The Riviera Run 31st May – 4th June 2012

Folkestone > Reims > Dijon > Grenoble > Riviera > Monaco > Italy > Switzerland > Grand Ballon > Luxembourg > Ardennes > Spa Francorchamps > Folkestone

The Riviera Run is a limited numbers event taking in 5 days, 5 countries, and 1800 miles. On this fantastic trip we visit the old Reims circuit in France, drive the famous Route Napoleon, the Col de Turini Monaco Rallye stage, a drive through the Alps, the Vosges Mountains and Grand Ballon summit, and finally a full trackday at Spa Francorchamps GP Circuit.

What's included:

• Return Eurotunnel crossings
• Route Directions
• Walkie Talkies to keep in touch
• Services of Tour Directors throughout
• Hotel accommodation for 4 nights
• (Monaco and Basel Hotels include use of swimming pools)
• Breakfasts
• Dinner on the first evening at the Chateau
• Full trackday at Spa Francorchamps
• Safety briefing
• Pitlane garage

What's not included:

• Personal expenses
• Food & drink (unless stated above)
• Toll & licence fees
• Parking fees (Monaco)

What does it cost:

• £1499 if single person in one car
• £2049 based on two persons sharing a car

A £500 deposit can be paid online or by calling us on 0333 577 2083 Add to Basket

Places on this event are limited and just 6 remain – book now to avoid disappointment!

Itinerary

Thursday 31st May	Initial meeting, registration and drivers briefing at Folkestone, Kent. We then set off for the 5 minute drive to the Eurotunnel for crossing into France. A leisurely run through south through France with a stop off at the legendary Reims Circuit with photo opportunity. Onward through the Champagne region then further into France to our first nights stop at Chambery at the gorgeous 15th Century Chateau Des Comptes de Challes where dinner will be prepared specially for us.
Friday 1st June	Chambery is perfectly situated just north of Grenoble for our journey south on the famous Route Napleon via Gap and Grasse onwards to Monaco for an early afternoon arrival at the Novotel hotel situated just 2 mins from Casino Square. Your chance to relax by the pool followed by an early afternoon walking tour of the Monaco GP circuit then drinks at the world famous Casino Square.
Saturday 2nd June	A mileage heavy day as we depart Monaco early and drive on the Monaco Rallye stage, the Col de Turini, then up into Italy passing Lake Luganno, through the 10 mile St Gotthard Tunnel, the beautiful Lake Lucern and onto our evenings stop at the 4 star Radisson Blu hotel in Basel
Sunday 3rd June	Depart Basel through the Vosges Mountains and the Grand Ballon summit then north into Luxembourg followed by the Ardennes and our final nights stay at the 4 star Radisson Blu in Spa Francorchamps.
Monday 4th June	Spa Francorchamps GP Circuit – it doesn’t get better than this, a full open pit lane trackday on a modern circuit stooped in history. After the day’s action we set off for Calais and our return Eurotunnel channel crossing.

Accommodation

Thursday	Chateau des Comptes de Challes, Chambery, France
Friday	Novotel Monte-Carlo, Monaco
Saturday	Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel, Switzerland
Sunday	Radisson Blu Hotel, Spa, Belgium

Accommodation is the result of previous stays and in particular it’s location, ease of access, parking and security.