Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 104, March 2018 | Page 51

CYCLING GRANFONDO GASSIN GOLFE DE SAINT TROPEZ R 44 000 pps Ex JNB from Valid from 06 - 12 April 2018 The 30th edition of the Granfondo Gassin Golfe de Saint Tropez kicks off the Grand Trophée season, which is made up of the most beautiful cycling tours in France. This tour through Val is ideal to slowly warm up after a long and cold winter. The chirping of the crickets and the smell of lavender create an instant summer feeling. Looking at discovering Provence and South of France by bike? Why not choose to take part in the “Granfondo St Tropez” which is an event not to be missed. Cycling around the Golfe of St Tropez in amongst the wine lands and lavender fields. There are three distances, 160km, 132 km and 77 km. ITINERARY Wednesday, 11 April 2018: Friday, 06 April 2018: Cycling day along the sea side with stop and go to the Esterel reds rocks, enjoy another lunch right on the beach on the Mediteranean sea. Arrival at Nice Airport, transfer with bicycles to the hotel in the Golf of St Tropez les Saisies. Free afternoon to unpack and prepare the bikes. Saturday, 07 April 2018: Easy morning, entry collection in St Tropez, afternoon at leisure around the harbour and visiting the old village. Sunday, 08 April 2018: This is race day, you will be taken to the start and collected at the finish. Monday, 09 April 2018: Rest day, visit 2 wine estates and have a typical provencal lunch in Ramatuelle (artist provencal village) Thursday, 12 April 2018: Free morning in St Tropez, Port Grimaud and we will go to the airport in the afternoon. PACKAGE INCLUDES • • • • • Return flights Return airport transfers 7 nights accommodation Return transfers to race start & finish Race entry Tuesday, 10 April 2018: After an early ride on the Var roads, we will go to Grasse for the day and visit a parfum factory and lunch in Grasse. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT JACQUI REID Cell: [phone] or Email: [email protected] TERMS & CONDITIONS 51 Prices are per person sharing (excluding taxes). All prices are subject to change due to currency fluctuations, rate increases and availability. T&C’s apply.