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Pyrenees – Self-guided

Cycling holidays at the top of the Pyrenees
Self-guided
The Self-guided experience Self-guided designed for independent cyclists. You choose your departure date and dream destination, and enjoy a trip planned by our advisors: transportation, accommodation, meals, and, of course, our exclusive itineraries. These offer routes of interest around stopover towns chosen for their services and accommodation. This means you set off with all the information you need to ensure your trip runs smoothly. Once you reach your destination, you enjoy greater freedom, without a guide or support vehicle, allowing you to choose how you spend each day!

Starting from

5099$

per person

Duration

13 days

12 nights

Level

Level:

6 - Expert - very mountainous - 43 to 102 miles

A climber's paradise

Are you not afraid of climbs? Then head for the Pyrenees! This region, known for its Basque Country shared between France and Spain, offers some of the greatest cycling challenges in France.

An essential part of the Tour de France, this mountain range has crowned more than one yellow jersey winner 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 legendary peaks and compare your performance to that of the pros! It's up to you!

Self-guided driving

With the Self-guided option, enjoy your stay however you want, in complete independence. We give you the itinerary, book your accommodation, and the rest is up to you!

Dates and prices

Date*
Duration
Prices starting from
Note
( * Contact us to check availability. )

Package includes

transfer between the airport and the hotel, at the destination, on arrival and departure;
transfer on day 12;

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

12 breakfasts and 3 dinners;

  • luggage transport between each stopover city (one per person, maximum 20 kg);
  • GPX data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format;
  • information to ensure the trip runs smoothly: contact details and phone numbers for transport providers at the destination, bike shops, an emergency number, etc.;
  • taxes;
  • Protection from the Travel Agent Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV). Free of charge as of January 1, 2019.

Not included: air transportation for the passenger and their bicycle, equipment such as the bicycle, the presence of a guide, mechanical assistance and access to a support vehicle, costs in the event of mechanical or physical problems.

Package includes

transfer between the airport and the hotel, at the destination, on arrival and departure;
transfer on day 12;

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

12 breakfasts and 3 dinners;

  • luggage transport between each stopover city (one per person, maximum 20 kg);
  • GPX data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format;
  • information to ensure the trip runs smoothly: contact details and phone numbers for transport providers at the destination, bike shops, an emergency number, etc.;
  • taxes;
  • Protection from the Travel Agent Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV). Free of charge as of January 1, 2019.

Not included: air transportation for the passenger and their bicycle, equipment such as the bicycle, the presence of a guide, mechanical assistance and access to a support vehicle, costs in the event of mechanical or physical problems.

Other information

Departure/Arrival

Toulouse Airport

Route rating: 6
Very difficult route;
Requires constant effort, repeated climbs (mountain passes), and a high level of fitness;
From 70 to 144 km.

Other information

Departure/Arrival

Toulouse Airport

Route rating: 6
Very difficult route;
Requires constant effort, repeated climbs (mountain passes), and a high level of fitness;
From 70 to 144 km.

Check the elevation profiles

Discover the elevation changes along this route and plan your upcoming trip with all the necessary information. Please note that elevation changes are provided for informational purposes only and may not always reflect the actual conditions on the ground.

Day-by-day cycling itinerary

Short route: 254 km / Long route: 1,142 km
1

Day 1

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

2

Day 2

Free day or loop via the Col des Palomières, Banios, Bulan, Labastide, Espèche, Bourg-de-Bigorre, Uzer (70 km).

3

Day 3

Free day or loop via the Col d'Aspin, Arreau, Bordères-Louron, Loudenvielle, Le Col d'Azet, Acizan, Col La Hourquette d'Acisan. Option: Col de Peyresourde (70 or 79 miles).

4

Day 4

Free day or loop via Campan, La Mongie, the Tourmalet Pass, Luz-Saint-Sauveur, Chèze, Pierrefitte-Nestalas, Argelez-Gazost, Juncalas, Labassère. (63 miles).

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. Option: Gouzet Station (76 to 85 miles).

7

Day 7

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

8

Day 8

St-Girons, Le Mas d’Asil, Foix, Lavelanet, Monségur, Fougax, Bélesta, Espézel, Quillan (90 miles).

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. (72 miles); Option via Peyrepertuse Castle and Quéribus Castle (79 miles).

10

Day 10

Free day or loop via Cavirac, Lapradelle, Montfort-sur-Boulzane, Col d'Aussières, Rabouillet, Sournia, Asignan, St-Martin, Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes (71 miles).

11

Day 11

Free day or loop via Axat, Belfort-sur-Rebenty, Joucou. Opt for 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 hours).

13

Day 13

Transfer to Toulouse airport.

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