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Sherpa Expeditions


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Sherpa Expeditions http://www.sherpa-walking-holidays.co.uk

131a Heston Road,
Hounslow,
Middx TW5 0RF
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tel: (020) 8577 2717

Style

Self-guided on road cycle tours (no mountain biking). All tours are eight or nine days long and graded from easy to challenging. Those graded easy average 25-35 miles per day. Trips to the Loire, the Cotswolds and the Finnish archipelago are graded easy, so must suitable for children. Luggage transfer, pre-booked accommodation, route maps and bikes suitable for the terrain all included.

Accommodation

Generally country properties of two, three and some four stars, or b&bs. Evening meals included in some tours.

Age Accepted

Parents choice, in part depending on whether you will be providing your own equipment for children or if the local supplier can provide it.

Bikes

Vary according to the trip as they are all from a local provider but generally 18-21 gear hybrids with tool kit, helmet, lock and water bottle. Locally you may be able to hire children's bikes and/or seats and trailers.

Where

France, Hungary, Finland, Italy, Spain, Austria and Germany.

Dates

April to November

Sample Price

Loire valley, inclusive of flights, £799 per person. Finnish archipelago costs £954 per person with air travel. No discounts for children.


(updated 03 December, 2007)
         

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