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PMC - Bienvenue en France!Make memories on the first ever PMC ride in France. Bicycle leisurely for 7 days through historic village and vineyards on the most exciting and picturesque Pan-Mass Challenge to date. DuVine Adventures is very passionate about finding a cure for cancer through cycling. Raise $4,000.00 for the PMC and discover France, pedaling thru famous vineyards and charming villages while making a difference. We are the leaders in cycling tours in France, with over 12 years of exceeding expectations, and our mission is to engage your senses, nurture your curiosity and pamper your tastes. This special France PMC bike tour will be unique and fun, providing memories and support that will last a lifetime. Call today to reserve your space: 888-396-5383 or 617-776-4441 PMC in France, August 2 and 3, 2008, the same days as the Sturbridge to Provincetown ride.
Day one: Meurseault Loop/ Côtes de BeauneRendezvous in Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy and center of remarkable Flemish-Gothic architecture nestled inside massive 14th-century ramparts. Start with a brief walking tour through the narrow cobblestone streets of Beaune. Enjoy a welcoming crémant (Burgundy-method champagne) during your bike-fitting, safety talk, and map review. Then spin slowly into the scenic vineyards of the Côte de Beaune, cycling through Pommard, Volnay, and Meursault. Awaken all your senses at an introductory wine tasting. Appreciate the difference between a hearty Château de Pommard, an elegant Volnay, and a buttery Meursault. You’ll leave life’s pressures behind as you pedal along a leafy, wooded path to our exclusive villa, a restored stone hunting lodge where every detail has been attended to-from the luxurious bath, to the exposed beams, to fruit by your bedside. Unwind in your marble salle de bain before our first gourmet experience together. Peace achieved.
Meals: Dinner Cycling through: Beaune, Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, Savigny-lès-Beaune Accomplished: 18 km/16.2 mile
Day Two: Savigny lès Beaune – Gilly les Cîteaux/ Côtes de NuitsEnjoy an outdoor breakfast overlooking a hillside strewn with wildflowers. On the peaceful vineyard roads we will pass Charlemagne’s favorite (and famous) Corton grapes, exquisite Bungundian tilework, a moated château, and fields of wheat and sunflowers. Enter the celebrated village of Nuits-St.-Georges where La Comtesse de Loisy, our friend and incomparable storyteller, will spellbind you with tales of winemaking, historic ancestors, and the WWII German occupation of her gorgeous 15th-century home. After an authentic café lunch, we’ll cycle through the world’s best wine vineyards; the famous Romanèe Conti. The 12th-century Clos de Vougeot with its 125-acre vineyard is a photo must. Each delectable course is outdone by the next. Ooh la la. Then relax in opulence at our spectacular Château André Ziltener or Château Gilly. Meals: Breakfast/ Dinner Cycling through: Savigny-lès-Beaune, Aloxe-Corton, Nuits-St.-Georges, Vosne-Romanee, Accomplished: 30.5 km/ 18.9 miles Day Three: Route des Grands CrusReview the day’s route over fresh-squeezed fruit juice and a true homestyle breakfast. Enjoy the views through rolling countryside on the way to Gevrey-Chambertin. Taste the town’s powerful red wines to understand why they were Napolean’s favorites. Next, a wine lover’s fantasy, we cycle along the famous Route des Grands Crus, which is some of the world’s most expensive real estate. Back in the Château you’ll find a gourmet picnic waiting for you. Chill by the pool in the afternoon or spin out to the beautiful Abbey de Cîteaux, famous for making the delicious cheese. Say hello to our friend Frère Gerard in the gift shop. We’ll have earned every mouthful of our decadent lunch back in Château Ziltener/ Château de Gilly.
Meals: Breakfast/ Gourmet Picnic/ Dinner Cycling through: Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-St.-Denis, Chambolle Musigny, Vougeot & Gilly les Cîteaux Accomplished: 27 km/ 16.8 miles
Day Four: Hautes Côtes de NuitsEven though you swore you’d never eat again after last night’s extravagant feast, your stomach is rumbling at our gourmet breakfast. Then you’re in for an unforgettable afternoon discovering the fabrication of crémant with passionate Greg, our friend in Savigny-les-Beaune. Martine’s light and cheesy gougères are the perfect accompaniment to the six varieties of crémant. If you’re still upright, it’s an easy spin into Beaune where you can tour the 15th-century Hospice de Beaune. Then we head to the famous 4 star Cep Hotel where we spend two nights surrounded by Premier Cru vineyards and the charming village of Beaune. Tonight is your choice for dinner; we can assist you in selecting the best options. Meals: Breakfast Cycling through: Nuits-St.-Georges, Chaux, Pernand-Vergelesses, Savigny-lès-Beaune & Beaune Accomplished: 31.7 km/ 19.7 miles
Day Five: Hautes Côtes de BeauneBegin with a postcard morning of cycling through lost villages and the authentic French countryside. Watch oak barrels being made in St. Romain. Stop for long-range photos of the town’s 13th-century castle ruins and extraordinary views on the way to picturesque Orches. Meander past Charolais cows and the stunningly restored 15th-century château at La Rochepot. Enjoy a café break and a fantastic downhill into Saint Aubin. Your mouth will water for our trademark picnic and wine buying spree at the famous Caveau in Chassagne-Montrachet. Spin back to have another drink with the locals or splurge at the boutiques that ring the charming square in Beaune. Meals: Breakfast/ Gourmet Picnic/ Dinner Cycling through: Beaune, St. Romain, Orches, Evelle, La Rochepot, Saint Aubin, Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet Accomplished: 31.7 km/ 19.7 miles
Day Six: Beaune– Bienvenue en France PMC...ALLEZ...ALLEZAfter breakfast, get ready for the PMC VIRTUAL RIDE in France. Challenge yourself with a 92 mile loop ride. With each mile pedaled, the PMC brings researchers closer to finding cures for various types of cancer that affect millions of people each year. Meals: Breakfast/Dinner Accommodations: Hotel Remparts Cycling through: Beaune, Chalon, Mercury, Couches, Santaney Accomplished: 92.2 miles
Day Seven: Beaune – PMC EN FRANCE....ALLEZ...ALLEZAfter an early morning breakfast, get ready for the 100 miles PMC VIRTUAL RIDE. Challenge yourself with a 100 mile loop ride, climbing high up above Pernand-Vergelesses for an eye-popping view of the vineyards and villages below. Sip a café on Place Carnot and finish your shopping in Beaune. Or we’ll see you off at the train station as you head on to your next destination. Meals: Breakfast/Dinner Cycling through: Beaune, Chalon, Mercury, Couches, Santaney Accomplished: 100 mile Accomplished: Total Satisfaction! TRIP TOTAL MILES:
Whats Included
The Pan-Massachusetts Challenge raises money for life-saving cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through an annual bike-a-thon that crosses the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Since its founding in 1980, the PMC has successfully melded support from committed cyclists, volunteers, corporate sponsors and individual contributors. All are essential to the PMC's goal and model: to attain maximum fundraising efficiency while increasing its annual gift. Our hope and aspiration is to provide Dana-Farber's doctors and researchers the necessary resources to discover cures for all cancers. |
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