Bike rental
La Ligne Verte does not rent bikes itself, but like the reservation and
booking of the hotel accomodations and the organization of bags transfers,
La Ligne Verte will also take the necessary steps to hire your bikes for
you and in your name at the local bike-stores. You will have your bike either
at your hotel, or at a bike store near the hotel to make the necessary adjustments
to the bike (saddle, height etc.).
Your credit card will be our surety for you returning the bike in
good condition.
Bikes are tested and adjusted prior to renting by the local bike
store, but you will have the whole liability for what happens with and
to the bike. La Ligne Verte does not admit any liability for accidents
with, or caused by, the rented bikes whatsoever.
See our Terms and Conditions
Road bikes are hybrid style with 3x7 gears, equipped with one saddlebag,
water bottle, lock, and a repair kit.
Levels of cycling tours:
Level of difficulty expressed in length (km) and grades (1-8).
Most of the stages of the tours in the Grands Causses should be
classed grade 3, exceptionally 5, some level 2 or 4.
Untrained cyclists can manage level 3 tours.
Moderately well trained cyclists can manage level 4 and 5.
level 1
easy, low-level cycling with few ascents/descents with maximum
100m difference in hilly or flat landscape
level 2
generally easy cycling with some ascents/descents
with maximum 200m difference in hillier landscapes
level 3
moderate cycling, with some ascents and descents
up to 300m difference of altitude in low mountains
level 4
Low mountain with frequent ascents and descents
up to 300m difference of altitude in mountains up to 800m
level 5
Middle range mountains/plateaux (up to 1000m), with
some harder and longer ascents and descents
level 6
High mountains (more than 1000m altitude); very
well trained amateurs
level 7
High mountains, lots of climbing, Very Challenging
level 8
High mountains, difficult, "Tour de France" professional
level.