Day 1:Arrival in Montpellier and transfer to St Guilhem le Desert to start your bike tour. Installation in nice 2 Star hotel where you will have an orientation by our staff, and then you can explore this fabulous village. Dinner included; and then after go to the central plaza for cafe or drink of your choice to soak up the ambiance of village dating to the year 804! (D)

Le Guilhaume d'Orange

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St Guilhem le Desert

Located 30 minutes Montpellier, on the road to Compostelle, hotel and village will enable visitors t...

Day 2: For the first ride day of this tour you will do a loop trip from St Guilhem to the Lac du Salagou (Lake Salagou). The lake is itself fairly large with a lot of visitors in the summer, but it is unique with a surrounding of red clay soil; the rocks dating back millions of years. The ride is rolling bypassing many small villages and wine country. Return to St Guilhem, and if you have the energy, walk some of the trails leading out to the surrounding peaks. (B,D)

Le Guilhaume d'Orange

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St Guilhem le Desert

Located 30 minutes Montpellier, on the road to Compostelle, hotel and village will enable visitors t...

Day 3: Today there is a choice between 2 cycling itineraries; you can choose a loop trip among vinyards around Jonquieres or a route that follows the gorges of the Herault. The gorge route is more challenging. Return again to St Guilhem tonight. (B,D)

Le Guilhaume d'Orange

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St Guilhem le Desert

Located 30 minutes Montpellier, on the road to Compostelle, hotel and village will enable visitors t...

Day 4: Leaving St Guilhem today you ride further into the back country to the charming village of Ganges and your hotel just near to the village. Along the way you will pass what is called Norias de Cazilhac, dating from the 18th century, it is a system of water wheels to transport water to the plains. (B,D)

Day 5: The ride today takes you toward the north further to visit the village of saint roman de Codieres. Here you will find to visit the medieval church and castle. The ride also passes Saint Hippolyte du Fort, a small community at the start of the Cevennes mountains beyond. Return to your same hotel near Ganges. Take some time to visit the old center of Ganges and small passageways. (B,D)

Day 6: Another loop ride today, the theme is artisanal glass making! You ride on the "route of glass blowers" to Claret, where you can learn about the long history of glass makers here in this region. The craft dates to the 14th century when the King accorded the region as the source for glass making. There is a museum dedicated to the craft and artisans still at work. Return again back to your same hotel. (B,D)

Day 7: Return to Montpellier today where you can explore this larger city and its old center. Dating from the time around 1040, Montpellier today is modern city famous for the medical schools and international business. The old town retains the charm where all alleyways are walking streets only. (B,D)

Day 8: Departure Day. You are free to leave anytime after breakfast. Extra nights can be arranged. Trains depart in all directions throughout the day. (B)