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Adventure Center  (510) 654-1879, (800) 227-8747  www.adventurecenter.com
Small group adventure tours encompassing the Loire Valley, Dordogne River, Provence & Corsica. Activities incl. hiking, cycling & boating. Multinational English-speaking groups.
Backroads  (510) 527-1555, (800) 462-2848  www.backroads.com
Bicycling, hiking & multi-sport vacations since 1979, emphasizing premier lodgings & intimate exploration. Trips in Bordeaux, Côte d'Azur, Burgundy, Loire Valley, Dordogne, Brittany, Normandy, Provence, and more.
BCT Scenic Walking  (760) 944-4599, (800) 473-1210  www.bctwalk.com
Wk.-long walking holidays in Provence, Normandy & Brittany, Alsace & Basque country. Emphasis on culture & nature. Small groups (6-18), support vehicle, beautiful footpaths (6-8 miles/day), charming hotels, châteaux or country inns.
Bike Riders  (617) 723-2354, (800) 473-7040  www.bikeriderstours.com
Specializes in luxury small group bicycle tours. Itineraries in Provence, Burgundy, Dordogne, Loire & Corsica incl. 4* inns, wine tastings & à la carte cuisine. Guest chef departures feature open air markets, olive oil tastings & hands-on cooking.
Blue Marble Travel  (215) 923-3788, (800) BLU-8689  www.bluemarble.org
Bicycle trips for younger adults. French trips in Burgundy, the Loire Valley, Dordogne, Cevennes, Provence & Champagne. Tours from 6 to 36 nts., May - Oct. Escorted inn-based trips incl. accommodations, most meals & road-touring bikes.
Breakaway Adventures  (202) 293-2974, (800) 567-6286  www.breakaway-adventures.com
Specialists in walking, cycling & canal barging tours to the most popular regions of France. Offers a full range of luxury all-inclusive barging tours. Also a unique program of fully-guided or supported self-guided walking & cycling tours.
Butterfield & Robinson  (416) 864-1354, (800) 678-1147  www.butterfield.com
Luxury biking, walking & multi-active journeys around the world. Journeys for active people who value their freedom & want to see the world a little differently. Programs incl. With the Kids, Bespoke, Sojourn & By Sea.
CBT Tours  (312) 475-0625, (800) 736-2453  www.cbttours.com
Hiking, walking, biking throughout France incl. the Loire Valley, Dordogne, Champagne-Ardennes, Provence, Riviera & 10 other European countries. Tours for all levels & abilities in all comfort levels.
Classic Journeys  (858) 454-5004, (800) 200-3887  www.classicjourneys.com
Cultural walking adventures. Small groups, expert local guides, 1st-class accommodations & fine cuisine. Trips in France incl. Provence (incl. a special cooking tour), Normandy & Brittany, Loire & Burgundy, Basque Pyrénées & the Dordogne Valley.
Country Walkers  (802) 244-1387, (800) 464-9255  www.countrywalkers.com
Explore the world one step at a time. 4 walking tours in France: Provence - Roman Ruins & the Lush Luberon Valley, The Delicacies of Dordogne, The Majestic Mont Blanc Circuit & the Fabled Basque Country.
Cross Country International Walking  (845) 635-2200, (800) 828-8768  www.walkingvacations.com
Guided walking vacations in Burgundy, Dordogne, Provence, Mont Blanc & Côte d'Or. Small groups led by English-speaking knowledgeable guides. Daily walks 5-12 miles. Luggage transported.
Cyclevents  (808) 969-6000, (888) 733-9615  www.cyclevents.com
Bicycle tours for cycling enthusiasts, great routes & value. The Best of France, pedaling from Bordeaux to Provence via the Dordogne & Tarn. French Alps & Pyrénées. Fully supported, camping or fine inns.
Cyclomundo  (800) 520-VELO  www.cyclomundo.com
French-based company specializing in custom-designed group bicycle tours (road & off-road) throughout France. All srvcs. can be bought separately: local guides, bicycle rentals, itinerary design, luggage transfers, van support, etc.
Discover France  (480) 905-1235, (800) 960-2221  www.discoverfrance.com
Specialists in self-guided biking, walking & active France vacations. For ind. & groups at all price levels. Land-only srvcs. incl.: charming Paris hotels, countryside hotels, day trips & more. Partner of the France Certification Program
Distant Journeys  (207) 236-9788, (888) 845-5781  www.distantjourneys.com
Hiking & walking trips for the active traveler in regions of Provence, Dordogne, Chamonix-Mont Blanc, Maritime Alps on the Grand Randonnée. Both strenuous hut hikes & hotelbased walking tours, guided & self-guided trips.
Duvine Adventures – Bike Tours in France  (617) 776-4441, (888) 396-5383  www.duvine.com
Bicycle vacations through unspoiled villages in France staying in charming inns & châteaux, eating gourmet cuisine & tasting world-class wines. Cycling tours are a perfect balance between group & independent travel while providing 1st-class srvc.
Euro-Bike & Walking Tours  (815) 758-8851, (800) 321-6060  www.eurobike.com
Luxury bicycle tours in Alsace, Burgundy, Brittany, Normandy, Provence, Loire & Dordogne. Fully-supported tours, 6-14 days. Tours avail. for all levels of cyclists. Emphasis is on relaxing, scenic routes, history & cultural exchange.
Europe By Bike  (516) 682-8140  www.europe-by-bike.com
Different kind of bicycle tour where multiple days are spent in most places. Tours allow riders of different abilities to either ride or explore. Also Tour de France trips.
European Walking Tours  (217) 398-0058  www.walkingtours.com
Specializes in exclusive group, ind. & self-guided walking tours. Walks in the countryside, no large cities. All levels of walks, a range of accommodations from country inns to castles & local cuisine in Provence, Alsace, Auvergne & Dordogne.
Experience Plus!  (970) 484-8489, (800) 685-4565  www.experienceplus.com
Forum Travel International  (925) 671-2900, (800) 252-4475  www.foruminternational.com
Specialists in self-guided cycling & walking tours in all regions of France, as well as custom-designed programs for groups & ind., since 1965.
Gerhard’s Bicycle Odysseys  (503) 223-2402  www.since1974.com
2-wk. cycling tours for adults (18 yrs. min.). All tours incl. support vehicle, most meals & accommodations in 1st-class hotels & castles. Max. 20 pax per group. Geared towards all levels of ability w/ a variety of routing options. At own pace.
Himalayan Travel  (203) 743-2349, (800) 225-2380  www.himalayantravelinc.com
Inn-to-inn cycling tours in France. Regions incl. Loire, Burgundy, Dordogne, Alsace, Corsica, Provence, Cevennes, Tarn, Auvergne & Languedoc, Ardèche & French Pyrénées. Hiking & cycling in the mountains & countryside. Free color brochure.
International Bicycle Tours  (860) 767-7005, Fax: (860) 767-3090  www.internationalbicycletours.com
Guided 1- & 2-wk. tours of the Loire Valley, Bordeaux & Provence area. Bilingual guides, support van, bicycles provided. Small family-run & châteaux-hotels. Average 30 miles per day at leisurely pace. Also bicycle tours for travelers 50 & older.
La Corsa Tours  (201) 656-4541, (800) LA CORSA  www.lacorsa.com
Challenging bicycle vacations in France, Italy & Spain featuring incredible countryside, gourmet delights & wonderful wines. 3* & 4* hotels. Between 20-80 miles per day.
Mountain Travel Sobek  (510) 527-8105, (800) 282-8747  www.mtsobek.com
Oldest company specializing in active holidays. Itineraries throughout the world focus on providing a full breadth of exposure to culture, people & nature. Caters to ind. Who enjoy physically active trips & who like small group travel.
Randonée Tours  (204) 475-6939, (800) 465-6488  www.randonneetours.com
Self-guided specialists: travel at your own pace. Cycling, walking, multi-sport, Drive & Stroll, short escape & cross-country skiing tours in Normandy, Provence, Burgundy, Dordogne, Riviera, Corsica. Partner of the France Certification Program.
The Wayfarers  (401) 849-5087, (800) 249-4620  www.thewayfarers.com
Wk.-long leisurely walking holidays through the Loire Valley, Provence, Burgundy & Dordogne-Périgord. Small groups, gourmet food & wine, gentle exercise, fresh air. Walker leader & walk manager w/ luggage transported.
Trax World Tours  (888) 340-8729  www.traxtours.com
Van Gogh Tours  (802) 767-3457, (800) 435-6192  www.vangoghtours.com
Fully supported, easy-paced biking & walking tours in Provence, Loire Valley, Brittany, Normandy, Ile-de-France & Burgundy. Small groups & personal attention. Charming hotels, châteaux & country inns. Gourmet meals.
VBT Bicycling Vacations  (802) 453-4811, (800) 245-3868  www.vbt.com
For nearly 30 yrs. provided value van-supported int'l bicycling vacations. Offers a combination of affordable prices, dlx. accommodations, expert trip leadership & regional guides. Numerous cultural & discovery activities.
Velosport Vacations  (812) 355-1450, (800) 988-9833  www.velovacations.com
12 yrs. of experience providing cycling vacations in France & the French Caribbean. Tours for race-viewing & cycling in conjunction w/ the Tour de France & cycling tours through the Pyrénées, the Alps, Provence & Guadeloupe.
Walking Softly Adventures  (888) 743-0723  www.wsadventures.com