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Post by **C7Steve** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 4:24 am

campbell wrote:Had a look at the map. Is it really that far south?!

Approximately 600 miles from Zeebrugge to Orange;

Here is a map of the four tracks mentioned;

A: Ibis Orange Hotel
B: Charade (Approximately 231 miles from Orange)
C: Ledenon (Approximately 29 miles from Orange)
D: Le Luc (Approximately 114 miles from Orange)
E: Paul Ricard (Approximately 92 miles from Orange)

Steve.

Post by **C7Steve** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 6:15 am

I will definitely be having a sunrise or sunset run up and over Mount Ventoux

It's only about 30miles to the summit from Orange and I might even hire a bike if I am not too hungover

Sebastien Loeb testing on Mount Ventoux; http://youtu.be/u7Dv3lqxH6I

Steve.

alicrozier · Post by **alicrozier** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 10:10 am

C7Steve wrote:I will definitely be having a sunrise or sunset run up and over Mount Ventoux

It's only about 30miles to the summit from Orange and I might even hire a bike if I am not too hungover

Definitely worth the drive on a 'rest day'. Although I nearly died of hypothermia one year when Robin and I got caught in a thunderstorm!

I'd be up for a bike (it might kill me!). Loads of hire places near the base of the climb.

BigD · Post by **BigD** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 11:13 am

campbell wrote:Had a look at the map. Is it really that far south?!

Yup but normally the roads in France are faster except getting through Lyon.

It's worth it for this weather.

hendeg · Post by **hendeg** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 11:25 am

I'm hoping to make it but just waiting for my best mate to confirm the date of his wedding.

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 11:37 am

Hi Guys

Was tempted to look at the cost of getting the cars shipped out to Orange? Then fly to Nice & collect?

Any interest in that?

Orange is about as far south as you get Campbell, but in its defence you are a stones throw from some awesome roads, Monaco etc.

By the time you add ferrys, fuel and days off to the travel there and back, I think I'd rather ship it down there.

Will check and see if I can get a costing.

Andy

alicrozier · Post by **alicrozier** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:19 pm

I'd be really interested in shipping. Certainly willing to pay a premium over the fuel/ferry/chunnel/hotel costs for the sheer hassle reduction (and less miles on the 2-11).

As I mentioned earlier in the thread:
"...flight ABZ to CDG then TGV connection (3 hour proper high speed train!) to Avignon is about 180 quid...."

http://www.airfrance.co.uk/GB/en/common ... france.htm

It's worth checking that from Edinburgh too. I understand the TGV is really well appointed, comfortable and can work out cheaper and faster than an airport connection. Nicola did it to Le Mans one year remember...
Also the TGV goes direct to Avignon which is only around 12 miles from our hotel in Orange (Nice is 170 miles away?).

robin · Post by **robin** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:25 pm

alicrozier wrote: Definitely worth the drive on a 'rest day'. Although I nearly died of hypothermia one year when Robin and I got caught in a thunderstorm!

I'd be up for a bike (it might kill me!). Loads of hire places near the base of the climb.

Bailing out the 211

To be fair the 211 is not the ideal vehicle for France ... it's either too hot or too cold, or too wet to keep the fcuk thing on the road

neil · Post by **neil** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:30 pm

I'm also interested in shipping. The Paris/TGV option looks good.

neil · Post by **neil** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:33 pm

Not sure if you've got a company in mind for shipping Andy? AVL were recommended to me - http://www.anchorvehiclelogistics.com/index.html

hendeg · Post by **hendeg** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:47 pm

Yes, it's a big trip to get there but not having the road trip is missing out on most of the fun!

I would definitely be looking to extend the trip to include the south of France and the Alps on the way back.

flyingscot68 · Post by **flyingscot68** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:48 pm

Booked

1.Stu
2.Ali
3.Kinger
4.Neil
5.Big D
6.Dominiqe
7.Steve
8. Kenny & Lesley

Rag_It · Post by **Rag_It** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 1:02 pm

hendeg wrote:Yes, it's a big trip to get there but not having the road trip is missing out on most of the fun!

I would definitely be looking to extend the trip to include the south of France and the Alps on the way back.

Totally agree, the roadtrip was awesome, just waiting for Benny to sign up and then firmly book his pax seat...

Post by **campbell** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 2:50 pm

hendeg wrote:
I would definitely be looking to extend the trip to include the south of France and the Alps on the way back.

I'm doing well to have a pass for the core event, so much as I'd like to extend, I'll have to keep it to the minimum nights required for survival of the long hacks through France!

I assume 16 Aug is the first night of accom?

mrbennybennett · Post by **mrbennybennett** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 3:09 pm

Andy keep me in the loop for the transportation option

Doing that run from the ferry to Orange in a oner would be a killer so would be great to ship the cars down there!

Jet 2 do a flight from Edinburgh to Nice which would be ideal!

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