EXCLUSIVE CYCLING GETAWAY: BIKE LE TOUR BEFORE THE PROFESSIONAL CYCLISTS
You’ll stay at Naturperlen, which is located by Genner Bay (approx. 10K from the city of Aabenraa). Here the Southern part of the Tour de France route offers beautiful trips both to the North and South. In fact, the hills around Naturperlen and Genner Bay are often used for endurance training by local cyclists.
Naturperlen is a family-owned accommodation facility with a fantastic view of Genner Bay. The place is best described as a cross-field between a traditional B&B and a hotel. Naturperlen consists of 2 hotel-style rooms and 4 holiday apartments with e.g. 24-hour self-service check in and an outdoor whirlpool.
The cycling getaway at Naturperlen includes:
o Welcome package including the routes as GPX files
o 2 x overnight stays in holiday apartment (2-4 persons) or hotel room (2 persons)
o 2 x breakfast
o 1 x take-away lunch (sandwich with chicken, 1x banana, 2 x energy bar)
o 2 x guided tour with local cycling expert on the Southern part of the Danish Tour de France Route
o Free access to outdoor whirlpool, perfect for sore legs – we’ll of course reserve the whirlpool for you in advance
o Bike storage (in your room)
o Wash and repair your bike by our Bike Station
o Free access to our Bike-Friends network
PLEASE NOTE: You’ll need to bring your own bike. Dinner is not included in the getaway, however, we have made some suggestions in the program below.
Itinerary
D. 13.05.2022: Arrival and Warm Up
Kl. 14.00: Arrival and check in. Welcome package is to be found in your room
Kl. 15.00: Warm up for the Tour with a 40K cycling trip. Our local cycling expert and guide, Lars Christiansen is guiding the tour.
Kl. 18.00: Dinner at Pandekagehuset (Pancake House), approx. 2K from Naturperlen (not included in the price, payment at the restaurant).
19-21.00: Outdoor whirlpool possible
Included meals: None
D. 14.05.2022: Experience the Danish Part of the Tour de France Route
K. 07-09.00: Breakfast
Kl. 10.00: Packed lunches are delivered to your room
Kl. 10.15: Departure with local cycling expert to the Tour de France Route
The Route is approx. 100K and it is possible to extend its length while on route. Lunch and coffee stops are of course included.
Kl. 16.00: Arrival at Naturperlen
Kl. 18.00: Tapas at Naturperlen possible (this is not included in the price and must be ordered in advance).
Kl. 16-21.00: Outdoor whirlpool possible
Included meals: Breakfast and lunch
D. 15.05.2022: Check Out and Individual Cycling
Kl. 07-09.00: Breakfast
Kl. 11.00: Check out
Kl. 11.01: Individual cycling trips possible (no guide)
Included meals: Breakfast
Price pr. person in holiday apartment:
2 persons: DKK 1695,-
4 persons: DKK 1450,-
Pris pr. person in shared double room:
2 persons: DKK 1500,-
About our Local Cycling Expert, Lars Christiansen
Lars is 54 years young; born, raised and still lives in the City of Aabenraa.
In his everyday life, Lars works as a sales consultant for a company that produces chairs for people with physical disabilities. Furthermore, Lars is the father of 3 boys and he lives with his girlfriend in a beautiful house close to the beach.
For the past 34 years, Lars has spent his free time swimming, cycling and running.
Lars is also into triathlon and duathlon and over the years he has attempted most distances, from short sprints to long distances, Ironman.
About the getaway, Lars says: “I’m looking forward to taking you cycling and especially cruising the TDF Route. Our region is extremely beautiful and I can’t wait to show it to you”.
Need anything else?
If you need accommodations for more than 4 persons, please contact us directly at kontakt@natur-perlen.dk.
Travelling with a group and interested in a training getaway? Please contact us at kontakt@natur-perlen.dk and we’ll design a unique package just for you!