| Due to limited space, the cycling (walking) tours
involving the transport provided are generally only available to guests staying at
Ballade des Pins, however, it may be possible to make separate arrangements
for guests staying at the gite - La Melodie. Please contact us should you fall into this
category. |
| We have researched and devised a series of trails that
enable you to make the most of the spectacular countryside, lakes,
villages and historic sites nearby. |
| Four times a week, on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Fridays you will have the chance to reserve a place in the transport
provided which
leaves Ballade des Pins at 9.30 am on those days. We have a route that
takes you to specific starting points, all within a fifteen mile radius
of the B&B. |
| So far we have researched seven walks starting from
five points on the circular route that the transport provided follows. The beauty
is that all the hard work is done for you! All the directions on these
tours are downhill or on the flat. |
| Additionally there are four walks that begin and
end at the B&B, so you wouldn’t need the transport provided for these and could leave at
your own time. Some of these tours are more demanding, with uphill sections
but this is all clearly outlined in the route maps and information sheets
provided. Several take you around nearby Lake Salagou so a day’s swimming
could form part of your activities. |
| Many of the routes pass additional sites of interest such as the Labeil
Caves or the Priory de Grandmont and you would have plenty of time to visit
these on your journey home. Wherever possible the trails take you past a
café or restaurant but we can also provide packed lunches if required. |
| Routes are fully explained and important facts such as
total distance, time required, suitability and whether there are any
difficult sections, all listed. We have also taken photos of any turns
etc that you may possibly miss. |
