Guests are invited to take all climbs at their own pace, and the support vehicle will be near the group at all times. He started at saintemariedecampan with sausage, ham and cheese at the inn opposite the church and arranged to hire a driver called dupont from bagneresdebigorre. Cycling in catalonia and the spanishfrench pyrenees. Our pyrenees cycling holiday packages are meticulously researched, planned and tailored to offer incredible value for money and the incomparable experience of riding on roads with a unique history. Our local stage is the 27th july lourdes to laruns and it is an epic one. Exclusive vip access is included and for those bringing bikes you will be able to ride famous pyrenean climbs. Greet each day with new challenges and ride the legendary cols of aubisque, galibier, and the mythic ventoux, along with the. Stay in specially selected hotels and spoil yourself after the ride with amazing gastronomic pleasures of the pyrenees. The climb starts near the beginning of both tourmalet and hautacam.
Ballon dalsace, vosges mountains the ascent of the ballon dalsace was one of the most. This your of the classic cols of the pyrenees is a bespoke holiday and dates can be arranged to suit. Would be good if youre around for a couple of climbs. Heres how to make the best of them why go to the pyrenees. Mountains the french pyrenees are home to some of the most famous cycling climbs in the world. Ride camps require full payment at the time of booking. Of the climbs that ive ridden, i found the route descriptions to be accurate, including the allimportant gradients at each stage of the climb.
We have spent years pedaling these parts, which means we have collected a wealth of varied rides and can combine the grand tours cycling climbs with some hidden gems that you wont find in a guidebook. Enjoy epic climbs, thrilling descents and spectate the race as the yellow jersey celebrates its 100th year. Steines first agreed that the tour would pay 2,000 francs to clear the col daubisque, then came back to investigate the tourmalet. The pyrenees are a majestic stretch of mountains running from the mediterranean sea in the east to the atlantic ocean out west, forming a natural and impossible border between france and spain with the tiny state of andorra mixed into the mountainous center. Including with the owners of procyclingtours, michelle heuss and owner of allan davis cycling, alby davis, we have a total of 4 staff for only 14 clients. Best of the pyrenees cycling tours the epic climbs. Our pyrenees ride experience, hosted by tdf leadoutlegend nick gates, will be all about ks for days, conquering iconic pyrenean cols and taking on. The french pyrenees are a wonderful base for our tour, the region is a rich cultural experience for cyclists, non.
Cycling in the pyrenees is often overshadowed by cycling in the alps, but that is quickly changing. Join us on this epic trip through the french alps and pyrenees. Classic climbs of the pyrenees from the atlantic ocean to the mediterranean sea in 8 stages along the main climbs all over the pyrenees. Guides will outline options to shorten the daily rides. Classic climbs of the pyrenees cycling tours of the pyrenees.
Five must ride climbs of the pyrenees road cycling uk. Conquer the classic climbs of the pyrenees on this 7 day, all inclusive tour. He told the story in a book published soon after the event. We descend now to enjoy the stunningingly beautiful stretch of pyrenean road cirque du litor separating the two climbs before the real fun begins. This mountain chain, a natural border between france and spain, is a beautiful scenic area with a variety of harsh contrast landscapes. The mountains of the alps and pyrenees are where tour legends are made and broken. There are exquisite valleys and passes to wander and summits of 3000m and more within the reach of most hill walkers. The famous tourdefrance climbs in the north and dream roads through spectacular mountains and canyons in the south transpyrenees if you have only one week for the pyrenees, we think this will be a much better experience than racing from the atlantic to the mediterranean.
The race first ventured into the range in 1910, with backtoback stages. The tour first visited the pyrenees in 1910 and octave lapize. Cycling in the pyrenees climbs, routes, events, hotels. During this classic climbs of the pyrenees cycling tour you will face all. Now is your chance to test yourself on some of the most iconic climbs in cycling. Situated in the basque region, and climbing to the border between france and spain, larrau is characterized by very steep gradients on the french side. At the pyrenees cycling tour company, we draw on years of experience to deliver truly unforgettable cycling trips. The tourmalet, the peyresourde, the aspin, the hautacam, luz ardiden and more. Now is your chance to test yourself on some of the toughest climbs in cycling. While the summit is rarely used for stage finishes, the 6,500foot ascent is as brutal as any on the tour. Experience the worlds greatest bike race as it reaches the majestic pyrenees. Raphas guide to the great road climbs of the pyrenees. Col du tourmalet needing little introduction nicknamed the terrible mountain and made famous by countless appearances in the tour, a. Luz ardiden is a small ski station atop some great hairpins.
Peaking at 1474m we cansafely assumeyoull be warmed up come the summit. Cycling climbs in the french pyrenees cycle fiesta. Thomson bike tours climbs cap du long in the pyrenees on. Here you can have your picture taken on the winners podium. Cycle the classic climbs of the pyrenees road cycling.
Essential guidebook of walks and climbs in the pyrenees, with over 170 day walks, multiday walks, climbing routes and mountaineering ascents. Enjoy epic climbs, thrilling descents and exquisite, everchanging scenery. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Col du tourmalet, hautacam, col du peyresourdes, col du solour, col daubisque and many more. Spectator and cycling trips to le tour watch the race, ride the famous roads, or do both. Five must ride climbs of the pyrenees aubisque, tourmalet, superbagneres, hautacam, and peyresourde. I can in person say thank you as you have saved me so much hassle when planning my own itenirary for my alps holidays.
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