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About RandonnéeWhat Our Travelers Say
"[Randonnée] offered what we wanted, where we wanted, when we wanted." and "Tour was excellent. Organization good (riding instructions were almost too detailed). Island hosts and managers were all great." Gulf Island Cycling - Ross and Di, Australia “All of our host went beyond our expectations. Breakfasts were spectacular. Judith on Mayne Island was exceptionally nice, accommodation simple, comfortable, host intelligent, thoughtful and great cooks! Great balance of small city (Victoria), Small Island (mayne) and something in the middle (Salt Spring). Also had variable biking conditions (some flatter, some hillier) and we enjoyed kayaking in Mayne Island. The area managers were terrific. They really went out of their way for us.” J. weil – Gulf Island Cycling
“All of our accommodations were great – especially the lyall harbour B&B. The food was delicious and the family made us feels very much at home. Everything was great!” F. Panico – Gulf islands hiking “I wanted you to know that we had the absolutely best time on our trip to the Gulf Islands. Your planning was perfect, the hikes were varied and inspiring, the B&B were all great – the one in Victoria so beautiful and elegant. The islands are beyond gorgeous, and we cannot wait to come back and explore more. Each day got better and by the time we got to Saturna we never wanted to leave! We loved all the accommodation; especially Lyall Harbour. The service provided by Randonnée was excellent. We felt very well taken care of and very efficiently organized. And we knew we had someone available if we needed help at any point. Eve Cabanel was wonderful. Thank you so much for all your help and support. It was an amazing introduction to a wonderful part of the world, and we will definitely visit again”. V. Lusbader - Gulf Island Hiking “The scenery was magical. Just when we thought we had seen the most beautiful lakes, we saw lakes just as beautiful, but with a glacier and waterfall added! We liked the difficulty of the tour. We were looking for a challenge we couldn’t get at home. The rivers and mountains made all the uphills a pleasure.” S. Simon & P. Knop – Rockies cycling
“”The area managers were great! We needed some changes on our bikes and they could not be more accommodating. We had great service from everyone. Very Friendly and willing to help us. The accommodations were great.” J.& N. Goodrich – Niagara cycling
“We loved the spa Eastman, even stayed and extra day. The area manager is wonderful, a real asset for Randonnee, He helped us with every phase of the tour, including customizing the last day to match my wife capacity. The central office staff was very helpful regarding our possible taking our dog along. An excellent job by all!” D. Schmidt & J. Lavender – Eastern township walking 6 days “The service provided by the area manager was excellent. The quality of the accommodation was excellent as were the breakfast provided. The hosts were very friendly and helpful.” J. Mcquade – Eastern Township walking 6 days
“ A belated thank you for the Utah Trip. It was wonderful! We loved all our accommodations and the routes etc…” K. Hoch – Utah cycling 8 days
"I just wanted to thank you for a fabulous trip! The entire sejour was magnificent! I am stunned at how gorgeous the region is and of course the regional cuisine definitely added to the experience." “We were very please with all the arrangements made by Randonnee. The background information, driving and hiking directions, sightseeing notes and very importantly, the accommodation arrangement were excellent. Thanks so very much for the high quality of your service and support.” R. Harrisson - Bordeaux to Dordogne drive and stroll “We particularly appreciated the comments on restaurants and where to buy picnic material. All hotels were fine.” J. O’Gradie – Dordogne cycling
“All accommodations were clean, universally friendly and helpful. The area manager was great, very helpful.” M. Barrett – Dordogne cycling
“The background information was very interesting and comprehensive. We enjoyed each unique and charming hotel on the tour. Very good locations and very welcoming. Excellent service. The area manager was very knowledgeable and helpful. We felt well taken care of. The hotels were very welcoming and charming.” V. ledgett. Dordogne Cycling
“The food at all places was fabulous and I felt very good value. I found the whole area fascinating. I would recommend Madeline north of les Eyzies. I thought it was just about perfect. I was just tired at night but never exhausted. I thought that the drivers were respectful of cyclists. The Area manager was very helpful. He met us on the first evening and gave us a briefing as well as setting up the bikes. We loved the Hostellerie de la Bouriane in Gourdon. M duchamps (the owner) was a lovely man and very helpful. He made us feel at home.” N. Valentine – Dordogne cycling 7 days
‘The pre- tour material was very helpful. It provided a good background of the history of the area. It was also helpful in preparing for what to expect travel wise and what to bring on the trip ect, how to pack, ect… The tour was great. The trails were a good mix of level of difficulty with breathtaking scenery! Service was excellent! The Randonnée staff in the home office was also excellent in answering all my questions, getting us set up with the tour, providing information and in general providing excellent service with a pleasant attitude. The trip was really great. I loved it. It was a wonderful experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat!” L. Devine – Dordogne 9 days walking
“The Tour directions were easy to follow and provided interesting information. The bikes were great. Loved the saddle bags for jackets and such, as well as the bag on the handle bar which could be unclipped and taken along to see the sights. The hotel Pont de Louysse in Lacave was faboulous. The grounds with their varied outdoor garden rooms and beautiful flowers were spectacular. We sat outside around the pool and also beside the fallen bridge. It was very poetic. Out room was beautifully decorated with French country bed linens and antiques furniture. The large bed was heavenly. The food at their restaurant was probably the best we had during our entire stay in Europe- It was superbly prepared and presented, and it tasted so good that I will always remember it. The hotel in la roque Gageac, La belle etoile was also lovely. We had a well appointed room overlooking the Dordogne river and could watch the cruise boats and conoes going up and down as well as people moving about. The hiking and canoeing were beautiful and well within our abilities. The Area manager transported our bags daily and brought and picked up our bikes. He was very prompt and efficient. He was also generous enough to allow Marie to ride with him on the last day. We were blown away by the natural beauty of the area, the chateaus, the castles, the caves and rock formations, and the staggering amount of pre-history. Each fortified town seemd more amazing than the next. Our Trip took us through rural towns and hillsides where we ate apples and figs from wild trees and blackberries from hedges. We also got to taste the bountiful harvest of walnuts just lying on the grounds. And the meals were incredible. They are serious gastronomes in the southwest France!” M. Bradby – Dodorgne Multsport
“The accommodations were the best! Nicest people and places in the world. Our favorite is Les vielles Tours, the hotel operator is one of the nicest people I have ever met. The area manager is a great guy. He even found a copy of the new harry potter book on the release date for our daughter and delivered it to us. He is fantastic.” L. Root – Dordogne Cycling 8 days Custom
“Eve did a great job accommodating our request for additional add ons and sites to see. The hotels were excellent and very friendly family hotels, helpful, great views from rooms, owners wonderful.” L. Pennycook – Dordogne Cycling 9 days
“All 3 locations were beautiful and the hotels were lovely. The people at all the locations were very gracious and helpful. The manager at the Hotel Bourianne was particularly nice. He arranaged to have breakfast for us before the regular serving time because we had and early train. I very much appreciate Eve’s assistance in recommending all three hotels. We will tell our friends about Randonee and the wonderful accommodations that you found for us. I found Eve Cabanel to be very helpful in planning. We thought the Dordogne was the perfect place for a bike tour. The beauty of the area and history were outstanding. It far surpassed our expectations.” D. Ford– Dordogne cycling “The pre tour information was excellent especially the historical and cultural backgrounds, the accommodation were excellent, great food and nice people. The area manager was excellent.” F. Bateman – Lot Valley Cycling “The accommodations were excellent in every way. Le Beffroi was great! Lovely room, great place and location. Crillon le Brave was an experience. Les Romarins great food and location, we loved it. Nice mix of destination, towns, cities, country. Eve Cabanel was extremely helpful and accommodating. The area manager was a sweetie and was available to help.” P. Jeswald – Provence Cycling 11 days
“We were please with the hotels. The staff was very helpful when we needed assistance. I lived that each place was different and provided sites to see. The nice thing is that there are enough choices provided so we could select for hikes that matched our energy level for the day. The area manager was very friendly and helpful.” T. Marchant – Provence Multisport 9 days
“We thought your service was really excellent and the service on the ground was fine. The crillon le brave was excellent, beautiful room and a very good service. The tour could have been slightly longer rides but there was always extra loop options to keep you busy. It is a beautiful country for cycling and we did not find the hills too hard” K Tracey – Provence cycling 6 days luxe
“We had a wonderful time. The weather was so good to us! And all the hotels you booked for us were just great. We especially loved the rich décor, delicious breakfast and helpful folks at Hotel Gounod. Our favorite hike was The dentelles de Montmiraille, Spectacular! Thank you for your help it was a grand vacation.” J. Eldridge – Provence Multisport
“The Area manager is a valuable contact for Randonnee. We enjoyed her company and her capabilities. We can’t say enough good things about her!” T. Thomas – Provence Cycling 8 days
“I was most pleased with the itinerary you provided. I give you a 10 out of 10. I was very satisfied with the level of difficulty. All in all, I had a truly memorable trip and most enjoyable time. I had very high expectations, and Randonnee has exceeded most of them. I will definitely consider a similar trip in the future and I would have no hesitation in Recommending Randonnee to my friends.” P. Hardy – Provence 10 days cycling “The tour was not difficult for those who cycle hills regularly, but a nice combination of scenery and challenge. Its easy with a self supported tour for individuals to add kms to the daily route if they want to, as we did on the last day.” A. Leedy – Haute Provence 8 days
"Hotel Churchill good location, very helpful staff, La Ferme Rançonnière in crepon beautiful, Hotel L'Ecrin staff welcoming - accommodating. Once we began riding and using the directions we felt confident that the directions would get us where we needed to be. Thank you for such a wonderful experience and providing us for a memorable vacation. Normandy is a beautiful area and we couldn't have planned the experience any better." D. Coyle – Normandy Cycling “We loved Clos D’amboise. Very Nice breakfast, very helpful staff, beautiful garden and confortable beds. Eve Cabanel was very helpful in planning this trip. Her responsiveness to my many questions was a major factor in our taking this tour.” H. Parr – Amboise short escape “This tour was pretty easy and beautiful. The routes Randonnee choses are great – small quiet back roads. The self guided tours are greats, this was my second one. Amboise and Azay Le Rideau hotels were outstanding.” A. Hoffman – Loire Valley chateau of Loire cycling “A big thanks for organizing such a wonderful Burgundian experience for us. We enjoyed every minutes. Our accommodation were delightful, we really enjoyed Fare nui in Beaune. The hosts were so engaging and managed to get all their guests involved in lively conversation. The routes were as promised – quiet country roads, little traffic, fabulous scenery, interesting towns and villages. Added details about where to shop and bank were most helpful. The bikes were fine and well tuned up. The whole experience was a bit like being on a rally, and we loved it. All towns were interesting. A nice mix of larger and small rides were all worthwhile. Your office staff in Vancouver was most helpful. Again thank you for providing us with such a wonderful, carefree experience.” Russel– Burgundy Cycling
“All towns were interesting and different from each other. The area manager was very pleasant and helpful” P Sherlow. Tuscany Cycling “ We had a great time on the bike tour! Loved all the little hotels we were in The hotel Squarcialupi in Castelina di Chianti was superb! Our upgrade to Relais il chiostro in Pienza was also great. The hills provide the great scenic views and the downhill are great.” D. Brown – Tuscany Cycling “All four of us enjoyed the trip very much!” We confess – we walked up some of the hills but that’s ok. At our present age 76, the distances were long, 15 years ago they would have been too short!” Claire pease – Tuscany cycling “The destination was fabulous. Hard to go wrong in Italy! Regardless, good choices partially because they were a little “off” the beaten track. The reservations, planned meetings and tour with the Area manager went without a hitch. The Area manager is wonderfully warm, informative and helpful.” Umbria Cycling
References are available for many of our tours. Just ask! “Many Thanks to Eve Cabanel for setting up a great trip, and for being incredibly helpful with all my questions and backup information. Your personal help was invaluable. It was a good trip and I am glad I went. The routes descriptions were quite accurate, and the restaurant recommendations accurate and good to boot. Again thank you for your help throughout this trip.” A. Rosen – Connemara cycling 8 days |
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