2011 Escorted Alps Tour Pre-February Prices
For past guests and existing early bookings can I will be holding 2010 prices
Then 2011 Alps Prices will increase by around 5% from 15th February
HOTEL DEALS Best for independance, privacy & comfort
Full hotel Deal – 10 days / 9 nights. Single Rider – own room*
Includes evening good meals on outward & return journeys and B&B hotel accommodation in Bourg St Maurice £811
* please note, especially on the outward journey, I use an exceptionally character-laden small, charming hotel. I reserve the whole hotel, but due to it’s small size, some room sharing may be inevitable.
Bill’s comment – the most expensive option I offer, but it’s the still fairly unfavourable exchange rate against the Euro which has done it. But, with this, you still get your own, en-suite hotel room for the duration of your stay in Bourg. Still good value compared to the competition.
Actually this price is less than it was in 2008
Full hotel Deal – full trip 10 days / 9 nights. 2 people on one bike
Couple on one bike, double room throughout. HB en-route, B&B in Alps.
Rider £681 plus pillion £631. Or £656 each
Bill’s comment – a reasonable deal for a couple, or 2 friends on one bike who want an en-suite hotel room for every night of their holiday.
Full hotel Deal – full trip 10 days / 9 nights. 1 rider, 1 bike, share room.
Riders on own bikes, happy to room share
Single riders on own bike, to share double or twin room throughout. 2 riders, two bikes, sharing double room if a couple, or twin bedded if just room mates.
Room share riders £681
Bill’s comment – the best compromise for riders, each on own bike, who want a hotel room throughout, but don’t mind room sharing with a friend or similarly minded fellow tour guest. The most popular option for hotel guests, and works best as almost all rooms are actually double or twin bedded rooms – not singles.
Self Catered “Chalet” deals
We use the same hotels on the outward and return journeys, with bed, breakfast and evening meal provided, but you’re self catering in Bourg.
Best compromise between price and comfort. Very sociable, with some “mucking in” with other people required.
Combination chalet & hotel deal – full trip 10 days / 9 nights.
(would suit a couple, or two friends in one large chalet, on ONE bike)
2 people (friends or a couple) on ONE bike, shared hotel room on outward & return journeys (2 nights), 7 nights’ posh chalet camping in Bourg St Maurice (normal occupancy = 4),
£1135 for two people
(that’s £567.50 each) or £658 for rider & £477 for pillion
Same deal – but with TWO riders (on 2 bikes) still sharing 1 chalet – with a room each. (or shared double if you prefer)
£658 each
Bill’s comment – this must be the best compromise of all. Arguably the same level of comfort as a hotel room, but the tranquility & outdoor feeling of camping. In the open air, but with a cosy cabin to dive into if it rains. Very close proximity to the supermarket and open air swimming pool. Great cost savings to be made because self catering means you can buy good quality food, but cook it yourself. Dine either, indoors or al fresco with the tented people. Also close to town, with its full range of bars & restaurants. Plenty of living space & privacy when chalet occupancy is just 2 people.
Combination chalet & hotel deal – full trip 10 days / 9 nights.
3 riders per chalet
ONE bike, ONE rider, happy to share rooms in hotels and share a chalet on the campsite. Shared hotel room on the outward & return journeys (2 nights), 7 nights’ posh, shared, chalet camping in Bourg St Maurice
£572 each is current 2010 price £585 after 15th Feb.
(deduct £50 if one person is a pillion rather than a rider)
Bill’s comment – same chalet deal, but priced at 3 bike riders sharing a chalet. (1 person per bike on 3 bikes). The ideal compromise of all my deals? Reasonable comfort in a self-catering chalet, with just enough space. Each person gets their own living space, if one uses the pull out bed in the living area. (each chalet has a double room, a twin bedded room and a living area). The other option is to put up a small tent outside – just for sleeping.
Combination chalet & hotel deal – full trip 10 days / 9 nights.
4 riders per chalet
ONE bike, ONE rider, happy to share rooms in hotels and share a chalet on the campsite. Shared hotel room on outward & return journeys (2 nights), 7 nights’ posh, shared, chalet camping in Bourg St Maurice (occupancy = 4).
£530 each is current 2010 price, valid until 15th Feb 2011.
Bill’s comment – best all-round value of all? Although it can become a tad crowded with 4 in a chalet. These chalets are designed to sleep up to 5 people, but I’m being honest when I say for any more than 3 people, it’s best if you already know each other, or are very laid back. Accommodation would be one or two in the double bed, 2 in the twin room, and maybe up to 2 on the double pull-out bed in the lounge. You see – they’d actually sleep up to six – but I’m not quoting for that! Once again, if you’re a camper who wants a bit more living space & comfort, the use of a kitchen & fridge, and also mains power, Wi-Fi & TV…….why not join the chalet, but put your tent right outside just for sleeping in. Great compromise.
If any occupant is a pillion, not a rider – deduct £50 (£480)
I’m tired of quoting every possible combination. If you are two couples, on two bikes for example, I can adjust the deal to suit. (just deduct 2 x £50?)
These chalets are all the top spec, “Louisiane”, permanently plumbed in, Mobile Homes
I will see how the accommodation allocatios works out. I can also offer 2/3 berth Gypsy Caravans or a conventional 2 berth caravan. These have kitchens & fridges but no bathrooms. Prices work out slightly less. Ask me if interested.
Camping Deals
For the traditionalist & lover of the Great Outdoors. Very sociable and great value for money. The campers still get the same level of hotel comfort & meals on the outward & return journeys. The tents are close to the chalets…. So if you ask nicely, there are some spin-off benefits from being near to your “posh” neighbours – charging your mobile phone for example. Camping is great – unless it’s very very hot, or rains for days on end. Note the sanitation blocks are excellent, with spacious, clean hot showers.
Single Rider Camping Deal – 10 days / 9 nights. Hotels en-route
Single bike & rider, shared hotel room on outward & return journeys, 7 nights tent camping in Bourg St Maurice
Still £481 until Feb 15th 2011. Pillions go for £431.
Bill’s comment – must be the best value and most fun trip you can buy to the French Alps. Fairly priced, and your own tent to sleep in. Ah… the great outdoors. Don’t forget, you still get a shared hotel room on outward & return journeys, with evening meals.
Is this the very cheapest way to do the French Alps on an Escorted Tour? 2 people on one bike, in a cosy little tent. Still, with comfy hotel rooms on the way out, and back. Just the same trip, and same experience of the full hotel deal – but for around half the cost. It leaves a lot of pocket money for treats & luxuries J
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