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Technical specifications
Bike and boat on the Canal de Nantes à Brest
Bicycle tour, 8 days and 7 nights
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Dates
- Departure from Nort sur Erdre,
- On Saturdays
- Feasible from March 17th to October 31th 2012
Options
- Bike rental
- Groceries on board when arriving
- Cleaning fixed rate
- Return to the starting point
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General information
- On line tour
- Tour without meal
- Introduction to navigation
- Road Book provided
- Technical Assistance
- Kids prices - see conditions
Details below
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Level :
1 2 3 4 5 6
Terrain :
Flat and low resistance path. Program with 90% of cycle paths .
Climate :
Very shady, gentle sun, few wind, nice temperatures.
Technicality :
0 to 50 km riding per day, ie 3 to 4 hours riding if you wish.
This itinerary on the Canal du Midi, will take you through 44 locks. It is about 110km long and you will navigate about 30 to 35 hours.
Bibliography :
- Maps and cycle guides on Canal de Nantes à Brest in cartovelo.com
- Le Canal de Nantes à Brest des éditions Sud Ouest
- Le canal de Nantes à Brest des éditions Miam dodo
The boat layout : 11,9m x 3,90m
- Three separate cabins each with en suite bathrooms with shower and toilet
- Forward cabin with two single beds
- Two rear cabins each with single beds convertible to double
- Saloon with steering position and lockable safe
- Large upper sundeck with second steering position
- Shore power available on some models
Our partner offers these facilities :
- Equipment in the kitchen
- Bedding and bath towels for each passenger
To get ready for navigation :
- 1/2 h to learn using the boat with a technician. At the end, you will get a navigation map (no licence required)
- Cruise documents with the captain's manual are sent to you 3 weeks before in order to become familiar with waterways markings and the rules for crossing the locks.
- Navigation guidebook available aboard..
The boats :
The boats are barges, the only ones that can bear cohabitation of bikes and passengers on the upper deck.
What has to be counted :
- Diesel oil (per hour) more or less 5€ (rate mentioned as an indication, it can vary during the season) The tank is filled up when arriving and it is enough for the journey. The fuel is not included, an advance will be asked at the beginning and the balance will be done at the end.
- Cleaning fixed rate : 70€
- Insurance : Damage waiver 8 days and + 190€
The bike :
Hybrid bike with 21 gears. At the end of the tour, you will leave the bike on the boat.
If you come with your own bike, at the end of tour, you will have to take care of your bike. It cannot be benefit from our company theft insurance, you must do what is necessary. Don't forget your lock.
Return transfer :
You start in Jarnac and return in Jarnac.
Transport : Location
- By train : TER train station in nort sur erdre. TGV train stations in Nantes.
- By car : near the motorway A11 A83.
- By plane : Nantes aiport.
You want a train ticket, a flight or a car rental to go there ? Feel free visiting our travel agency website Afat de Parthenay
Your vehicle :
A private car park is available nearby the port, to be paid on site.
Rental rates for the boat "Crusader" 6 places (3x2)
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Periods for 2012
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Price in euro / Boat
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From March 17th to April 27th
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1760 €
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From April 28th to May 04th
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2065 €
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From May 05th to May 16th
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2475 €
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From May 17th to June 01th
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2725 €
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From June 02st to June 22rd
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2830 €
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From June 23th to July 06th
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2965 €
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From July 07th to August 17th
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3210 €
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From August 18th to August 31th
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2860 €
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From Sept. 01th to Sept. 21rd
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2490 €
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From Sept. 22th to Sept. 28th
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2000 €
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From Sept 29st to October 31th
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1735 €
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Choose your date and contact us
to know the availabilities and to confirm the price : Contact
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