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Mt Blanc Circuit
A fascinating, varied walk that is very doable if you are reasonably fit. The description of the walk on the web site is good & fits in with what you get. Wh...
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Mont Blanc Hotel Trek
The weather was generally fair except for the first, the eighth, and ninth day. Our group consisting of six couples and two singles, were all very nice and cheerful...
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A great trek - whatever the weather
The TMB is a classic trek that justly deserves this status. The scenery is varied but always interesting, often spectacular. We walked in hot sun, rain, sleet and s...
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MONT BLANC TOUR (HOTEL)
The Tour of Mont Blanc was a brilliant holiday, and one that I will remember for a very long time. The hotels were varied but conveniently placed so that many could...
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MONT BLANC HOTEL TREK
An excellent holiday, fantastic scenery, a great guide and a great group. Most of the hotels and meals were excellent, a couple of the veggie meals were well b...
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MONT BLANC HOTEL TREK
Great weather, fantastic scenary, good group of fellow travellers and lots of 'tarte du jour', made for a lovely 2 weeks in the Alps. Just have to go on a ...
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MONT BLANC HOTEL TREK
This was a great holiday for getting away from it all. However, the effort required in traversing several mountain passes requires a high level of stamina and ...
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MONT BLANC HOTEL TREK
Scenery and walks fantastic.Food some good and some not so good. Border crossing at the col from Switzerland into Italy Good as a team coach getting the best ...
Excellent biking paths/small roads, hardly ever cycling on a main road.
The trip highlights for us were : Seeing Provence from a bike! Excellent biking paths/small roads, hardly ever cycling on a main road. Excellent food at Jardin d'Iva...
Overall an excellent well planned route with great points of interest!
Overall an excellent well planned route with great points of interest! We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday. The trip highlights for me ? Van Gogh circuit in St Remy, E...
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The trip highlights for us : Gordes, Fountaine Vacluses and Venasque.
The trip highlights for us : Gordes, Fountaine Vacluses a...
The highlights were the sightseeing and history along the way, coupled with the excellent food and accommodations made this one of our favourite trips!
The tour was very well laid out and everything went according to plan / schedule ! The recommendations made for hotels and restaurants were also top notch! We loved ...
I have done many cycling/hiking trips in France and Europe and felt that a company that was based where we were cycling would have better information, and you did
Jardin d'Ivana - superb Provencal food, lovely hosts. Hotel Boquier - lovely, kind host, recommend that a screen be put on the window of the room we were in as mosqu...
It was a great holiday indeed
Everything was okay. The special highlights were the trip from Oppede to Isle Sur le Sorgue! Also the last day was fantastic. Dinner at d'Ivana was not optimal, but ...
The special highlights for me were the gorgeous country side
The lady at the front desk in Hotel castelet was especially friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet was amazing and very much enjoyed. Belle de Nuit was lovely an...
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Intura Travel Guest reviews - 020123 Intura Travel Guest reviews - 020123 100% 11 F18 Especially enjoyed cycling through vineyards and olive groves looking up at (and then cycling to) perched villages To enable screen reader support, press Ctrl+Alt+Z To
We enjoyed avoiding main roads as much as possible. Especially enjoyed cycling through vineyards and olive groves looking up at (and then cycling to) perched village...
beautiful countryside, good routes as mostly on quiet roads
Great routes. Had to change my bike from hyrbid to electric so dealt direct with Philippe. He was great, very helpful and sorted it all out for me. Hotel Gournod was...
Great cycling. Beautiful.
Great cycling. Beautiful. A little hot in July. I think June would be better month if possible to travel then. Road book excellent and easy to follow. Would be bette...
Very good communication before the trip by Intura Travel.
Very good communication before the trip by Intura Travel. And very good to alert us to the fire problems on day 1 of our cycling. Your very comprehensive road book, ...
Intura does an amazing job of keeping you off main roads and cycling through the quiet countryside was definitely a highlight
Intura does an amazing job of keeping you off main roads and cycling through the quiet countryside was definitely a highlight. The day we cycled Gordes and Roussillo...
Editor’s Take
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Travelstride features over 2,000 reviews on trips to France. You can sort reviews by highest, lowest, oldest and newest rated with further refinements by tour company.
Try starting with the highest rated reviews - they can be inspiring! Is it a trip to France or a multi-country trip that includes France? A river cruise or self powered by bike? A culinary or castle adventure? Just a quick scan of the review titles will get you on your way. They’ll also highlight some watch-outs; for example, how challenging it can be to ascend Mont Blanc.
Guides - Indeed, some guides are good but quirky, some rub people in their group the wrong way and in a few cases, are simply unqualified. As you’ll read in so many reviews though, the vast majority love their jobs and are eager to share their passion for the region, its history, culture, food, etc. Read the most recent reviews on the tour company and the trip you are going on.
Tour Company - Again, read the most recent reviews on the tour company. The majority of 1 and 2 star ratings are a few years old. They also tend to reflect experiences from just a few tour companies.
Reviewers are quick to point out if they felt the trip was “worth every penny” or just the opposite: the trip was not as advertised whether it was the food, accommodations, attractions or other aspects of their experience that lacked in quality. Make sure the company is responsive to all of your requests pre-trip as this will likely reflect their level of responsiveness during the trip.
Service Level - Tour company reviews will give you insight into service levels. Unexpected costs seemed to pop up often in poor reviews so ask your tour company if you should expect any.
Poor to no communication with the tour company whether pre-trip, during or post-trip was also mentioned in several of those rating at the 1 or 2 star level. Three star reviews are largely recommendations for the tour company and trip but they lack descriptives like: “trip of a lifetime,” “outstanding,” and “unforgettable.”
Itinerary - Some reviews commented on the itinerary being too packed. This was often the case in multi-country tours. If considering a walking tour, note that there is a high likelihood of different pace levels.
This can sometimes be a challenge, particularly if you prefer walking in a group and find yourself walking alone at a much slower or faster pace than the rest of the group.
A few reviewers, in fact, felt like they were in a military boot camp. If considering a hike in the mountainous regions of France these can be strenuous, so be honest when it comes to your level of fitness.
Accommodations - ask about the size of the rooms if this is important to you. By American standards, European accommodations can be cramped. In most cases, expect to pay more for larger rooms.
Early booking sometimes means better room allocation so this is something you may wish to consider/inquire about. Also, you may wish to confirm that accommodations are within reasonable distance to the sites and attractions on your itinerary. More budget minded trips might mean a bit more travel to and, or more basic accommodations.
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