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ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS IN FRANCE - 2010 | ||
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Since 1990, G.A.P Adventures has specialized in unique, small group outdoor adventure travel. During that time they have become the world’s leading adventure travel tour operator with more than 1,000 incredible adventures throughout the world. Over 70,000 travellers experience the world with them every year. On these pages we naturally concentrate on those holidays available in France. They are ideal for small groups, couples or those travelling alone. | ||
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TREKKING MONT BLANC - 10 days ex.Chamonix Trek the Alps from France to Italy and Switzerland; cross glaciers and pine forests, visit remote villages and mountain refuges before finishing your days with local cuisine and wines. The Mont Blanc region boasts one of the world's premier hiking circuits and the highest mountain in Western Europe. Price from £719 (GBP) - Trip Code EFMB Trip style=Active: Service Level=Basic: Physical Demands rating=5 First adventure Sat Jun 19, 2010 Click here for details... | ||
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MONT BLANC EXPLORER - 8 days ex.Chamonix Explore the spectacular Alpine scenery of the Chamonix and Courmayeur Valleys at a more leisurely pace, with the dramatic summit of Europe's highest mountain, Mont Blanc, as your constant backdrop. Soak up the Alpine air as you are escorted on four intermediate level hikes with plenty of free time for breathtaking optional excursions by cable car and mountain train. Marvel at the glaciers, sample the local Alpine cuisine, wind down at a local thermal spa, and let this dazzling region overwhelm your senses. Price £749(GBP) - Trip Code EFME Trip style=Active: Service Level=Standard: Physical Demands rating=3 First adventure Sat Jun 12, 2010 Click here for details... | ||
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THE BEST OF FRANCE - 13 days ex. Paris From the elegant boutiques and boulevards of Paris to the sun-soaked coasts of the Cote d'Azure, experience the very best that France has to offer. Sample some Moet and Chandon in the Champagne region, savour the local delicacies and world-class wines of Burgundy and marvel at the spectacular countryside of unbeatable Provence, the inspiration of such masters as Van Gogh and Cézanne. Price from £1259(GBP) - Trip Code EFBF Trip style=Classic: Service Level=Standard: Physical Demands rating=2 First adventure Sun May 2, 2010 Click here for details... | ||
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PROVENCE EXPLORER - 8 days ex. Avignon Provence is truly legendary: exquisite cuisine, world-renowned wines, medieval palaces, and picturesque villages flanked by fields of lavender. Top it off with an included visit to Camargue National Park, a major world heritage wetland and the largest river delta in Western Europe. Price from £859(GBP) - Trip Code EFPE Trip style=Classic: Service Level=Standard: Physical Demands rating=2 First adventure Sun May 16, 2010 Click here for details... | ||
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FRANCE TO ITALY ADVENTURE- 13 days A decadent romp through some of France and Italy’s most deservedly famous places, whose names speak for themselves: Paris, Burgundy, Provence, Nice, Florence, Rome. Come see what all the fuss has been about…for the last 500 years. Price from £1659(GBP) - Trip Code EFIA Trip style=Classic: Service Level=Standard: Physical Demands rating=2 First adventure Sun May 16, 2010 Click here for details... | ||
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PARIS TO CAIRO ADVENTURE- 65 days Experience an amazing variety of culture, food, scenery and activities in this 65 day adventure from Paris to Cairo. Art aficionados, history buffs, food lovers, night owls, and adrenaline seekers alike will all find what they are looking for, in this diverse and fascinating region of the world. Price from £5019(GBP) - Trip Code EFPC Trip style=YOLO: Service Level=Basic: Physical Demands rating=2 First adventure Mon Mar 29, 2010 Click here for details... | ||
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PARIS TO PRAGUE ADVENTURE- 12 days Join us on this classic Central European escapade, from the elegant boulevards of Paris to the romantic canals and beer gardens of Bruges; from the heady mix of culture and nightlife in Amsterdam to the world-class museums and historical symbolism of Berlin; from the magical fairytale architecture of Krakow to the Bohemian charm of Prague. Culture by day, pints of beer by night! Let our leader show you the best of Europe as the locals know it. Price from £1029(GBP) - Trip Code EFPP Trip style=YOLO: Service Level=Basic: Physical Demands rating=2 First adventure Mon Mar 29, 2010 Click here for details... | ||
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PARIS TO ROME ADVENTURE- 28 days Now this is Europe, in all its glory past and present! From the cafes and museums of Paris, to the nightlife of Amsterdam; From the mix of culture, street art, and historical symbolism of Berlin, to the architecture of Krakow and the Bohemian charm of Prague. Delve into the mystery of Venice before we wind up our adventure in the Eternal City, Rome. With the freedom to see and do what you choose at each stop, this is the ideal trip for those who want to see a large segment of Europe at an affordable price. Price from £2139(GBP) - Trip Code EFPR Trip style=YOLO: Service Level=Basic: Physical Demands rating=2 First adventure Mon Mar 29, 2010 Click here for details... | ||
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PARIS TO VENICE ADVENTURE- 21 days Join us on this amazing Central European odyssey, from the museums and landmarks of Paris, to the artistic and bohemian Berlin; from the architectural charm of Prague, to historic and magnificent Vienna; and from the beautiful alps of Slovenia, to romantic Venice and its famous canals. Something for everyone, on this memorable journey through some of Europe's most famous cities. Price from £1659(GBP) - Trip Code EFPV Trip style=YOLO: Service Level=Basic: Physical Demands rating=2 First adventure Mon Mar 29, 2010 Click here for details... | ||
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MARRAKECH TO PARIS- 17 days From the heart of North Africa to the heart of Western Europe. Cross three countries and two continents as you take in all the highlights of this fascinating and diverse region, with maximum freedom and independence to enjoy the activities you choose and most importantly, maximize the savings for your wallet! From the souks of Marrakech to the historic medina of imperial Fez; from the laid-back beach vibes of Tarifa to the spectacular Moorish heritage of Granada and Seville; from the wild tapas bars of Madrid to the vibrant art scene of Barcelona. Round up your adventure in the elegant City of Lights as you stroll the boulevards of Paris and absorb that certain "je ne sais quoi". Price from £1599(GBP) - Trip Code DCMP Trip style=YOLO: Service Level=Basic: Physical Demands rating=2 First adventure Sat Apr 24, 2010 Click here for details... | ||
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MARRAKECH TO ISTANBUL - 61 days countries visited: Austria/Belgium/Czech Republic/FRANCE/Germany/Greece/Hungary/Italy/ Morocco/Netherlands/Poland/Slovenia/Spain/Turkey From the souks of Marrakech to the tapas bars of Madrid; the elegance of Paris to Bohemian Prague; the mystery of Venice to the classical treasures of Athens; the stunning panoramas of Santorini and Lesbos to the domes and towers of Istanbul. From North Africa, across Europe to the gateway to Asia, join us on this unforgettable odyssey.s quoi". Price from £5419(GBP) - Trip Code DCMI Trip style=YOLO: Service Level=Basic: Physical Demands rating=2 First adventure Sat Apr 24, 2010 Click here for details... | ||
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TRIP STYLE 'ACTIVE': This has to beat the treadmill at the gym! Our range of Active trips adds the thrill of a physical challenge to your holiday. So if you like nothing more than hitting the trail at sunrise, peddling along mountain passes or kayaking along fast flowing rivers, then Active adventures are just what you’re looking for. Be warned - you’ll work up a sweat, but you will have access to sights and experiences other travellers would consider privileged to see! TRIP STYLE 'CLASSIC': The Classic Gap Adventures trip is all about immersing yourself in the local culture and truly experiencing a destination. Whether that’s through interacting with the communities you visit, seeing amazing and unique wildlife up close, or just getting out there and taking in the great outdoors. TRIP STYLE 'YOLO': An affordable type of tour where you control your costs by choosing most of your own activities and meals. These are geared to the 18 to 30-something crowd who have a 24-hour appetite for adventure. The essence of adventure travel lives on with these tours focusing on fun and freedom, while bringing you to exotic destinations where the culture and cuisine are yours to discover. You only live once! SERVICE LEVEL 'BASIC': Dive headfirst into culture and amazing experiences at a budget price. We’ve included just the basics so you have total freedom and flexibility to explore on your own. Experience life like a local by staying in remote or rustic guesthouses. Expect your multi-shared room or campsite to be simple and clean, with the occasional cold shower and sporadic electricity. Travel around on anything that moves, be it bus, train, camel, rickshaw or good old foot power. Back To Index SERVICE LEVEL 'STANDARD': Step out of the normal tourist mind-set and truly experience the world. Most nights will have you staying in a simple yet clean twin-share hotel or lodge rooms with private facilities, complete with running water and electricity. Occasionally you may have a multi-share night at rustic local guesthouses, with communal bathrooms and the sporadic cold shower. Transportation will be a combination of public transport, private buses and some private vehicles. PHYSICAL DEMANDS GRADING: [2] Light walking and hiking that is suitable for most fitness levels. [3] May include moderate hiking, biking, rafting, kayaking and other activities that require only an average/moderate level of fitness to enjoy. [5] High altitude trekking or cycling, suitable for those with a high level of fitness and endurance | ||
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S-cape.eu is an independent European tour operator providing activity holidays in France and other European countries. S-cape.eu organises walking, hiking, biking and cycling tours, soft adventure experiences, nature & culture trips and child-friendly holidays for families. Excellent food, high quality lodging, unique spots.
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CYCLING : PROVENCE -HAUTE VAUCLUSE Come cycling with us through this splendid French region of light and history, cuisine and art, situated at the foot of mighty Mont Ventoux. Admire Roman monuments in Vaison-la-Romaine and picturesque villages like Séguret, Malaucène, Cairanne and Sablet. Sample the best wines of the Côtes-du-Rhône, grown on the slopes of the Dentelles de Montmirail. Fill your picnic basket with olives, 'tapenade', 'chêvre', and 'baguettes' at the colourful market in Carpentras. Rest in the shade on a lazy café terrace, watching the locals in a game of 'jeu de boules'. Duration 7 days : Trip code FRSC030: Type=Self-guided PRICE FROM: EURO 625 PER PERSON Trip availability:Daily, from April 1st to September 30th 2010 CLICK HERE for further information... CYCLING : PROVENCE - LUBÉRON Lubéron: classic Mediterranean countryside with the aroma of garlic, rosemary and thyme, adorned by old grapevines, knotty olive trees and weather-beaten stone walls. Enjoy this blessed land of 'tapenade' and 'chèvre' and visit Medieval villages painted in earth tones, with splashing fountains, rustling plane trees and singing cicadas. This is a journey which will make you tingel, stimulating all your senses, from the start of a relaxing cycling day until dinner time in the evening. Duration 7 days : Trip code FRSC025: Type=Self-guided PRICE FROM: EURO 625 PER PERSON Trip availability:Daily, from April 1st to September 24th 2010 CLICK HERE for further information... WALKING THE DORDOGNE: An excellent gastronomical walking trip from the banks of the charming and meandering Dordogne River up to the higher wooded grounds of the Périgord plateau. Follow hidden footpaths right through the picturesque French countryside. * Easy walks through the beautiful Perigord countryside * Historical villages along the trail: Montferrand, Monpazier, Molieres, etc. * Stay in three totally different but equally charming 3-star hotels * Be spoiled nightly by a gourmand's dinner with fine local dishes * Visit the Cistern Abbey of Cadouin and the Castle of Biron * Even more beautiful during spring and autumn Duration7 days: Tripcode FRSW010: Type self-guided. PRICE FROM:EURO 750/PERSON Challenge:easy to moderate Lodging:Attractive and charming 3-star family-run hotels, all with fine local cuisine Start:Badefols-sur-Dordogne: Finish:Monpazier TRIP AVAILABILITY:From 10th April to 15th October 2010 CLICK HERE for further information... CYCLING THE PÉRIGORD: A magnificent cycling tour following backroads through romantic settings along the winding Lot River Valley and across rough, hidden natural landscapes in the Périgord's 'causses'. Away from the tourist masses, with a new surprise round every corner. * Quiet back roads with very little traffic * One of the most beautiful of the many French landscapes, rich in historical heritage * Monpazier and Gourdon: typical 13th century 'bastide' towns * Beautiful gardens, Medieval castles and gorgeous panoramas * The winding and picturesque Lot River Valley * The land of 'confit de canard' and 'foie gras' Duration 8 days: Tripcode:FRSC010: Type self-guided PRICE FROM:EURO 795/PERSON Challenge:40 to 50 km a day with some short, moderate climbs. Possibility of extending with daytrips. Lodging:pleasant and charming 2- & 3-star hotels and country inns Start:Monpazier: Finish:Monpazier TRIP AVAILABILITY:Every day from Apr 1st to Oct 7th 2010 CLICK HERE for further information... CYCLING IN LANGUEDOC: Start and end in famous Carcassonne, a Medieval jewel dating from the 11th century. And in between, a beautiful cycling tour through the mysterious land of the Cathars. Follow very quiet backroads through deep gorges and sunny wine-producing villages. Pass the ingenious 'Canal du Midi', cycling below steep high cliffs and through lush Mediterranean vegetation. * Relaxed cycling along very quiet backroads * Historical fortresses of the Cathars, like Quéribus and Peyrepertuse * Splendid French countryside with natural beauties like the Gorge de Galamus. * Interesting wine-tasting area: from deep red Corbieres to sparkling Limoux * Lagrasse, one of the most beautiful villages of France Duration 7 days: Tripcode FRSC070: Type - self-guided PRICE FROM:EURO 595/PERSON Trip availability:Daily from Apr 15th until Jun 30th and from Sep 1st until Oct 15th. 2010 CLICK HERE for further information... WALKING THE PYRÉNÉES - VAL d'AZUN Villages, peaks, forests, alpine meadows....the Val d'Azun: "valley of light"! This area's unique geographical situation provides exceptional sunshine and an aura which bathes every detail of the landscape - hamlets, fields, woods, streams and vistas - in a special light. Each day you'll choose between two different itineraries. One is an easy route, suitable for walkers at any level, in which you stroll from one place of interest to the next. The second option is a route designed for those with a bit more experience, in which you do longer walks leading to exceptional vista points. * A natural balance between dreamy pastoral landscapes and excellent local cuisine. * Comfortable accommodations situated in beautiful alpine settings. * Choice of routes each day, to suit your ability and personal preferences. Duration:8 days:Tripcode:FRSW005: Type:self-guided PRICE FROM:EURO 538/PERSON Challenge:Moderate difficulty, two itineraries to choose from each day. Accommodation at a 2-star hotel, an alpine lodge, a village inn and a guesthouse. Start:Argelès Gazost: Finish:Argelès Gazost Trip availability:Any day of the week (except Fridays) from 01 May to 10 October 2010. CLICK HERE for further information... CYCLING LOIRE & SARTHE RIVERS: Nowhere in France will you find as many 'chateaux' and manor houses as in the Loir Valley. This is the Loir without an 'e'. The castles along this river may not be quite as majestic as those of its famous 'sister' valley, the Loire, but they are certainly equally beautiful. Here you cycle along country lanes with almost no traffic, riding through shady woods and yellow fields of sunflowers along the way. Vineyards, ancient cave dwellings, vineyard labourer's cottages, châteaux, manor houses, old churches, picturesque villages and lovely towns like La Flèche, all contribute to the charm of this valley. At the end of each day, you'll feel like a lord arriving at his castle, as you enter the estate where you'll spend the night. Meet the charming owners, delight your palate at dinner and then sleep peacefully in style. * Lodging in French castles, to get a taste of chateau life * Quiet back roads with very little traffic * One of the richest castle areas of France * La Fleche: a charming riverside town * Beautiful gardens, Medieval castles and vineyards * The winding and picturesque valley of the Loir River Duration 7 days : Tripcode:FRSC005 : Type=self-guided PRICE FROM:EURO 650/PERSON Start:Seiches-s-Loir : Finish:Seiches-s-Loir TRIP AVAILABILITY:Daily from April 1st until October 31th 2010. CLICK HERE for further information... CYCLE BURGUNDY WINE ROUTE Discover Burgundy's wonderful countryside where grapes have provided ample earnings ever since Roman times. Not just coincidence that they call this the "Côte d'Or" or golden slope. Ride the "Hautes Routes" of the "Grand Cru" through this breathtaking wine country. Encounter hidden villages surrounded by dense oak forests and pedal quietly among the renowned vineyards of Pommard, Aloxe-Corton and Meursault.>Discover the fairy tale castles and ancient cloisters which give Burgundy an extra "bouquet". Visit Beaune with its coloured rooftops and extraordinarily well-preserved architecture and atmosphere. Duration 7 days : Tripcode FRSC015: type:self-guided price from:Euro 595/person lodging:Lovely and charming country inns start:Saint-Romain finish:Gilly-lès-Cîteaux trip availability:Every day from 1st April to 30th October 2010 CLICK HERE for further information... CYCLE BURGUNDY Pedal through a land of extraordinarily rich and illustrious history and discover a unique mélange of haute culture and belle nature.See robust fortresses, elegant castles and massive citadels looming up on the horizon. Visit an abbey, monastery or cathedral, proof that Burgundy was once an important religious centre. Follow lovely quiet backroads and enjoy a delightful mosaic of vineyards, oak woods, pasturelands, river valleys and glistening lakes. And finally, at the end of each day, be a welcome guest at an attractive hotel or elegant château, where you'll experience the exuberant Burgundian lifestyle in this region world-famous for its great wines and superb gastronomy. [1] duration 7 days : tripcode FRSC020: type:self-guided price from:Euro 790/person lodging:Comfortable and welcoming family-run hotel start:Beaune finish:Beaune trip availability:From April 1st to October 31th 2010 CLICK HERE for further information... [2] duration 10 days : tripcode:FRSC021: type:self-guided price from:Euro 995/person lodging:Comfortable and welcoming family-run hotels start:Beaune finish:Beaune trip availability:From April 1st to October 31st 2010 CLICK HERE for further information... |
