Trans Pyrenees

Trans Pyrenees

A magnificent ride across the most famous climbs of the French Pyrenees

Discover the natural beauty of one of Europe’s most celebrated cycling terrains. Cross the Pyrenees, conquering legendary Tour de France climbs every day. Includes Tourmalet, Aubisque, Peyresourde, Port de Balès, Luz-Ardiden and many more!

Overview

Details

Next Departure

August 13th 2023

From

USD $4,495

Duration

8 days / 7 nights

Non-Rider Friendly

No

Rental Bike

USD $500

Ride Program

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Overview

The Pyrenees conjure up images of famous Tour de France stages. This is your opportunity to transform these images into real life as you conquer the legendary Pyrenees climbs of the Tour de France.

Starting in Pau, a frequent host of Tour de France stages, you’ll cross the Pyrenees from west to east, conquering iconic Tour de France climbs like the Tourmalet, Aubisque, Luz-Ardiden, Peyresourde, Port de Balès and many more. You’ll also ride the Col de Tentes and the Cirque de Troumouse, 2 lesser-known but incredibly stunning climbs!

Throughout the entire ride you’ll be amazed with the sheer natural beauty of this incredible region.


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Itinerary

Day Description Distance Elevation Hotel
01 Bienvenue en France Grand hôtel de France
02 The Cirque de Litor and Col d'Aubisque Grand hôtel de France
03 Hautacam and Luz-Ardiden Hotel Le Terminus
04 Col de Tentes and the Cirque de Troumouse Hotel Le Terminus
05 The Tourmalet! Hotel Mir
06 Col de Val Louron-Azet and the Col de Peyesrourde Le Castel d’Alti
07 Port de Balès Le Castel d’Alti
08 Au revoir!
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Itinerary Detail

Day 1

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Bienvenue en France

Your trip starts at Toulouse Airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to your hotel in Pierrefitte-Nestalas.

After lunch, orientation meeting and bike build-up you’ll head out for your first ride.

Day 2

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The Cirque de Litor and Col d'Aubisque

You start your journey with one of the most spectacular rides in the Pyrenees, the climb of the Col d’Aubisque and the road around the Cirque de Litor. The Aubisque is one of the toughest but generally considered as one of the most beautiful climbs in the Pyrenees. The Cirque de Litor runs along a high ridge joining the Col d’Aubisque and the Col de Soulor and offers some of the most dramatic and impressive views in the Pyrenees.

Tip: the Cirque de Litor runs for 10km (6 miles), from the summit of the Aubisque to the summit of the Soulor. Especially if it’s a clear day, there will be spectacular photo ops all along this section of the ride. You’ll meet up with the rest of the group at the top of the Soulor anyway, so no rush and enjoy the views!

Day 3

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Hautacam and Luz-Ardiden

From your hotel in Pierrefitte-Nestalas., you’ll head through quintessential Pyrenees terrain. We’ll stay off the main road and take the scenic back-roads through quaint villages until we reach the town of Argelès-Gazost which signals the start of the Hautacam our first climb of the day, used several times on the Tour de France, On 2022 had the finish line on the top of that iconic climb and the winner was Jonas Vingegaard.

Also on our agenda we have the famous climb to the ski station in Luz-Ardiden. Remember that Tour de France stage back in 2003 when Lance Armstrong crashed after catching his handlebar on a fan’s bag – that was Luz-Ardiden.

Tip: enjoy the descent from Luz-Ardiden, one of the best descents in the Pyrenees!

Map & Profile

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7.9% HC
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7.5% HC
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Climbs

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Climbs

Category Climb Day Difficulty Length Ele. Gain Av. Grade
2 Col des Borderes (from Sireix) 02 52 5.8%
2 Col de Soulor (from Arrens-Marsous) 02 78 7.9%
2 Col d’Aubisque (from Col de Soulor) 02 43 4.9%
4 Col de Soulor (from Cirque de Litor) 02 26 5.1%
HC Hautacam (from Ayros Arbouix) 03 110 7.9%
HC Luz-Ardiden (from Luz St Sauveur) 03 107 7.5%
HC Col de Tentes (from Gedre) 04 105 6.5%
HC Cirque de Troumouse (from Gedre) 04 102 7%
HC Col du Tourmalet (from Luz St Sauveur) 05 140 7.6%
2 Hourquette d’Ancizan (from Payolle) 05 49 5.3%
1 Col de Val Louron-Azet (from St Lary Soulan) 06 82 7.1%
1 Col de Peyresourde (from Avajan) 06 78 7.1%
HC Port de Balès (from Mauleon-Barousse) 07 108 6.5%
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2023
May 21 - 28
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Aug 13 - 20
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    Trip Hotels

    Grand hôtel de France

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    Hotel Le Terminus

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    Hotel Mir

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    Le Castel d’Alti

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    What's Included

    What's Included What's Not Included
      Accommodations & Meals arrow
    • 8 days / 7 nights fully accompanied trip
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts
    • All but 1 dinner
    • Sit-down lunch on Day 1
    • Picnic lunches during the rides
    • Transportation arrow
    • Pick-up at Toulouse Blagnac Airport
    • Drop-off at Toulouse Blagnac Airport
    • All transportation during the trip
    • All luggage & bike box transfers
    • Cycling Support arrow
    • 1 x Support Van & 1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.)
    • Experienced bike mechanic
    • Park Tools Toolkit
    • Daily ride gpx files provided
    • Nutrition during the ride arrow
    • Energy bars, gels and sports drink
    • Variety of snacks and local specialties for picnic lunches
    • Bottled water
    • Post-ride recovery food
    • Airfare
    • Travel and personal insurance
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
    • Staff gratuities
    What's Included
      Accommodations & Meals arrow
    • 8 days / 7 nights fully accompanied trip
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts
    • All but 1 dinner
    • Sit-down lunch on Day 1
    • Picnic lunches during the rides
    • Transportation arrow
    • Pick-up at Toulouse Blagnac Airport
    • Drop-off at Toulouse Blagnac Airport
    • All transportation during the trip
    • All luggage & bike box transfers
    • Cycling Support arrow
    • 1 x Support Van & 1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.)
    • Experienced bike mechanic
    • Park Tools Toolkit
    • Daily ride gpx files provided
    • Nutrition during the ride arrow
    • Energy bars, gels and sports drink
    • Variety of snacks and local specialties for picnic lunches
    • Bottled water
    • Post-ride recovery food
    What's Not Included
    • Airfare
    • Travel and personal insurance
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
    • Staff gratuities

    Travel details - airport departures

    Pick-up/Drop-off Info

    Arrival

    Pickup Location Time

    Toulouse Blagnac Airport

    9:00am

    OR

    Pullman Toulouse Airport Hotel

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    9:00am

    Departure

    Drop Off Location Time

    Toulouse Blagnac Airport

    9:30am


    Rental Bikes

    Frame

    Felt FR Advanced

    Groupset

    2023 SRAM Force AXS 12-speed

    Weight

    7.7kg (size 53)

    Wheels

    Reynolds AR46 DB Custom

    Chainrings

    48x35

    Cassette

    10-33

    Sizes

    47, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61

    Price

    USD $500

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    Trans Pyrenees

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