Switzerland
Duration: 15 days and 14 nights
September 3–18, 2027
Starting at
per person
Duration
14 nights
Level
6 - Expert - very mountainous - 70 to 165 km
Don't let the climbs scare you? Head to the Pyrenees! This region, known for the Basque Country—which straddles the border between France and Spain—offers some of France's greatest cycling challenges.
A must-see on the Tour de France, this mountain range has crowned more than one yellow jersey during the Tour, and now it’s your turn to prove your skills on the slopes of the Pyrenees. Tourmalet, Aspin, Aubisque… you’ll have the chance to climb legendary peaks and compare your performance to that of the pros! It’s up to you!
air transportation of the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle on Air Transat;
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and back;
bus transportation on Day 14;
14 nights in a two- to four-star hotel, double occupancy;
14 breakfasts and 3 dinners;
air transportation of the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle on Air Transat;
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and back;
bus transportation on Day 14;
14 nights in a two- to four-star hotel, double occupancy;
14 breakfasts and 3 dinners;
equipment, such as a bicycle
protection under the Travel Agent Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV), which amounts to $1 per $1,000 and the applicable discount.
equipment, such as a bicycle
protection under the Travel Agent Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV), which amounts to $1 per $1,000 and the applicable discount.
Montreal-Trudeau/Toulouse
Toulouse/Montreal-Trudeau
12 to 20 cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Route rating: 6
very difficult route;
requires sustained effort, repeated climbs (mountain passes), and a high level of fitness;
70 to 165 km.
Montreal-Trudeau/Toulouse
Toulouse/Montreal-Trudeau
12 to 20 cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Route rating: 6
very difficult route;
requires sustained effort, repeated climbs (mountain passes), and a high level of fitness;
70 to 165 km.
Check out the elevation changes along this route and plan your upcoming trip with all the information you need. Please note that the elevation changes are provided for informational purposes only and may not always reflect actual conditions on the ground.
Day 1
Departure from Montreal-Trudeau to Toulouse.
Arrival in Toulouse and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2
Rest day or loop route via St-Pé-de-Bigorre, Lestelle-Bétharram, Asson, Ferrières, Col du Soulor, Arrens-Marsous, Aucun, Argèles-Gazost, and Lugagnan. Option via Louvie-Juzon, round trip via the Marie-Blanque and Laruns passes, Gourette, and the Col d’Aubisque (86 to 159 km)
Day 3
Lourdes, Argelès-Gazost, Soulom, Luz-Saint-Sauveur, Col du Tourmalet, Campan, Bagnères-de-Bigorre. Round trip to the Col d’Aspin (77 or 103 km).
Day 4
Rest day or Loop #1 via Banios, Bulan, La Bastide, Espèche, Col de la Coupe, Bourg-de-Bigorre (70 km). Loop #2 via Campan, Col d’Aspin, Arreau, Bordères-Louron, Génos, Col d’Azet, Ancizan. Option via Peyresourde (109 to 127 km).
Day 5
Bagnères-de-Bigorre, Mauvezin, Capvern, La Barthe-de-Neste, Montoussé, Aventignan, Loures-Barousse, Barbazan, Ardiège, Valentine, St-Gaudens. Alternative route via Gembie, Mauléon-Barousse, Thèbe, Troublat, Anla (69 to 88 km).
Day 6
Saint-Gaudens, Aspet, Portet d’Aspet Pass, Orgibet, Argein, Audressein, Engomer, Fortech Pass, Luzenac, Jou Pass, St-Girons, St-Lizier, Lorp-Sentaraille. Alternative route via Juzet-d’Izaut, Col des Arès, Antichan-de-Frontignes, Fronsac, Boutx, Col de Menté (84 to 126 km).
Day 7
Lorp-Sentaraille, St-Lizier, Saint-Girons, Rivèrenert, Les Cabesses, Col de Péguère, Nescus, Alzens, Serres-sur-Arget, Las Prados, Foix. Alternative route via Esplas, La Bastide de Sérou, St-Martin de Caralp, Cos (73 to 94 km).
Day 8
A day off or a loop route via Vernajoul, Loubens, Varilhes, St-Félix-de-Rieutord, Col de Calzan, Engraviès, Merviel, and Col de Py. Alternative route via Cadarcet, Lac de Mondely, and Aigues-Juntes. (64 or 95 km)
Day 9
A day off or a loop route via Arignac, Saurat, Col de Port, Col de Péguère, Col de Jouels, Brassac, and Ganac. Alternative route via Val-de-Sos, Suc, Col Port de Lers, Col d’Agnés, Le Port, and Massat. (74 to 111 km).
Day 10
Foix, Roquefixade, Villeneuve-d’Olmes, Montségur, Fougax-et-
Barrineuf, Bélesta, Espezel, Coudons, Quillan (83 km).
Day 11
Free day or the “Landscapes” loop via Cavirac, St-Martin-Lys,
Lavagnac, Salvezines, Rabouillet, Sournia, Le Vivier, Saint-Paul-de-
Fenouillet, Prugnanes, Col de St-Louis (107 km). Or
“Cathars” loop via Espéraza, Couiza, Serres, Arques, Pont
d’Orbieu, Soulatge, Duihac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Cucugnan, Maury,
Lesquerde (121 km).
Day 12
Quillan, Saint-Louis-et-Parahou, Cubières-sur-Cinoble, Saint-Paul-de-
Fenouillet, Ansignan, Sournia, Col de Roque-Jalère, Prades,
Taurinyia, Vernet-les-Bains (108 km).
Day 13
A day off or a loop route via Villefranche-de-Conflets, Sahorre, and the Col de Mantet (51 km).
Day 14
Transfer from Vernet-les-Bains to Toulouse (3 hours) and a free afternoon.
Day 15
Transfer to Toulouse Airport and return to Montreal.
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