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Hotel Amelie is well-located in the centre of the spa town of Brides-les-Bains, an ideal location for relaxing after a busy day enjoying the outdoors. The hotel has a lovely warm outdoors pool, to swim in the fresh mountain air.
Bedrooms are clean and comfortable, with marble bathrooms and a separate WC.
In Les Cerisiers restaurant, guests can enjoy traditional Savoie meals or relax with a drink from the bar lounge. Meals are created using local produce at it’s seasonal best. In the lounge car guests can relax on a comfortable sofa or play a game of Billiards.
The bicycle store has security cameras for your peace of mind.
Set in a former 13th-century country house used by the Knights Templar, Hôtel La Bastide de Vaison is located 3.5 km from the medieval village of Vaison-la-Romaine. The property is 20 km from Dentelles de Montmirail and 30 km from Mont Ventoux. Guests can enjoy the swimming pool and its terrace with sun loungers. All rooms have a TV and free Wi-Fi. Each room includes a private bathroom with free toiletries. A buffet breakfast is served every morning in the vaulted dining room, which features original stone walls and modern décor. In fine weather, guests can also enjoy breakfast on the shaded terrace. The area is popular for cycling and hiking. Bike storage is available on site. Electric vehicle charging stations are available. Avignon TGV Train Station is 57 km away and Orange Train Station is 25 km away. You will find many typical Provencal villages within a 15-minute drive, such as Séguret, Crestet and Gigondas.
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Meet the Reps
Jean Christophe Bataillie
About Jean Christophe
Having loved skiing and cycling since childhood, Jean Christophe has always enjoyed maintaining his sports equipment.
After 10 years experience as a cycle technician, he took the cycle qualification CQP at the CNPC.
When not working for Sportive breaks he is an independent mechanic for his company VELO LABO, a service company where he enjoys passing on his passion and expertise.
He says “I love being able to pass on my knowledge to help you make better use of your equipment, and to help you progress by discovering how to look after your bike.”
Sarah Wilson
About Sarah
Sarah moved to France from the UK in 1999 after finishing university, she was planning on only staying a few years, however, she fell in love with the French Alps and has made it her home. She has worked in both tourism and the cycle industry over this time in operations and marketing. She currently works in market research when not working for Sportive Breaks.
A keen skier, she also enjoys trail running and the occasional 10km or half marathon, hiking with friends , cycle touring family holidays and even taking on some of the nearby mountain passes on her road bike, including the mythical Alpe d’Huez.
Mike Wilson
About Mike
In the French Alps, you will be looked after by Mike and our local team of bike guides, drivers and mechanics.
Mike has a real passion for Alpine climbs and knows all the major mountain passes in the area having ridden them all many times.
Mike, first moved to France to race for a team in Brittany before settling in the Alps to satisfy his thirst for the high mountains.
He has been racing for over 25 years and recently qualified as a bike guide. Having competed in almost all the big name sportive and Gran Fondo events in the Alps including the Etape du Tour, Marmotte and the Time Megève, Mike still likes to push the limits and has had some respectable results in the Etape du Tour and even some recent podium finishes in local races. Mike is a fully qualified French bike guide and mechanic and has spent the last 20 years honing his skills and experience he is ready to share them with you during your Alpine cycling adventure.
His passion for the Tour De France is legendary and his knowledge of the race and its champions goes back to the 1980’s so he can offer great insights and anecdotes about this iconic race.
Mike’s team of mechanics includes former Pro Tour Team mechanics so you can be sure you will be in good, safe hands!
Where you are hosted by Mike:
- June – Alpe d’Huez Weekender
- June – Raid Alpine
- June – Marmotte
- July – Etape du Tour
- August – Haute Route
- September – Alpe d’Huez Weekender
- October – Ventoux Weekender
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