Starting at
per person
Duration
12 nights
Level
6 - Expert - very mountainous - 70 to 165 km
Are you up for some serious climbs? Head to the Pyrenees! This region, known for the Basque Country—which straddles the border between France and Spain—offers some of France’s toughest cycling challenges.
A must-see on the Tour de France, this mountain range has crowned more than one yellow jersey winner during the race, 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!
With the Self-guided option, enjoy your trip at your own pace and on your own terms. We’ll provide you with the itinerary and book your accommodations—the rest is up to you!
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and back;
transportation on Day 12;
12 nights in a three-star hotel, double occupancy;
12 breakfasts and 3 dinners;
Not included: airfare for the passenger and their bicycle; equipment, such as the bicycle; a guide; mechanical repairs and access to a support vehicle; and costs incurred in the event of mechanical or physical issues.
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and back;
transportation on Day 12;
12 nights in a three-star hotel, double occupancy;
12 breakfasts and 3 dinners;
Not included: airfare for the passenger and their bicycle; equipment, such as the bicycle; a guide; mechanical repairs and access to a support vehicle; and costs incurred in the event of mechanical or physical issues.
Toulouse Airport
Route rating: 6
very difficult route;
requiring sustained effort, repeated climbs (mountain passes), and a high level of fitness;
70 to 144 km.
Toulouse Airport
Route rating: 6
very difficult route;
requiring sustained effort, repeated climbs (mountain passes), and a high level of fitness;
70 to 144 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
Meet at Toulouse Airport and transfer to Bagnères-de-Bigorre (2 hours).
Day 2
A day off or a loop via the Col des Palomières, Banios, Bulan, Labastide, Espèche, Bourg-de-Bigorre, and Uzer (70 km).
Day 3
A rest day or a loop route via the Col d’Aspin, Arreau, Bordères-Louron, Loudenvielle, the Col d’Azet, Acizan, and the Col La Hourquette d’Acisan. Option: Col de Peyresourde (112 or 127 km).
Day 4
A rest day or a loop via Campan, La Mongie, the Col du Tourmalet, Luz-Saint-Sauveur, Chèze, Pierrefitte-Nestalas, Argelez-Gazost, Juncalas, and Labassère. (101 km).
Day 5
Bagnères-de-Bigorre, Capvern, La Barthe-de-Neste, Barbazan, Izaut-de-l’Hôtel, Castelbiague, Prat-Bonrepaux, St-Girons. Via St-Pé-d’Ardet, Col des Ares, Col de Portet d’Aspet, Moulis (107 to 122 km).
Day 6
A rest day or a loop route via Castillon-en-Couserans, Engomer, Col de la Core, Seix, Col de Latrappe, Col d’Agnès, Massat, and the Ribaouto Gorges. Option: Gouzet Resort (123–136 km).
Day 7
A day off or a loop via Clermont, Allières, La Bastide de Sérou, Le Col de Péguère, Lauch, and Rivèrenert. (86 km).
Day 8
St-Girons, Le Mas d’Asil, Foix, Lavelanet, Monségur, Fougax, Bélesta, Espézel, Quillan (144 km).
Day 9
A day off or a Cathar loop via Couiza, Col du Paradis, Col de la Redoulade, Duihac-sous-Peyrepertuse, St-Paul-de-Fenouillet, Prugnanes, and Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes. (117 km); Option via Peyrepertuse Castle and Quéribus Castle (127 km).
Day 10
A day off or a loop via Cavirac, Lapradelle, Montfort-sur-Boulzane, Col d’Aussières, Rabouillet, Sournia, Asignan, St-Martin, and Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes (113 km).
Day 11
A rest day or a loop via Axat, Belfort-sur-Rebenty, and Joucou. Alternatively, via the Gorges de l’Aube, Rouze, Port de Pailhères, Col du Pradel, and Mérial. (67 or 113 km).
Day 12
Transfer from Quillan to Toulouse (2 hours).
Day 13
Transfer to Toulouse Airport.
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