France 2025 —Booking now!



Believe it or not, preparations have started for next year's trip to France — with some confirmed riders already.

I'm now taking $1000 deposits for this trip of a lifetime!

If you or someone you know is interested, details are below.


Spend 3.5 weeks in July for approx. $7500 ALL INCLUSIVE (excluding alcohol and spending money).
The cost is based on international flights at $2000.

This includes international flights, car hire, meals, accommodation... everything.

NOTE: I just booked my Emirates flight for $2100, and there is also an Etihad option for $1900!

Dates are July 1st — 25th. Starting and finishing in Barcelona, Spain.

You'll ride in the French Alps, the Pyrenees, Provence and Lake Annecy areas.

Riding, climbing, scenery and food like you've never experienced (unless you've been before). 😉


Climbs include
Mont Ventoux, Col du Tourmamlet, Hautacam, Col d'Aspin, Mount Semnoz, Luz Ardiden, Col d'Aubisque, Gavarnie, Alpe d'Huez, Col du Galibier, Col de la Croix de Fer, Col du Glandon, Lacets de Montvernier, Col du Telegraphe plus local climbs and hidden gems you've never heard of.

We'll spend a day seeing and experiencing the Tour de France on one of the big climbs — yet to be determined which stage.


Non-riders are welcome. You'll have time to go sightseeing, visit the local markets or follow us on our daily rides through tiny French villages and over the famous climbs of the Tour.

I'll plan a ride daily, but take as many days off as you like. No pressure to ride every day if you don't want to.

Limited numbers only, and we already have confirmed riders.

Reason for the early planning: hotels need to be booked to secure the best accommodation, and the earlier you book your flights, the cheaper they will be. Early-bird specials for flights are available now.

NOTE: If you like to hear how good this trip is, let me know, and I'll give you some names and numbers of this year's riders — or I can share some FB profiles to read and see their accounts from this year's trip.


Alternatively, you can read all about this year's trip here: https://hellmich.exposure.co/

Or, if you prefer a slideshow, here: https://andrew-hellmich.smartslides.com/france2023/

Contact me (Andy Hellmich) for more details, details for your deposit or any questions at: andrew@impact-images.com.au or 0413 852 222.

Speak soon
Andrew

PS

These trips aren't only about the rides! I can guarantee plenty of laughs and good times away from the bike too!



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