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!
Featured Climbs
Col du Tourmalet, Col d’Aubisque, Luz-Ardiden, Port de Balès, Col de Peyresourde
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
Total Distance
Total Elevation
Daily Av. Distance
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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.
Itinerary
| Day | Description | Distance | Elevation | Hotel | |
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| 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
Distance
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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
Distance
Elevation
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
Distance
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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!
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Day 8
Map & Profile
| Climb | Distance | Elevation | Av. Grade | Category | |
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| No major climbs today | |||||
| Climb | Distance | Elevation | Av. Grade | Category | |
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Col des Borderes from Sireix |
5.8% | 2 | ||
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Col de Soulor from Arrens-Marsous |
7.9% | 2 | ||
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Col d’Aubisque from Col de Soulor |
4.9% | 2 | ||
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Col de Soulor from Cirque de Litor |
5.1% | 4 | ||
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| Climb | Distance | Elevation | Av. Grade | Category | |
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Hautacam from Ayros Arbouix |
7.9% | HC | ||
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Luz-Ardiden from Luz St Sauveur |
7.5% | HC | ||
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Climbs
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Dates & Prices
| Date | Booking Status | Availability | Price / Per Person | Single Supplement | Non-rider Discount | ||
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| 2023 | |||||||
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May 21 - 28 |
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USD $4,495
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USD $800 |
USD $840 |
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Aug 13 - 20 |
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What's Included
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Accommodations & Meals
Transportation
Cycling Support
Nutrition during the ride
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Pick-up/Drop-off Info
Arrival
| Pickup Location | Time |
|---|---|
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Toulouse Blagnac Airport |
9:00am |
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Pullman Toulouse Airport Hotel |
9:00am |
Departure
| Drop Off Location | Time |
|---|---|
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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
Trans Pyrenees
One of Europe’s most celebrated cycling terrains is an absolute must for every keen cyclist
