Guadeloupe islands Guided Tour

Bike rides, walks, leisure, sun and sandy beaches during winter times ! Yes, France allows this, and even more, as a specialist in France we have an offer to stay on the French Caribbean Island, Guadeloupe! Come enjoy the comfortable temperatures that the French Caribbean offers. To get out of the winter, we have prepared an unforgettable stay in one of the most beautiful islands in the world where the key words are training, recovery, and relaxation. After your morning excursions (biking for cyclists and walking for the non-riders) in the middle of the sugar cane fields and banana trees, recovery and discovery will the order of the day to enjoy the warmth and romance of the long white, yellow and black sand beaches, its permanent sunshine and blue sea worthy of the most beautiful postcards. You will also discover rivers with clear water and waterfalls over 100 meters high. Guadeloupe is fascinating in its diversity, but also its people. Bring your smile, you will get back hundredfold and you will discover the kind people with a gift for happiness!

Price from : 4700€
BIKE INCLUDED
Duration : 8 Days / 7 Nights
Level :
Type : On the way
Category : Bike
Trip : Guided
Activity : Road Bike
Dates : Best period from November to March

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Day 1 :   Arrive in Pointe-à-Pitre Airport

Your guide will welcome you in Pointe-à-Pitre airport and take you to your hotel in Saint François (Grande-Terre). Depending on the arrival time and your desires, a small stroll can be organized on a seaside road to Pointe des Chateaux. After a presentation of the team that will be pampering you and organizing your stay, a welcome drink will be offered.

Day 2 :   Loop from your hotel and visit the distillery Damoiseau

Option 1 : 29 Miles - 46 Km  Option 2 : 51 Miles - 82 Km 
Elevation gain 1 : 290 Meters  Elevation gain 2 : 580 Meters 

This is the day you first walk amid sugar cane fields and banana trees. We'll take the opportunity to visit the most famous rum distillery Grande Terre, the Damoiseau distillery, founded in the 19th century by Monsieur Raimbaud. Of course, a small tasting will be offered to the fans of rum and adventure!

Day 3 :   Loop from St. François

Option 1 : 29 Miles - 47 Km  Option 2 : 53 Miles - 85 Km 
Elevation gain 1 : 340 Meters  Elevation gain 2 : 660 Meters 

Today you head to the Chapelle de la Baie d'Olive and its olive green waters and the Porte d'Enfer, undoubtedly one of the most impressive and beautiful places of Guadeloupe. The afternoon will then be conducive to leisure and swimming on the many beaches of St. François.

Day 4 :   Visiting Basse Terre and exploring the Cousteau Reserve

Option 1 : 28 Miles - 45 Km  Option 2 : 45 Miles - 72 Km  Option 3 : 56 Miles - 90 Km 
Elevation gain 1 : 1200 Meters  Elevation gain 2 : 1600 Meters  Elevation gain 3 : 2400 Meters 

After a transfer by van to Sainte-Rose north of Basse-Terre, you will walk along the beautiful coastline and numerous sandy beaches to Mahaut. If you feel like it, take on one of the most difficult climbs of the island, the col des Mamelles, a strategic climb of the Tour of Guadeloupe. Back in Mahaut for lunch at the seaside with the group, we offer the discovery of the Cousteau Reserve by boat. This tour allows you to explore the beautiful underwater world of this natural reserve and even enjoy a swim in its warm, clear waters!

Day 5 :   Beach & sun!

Distance 1 : 25 Miles - 40 Km 
Elevation gain 1 : 220 Meters 

Make the most of this day to rest and recover from your efforts. You can also stroll through the streets of Saint François to purchase souvenirs and discover the many local specialties. For more motivated a morning outing will be organized to the Pointe des Chateaux on the road along the sea

Day 6 :   Loop from your hotel to the Grands Fonds

Option 1 : 39 Miles - 62 Km  Option 2 : 40 Miles - 64 Km  Option 3 : 62 Miles - 100 Km 
Elevation gain 1 : 460 Meters  Elevation gain 2 : 510 Meters  Elevation gain 3 : 750 Meters 

Probably the least touristy area of Guadeloupe, the Grands Fonds nevertheless deserves we pay it special attention. The Grand-Fonds is a spectacular set of landforms, unique in the world along with the Dolomites in Northern Italy and Vietnam. You will love the variety of landscapes in this ride!

Day 7 :   Marie Galante

Option 1 : 30 Miles - 48 Km  Option 2 : 55 Miles - 89 Km 
Elevation gain 1 : 560 Meters  Elevation gain 2 : 1150 Meters 

This is the last day of your stay but certainly the most beautiful! You will take the boat to Saint Louis, the main city of the beautiful island of Marie-Galante. On quiet roads you will discover its white sand beaches which are among the finest in the Caribbean! You cannot leave without tasting a glass of rum from Marie-Galante, who it said, gathers the best rums in the world!

Day 8 :   Departure day

After breakfast, your guide will take you back to the airport. During the trip you can share your memories and no doubt you will already have in mind your next stay in Guadeloupe!

Average / Day : Distance : 66.92 Km / 41.69 Miles - Elevation gain : 824.62 Meters

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Day : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

The Cocoteraie Hotel offers a small paradise in its large suites scattered in exotic gardens, facing the pool and the private beach. Located on the most beautiful lagoon of the island and close to the Golf de Saint-François, the hotel La Cocoteraie invites you to live sweet moments of relaxation, facing the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Its charm and refined comfort will guide you to endless reveries ... You will take your breakfasts and lunches on the well ventilated terrace of the Varangue.

Bikes available for your tour

The characteristics of this bike are presented as an example and are not guaranteed
Please note that any bike changes during the trip may incur an extra fee.

Road bike - Standard
PINARELLO X3 - ( or equivalent)
INCLUDED

Equipped with a Shimano 105 Di2 12 speed drivetrain and a brand new carbon frame, the Pinarello X3 is designed to go the distance thanks to its ability to filter vibrations and absorb the shocks present on your next road.

 

  • Frame : Torayca T600 UD
  • Shifters :Shimano 105 Di2 12V
  • Crank : Shimano 105 - 50-34T
  • Cassette :Shimano 105 CS-R7100, 11-34, 12 speed
  • Disc Brakes: Shimano 105, rotor 160mm
  • Wheels : Fullcrum Racing 800
  • Tires : Pirelli P7 Sport
  • Weight : 9,15kg

Saddle Bag Containing:

• Toolkit

• Tire levers

• Patch kit

• 2 spare tubes

• 1 hand pump.

• Helmet

• 2 souvenir water bottles

• Pedals (flat or cages on request). You can bring your own pedals to clip in but remember to bring a pedal wrench to take them off at the end of the tour.

Accessories


INCLUDED

Roadbook for Discovery allows you to travel freely with all the information you need for your trip: Stages, points of interest, itineraries with interactive guidance, travel documents.

All in offline mode, you download your file before leaving, then you have all the information necessary for your trip. (Phone not provided).


INCLUDED

Our roadbooks are complete packages of information that will help you to guide yourself through the itinerary that we have planned and laid out. We have invested significant time and incorporated the feedback of our customers over many years (since 1997!) to make our roadbooks even better. Our roadbooks include: color maps, highlighted routes, touristic information, orientation points to reach hotels, and easy to follow step by step directions (cue-sheets). Please note that for custom itineraries you will not have cue sheets. Only maps and GPS routes.


INCLUDED

Our Travelbooks are complete packages of information that will help you to guide yourself through the itinerary that we have planned and laid out. You will find information about the hotels, itinerary, regional informations...

Daily Elevation Profiles
Average / Day : Distance : 66.92 Km / 41.69 Miles - Elevation gain : 824.62 Meters
Day 2 :   Loop from your hotel and visit the distillery Damoiseau

Option 1: 29 Miles - 46 Km  Elevation gain 1 : 290 Meters 

Option 2: 51 Miles - 82 Km  Elevation gain 2 : 580 Meters 

Day 3 :   Loop from St. François

Option 1: 29 Miles - 47 Km  Elevation gain 1 : 340 Meters 

Option 2: 53 Miles - 85 Km  Elevation gain 2 : 660 Meters 

Day 4 :   Visiting Basse Terre and exploring the Cousteau Reserve

Option 1: 28 Miles - 45 Km  Elevation gain 1 : 1200 Meters 

Option 2: 45 Miles - 72 Km  Elevation gain 2 : 1600 Meters 

Option 3: 56 Miles - 90 Km  Elevation gain 3 : 2400 Meters 

Day 5 :   Beach & sun!

Option 1: 25 Miles - 40 Km  Elevation gain 1 : 220 Meters 

Day 6 :   Loop from your hotel to the Grands Fonds

Option 1: 39 Miles - 62 Km  Elevation gain 1 : 460 Meters 

Option 2: 40 Miles - 64 Km  Elevation gain 2 : 510 Meters 

Option 3: 62 Miles - 100 Km  Elevation gain 3 : 750 Meters 

Day 7 :   Marie Galante

Option 1: 30 Miles - 48 Km  Elevation gain 1 : 560 Meters 

Option 2: 55 Miles - 89 Km  Elevation gain 2 : 1150 Meters 

Included

  • 7 nights in 3 or 4 stars - hotels with swimming pool
  • All breakfasts
  • Lunches from day 2 to day 7
  • Snacks during bike rides
  • Road bike rental included
  • Qualified guide
  • Bike rides of roughly 80km, the afternoon will be dedicated to exploration, swimming and rest.
  • Vehicle for transfers and technical assistance
  • Roadmap presenting the routes for the week as well as tourist information
  • All transfers in the program presented below
  • Cousteau Reserve and Marie Galante by boat
  • Tourist taxes

What's not included

  • Airfare to and from the trip
  • Lodging before and after the trip
  • Drinks
  • Some meals are not included in each destination, which gives you the opportunity to explore regional cuisine on your own. You will find all information needed with our team support in your roadbook.

Informations & Recommendations

International airport in Pointe à Pitre - Direct flights to Guadeloupe are currently available from San Juan/Puerto Rico , Miami and Montreal

Tour rates

Contact our tour consultants for more information and an exact rate based upon your travel dates.

Price from* & per person Double occupancy Single supplement
(traveling with a group)
Standard 4700 € 400 €
*Rates vary according to hotel availability and specific start date. Please contact us for triple room rates

Price is based upon double occupancy for a group of 8 or more

Accessories

Accessories
Guidance Application Included
Biking Roadbook Included
Travelbook Included

Services available

Services available
Cancelation insurance 6%

Bot scann is mandatory