Join us on our our week long tour of Brittany, where we will soak up the Brรฉton culture and beautiful scenery, all whilst on our ‘bisiklets’ – the Breton word for bikes. The region is very bike friendly, with some traffic-free cycle routes and plenty of quieter roads. Indeed cycling is considered by some as the โnationalโ sport of Brittany, and the great French Tour de France champion Bernard Hinault hails from the region.
Beginning in the attractive coastal town of Saint-Malo, we head across to the stunning UNESCO world heritage site of Mont Saint-Michel on our first morning. You will see many charming castles and exquisite villages throughout the tour, a range of scenery including charming coastal views, white-sand beaches, medieval villages and undulating countryside. The route is flexible depending on how many days you choose to cycle and has a choice of routes on some days. You may wish to visit the scenic traffic-free island of Brรฉhat, a short distance from Paimpol. Covering a total of 335 miles, this grade 4 tour provides another superb experience in a similar vein as our other toursโyou will be well-fed and well-looked after!
Highlights
– Spend time in the fortified town of Saint-Malo – a historic location and the scene of battles through the centuries
– UNESCO world heritage site of Mont Saint-Michel
– Historical castles and picturesque villages each day
– Enjoy visiting some of the fantastic medieval towns of the region, such as Rochefort-en-Terre and Moncontour
– Unique pink granite coastline between Brรฉhat and Trestel
– Quiet cycle-friendly roads through beautiful countryside and coastal routes
– A real mixture of scenery, from rolling farmland to stunning coastlines
Duration 7 nights / 6 days cycling
Total distance 277 – 327 miles / 446 – 526km (depending on which options you choose there are some optional shorter routes or rest days if desired)
Total elevation 12900 – 13800ft / 3900 – 4200m
Grade 4
Practicalities
Saint-Malo is accessible by ferry and by train. Our first night of accommodation is in Saint-Malo and at the end of the tour we will transfer you from Paimpol back to Saint-Malo for your ferry or train home.
Please see the Itinerary page for a more detailed description of the route and the Additional Information page for more information on the logistics.
You can download the trip notes for the tour here Brittany Trip Notes
2025 Dates:
Sat 21st โ Sat 28th June 2025 Only 3 places left
Sat 28th June โ Sat 5th July 2025 Only 7 places left
Sat 5th โ Sat 12th July 2025 Places available
Sat 12th โ Sat 19th July 2025 Only 9 places left
Prices for 2025 are ยฃ1595 for a shared twin or double, ยฃ1945 for a single and ยฃ2095 for sole occ of a double.
To go ahead and book this tour please complete the booking form below or if you have any queries then please call us on 01457 851462 or email info@peak-tours.com.
Brittany By Bike Route
This week-long tour, with 6 days of cycling, with some optional shorter or rest days, has been designed to take in highlights of Brittany including its history and coastline, whilst also allowing time for relaxation and exploration if desired.
We stay in the same hotel for two nights in Josselin and Paimpol, so there are some shorter and longer day loop options on those days. It should be noted that it will not always be possible to support those doing the shorter routes with brew and lunch stops โ those doing the longer routes will take priority. There will not be a riding guide on the shorter options. We will of course be on hand and just a phone call away if riders encounter any issues. Alternatively, if you didnโt want to cycle on those days then you can take it easy, enjoy some tourism and cycle every other day if you prefer.
Saturday: Arrival Day Non-riding day
Arrive at Saint-Malo. Our guides will set off from our base in Glossop on Friday with all the bikes and stop a couple of times en route to Portsmouth to pick up bikes. You will have time to settle in and explore the beautiful town of Saint-Malo before the first evening meal. Saint-Malo is a popular coastal city, originally built as a citadel at the mouth of the Rance river and was home to feared pirates for centuries. The cathedral, in the centre of the old town, is built in Romanesque and Gothic styles and features stained-glass windows depicting city history.
Sunday: Saint-Maloย to Combourg Distance: 58 miles / 93 km Elevation Gain: 1100 ft / 340 m
We say goodbye to Saint-Malo for the week and head east towards the stunning UNESCO world heritage site of Mont Saint-Michel. Afterwards the route heads inland towards Pontorson through quiet country lanes. You will soon see evidence of the regionโs medieval history, with beautiful churches in pretty villages all whilst cycling along quiet country lanes. Our eveningโs accommodation is in the small town of Combourg, in the shadow of its impressive castle.
Monday: Combourg to Josselin Distance: 65 miles / 104 km Elevation Gain: 3000 ft / 900 m
Our day starts alongside the river Linon and continues through cycle-friendly country lanes, with little traffic. In the afternoon, we pass through the magical woodland containing Merlin’s Tomb. Donโt miss Guillotinโs Oak โ a remarkable oak tree thought to be between 800 and 1000 years old.
Tuesday: Josselin loop
Short loop (unsupported) Distance: 35 miles / 56 km Elevation Gain: 1100 ft / 340 m
Long loop (supported) Distance: 58 miles / 93 km Elevation Gain: 2000 ft / 600 m
Both rides today head south-east along the river towards the picturesque spot of Sรฉrent. Here you can choose a shorter or longer option. For the shorter route we recommend Malestroit for a lunch stop. The longer route continues to Saint-Martin-sur-Oust and also passes through Malestroit on the way back to Josselin. The longer route will be supported with a brew stop after lunch and we will all re-group in the evening.
Wednesday: Josselin to Saint-Brieucย Distance: 57 miles / 91 km Elevation Gain: 2800 ft / 850 m
Today we head northwards through more beautiful villages and small towns including Brรฉhan, Plessala and Moncontour. Moncontour is recognised as one of Franceโs prettiest villages and remains largely enclosed by medieval fortifications. Our evening is spent in Saint-Brieuc which has many picturesque houses and buildings in the old town.
Thursday: Saint-Brieucย to Paimpol Distance: 38 miles / 61 km Elevation Gain: 1900 ft / 580 m
Today is a shorter day with spectacular coastal views as we head towards to the attractive old fishing port of Paimpol. The town has delightful, cobbled alleyways and magnificent grey-granite houses. In the afternoon, we have the option of cycling further up the coastline and taking a short ferry over to the Isle de Brรฉhatโa traffic-free archipelago composed of two islands and well worth a visit.
Friday: Paimpol loop
Short loop Distance: 30 miles / 48 km Elevation: 1750 ft / 540 m
Long loop Distance: 57 miles / 92 km Elevation: 3300 ft / 1100 m
Both the short and the long loops today make their way through Trรฉguier, a lovely town with a rich history, a cathedral and is designated as a โPetite Citรฉ de Caractรจre.โ The long loop continues on to one of the Brittany Tourist boardโs โ10 Destinationsโ to visit: the Pink Granite Coast. From the dramatic rock formations of Plougrescant to the vast beach at Trestel, the coastline is a stunning place to cycle along. Returning inland through more quiet undulating lanes, this is a lovely way to finish the tour.
Saturday: Transfer to Saint-Malo and Tour Ends Non-riding day
A coach will arrive at 7.00 to take you to St Malo for the 10.30 ferry back to Portsmouth
What’s Included?
The tour price includes 7 nights accommodation, 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, snacks from the back up van, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, full trip support including a tour leader that cycles with the group (on smaller groups there will just be back up vehicles). It should be noted that it will not always be possible to support those doing the shorter routes with brew and lunch stops – those doing the longer routes will take priority. There will not be a riding guide on the shorter options. A back up van with spare parts and a few spare bikes, detailed route notes so that you can cycle at your own pace, a Peak Tours cycle shirt, certificate, cycle shirt, luggage transfer each day, lots of fun!
What’s Not Included?
Evening meals, cycle hire (available for a fee), Garmin hire (available for a fee), transport to and from France.
Group Size
The group will be a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 25 people. We feel that this size of group works best as there will always be enough in the group for some good company but there wonโt be so many people that it becomes overcrowded.
Accommodation
Accommodation is in clean and comfortable 3 or 4 star hotels or top end 2 star hotels when 3 stars arenโt available (France has an unusual rating system). Options are to share a twin or a double room or, if you would like your own space then you can choose the single room option (single or double bed, mostly ensuite but with some shared bathrooms), or sole occupancy of a double (all rooms en-suite). Please see the Booking Conditions section โ14. Accommodation Provisionsโ for further information.
Route
This route is easier than many of our other tours however there are still a number of hills throughout the week. There are a few days with options for shorter or longer rides so there should be something to suit everyone. On average, you can cycle about 50 miles each day depending on whether you choose the shorter or longer routes on a couple of the days. You may also wish to have a rest day from the bike and sightsee where you are staying. We will have back up vans to support the group, however it should be noted that it will not always be possible to support those doing the shorter routes with brew and lunch stops – those doing the longer routes will take priority. There will not be a riding guide on the shorter options. We will of course be on hand and just a phone call away if riders encounter any issues. We stay in the same hotel for two nights in Josselin and Paimpol so if you didn’t want to cycle on those days then you can take it easy and cycle every other day if you prefer. Take a look at the Itinerary section, and if you need any advice please contact us and we will be happy to discuss any questions and concerns that you may have.
Food
All of your breakfasts and lunches are included in the price of the trip. Lunches will be provided each day in a cafe or restaurant or picnic lunches provided by the guides when the weather is good. Evening meals can be enjoyed at your accommodation or in a nearby restaurant. We also have tea, coffee, fruit, biscuits, cake, nuts etc in the back up van that you are welcome to fill your pockets with at the morning and afternoon ‘brew stops’. We don’t provide gels or powders – only real food.
Back Up
An experienced tour leader will cycle with you each day and be on hand to help with any bike problems that may occur. You will have detailed route notes so that you can go slower or faster than the leader if you prefer or you can cycle with the tour guide at the back so that you donโt have to navigate at all.
A back up van will leapfrog the group a number of times each day so that help is never far away. We carry a range of spare parts so that repairs can be made en route and we will have a couple of spare bikes available in the event that your bike has a serious breakdown.
It should be noted that it will not always be possible to support those doing the shorter routes with brew and lunch stops – those doing the longer routes will take priority. There will not be a riding guide on the shorter options.
Bikes
We highly recommend that you use a bike that you are used to and feel comfortable riding. Your bike should be fully serviced and in good condition before you start, this will reduce the risk of mechanical problems and unnecessary stoppages along the way. It should be noted that if you have your bike serviced before the tour then it is a good idea to ride it a few times to allow things to ‘bed in’ before joining the tour. Either a road bike or a touring bike is preferable. We have a range of road and touring bikes available for hire if you donโt have your own bike. We will take your bike over for you if you bring it to us beforehand and we will take it back for you at the end of the tour as well – there is a small fee of ยฃ60 per bike to cover the post Brexit paperwork (ATA carnet) that is required. If we take your bike for you then we would also need to bring it back. We can’t take bikes one way unfortunately. This is due to the post Brexit paperwork that needs to be completed.
Please note that Peak Tours will not be held responsible for any damage caused in the transportation of the bikes, problems are very rare indeed and we have a very safe, tried and tested system. Any bikes with DI gears need to bring their chargers with them for the trip and riders also need to be aware that it may be necessary to remove the saddle and in some cases with DI gears, unplug the cable (although we try to avoid this). We also remove the front wheel of most bikes being transported and place them in wheel bags, if anyone has a wheel that requires a specific tool you would need to provide that too please.
Fitness
This tour is suitable for someone with a reasonable level of fitness and who wants a challenge. If you train regularly beforehand you should have no problem completing the ride. We will have a training day in the Peak District available if you would like to join the group before the main event.
It must be stressed that a good amount of training before the ride will make your tour much more enjoyable and ensure that you finish your ride. We are always happy to advise you about training plans in preparation for the ride.
Clothing & Equipment
Clothing for all weathers is advisable so waterproofs are recommended however it is expected that the weather will be hot and sunny on the whole so please pack accordingly. A full recommended kit list is provided and we are always happy to answer any questions that you may have.
Insurance
It is compulsory that you take out adequate insurance to cover against personal accident, loss of belongings and cancellation cover. This should cover you in the event that you have to cancel the tour anytime after the final payment has been made as we may be unable to fill your place. If you don’t already have a policy in place then you can try Yellow Jersey who specialise in providing insurance for cyclists. You can see further details here: Yellow Jersey
What happens at the start of the tour?
The tour starts in Saint-Malo on the first Saturday. Most people choose to arrive on the ferry from Portsmouth, arriving on the Saturday morning. With cycling beginning on the Sunday, you will have time on Saturday to explore the beautiful port of Saint-Malo, and its impressive old town.
You may also choose to arrive on the train. Let us know if you would like collecting from the train station or ferry and we will meet you and transport you and your luggage to your first nightโs accommodation.
We have a group meal on Saturday night and then the cycling starts on Sunday. We can take your bikes over for you so that you donโt have to take them on the ferry or train. You can either drop them off with us in Glossop, Derbyshire beforehand or meet us on the Thursday before the tour starts as we drive down to Portsmouth. We will stop at motorway services (locations according to the requirements of each individual group). Alternatively you can post your bike to us and we will take it over for you.
What happens at the end?
The final day’s riding is on Friday and a coach will arrive on Saturday morning to take you back to Saint-Malo for your ferry or train home. One of the guides will drive a van with all of your bikes in back to England and you can either meet them on Sunday as they are driving north, pick up your bike from us in Glossop at some point (no charge) or alternatively we can box your bike and post it back to you – The price for this courier service is available on request.
How do I transport my bike?
As always, if you can get your bike to Peak Tours HQ in Derbyshire then we can take it and bring it back for you. Alternatively we can meet you at a motorway service station as we drive south from Glossop to Portsmouth. The guides will drive down on the Thursday before the tour starts and will take the overnight ferry so that they will be in St Malo the Friday before the tour starts. There is a charge of ยฃ60 for this service, to cover post-Brexit paperwork.
If you are flying with your bike then you will need to box your bike or put it in a bike bag before you board the plane. If you choose to do this then please be aware that there is only room in the vans for a limited number of soft cases that will fold down. Hard cases are not generally taken as they take up too much room but we have made exceptions for people in the past in mitigating circumstances. If you use a cardboard box for your bike we can easily fold that down and lay it flat on the floor of the van.
If you would like us to post the bike back for you after the trip to your home address the way it works is that the bikes will be boxed (this usually means that they will remove the front wheel, pedals, saddle & turn the handlebars) and posted to your address. The price for this service is available on request. If you would like to use this service please let us know and we will book it in for you.
Whatever arrangements you make we will be happy to help.
How difficult is the tour?
The fitter you are and the more training that you do beforehand will add to the enjoyment of your tour and improve your chances of succeeding the challenge. The tour is slightly easier than most of our tours, as there are options for rest days, although there are many options for longer days in the saddle if you prefer. Take a look at the Itinerary section, and if you need any advice about fitness please contact us and we will be happy to discuss any questions and concerns that you may have.
What mechanical knowledge do I need?
We donโt expect you to be an expert bike mechanic but there are a few simple skills that will be a great benefit to you. The most important skill you need to know is how to fix a puncture. It is possible that at some point you will have a puncture or two so it is essential that you carry a puncture repair kit and a spare tube or two with you. It is also helpful if you know how to change your brake pads and adjust your brakes and gears however this isnโt essential. Our guides will help you with any repairs and adjustments en-route.
What are the lunches like?
Lunches will be a combination of picnic lunches and restaurants . We will source local specialities and provide plenty of delicious French food every day of your tour, you certainly won’t go hungry. We will have plenty of food available and will cater for any special dietary requirements.
Will I be left behind?
No, a tour leader cycles at the back of the group so that you wonโt be left behind if you are worried about cycling too slowly. Throughout the group there will be a mix of abilities and cycling speeds so you will usually be able to cycle with others that cycle at a similar pace. Some people like to cycle at a fast pace whilst others prefer to take their time, stop for coffee & cake or stop to take photos etc so whether you are a โspeed demonโ or more of a โtourerโ there usually will be someone to cycle with each day. It should be noted that it will not always be possible to support those doing the shorter routes with brew and lunch stops – those doing the longer routes will take priority. There will not be a riding guide on the shorter options.
What are the groups like?
Obviously each group is different but generally they are a fun, friendly, helpful and adventurous bunch. There will be people of all ages and from all walks of life. We tend to get quite a few older riders although there will always be a few younger riders as well. The average age for our riders is people in their 50’s and 60’s. We think that a group of 20-25 is ideal as there will be plenty of people with similar interests and character without being such a big group that it becomes too much.
Generally the group will be split 50/50 between people travelling alone and people that travel as a pair such as two brothers, two friends, two partners. There will be plenty of people to socialise with throughout the day and in the evening.
Many of the people on this tour will have cycled on other tours with us previously so you may even bump into someone you know!
What happens in the evenings?
Once you have arrived at your accommodation you should have chance for some time to relax, have a shower etc before the evening meal. We often arrange somewhere to eat for the evening meal so that we can all get together and you wonโt be left alone if you would like to eat with others. Quite often riders will simply arrange a certain pub or restuarant to meet up and just drift in when you are ready whilst at other places we have a set time to eat โ it just depends on the location.
Does the support vehicle follow the group?
No, the back up van doesnโt drive behind the group at all times but the van shouldnโt be too far away if you require assistance. In the morning we have a group brief and set off cycling, meanwhile the backup driver will collect all the luggage from the various B&Bโs and hotels. Once all of the luggage has been loaded, the support vehicle will leapfrog the group, stopping when necessary. The backup driver will be at the lunch stop should you need anything from the van and in the afternoon will go on ahead to ensure that your luggage is in place before you arrive.
How much luggage can I take?
There is limited space in the back up van to store luggage. We therefore request that you try to keep your luggage size to a minimum and try not to bring too much with you. Washing clothes can be done en route so you shouldnโt need to bring a clean set of clothes for every day. The ideal size for luggage is 70 x 50 x 30 cm and a weight of 15-18kg (or less).
What training should I do?
The more the better. We will provide a training guide for you so that you can build up your cycling strength and prepare for the ride in the correct way. It is important that you cycle two long days back to back whilst training and also that you cycle on some hills. We hold training weekends at the start of the season so that you can meet with others in the group, ask any questions you may have and also test yourselves amongst the hills of the Peak District.
What bike should I use?
Most people on this trip ride a touring or a road bike, however it is entirely up to you what type of bike you use.
Please ensure that your bike is fully serviced and in good working order before the start of the trip.
Tyre inflation & rubber composition is important & a tyre width of 25mm is recommended for this tour. Please ensure that you have hard wearing tyres with plenty of tread.
You are going to cycle approximately 300 miles so it is important that your bike wonโt let you down. You may want to fit new brake blocks, tyres and inner tubes before you start the ride and also bring 3-4 spare inner tubes, pump, puncture repair kit and multi-tool to carry with you each day. It is essential that you are able to fix a puncture.
It is also advisable to have front and rear lights on your bikes and try to be a visible as possible.
Can I hire a bike from you?
It is advisable to use your own bike if possible however we realise that it is not always possible to use your own steed so you may wish to hire one. We have two types of road bike and three types of hybrid/touring bikes bike available. Details of these bikes can be found by clicking on the ‘Tour Extras’ tab.
All of our hire bikes come fitted with pump, 2 water bottle cages, bell and front and rear lights. There is also a small saddle bag with a spare tube, multi-tool, puncture repair kit and tyre leavers. We can also provide a helmet for you at no extra cost.
What gear should I take?
We provide a suggested kit list so please contact us if you would like a copy sending to you.
What is the male / female ratio?
This varies with each group. For this tour we expect the male/female ration to be around 50/50.
Why France?
France is a wide and diverse country which contains a variety of different and changing landscapes. France is also 1/4 as densely populated as the UK and much more rural so the roads are quieter and cyclists are treated with much more respect.
France is the cultural home of cycling and everyone has heard of the Tour de France. We will cycle through some of the iconic landscapes that you will have seen whilst watching the tour.
France usually enjoys much better weather than the UK so chances of a dry and sunny tour is much more likely than if tackling LEJOG. However, it must also be noted that it can get very hot in the summer months.
France is also well known for its gastronomy and also fine wines and we will do our best to ensure that you sample plenty of the delights on offer. Added to that, a rich culture, medieval villages and stunning architecture all make France an ideal place for a cycle tour.
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If you wish to change any part of your booking after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you must inform us in writing (which includes by email) as soon as possible. This should be done by the first named person on the booking. Whilst we will do our best to assist, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to meet your requested change. Where we can meet a request, all changes will be subject to payment of any costs and charges incurred by us and/or incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers in making this change. You should be aware that these costs could increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made and you should contact us as soon as possible. Where we are unable to assist you and you do not wish to proceed with the original booking we will treat this as a cancellation by you. A cancellation fee may be payable in accordance with clause 9.
Transfer of Booking:
If you or any member of your party is prevented from travelling, that person(s) may transfer their place to someone else, subject to the following conditions:
- that person is introduced by you and satisfies all the conditions applicable to the holiday;
- we are notified not less than 7 days before departure;
- you pay any fees, charges or other costs arising from the transfer; and
- the transferee agrees to these booking conditions and all other terms of the contract between us.
You and the transferee remain jointly and severally liable for payment of all sums. If you are unable to find a replacement, cancellation charges as set out in clause 9 will apply in order to cover our estimated costs. Otherwise, no refunds will be given for passengers not travelling or for unused services.
Important Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended or transferred after they have been confirmed and any alteration could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.
9. If You Cancel Your Booking Before Departure
If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel your confirmed booking you must notify us in writing (which includes by email). Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by us at our offices and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.
Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, you will have to pay the cancellation charges as follows:
| Cancellation | Charge |
|---|---|
| More than 60 days before start date | Deposit |
| 60 - 0 days | 100% |
Important Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended after they have been confirmed and any alteration or cancellation could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements in addition to the charge above.
If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges.
Where possible, we will deduct the cancellation charge(s) from any monies you have already paid to us.
10. If We Change or Cancel
As we plan your holiday arrangements many months in advance we may occasionally have to make changes or cancel your booking and we reserve the right to do so at any time.
Changes: If we make a minor change to your holiday, we will make reasonable efforts to inform you as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before your departure but we will have no liability to you. An example of a minor change would include change of accommodation to another of the same or higher standard.
Occasionally we may have to make a significant change to your confirmed arrangements. Examples of "significant changes" include the following, when made before departure:
- A change of accommodation area for the whole or a significant part of your time away.
- A change of accommodation to that of a lower standard or classification for the whole or a significant part of your time away.
- A change of outward departure time or overall length of your arrangements by more than 12 hours.
- A significant change to your itinerary, missing out one or more destination entirely.
Cancellation: We will not cancel your travel arrangements less than 60 days before your departure date, except for reasons of Events Beyond Our Control or failure by you to pay the final balance. We may cancel your holiday before this date if, e.g., the minimum number of clients required for a particular travel arrangement is not reached.
If we have to make a significant change or cancel, we will tell you as soon as possible and if there is time to do so before departure, we will offer you the choice of:
- (for significant major changes) accepting the changed arrangements; or
- having a refund of all monies paid; or
- if available and where we offer one, accepting an offer of an alternative holiday (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value).
You must notify us of your choice within 7 days of our offer. If we do not hear from you within 7 days, we will contact you again to request notification of your choice. If you fail to respond again, we will assume that you have chosen to accept the change or alternative booking arrangements.
Compensation
In addition to a full refund of all monies paid by you, we will pay you compensation as detailed below, in the following circumstances:
- If, where we make a significant change, you do not accept the changed arrangements and cancel your booking;
- If we cancel your booking and no alternative arrangements are available and/or we do not offer one.
The compensation that we offer does not exclude you from claiming more if you are entitled to do so.
| Period before departure in which we notify you | Amount you will receive from us* |
|---|---|
| More than 60 days | ยฃ0 |
| 60-43 days | ยฃ10 |
| 42-29 days | ยฃ20 |
| 28-15 days | ยฃ30 |
| 14-0 days | ยฃ40 |
*IMPORTANT NOTE: We will not pay you compensation in the following circumstances:
- where we make a minor change;
- where we make a significant change or cancel your arrangements more than 60 days before departure;
- where we make a significant change and you accept those changed arrangements or you accept an offer of alternative travel arrangements;
- where we have to cancel your arrangements as a result of your failure to make full payment on time;
- where the change or cancellation by us arises out of alterations to the confirmed booking requested by you;
- where we are forced to cancel or change your arrangements due to Events Beyond Our Control (see clause 11).
If we become unable to provide a significant proportion of the arrangements that you have booked with us after you have departed, we will, if possible, make alternative arrangements for you at no extra charge and where those alternative arrangements are of a lower standard, provide you with an appropriate price reduction.
11. Events Beyond Our Control
Except where otherwise expressly stated in these Booking Conditions we will not be liable or pay you compensation if our contractual obligations to you are affected by "Events Beyond Our Control". For the purposes of these Booking Conditions, Events Beyond Our Control means any event beyond our or our supplier's control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all reasonable measures had been taken. Examples include warfare and acts of terrorism (and threat thereof), civil strife, significant risks to human health such as the outbreak of serious disease at the travel destination or natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes or weather conditions which make it impossible to travel safely to the travel destination or remain at the travel destination, the act of any government or other national or local authority including port or river authorities, industrial dispute, labour strikes, lock closure, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, chemical or biological disaster, unavoidable technical problems with transport and all similar events outside our or the supplier(s) concerned's control.
Brexit Implications: please note that certain travel arrangements may be affected as a result of the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union. Please rest assured that this is something we will continue to monitor and will advise our customers as soon as possible if we become aware of any confirmed bookings that will be affected. However, since this is something which is completely unprecedented and outside our control, we would treat any such changes as Events Beyond Our Control, and whilst we will endeavour to provide suitable alternative arrangements or refunds where possible, we will not be liable to pay you any compensation.
12. Special Requests
Any special requests must be advised to us at the time of booking e.g. diet, room location, a particular facility at a hotel etc. You should then confirm your requests in writing. Whilst every effort will be made by us to try and arrange your reasonable special requests, we cannot guarantee that they will be fulfilled. The fact that a special request has been noted on your confirmation invoice or any other documentation or that it has been passed on to the supplier is not confirmation that the request will be met. Failure to meet any special request will not be a breach of contract on our part unless the request has been specifically confirmed by us. We do not accept bookings that are conditional upon any special request being met.
13. Disabilities and Medical Problems
We are not a specialist disabled holiday company, but we will do our utmost to cater for any special requirements you may have. If you or any member of your party has any medical problem or disability which may affect your booking, please provide us with full details before you make your booking so that we can try to advise you as to the suitability of your chosen arrangements. We may require you to produce a doctor's certificate certifying that you are fit to participate. Acting reasonably, if we are unable to properly accommodate the needs of the person(s) concerned, we will not confirm your booking or if you did not give us full details at the time of booking, we will cancel it and impose applicable cancellation charges when we become aware of these details. If, during your holiday, we become aware of a medical problem or disability which may affect your health and safety or the health and safety of others, which you did not disclose at the time of booking, we reserve the right to postpone, restrict or cancel your involvement in any cycling activities, at the tour leader's sole discretion.
14. Accommodation Provisions
B&B OPTION & DOUBLE OR TWIN/TRIPLE
If you choose the B&B only option you will stay in a mixture of B&B's, hotels and country pubs. If you are travelling with a friend then you will be roomed together in a twin or if you're with your partner then you will be in a double room (or a twin if you prefer). If you are travelling alone then you will be roomed with another member of the group in a twin or triple room (same sex). The actual stopovers may change from the advertised accommodation providers, if this happens then an equivalent standard of accommodation will be used nearby. The majority of the rooms you stay in will be en-suite however you may stay in a couple of rooms that are not en-suite.
SINGLE ROOM OPTION
If you choose the single room option, you will have your own room for the duration of the holiday. This will be in either a single room or single occupancy of a double room in a mixture of en-suite and non en-suite rooms.
SOLE USE OF A DOUBLE ROOM OPTION
If you choose this option, you will have a guaranteed double room to yourself throughout the tour. You will always have an en-suite each night of your holiday. There may be an exceptionally rare occasion when you have a separate bathroom but this is very unlikely. Occasionally you may have a twin room to yourself if a double room isn't available but again, this is rare.
YHA (YOUTH HOSTEL) OPTION
This option is only available for the fourteen day LEJOG tour. If you choose the YHA option you will stay in a mixture of hostels, hotels & B&B's staying in dormitory rooms, single rooms, twin rooms & triples.
15. Complaints
We make every effort to ensure that your holiday arrangements run smoothly but if you do have a problem during your holiday, please inform the relevant supplier (e.g. your hotelier) and your tour leader immediately who will endeavour to put things right. If your complaint is not resolved locally, please contact 07495 023 022 or 01457851462.
If the problem cannot be resolved and you wish to complain further, you must send formal written notice of your complaint to us at our office, ideally within 28 days of the end of your stay, giving your booking reference and all other relevant information. Please keep your letter concise and to the point. This will assist us to quickly identify your concerns and speed up our response to you. Failure to follow the procedure set out in this clause may affect ours and the applicable supplier's ability to investigate your complaint, and will affect your rights under this contract.
You can access the European Commission Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform at http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/. This ODR platform is a means of registering your complaint with us; it will not determine how your complaint should be resolved. Please Note: the ODR platform is unlikely to be available for use by UK consumers at such a point that the UK ceases to be a member of the European Union.
16. Your Behaviour
All our customers are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly and acceptable manner and not to disrupt the enjoyment of others. If in our opinion or in the opinion of any hotel manager, tour leader or any other person in authority, your behaviour or that of any member of your party is causing or is likely to cause distress, danger or annoyance to any other customers or any third party, or damage to property, or to cause a delay or diversion to transportation, we reserve the right to terminate your booking with us immediately. In the event of such termination our liability to you and/or your party will cease and you and/or your party will be required to leave your accommodation or other arrangements immediately. We will have no further obligations to you and/or your party. No refunds for lost accommodation or any other arrangements will be made and we will not pay any expenses or costs incurred as a result of termination. You and/or your party may also be required to pay for loss and/or damage caused by your actions and we will hold you and each member of your party jointly and individually liable for any damage or losses caused by you or any member of your party. Full payment for any such damage or losses must be paid directly to the hotel manager or other supplier prior to departure. If you fail to make payment, you will be responsible for meeting any claims (including legal costs) subsequently made against us as a result of your actions together with all costs we incur in pursuing any claim against you. We cannot be held responsible for the actions or behaviour of other guests or individuals who have no connection with your booking arrangements or with us.
17. Our Responsibilities
- We will accept responsibility for the arrangements we agree to provide or arrange for you as an "organiser" under the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018, as set out below and as such, we are responsible for the proper provision of all travel services included in your package, as set out in your confirmation invoice. Subject to these Booking Conditions, if we or our suppliers negligently perform or arrange those services and we don't remedy or resolve your complaint within a reasonable period of time, and this has affected the enjoyment of your package holiday you may be entitled to an appropriate price reduction or compensation or both. You must inform us without undue delay of any failure to perform or improper performance of the travel services included in this package. The level of any such price reduction or compensation will be calculated taking into consideration all relevant factors such as but not limited to: following the complaints procedure as described in these Booking Conditions and the extent to which ours or our employees' or suppliers' negligence affected the overall enjoyment of your holiday. Please note that it is your responsibility to show that we or our supplier(s) have been negligent if you wish to make a claim against us.
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We will not be responsible or pay you compensation for any injury, illness, death, loss, damage, expense, cost or other claim of any description if it results from:
- the acts and/or omissions of the person affected; or
- the acts and/or omissions of a third party unconnected with the provision of the services contracted for and which were unforeseeable or unavoidable; or
- Events Beyond Our Control (as defined in clause 11).
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We limit the amount of compensation we may have to pay you if we are found liable under this clause:
- loss of and/or damage to any luggage or personal possessions and money: the maximum amount we will have to pay you in respect of these claims is an amount equivalent to the excess on your insurance policy which applies to this type of loss per person in total because you are required to have adequate insurance in place to cover any losses of this kind.
- Claims not falling under (a) above and which don't involve injury, illness or death: the maximum amount we will have to pay you in respect of these claims is up to three times the price paid by or on behalf of the person(s) affected in total. This maximum amount will only be payable where everything has gone wrong and you or your party has not received any benefit at all from your booking.
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Claims in respect of international travel by sea and rail, or any stay in a hotel:
- The extent of our liability will in all cases be limited as if we were carriers under the appropriate Conventions, which include The Athens Convention (with respect to sea travel); The Berne/Cotif Convention (with respect to rail travel) and The Paris Convention (with respect to hotel arrangements). You can ask for copies of these Conventions from our offices. Please contact us. In addition, you agree that the operating carrier or transport company's own 'Conditions of Carriage' will apply to you on that journey. When arranging transportation for you, we rely on the terms and conditions contained within these international conventions and those 'Conditions of Carriage'. You acknowledge that all of the terms and conditions contained in those 'Conditions of Carriage' form part of your contract with us, as well as with the transport company and that those 'Conditions of Carriage' shall be deemed to be included by reference into this contract.
- When making any payment, we are entitled to deduct any money which you have received or are entitled to receive from the transport provider or hotelier for the complaint or claim in question.
- It is a condition of our acceptance of liability under this clause that you notify any claim to us and our supplier(s) strictly in accordance with the complaints procedure set out in these conditions.
- Where any payment is made, the person(s) receiving it (and their parent or guardian if under 18 years) must also assign to us or our insurers any rights they may have to pursue any third party and must provide ourselves and our insurers with all assistance we may reasonably require.
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Please note, we cannot accept any liability for any damage, loss or expense or other sum(s) of any description:
- which on the basis of the information given to us by you concerning your booking prior to our accepting it, we could not have foreseen you would suffer or incur if we breached our contract with you;
- relate to any business;
- indirect or consequential loss of any kind.
- We will not accept responsibility for services or facilities which do not form part of our agreement or where they are not advertised on our website. . For example any excursion you book whilst away, or any service or facility which your hotel or any other supplier agrees to provide for you.
- Where it is impossible for you to return to your departure point as per the agreed return date of your package, due to "unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances", we shall provide you with any necessary accommodation (where possible, of a comparable standard) for a period not exceeding three nights per person. Please note that the 3 night cap does not apply to persons with reduced mobility, pregnant women or unaccompanied minors, nor to persons needing specific medical assistance, provided we have been notified of these particular needs at least 48 hours before the start of your holiday. For the purposes of this clause, "unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances" mean warfare, acts of terrorism, significant risks to human health such as the outbreak of serious disease at the travel destination or natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes or weather conditions which make it impossible to travel safely back to your departure point.
18. Excursions
Excursions or other tours that you may choose to book or pay for whilst you are on holiday are not part of your contracted arrangements with us. For any excursion or other tour that you book, your contract will be with the operator of the excursion or tour and not with us. We are not responsible for the provision of the excursion or tour or for anything that happens during the course of its provision by the operator.
19. Insolvency Protection
In accordance with the requirements of the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018, we provide full financial protection for all package holidays that we sell, by way of a separate account held by HSBC.
If you book arrangements other than package holiday from us, your monies will not be financially protected. Please ask us for further details.
20. Passport, Visa and Immigration Requirements & Health Formalities
It is your responsibility to check and fulfill the passport, visa, health and immigration requirements applicable to your itinerary. We can only provide general information about this. You must check requirements for your own specific circumstances with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates and your own doctor as applicable. Requirements do change and you must check the up to date position in good time before departure.
Most countries now require passports to be valid for at least 6 months after your return date. If your passport is in its final year, you should check with the Embassy of the country you are visiting. For further information contact the Passport Office on 0870 5210410 or visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/citizenship/passports.
Special conditions apply for travel to the USA, and all passengers must have individual machine readable passports. Please check https://uk.usembassy.gov. For European holidays you should obtain a completed and issued form EHIC prior to departure.
Up to date travel advice can be obtained from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, visit https://www.gov.uk/travelaware.
Non British passport holders, including other EU nationals, should obtain up to date advice on passport and visa requirements from the Embassy, High Commission or Consulate of your destination or country(ies) through which you are travelling.
We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel, or incur any other loss because you have not complied with any passport, visa, immigration requirements or health formalities. You agree to reimburse us in relation to any fines or other losses which we incur as a result of your failure to comply with any passport, visa, immigration requirements or health formalities.
21. Conditions of Suppliers
Many of the services which make up your holiday are provided by independent suppliers. Those suppliers provide these services in accordance with their own terms and conditions which will form part of your contract with us. Some of these terms and conditions may limit or exclude the supplier's liability to you, usually in accordance with applicable International Conventions. Copies of the relevant parts of these terms and conditions are available on request from us or the supplier concerned.
22. Prompt Assistance
If, whilst you are on holiday, you find yourself in difficulty for any reason, we will offer you such prompt assistance as is appropriate in the circumstances. In particular, we will provide you with appropriate information on health services, local authorities and consular assistance, and assistance with distance communications and finding alternative travel arrangements. Where you require assistance which is not owing to any failure by us, our employees or sub-contractors we will not be liable for the costs of any alternative travel arrangements or other such assistance you require. Any supplier or transport supplier may however pay for or provide refreshments and/or appropriate accommodation and you should make a claim directly to them. Subject to the other terms of these Booking Conditions, we will not be liable for any costs, fees or charges you incur in the above circumstances, if you fail to obtain our prior authorisation before making your own travel arrangements. Furthermore, we reserve the right to charge you a fee for our assistance in the event that the difficulty is caused intentionally by you or a member of your party, or otherwise through your or your party's negligence.
23. Delays, Missed Transport Arrangements and other Travel Information
If you or any member of your party misses a transport arrangement, it is cancelled or you are subject to a delay of over 3 hours for any reason, you must contact us and the transport supplier concerned immediately.
We cannot accept liability for any delay which is due to any of the reasons set out in clause 11 of these Booking Conditions.
24. Foreign Office Advice
You are responsible for making yourself aware of Foreign Office advice in regard to the safety of the countries and areas in which you will be travelling and to make your decisions accordingly. Advice from the Foreign Office to avoid or leave a particular country may constitute Events Beyond Our Control. (See clause 11).
Company Details
Peak Tours Limited
38 Storth Meadow Road, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 6UZ.
Registered in England 7992506
VAT No 130935822
