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Pyrenees - Self-guided

Cycling vacations at the top of the Pyrenees
Self-guided
The Self-guided experience is designed for independent cyclists on the road. You choose your departure date and your dream destination, and benefit from trip planning by our advisors: transport, accommodation, meals and, of course, our exclusive itineraries. These suggest interesting itineraries around stopover towns chosen for their services and accommodation. So you leave with all the information you need to make your trip a success. Once at your destination, you'll enjoy even greater freedom, without a guide or support vehicle, so you can choose what to do each day!

From

4495$

per person

Duration

13 days

12 nights

Level

Level :

6 - Expert - very mountainous - 70 to 165 km

A climber's paradise

Not afraid of positive vertical drops? Head for the Pyrenees! This region, famous for its Basque Country, shared by France and Spain, is home to some of France's greatest cycling challenges.

This mountain range is a Tour de France staple and has crowned more than one yellow jersey during the Grande Boucle, and now it's your turn to prove your talent on the slopes of the Pyrenees. Tourmalet, Aspin, Aubisque... you'll have the chance to climb some legendary peaks and compare your performance with the pros! It's up to you!

Roulez Self-guided

With our Self-guided package, you can enjoy your stay as you wish, in complete independence. We give you the itinerary, book your accommodation and the rest is up to you!

Dates and prices

Date
Duration
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Package including

transfer between airport and hotel, to and from destination;
transfer on day 12;

12 nights in a three-star hotel, double occupancy;

12 breakfasts and 3 dinners;

  • transport of luggage between each stopover (one per person, maximum 20 kg);
  • GPX data, maps and daily itineraries in electronic format;
  • information to ensure the smooth running of your trip: contact details and telephone numbers for transport providers at your destination, bike stores, an emergency number, etc;
  • taxes;
  • protection from the Fonds d'indemnisation des clients des agents de voyages (FICAV). Free of charge from January 1, 2019.

Not included: air transportation for the passenger and his or her bike, equipment such as the bike, the presence of a guide, mechanical repairs and access to a support vehicle, costs in the event of a mechanical or physical problem.

Package including

transfer between airport and hotel, to and from destination;
transfer on day 12;

12 nights in a three-star hotel, double occupancy;

12 breakfasts and 3 dinners;

  • transport of luggage between each stopover (one per person, maximum 20 kg);
  • GPX data, maps and daily itineraries in electronic format;
  • information to ensure the smooth running of your trip: contact details and telephone numbers for transport providers at your destination, bike stores, an emergency number, etc;
  • taxes;
  • protection from the Fonds d'indemnisation des clients des agents de voyages (FICAV). Free of charge from January 1, 2019.

Not included: air transportation for the passenger and his or her bike, equipment such as the bike, the presence of a guide, mechanical repairs and access to a support vehicle, costs in the event of a mechanical or physical problem.

Other information

Departure/Arrival

Toulouse Airport

Circuit rating: 6
very difficult circuit;
requiring constant effort, repeated climbs (cols) and a high level of training;
from 70 to 144 km.

Other information

Departure/Arrival

Toulouse Airport

Circuit rating: 6
very difficult circuit;
requiring constant effort, repeated climbs (cols) and a high level of training;
from 70 to 144 km.

Consult the gradients

Discover the altitude differences on this itinerary and plan your next trip with all the information you need. Please note that gradients are provided for information purposes only and do not always represent reality on the ground.

Day-by-day cycling itinerary

Short route: 254 km / Long route: 1142 km
1

Day 1

Meet at Toulouse airport and transfer to Bagnères-de-Bigorre (2 h).

2

Day 2

Day at leisure or loop via Col des Palomières, Banios, Bulan, Labastide, Espèche, Bourg-de-Bigorre, Uzer (70 km).

3

Day 3

Free day or loop via Col d'Aspin, Arreau, Bordères-Louron, Loudenvielle, Col d'Azet, Acizan, Col La Hourquette d'Acisan. Col de Peyresourde option (112 or 127 km).

4

Day 4

Free day or loop via Campan, La Mongie, Col du Tourmalet, Luz-Saint-Sauveur, Chèze, Pierrefitte-Nestalas, Argelez-Gazost, Juncalas, Labassère. (101 km).

5

Day 5

Bagnères-de-Bigorre, Capvern, La Barthe-de-Neste, Barbazan, Izaut-de-l'Hôtel, Castelbiague, Prat-Bonrepaux, St-Girons. Opt via St-Pé-d'Ardet, Col des Ares, Col de Portet d'Aspet, Moulis (107 to 122 km).

6

Day 6

Free day or loop via Castillon-en-Couserans, Engomer, Col de la Core, Seix, Col de Latrappe, Col d'Agnès, Massat, Gorges de Ribaouto. Station Gouzet option (123 to 136 km).

7

Day 7

Free day or loop via Clermont, Allières, La Bastide de Sérou, Col de Péguère, Lauch, Rivèrenert. (86 km).

8

Day 8

St-Girons, Le Mas d'Asil, Foix, Lavelanet, Monségur, Fougax, Bélesta, Espézel, Quillan (144 km).

9

Day 9

Free day or Cathar loop via Couiza, Col du Paradis, Col de la Redoulade, Duihac-sous-Peyrepertuse, St-Paul-de-Fenouillet, Prugnanes, Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes. (117 km); Option via Château de Peyrepertuse and Château de Quéribus (127 km).

10

Day 10

Day at leisure or loop via Cavirac, Lapradelle, Montfort-sur-Boulzane, Col d'Aussières, Rabouillet, Sournia, Asignan, St-Martin, Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes (113 km).

11

Day 11

Free day or loop via Axat, Belfort-sur-Rebenty, Joucou. Opt via Gorges de l'Aube, Rouze, Port de Pailhères, Col du Pradel, Mérial. (67 or 113 km).

12

Day 12

Transfer from Quillan to Toulouse (2 h).

13

Day 13

Transfer to Toulouse airport.