the pyrenees
bordeaux to barcelona
next departure - dates tbc
This is the ultimate cycling adventure - from Bordeaux to Barcelona via the epic climbs of the Pyrenees. We experience the contrasting French and Spanish cultures and cuisines and conquer the famous Col du Tourmalet. This ride is timed to perfection, as we watch highlight stages of the Tour de France in the Pyrenees.
This tour at a glance
Dates
Next departure TBC
July. Timed to see the TDF.
Difficulty
Moderate to Challenging
The ride begins with easier days and rolling mountains, building to the challenging climbs of the Pyrenees. Arrive with a good level of fitness and mountain experience.
Duration
15 nights,
8 hotels + 7 camping
Pricing
Future pricing TBC
Tour Deposit $900 per person
Details
Ride from Bordeaux to Barcelona via the Pyrenees and see highlight stages of the Tour de France including a mountain top finish! Our route traverses the Pyrenees, crossing the most beautiful and well known climbs of the Tour de France and Vuelta España.
Terrain Rolling vineyards and farmland making way to hilly and mountainous terrain as we pass through the Pyrenees.
Distance 1000km+
Average Daily Distance 80-100km per day
Bikes Bring your own. E-bikes welcome.
Group Size Small to mod sized group up to 18 cyclists.
Accomodation A mix of hotels and quality campgrounds.
Meals 15 breakfasts, 10 afternoon teas, 8 group meals.
Start/Finish Meet in Bordeaux, France. Finish in Barcelona, Spain. Both have airports and high speed rail connections.
Exclusions Your bike & spare parts, travel to start/finish hotel, alcoholic & specialty beverages not included in group meals, other breakfasts/lunches/dinners not included in the Tour
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Tour Highlights
The south west of France - we ride through the famous Bordeaux vineyards, visit medieval Bastide (walled) towns and the Chapel Notre dame des Cyclists, honouring greats of the Tour de France. The local gastronomy is famed for specialties such as foie gras, armagnac brandy and bazas beef.
Riding through the Pyrenees mountain villages, where we share tiny country roads with sheep, goats and cows as the rolling hills become the mighty peaks of the Pyrenees. The villages on the French and Spanish sides have their own unique culture , traditions as we ride through them and stop to soak up the atmosphere.
Joining the action and atmosphere of the Tour de France in the heart of the Pyrenees is an experience you will never forget!! We time this tour to coincide with highlight stages of the Tour de France and spend 3 nights in one spot as the region is buzzing with atmosphere and cyclists as the Tour approaches.
Conquering the spectacular and famous Cols and Passo! Tourmalet, Aubisque, Aspin, Peyresourde, Horquette d’Anzican, Hautacam, Portillon, Cauterets, Luz Ardiden, Bon Aigua - to name a few!! It’s a mountain climbers dream as we ride these epic climbs and sweeping, hair-pinned descents.
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