Our trip on the TMB was the most amazing trip. Besides the fact we had beautiful weather, our overnight accommodations were excellent. The food provided was very good, and the maps were totally helpful. Bob and Sean were so helpful when we had one of our group who needed a day off with sore knees. It was great to get to know them as they checked on us 2 or 3 times and were very helpful. People at the hotels were also helpful. Our bags all arrived at the right locations. It could not have been better, it was hard, but worth all of the effort and Walkers Britain’s help in planning and supporting us was excellent. Thank you!
Outstanding Week in Chamonix Environs What a week! I have already completed the TMB with Exodus but decided to come back with a friend and was not disappointed. The walks, whilst in the same area as the TMB route, were varied so that I didn't feel that I was repeating the routes and saw different areas of the mountain range.
More hills than we expected Our week was particularly hot, as temperatures in the high 30's swept over France. This probably made the hills a bit more of a challenge, but they are achievable since the bikes are very good and have plenty of gears.
We would recommend this holiday, the cycling distances are all less than 50k, taking us through stunning scenery and pretty villages.
We were well briefed by the Headwater / Exodus staff and when we had a problem with the bike that needed assistance, they came to us within 10 minutes.
The first hotel is without doubt disappointing, cramped and poor facilities. However the restaurant next door at La Veille Auberge is excellent.
Les Glycines and Le Moulin de Mitou were fantastic with great pools, nice rooms and outstanding food.
On our free day at Eyzies de Tayac we hired a canoe from just outside the hotel and paddled for 18k although other longer and shorter distances can be arranged.