy) at the beautiful Haut Baran ( 6 nights)
All breakfasts
All snacks and beverages on rides
Four lunches
Four dinners (at Haut Baran , wine included ).
Transfers to and from the airport
Expert guide services for the region
Van transfers when needed
Privately guided tours of historic sites and wineries (including select wine tasting)
All entry fees
Not included:
Airfare
Alcoholic beverages (except wine served with dinner at the Haut Baran)
Gratuities
Personal expenses and some meals
Everyone signing up will have to sign the registration/release of liabilities form.
We have 2 more organized bike tours for 2010 !
Spring ride : April 12 - 17 , leaving April 18th.
Autunm ride : Oct 16 - 21st , leaving Oct 22nd.
Trip price: See Contact Information
Rental Bikes: $150.00 USD (Kona Hybrid bike with 3x8 Shimano shift) or equivalent
Itineraries for the spring and autunm rides are similar to the Tour de France tour except that instead of viewing the Tour de France, other rides will be incorporated into the 6 night stay.
If you have a group of eight or more and would like to organize a trip with us for a special date, please contact us. We will be happy to accommodate you.
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For more information please contact William Haas at :
Telephone USA : ( 513 ) 533 0511 leave message
Telephone France : 011 33 565 246324
Fax France : 011 33 565 365905
Email : hautbaran@aol.com
In USA contact William and Rosalie at : 513... |
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