Europe, France
Burgundy - Made-to-measure group
Level:
Europe
France
Pyrenees - Self-guided
Cycling vacations at the top of the Pyrenees
From
4195$
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!
Ride Self-guided
With the Self-guided formula, enjoy your stay according to your desires, in total independence. We give you the itinerary, we book your accommodation and the rest is up to you!
Dates and prices
Date*
Duration
Prices from
Note
( * Contact us to check availability. )
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 (one per person, maximum 20 kg) and bike box;
- the daily itinerary plan;
- mechanical breakdown service and access to a support vehicle;
- taxes;
Not included: air transportation for the passenger and his or her bicycle; equipment such as the bicycle; the presence of a guide; mechanical breakdown service and access to a support vehicle; costs in the event of a mechanical or physical problem; protection by the Fonds d'indemnisation des clients des agents de voyages (FICAV), i.e. $1 per $1,000 and its applicable discount.
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 (one per person, maximum 20 kg) and bike box;
- the daily itinerary plan;
- mechanical breakdown service and access to a support vehicle;
- taxes;
Not included: air transportation for the passenger and his or her bicycle; equipment such as the bicycle; the presence of a guide; mechanical breakdown service and access to a support vehicle; costs in the event of a mechanical or physical problem; protection by the Fonds d'indemnisation des clients des agents de voyages (FICAV), i.e. $1 per $1,000 and its applicable discount.
Other information
Departure/return
Toulouse Airport
Circuit rating: 6
very difficult circuit;
requiring constant effort, repeated climbs (cols) and a high level of training;
from 70 to 165 km.
Other information
Departure/return
Toulouse Airport
Circuit rating: 6
very difficult circuit;
requiring constant effort, repeated climbs (cols) and a high level of training;
from 70 to 165 km.
Consult vertical drops
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.
