From the Provence of the Popes to the Luberon – Self-guided
Duration: 8 days and 7 nights
Starting from
per person
Duration
12 nights
Level
6 - Expert - very mountainous - 43 to 102 miles
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!
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!
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;
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.
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;
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.
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.
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.
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 1
Meet at Toulouse airport and transfer to Bagnères-de-Bigorre (2 hours).
Day 2
Free day or loop via the Col des Palomières, Banios, Bulan, Labastide, Espèche, Bourg-de-Bigorre, Uzer (70 km).
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).
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).
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).
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).
Day 7
Free day or loop via Clermont, Allières, La Bastide de Sérou, Le Col de Péguère, Lauch, Rivèrenert. (86 km).
Day 8
St-Girons, Le Mas d’Asil, Foix, Lavelanet, Monségur, Fougax, Bélesta, Espézel, Quillan (90 miles).
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).
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).
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).
Day 12
Transfer from Quillan to Toulouse (2 hours).
Day 13
Transfer to Toulouse airport.
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