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Majorca is the jewel of the Balearic Islands archipelago, with 300 days of sunshine a year. It is the birthplace of Rafael Nadal, the famous tennis player, and is also the favorite destination of many professional cyclists. The Serra de Tramuntana and its high peaks promise tough climbs, breathtaking descents and breathtaking scenery. The selected accommodations offer services totally adapted for cyclists: bike rental, breakdown service, cleaning station, laundry room for cyclists’ clothes, etc. At the end of your day of cycling, you can relax by the pool or on the beach located a few meters from the hotel.
3 to 5 / 5
What does the difficulty level mean ?
1 : Easy, flat terrain, requires little effort, between 20 and 50 km
2 : Quite easy, flat terrain and slight inclination, requires some effort, between 50 and 70 km
3 : Intermediate, many hills, between 70 and 100 km
4 : Advanced intermediate, mountainous, requires much effort, between 80 and 120 km
5 : Advanced, major difference in height, constant effort, between 90 and 130 km
This is an indication, the levels may vary depending on the different routes.
Includes:
- Round trip flight from Montreal to Palma de Mallorca with Swiss International Air Lines
- 6 nights’ accommodation at the Occidental Playa de Palma 4*| | cycling garage, area to wash cycles, laundry room (1 euro per use), pumps and compressors, drinking water fountain, specialized shop, buffet menus adapted to cyclists
- 4 nights’ accommodation at the Iberostar Playa de Muro 4*
- Half board: breakfast and dinner, with the exception of the first and last days
- Up to 9 days of cycling on the island
- Airport transfers, bicycles not included
- Coach transfer between hotels, including bicycles
- Technical support
- French local guide for 9 days
- Service of Mario Lévesque, Gendronbike group leader
- Taxes, except for the tourist tax
Not included:
- Gratuities
- Meals other than those mentioned
- Occidental Playa de Palma hotel’s cycling package (40 €), must be paid on site
- Iberostar Playa de Muro hotel’s cycling package (55 €), must be paid on site
- Bike’s handling fees with the airline
- Airport transfers for your bikes (supplement of $40 / round trip)
- Client’s contribution to the Compensation fund of $3,50 per $1,000
OPTIONS ($):
Additional options ($):
- Location de vélo à l’hôtel (à effectuer vous-même avant votre arrivée)
- Utilisation de navette pour accéder à des parcours alternatifs ou raccourcis
- Frais de déplacement et visite guidée vers le centre historique de Palma (option pour jour de pluie)
Entry and exit requirements – COVID-19
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Itinerary:
Flight from Montreal to Majorca.
Arrival in Majorca. Transfer from the airport to the Occidental Hotel. Assembly of the bikes or collection of the rental bikes. Free time.
AM
Breakfast at the hotel. Collection of rental bikes.
PM
Free dinner ($). Departure from the hotel for an 85 km loop.
Return to the hotel and dinner at the Occidental Hotel.
Free evening and night at the hotel.
AM
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel for a 72 km loop.
PM
Free lunch ($). Return to the hotel and dinner at the Occidental Hotel.
Evening free.
AM
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel for a 105 km loop.
PM
Free lunch ($). Return to the hotel and dinner at the Occidental Hotel.
Evening free.
AM
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the Iberostar Playa de Muro.
PM
Free dinner ($). Dinner at the Iberostar and evening free.
AM
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel for a 107 km loop.
PM
Free lunch ($). Return to the hotel and dinner at the Occidental Hotel. Evening free.
AM
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel for a 83 km loop.
PM
Free dinner ($). Dinner at the Iberostar and evening free.
AM
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel for a 113 km loop.
PM
Free dinner ($). Dinner at the Iberostar and evening free.
AM
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel for a 109 km loop.
PM
Free lunch ($). Dinner at the Iberostar and evening free.
AM
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel for a 102 km loop.
PM
Free lunch ($). Dinner at the Iberostar and evening free.
AM
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Palma airport
Flight from Palma de Mallorca to Montreal.
Hotels:
October 12 to 23, 2023
12 days | 10 nights | 9 days of cycling | Flight | 20 meals
Pour chaque sortie nous tentons de favoriser des parcours vedettes (ascensions célèbres et/ou villages pittoresques). Toutefois, afin que chaque cycliste puisse en profiter à son rythme et à l’intérieur de ses capacités, des variantes/options sont offertes pour permettre à tous de découvrir cette magnifique île et son fabuleux terrain de jeu. Certaines de ces variantes pourraient ne pas être réalisées avec le guide local ou impliquer l’utilisation d’une navette ($) pour limiter les kilomètres ou le dénivelé (environ 10-15 euros/pers.). Plusieurs autres trajets sont disponibles pour les ambitions de tous.
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Jérémy has been a cyclist for 25 years. In his twenties, he competed in several disciplines: road cycling, mountain biking, cyclo-cross and duathlon events. He now practices cycling by passion, as a means of passing and to visit parts of the country outside the usual tourist circuits. To this day, he has travelled the roads of various regions: Spain, Guadeloupe, Virginia, North Carolina, Vermont, New Hampshire, Arizona, Cape Breton…