Here is a summary of traveling to your Gastrobiking holiday.

Flying more>

Grenoble Airport : Ryanair from Stansted.

Lyon St.Exupery : Easyjet from Stansted, BA from Heathrow, Manchester and Birmingham.

Paris Charles de Gaulle : There are many flights and there is a direct TGV train from the airport to Valence station (2hrs). This is not only easy for outside Europe but also from the UK and Ireland.

Train more>

Valence TGV is only 30km (20 miles) away and has a direct service from Paris. From London you can change at Lille, thus avoiding Paris, for a journey time of 6 hours. Fares from £99 return.

Driving more>

There is motorway to within 5 minutes of St.Nazaire-en-Royans so it's an easy drive. From the UK, Speedferries provide a cheap, fast and comfortable Channel crossing. Driving time is approximately 8 to 10 hours.

European Bike Express more>

The European Bike Express is a coach service from the North of England which drops you off at Valence. Your bike is stored in a custom built bike trailer.

 

© Philip Smith 2007.