RE: PH Millau Mont Ventoux Tour - Prices Reduced
Friday 7th August 2009
If the idea of a European road trip appeals, especially after we whetted your appetite with the recently announced Alpine Assault tour, Petrolhead Nirvana has another fantastic offering – a five-day long-weekend trip to Mont Ventoux in south-west France and the Millau bridge, one of the most spectacular landmarks in Europe.
PH Millau Mont Ventoux Tour - Prices Reduced
Join the Petrolhead Nirvana Massif Bridge to Ventoux Tour at a lower cost thanks to current exchange rates.
The tour runs from 18th-22nd September, and on arrival in Calais via the Eurotunnel, you’ll be treated to a blast along the coast to Boulogne before heading south, avoiding Paris and arriving in the medieval town of Beaugency for the first overnight stop.
The rest of the trip avoids motorways but targets awesome roads and gorgeous scenery, taking in the Auvergne, and the Gorge du Tarn.
The highlight of the tour is undoubtedly the Millau bridge – the world’s tallest – that spans the Millau Gorge. During the trip you’ll be able to both drive across it and drop down into the valley below for a great photo opportunity and to admire the architecture in all its glory.
Thanks to a change in the exchange rate, Petrolhead Nirvana is happy to announce new lower prices for this tour:
1 car/ 1 person: was £967 NOW £897 (only one place remaining)
1 car/ 2 people sharing: was £767 NOW £697
2 cars/ 2 people (twin or double sharing): was £847 NOW £747
The cost includes everything you need to make your trip a relaxing, hands-off experience. Your Eurotunnel crossing, all hotels and chateaux, gastronomic evening meals and breakfasts are already arranged. All that's left are your lunches, and petrol bills of course!
PHN have reserved 15 rooms for this popular trip, and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
For further details please call the Petrolhead Nirvana team on 0845 838 7363 or visit their website.
Discussion
Aren't you missing the point here?
These guys have done all the research and planned the routes etc and THAT is what you are paying for, along with the community spirit of sharing the experience with other like minded enthusiasts which some of which will become friends along the way.
So ok - you run along with your eurotunnel ticket and £8 map and see how you enjoy it driving along by yourself with just a map for company and no real idea which is the best/fastest/scenic route to drive.
These guys have done all the research and planned the routes etc and THAT is what you are paying for, along with the community spirit of sharing the experience with other like minded enthusiasts which some of which will become friends along the way.
So ok - you run along with your eurotunnel ticket and £8 map and see how you enjoy it driving along by yourself with just a map for company and no real idea which is the best/fastest/scenic route to drive.
Edited by D_ACS on Thursday 25th June 14:47
skid said:
Wow - how much????
So why don't I buy a EuroTunnel ticket for £140, a French Road Atlas for £8 and organise my own hotel depending on where I pitch up.... isn't that half the fun?
Sorry unless it's 5 star gold plated bog roll all the way it seems bloody expensive.
And with the money you save, a shed to do it in! So why don't I buy a EuroTunnel ticket for £140, a French Road Atlas for £8 and organise my own hotel depending on where I pitch up.... isn't that half the fun?
Sorry unless it's 5 star gold plated bog roll all the way it seems bloody expensive.
Thanks for the story Matt. It does seem like yesterday that we were on the last outing to Mont Ventoux.
For those of you who aren't familiar with this trip, we run it twice a year. We couldn't do it any less often for fear of disappointing you guys. In fact, someone from the April trip is already signed up again for September...
We've got a little writeup of the journey here: www.petrolheadnirvana.com/blog - where you'll get a better idea of what it's really like.
Check out the blog above mister 
The routes have been tested extensively, and we know which areas to avoid as much as to visit. Let alone the gorgeous hotels that we've become great friends with.
I can appreciate the get-up-and-go appeal of strapping in and adventuring into the unknown - I do that alot m'self
, but this is an entirely different beast.
As has been said, just give us a bell if you need to know more.
For those of you who aren't familiar with this trip, we run it twice a year. We couldn't do it any less often for fear of disappointing you guys. In fact, someone from the April trip is already signed up again for September...
We've got a little writeup of the journey here: www.petrolheadnirvana.com/blog - where you'll get a better idea of what it's really like.
skid said:
So why don't I buy a EuroTunnel ticket for £140, a French Road Atlas for £8 and organise my own hotel depending on where I pitch up.... isn't that half the fun?
Mark, I do see where you're coming from but as D_ACS has said (thank you good sir), the social side of touring as a group is key (if not the most important aspect) to these tours. That's why all evening meals have been included, for example. Check out the blog above mister The routes have been tested extensively, and we know which areas to avoid as much as to visit. Let alone the gorgeous hotels that we've become great friends with.
I can appreciate the get-up-and-go appeal of strapping in and adventuring into the unknown - I do that alot m'self
, but this is an entirely different beast.As has been said, just give us a bell if you need to know more.
skid said:
Wow - how much????
So why don't I buy a EuroTunnel ticket for £140, a French Road Atlas for £8 and organise my own hotel depending on where I pitch up.... isn't that half the fun?
Sorry unless it's 5 star gold plated bog roll all the way it seems bloody expensive.
It's no wonder you're organising tours for yourself :BillyNoMates: So why don't I buy a EuroTunnel ticket for £140, a French Road Atlas for £8 and organise my own hotel depending on where I pitch up.... isn't that half the fun?
Sorry unless it's 5 star gold plated bog roll all the way it seems bloody expensive.
Seriously though, there's rather more to the trip than a road atlas and bog roll. The preparation is excellent. The accommodation is great and it's so nice to turn up at your hotel and have the staff greet you warmly because they were expecting you. Group meals discussing the day's adventure and :cough: a few drinks in the bar are a superb way to round off a day of driving through amazing scenery and along good roads. The ambience and craic is off the scale on these trips with new friends being made along the way. If you fancy doing something by yourself instead then that's cool. I'm sure all PHers would say go for it and don't forget to post pictures
But don't try to compare it to a prepared, researched and supported tour 
If I sound a little partisan then let me explain - I've been on this tour earlier in the year and thought it was just wonderful. I'm not made of money (had to save up before I could go) but I would still do it all again. Except that I'm now booked on the Alpine Assault for what will be another amazing experience
If anyone has any questions about the tour and what's involved then I'd say give the PN chaps a call. They're a really friendly bunch and keen to offer advice, not shy at all...
Fair comments chaps but having just come back from Le Mans touring with friends (at speed) which was very nice thanks, I'd then be a bit peeved stumping up that kind of cash and running the risk of touring with Captain Slow, and sitting next to Mr NoCharisma in the evenings.
Horses for courses and I appreciate the effort the guys have put into arranging. I'm sure it would be fun, but I'd like to be rich enough to go, AND pay for my driving mates to go to ensure a good fun time.
Anyway it's not a swipe as I like the idea of the trip having offered it up for discussion on the recent Le Mans trip. Just maybe not his one for me.
Horses for courses and I appreciate the effort the guys have put into arranging. I'm sure it would be fun, but I'd like to be rich enough to go, AND pay for my driving mates to go to ensure a good fun time.
Anyway it's not a swipe as I like the idea of the trip having offered it up for discussion on the recent Le Mans trip. Just maybe not his one for me.
general190 said:
I have been to/across the Millau Bridge and it is truly stunning, and although its in france guess who did the design?......Yep a Brit! just to show the french how to build things!
Nope, it's still based on a design by the French designer in charge of the project, signed off by the Govt, Foster took away two pillars from the brief (which the french bridge engineers had to figure out), the central single span was not Foster's idea. His team did do some nice shaping on the pillars, the eye of the needle design was his.Designing the look to a strict brief was the easy part, making the final design practical then building it was the hard part.
"Included in the cost of the trip are return Eurotunnel tickets, all accommodation, breakfasts and evening meals, although you’ll have to stump up the costs of road tolls, petrol(!) and lunches yourself."
All for the cost of only £1000,ha ha ha,and you get a Eurotunnel ticket and B&B,thats IT!!!!!!So thats a £150 train ticket and a £50 B&B room,what happens to the other £800 your shelling out? admin fee?
All for the cost of only £1000,ha ha ha,and you get a Eurotunnel ticket and B&B,thats IT!!!!!!So thats a £150 train ticket and a £50 B&B room,what happens to the other £800 your shelling out? admin fee?
theskippy7 said:
"Included in the cost of the trip are return Eurotunnel tickets, all accommodation, breakfasts and evening meals, although you’ll have to stump up the costs of road tolls, petrol(!) and lunches yourself."
All for the cost of only £1000,ha ha ha,and you get a Eurotunnel ticket and B&B,thats IT!!!!!!So thats a £150 train ticket and a £50 B&B room,what happens to the other £800 your shelling out? admin fee?
Jeez you're a ray of sunshine aren't you?All for the cost of only £1000,ha ha ha,and you get a Eurotunnel ticket and B&B,thats IT!!!!!!So thats a £150 train ticket and a £50 B&B room,what happens to the other £800 your shelling out? admin fee?
Try reading the thread or even phoning these chaps for some facts before posting ...
Edited by TheStoat on Thursday 25th June 17:42
Our trips aren't for all tastes and if you want to do a B&B tour then it's a fun way to find your way around. However if you want a fun holiday that you'll never forget with all the hassle taken care of, that's what we provide.
The headline price may seem high but our tours include many of the 'extras' that others dont, which you would end up paying for anyway.
As has been mentioned in the text we've included;
The channel crossings,
Breakfast - (which is normal) and Dinner (Which isn't) on all nights which adds up unless you want to cook your own
The exceptional hotels which are all petrolhead friendly.
We've also arranged for parking and paid all the relevant fees at each night stop, so you don't have to worry about where you're leaving your pride and joy overnight.
You get all the route notes and sat nav files for the best roads in the region,
a tour manager (lead and chase car) to ensure you dont get lost/left behind.
The company of other like minded petrolheads (and us )
as well as being safe in the knowledge that we are a fully insured tour operator and are not going to disappear with your money like some have done in the past.
If you add up what all this costs taking into account the standard of hotels...you'll find it's actually good value.
In our opinion, you dont want a B&B after a long/fun days driving where you then have to try and fight to find somewhere to eat.
you need somewhere you can relax and enjoy. It's a holiday after all, not a trip to the supermarket.
sometimes a little bit of luxury is a nice thing to have.
otherwise you'll be needing another holiday once you come back (instead of wanting to go again like everyone from the last tour)
this is a bit of feedback from the last tour....
http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/torque/showthread...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Ben has put the blog url above, have a read and then decide if this adventure is for you.
The headline price may seem high but our tours include many of the 'extras' that others dont, which you would end up paying for anyway.
As has been mentioned in the text we've included;
The channel crossings,
Breakfast - (which is normal) and Dinner (Which isn't) on all nights which adds up unless you want to cook your own
The exceptional hotels which are all petrolhead friendly.
We've also arranged for parking and paid all the relevant fees at each night stop, so you don't have to worry about where you're leaving your pride and joy overnight.
You get all the route notes and sat nav files for the best roads in the region,
a tour manager (lead and chase car) to ensure you dont get lost/left behind.
The company of other like minded petrolheads (and us
)as well as being safe in the knowledge that we are a fully insured tour operator and are not going to disappear with your money like some have done in the past.
If you add up what all this costs taking into account the standard of hotels...you'll find it's actually good value.
In our opinion, you dont want a B&B after a long/fun days driving where you then have to try and fight to find somewhere to eat.
you need somewhere you can relax and enjoy. It's a holiday after all, not a trip to the supermarket.
sometimes a little bit of luxury is a nice thing to have.
otherwise you'll be needing another holiday once you come back (instead of wanting to go again like everyone from the last tour)
this is a bit of feedback from the last tour....
http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/torque/showthread...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Ben has put the blog url above, have a read and then decide if this adventure is for you.
How 'bout some pictures
Homer needed some air...
A moment of panic before I remembered the Boxster wasn't a lefty
Beautiful Beaugency on the first night...
...and an equally gorgeous morning.
Barnaby takes over for a stint
The real fun starts here...
...gets technical here...
...and jaw-dropping here
Plenty more where those came from (actually, too many for here), so I'll leave you with this
Homer needed some air...
A moment of panic before I remembered the Boxster wasn't a lefty
Beautiful Beaugency on the first night...
...and an equally gorgeous morning.
Barnaby takes over for a stint
The real fun starts here...
...gets technical here...
...and jaw-dropping here
Plenty more where those came from (actually, too many for here), so I'll leave you with this
Although I've never been on a Pistonheads tour, I can certainly vouch for the experience of driving over the Millau bridge as we did this a few years ago as a wee detour from a cruise round Provence and Languedoc.
It really is a stunning piece of engineering and design, I would recommend doing it in a convertible so that you can fully appreciate the splendour, then turn round and do it again! Oh, and I would suggest approaching it from the south (heading north) if at all possible. The south approach is cut through a ravine and then the road drops, the valley opens out before you and you get the best view of the bridge spanning the valley.
Anyone who has a chance to do this road trip, really should, whether a (no doubt excellent) PH tour or off your own bat.
It really is a stunning piece of engineering and design, I would recommend doing it in a convertible so that you can fully appreciate the splendour, then turn round and do it again! Oh, and I would suggest approaching it from the south (heading north) if at all possible. The south approach is cut through a ravine and then the road drops, the valley opens out before you and you get the best view of the bridge spanning the valley.
Anyone who has a chance to do this road trip, really should, whether a (no doubt excellent) PH tour or off your own bat.
Cannot see where the moaners are coming from really. Of course you could leave the UK by ferry, take a tent and eat cheese sandwiches and you'd do it for about £200, all true, but then please ignore this thread.
I looked at the single room, single car price and thought, 4 x nights in decent hotels with meals and breakfast, that'll be £500+ (with the crap euro rates now), add a crossing for £150 and it's £650. So for £300 or less you get all the hassles sorted, backup, guides and a great route already planned. Seems fair to me.
My 2p.
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