Le Mans via The Pyrenees
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Hi Guys
Last year we travelled to Le Mans via The Pyrenees and Bordeaux.
1000s miles of good, speed camera free European roads, 4 major climbs in the Pyrenees ( Col Du Portulet - 1794m, Col D'Aubisque - 1709m, Col Du Soulor 1474m and Col Du Toumelet 2115m). Arriving at Le Mans in good time for 1st practice/qualifying session.
The trip was so successful we are doing the same next year and you are invited to join us. To keep administration to a minimum, I a limiting the number of guest vehicles to around 3 or 4. Reservations will be on a first come - first serve basis.
Currently we have my Noble and a friend's RX7.
The basic structure of the journey will include:
Friday 6th June - 21:15 - Depart Portsmouth to Bilbao
Sunday 8th June - 08:00 - Arrive Bilbao
Sunday 8th June - 18:00 - Arrive Hotel Le Picors - http://www.hotel-picors.com/val_azun.html
Monday 9th June - 18:00 - Accomodation in Pyrenees or Bordeaux region (see above - TBA)
Tuesday 10th June - 18:00 - Accommodation in Bordeaux region
Wednesday June 11th - 15:00 - Arrive Le Mans
On Monday 9th / Tuesday 10th June, there is some flexibility in terms of either extended mountain climbs in The Pyrenees or a day relaxing in the Bordeaux region of France. This might include a trip to St Emilion, or maybe a drive to Arcachon on the south west coast. Since the trip will be a major event in all participants' calendars, I feel the decision should a majority one from those attending. Once we have a list of attendees, details of the options will distributed for further discussion.
Monday 16th June - Return to UK via Le Havre.
Expected cost of both ferry crossings is currently £435, 3 nights accommodation approx. £50 per night.
To be included please PM me or email to peter.gidden AT sbits.net confirming your interest, full names of travellers, addresses, DOBs, and car details, and arrange for a £500 deposit to be paid to me by early next week. This may appear short notice, however the Portsmouth-Bilbao ferry cost has already risen by £30 in the last 3 or 4 weeks.
You can either:
Send your deposit to me - details on request
Bank Transfer - details on request
PayPal - details on request - please add 4% for PayPal surcharges.
To avoid further ferry price increases, I intend booking within the next 4-7 days.
Tickets for Le Mans are not included as I know most of you will have alternative suppliers, and any deposit paid will not be refundable. However most ferry companies will allow transfer at a small cost.
Regards
Peter Gidden
Last year we travelled to Le Mans via The Pyrenees and Bordeaux.
1000s miles of good, speed camera free European roads, 4 major climbs in the Pyrenees ( Col Du Portulet - 1794m, Col D'Aubisque - 1709m, Col Du Soulor 1474m and Col Du Toumelet 2115m). Arriving at Le Mans in good time for 1st practice/qualifying session.
The trip was so successful we are doing the same next year and you are invited to join us. To keep administration to a minimum, I a limiting the number of guest vehicles to around 3 or 4. Reservations will be on a first come - first serve basis.
Currently we have my Noble and a friend's RX7.
The basic structure of the journey will include:
Friday 6th June - 21:15 - Depart Portsmouth to Bilbao
Sunday 8th June - 08:00 - Arrive Bilbao
Sunday 8th June - 18:00 - Arrive Hotel Le Picors - http://www.hotel-picors.com/val_azun.html
Monday 9th June - 18:00 - Accomodation in Pyrenees or Bordeaux region (see above - TBA)
Tuesday 10th June - 18:00 - Accommodation in Bordeaux region
Wednesday June 11th - 15:00 - Arrive Le Mans
On Monday 9th / Tuesday 10th June, there is some flexibility in terms of either extended mountain climbs in The Pyrenees or a day relaxing in the Bordeaux region of France. This might include a trip to St Emilion, or maybe a drive to Arcachon on the south west coast. Since the trip will be a major event in all participants' calendars, I feel the decision should a majority one from those attending. Once we have a list of attendees, details of the options will distributed for further discussion.
Monday 16th June - Return to UK via Le Havre.
Expected cost of both ferry crossings is currently £435, 3 nights accommodation approx. £50 per night.
To be included please PM me or email to peter.gidden AT sbits.net confirming your interest, full names of travellers, addresses, DOBs, and car details, and arrange for a £500 deposit to be paid to me by early next week. This may appear short notice, however the Portsmouth-Bilbao ferry cost has already risen by £30 in the last 3 or 4 weeks.
You can either:
Send your deposit to me - details on request
Bank Transfer - details on request
PayPal - details on request - please add 4% for PayPal surcharges.
To avoid further ferry price increases, I intend booking within the next 4-7 days.
Tickets for Le Mans are not included as I know most of you will have alternative suppliers, and any deposit paid will not be refundable. However most ferry companies will allow transfer at a small cost.
Regards
Peter Gidden
We've now booked ferries and hotel.
Anyone wanting to join is welcome. PM me and i'll give you the details so you can mke your own bookings. We'll all be meeting up at the ferry queue.
Anyone attending will be supplied with a full "route pack" including maps, directions etc.
Like i said ALL are welcome.
Anyone wanting to join is welcome. PM me and i'll give you the details so you can mke your own bookings. We'll all be meeting up at the ferry queue.
Anyone attending will be supplied with a full "route pack" including maps, directions etc.
Like i said ALL are welcome.
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