Grand Tour 2027
Duration: 6 days and 5 nights
Europe
France
Europe
Pyrenees – Self-guided
A Cycling Vacation in the Pyrenees
Starting at
5099$
per person
Duration
13 days
12 nights
Level
Level:
6 - Expert - very mountainous - 70 to 165 km
A Climber's Paradise
Don't let the climbs scare you? Head to the Pyrenees! This region, known for the Basque Country—which straddles the border between France and Spain—offers some of France's greatest cycling challenges.
A must-see on the Tour de France, this mountain range has crowned more than one yellow jersey during the Tour, 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!
Drive Self-guided
With the “ Self-guided ” package, enjoy your trip on your own terms, with complete independence. We’ll provide you with the itinerary and book your accommodations—the rest is up to you!
Dates and Prices
Date*
Duration
Prices starting at
Note
( * Please contact us to check availability. )
Package includes
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;
- luggage transport between each stopover city (one bag per person, maximum 20 kg);
- GPX data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format;
- information to ensure a smooth trip: contact information and phone numbers for transportation providers at the destination, bike shops, an emergency contact number, etc.;
- taxes;
- Protection provided by the Travel Agent Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV). No fees as of January 1, 2019.
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 a mechanical or physical mishap.
Package includes
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;
- luggage transport between each stopover city (one bag per person, maximum 20 kg);
- GPX data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format;
- information to ensure a smooth trip: contact information and phone numbers for transportation providers at the destination, bike shops, an emergency contact number, etc.;
- taxes;
- Protection provided by the Travel Agent Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV). No fees as of January 1, 2019.
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 a mechanical or physical mishap.
Additional Information
Start/Finish
Toulouse Airport
Route rating: 6
Very difficult route;
Requires sustained effort, repeated climbs (mountain passes), and a high level of fitness;
70 to 144 km.
Additional Information
Start/Finish
Toulouse Airport
Route rating: 6
Very difficult route;
Requires sustained effort, repeated climbs (mountain passes), and a high level of fitness;
70 to 144 km.
Check the elevation profiles
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-by-Day Cycling Itinerary
Short route: 254 km / Long route: 1,142 km
1
Day 1
Meet at the Toulouse airport and transfer to Bagnères-de-Bigorre (2 hours).
2
Day 2
A day off or a loop route via the Col des Palomières, Banios, Bulan, Labastide, Espèche, Bourg-de-Bigorre, and Uzer (70 km).
3
Day 3
Free day or loop route via the Col d’Aspin, Arreau, Bordères-Louron, Loudenvielle, the Col d’Azet, Acizan, and the Col La Hourquette d’Acisan. Optional route via the Col de Peyresourde (112 or 127 km).
4
Day 4
A day off or a loop route via Campan, La Mongie, the Col du Tourmalet, Luz-Saint-Sauveur, Chèze, Pierrefitte-Nestalas, Argelez-Gazost, Juncalas, and Labassère. (101 km).
5
Day 5
Bagnères-de-Bigorre, Capvern, La Barthe-de-Neste, Barbazan, Izaut-de-l’Hôtel, Castelbiague, Prat-Bonrepaux, St-Girons. Route via St-Pé-d’Ardet, Col des Ares, Col de Portet d’Aspet, Moulis (107 to 122 km).
6
Day 6
A day off 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 to 136 km).
7
Day 7
A day off or a loop route via Clermont, Allières, La Bastide de Sérou, Le Col de Péguère, Lauch, and Rivèrenert. (86 km).
8
Day 8
St-Girons, Le Mas d’Asil, Foix, Lavelanet, Monségur, Fougax, Bélesta, Espézel, Quillan (144 km).
9
Day 9
A day off or a Cathar loop via Couiza, the Col du Paradis, the 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).
10
Day 10
A day off or a loop route via Cavirac, Lapradelle, Montfort-sur-Boulzane, Col d’Aussières, Rabouillet, Sournia, Asignan, St-Martin, and Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes (113 km).
11
Day 11
A day off 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).
12
Day 12
Transfer from Quillan to Toulouse (2 hours).
13
Day 13
Transfer to the Toulouse airport.
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