I'd look at somewhere like Annecy or Grenoble. Both offer plenty of climbing options and are fairly easy to get to.
Don't discount the Eurostar/TGV option either - if you change at Lille you can avoid Paris completely - and it means your bikes will a) arrive with you and b) be in full working order.
I'd look at somewhere like Annecy or Grenoble. Both offer plenty of climbing options and are fairly easy to get to.
Don't discount the Eurostar/TGV option either - if you change at Lille you can avoid Paris completely - and it means your bikes will a) arrive with you and b) be in full working order.
Let's talk more next Tuesday on the TNRC.