>> Biking through the pyrenees

From the Ocean (Hendaye) to the Mediterranean sea (Banyuls/mer) on the exceptional roads and passes of the Tour de France (Bagargui, Tourmalet, Aubisque, Aspin, Peyresourde, Portillon, Mente,... etc). A total of 30 passes to cross. 2 Roads per lap are offered : 1 Difficult and 1 Easy - 840km and 16449m change in altitude or 724,5km and 6192m in altitude - Validity MAY to OCTOBER - Either bike completely across in 7 laps - Or bike partially across in 2-3-4-5 or 6 laps.

Difficult road

Easy road

Day 1 :  Welcome in Hendaye, lunch and night  
Day 2 : Hendaye / Gurmençon : 165 km - level 1905 m
or
Hendaye / Arette : 150 km - level 1905 m
160 km - level 717 m
Day 3 :  Gurmençon / Aucun-Argeles : 75 km - level : 1905 m
or
Arette / Aucun-Argeles : 90 km - level : 1905 m
85 km - level 1738 m
Day 4 : Aucun-Argeles / Bagneres de Luchon : 121 km - level : 3270 m 121 km - level 1159 m
Day 5 : Bagneres de Luchon / Oust : 112 km - level : 2783 m 98 km - level 628 m
Day 6 : Oust / Ax les Thermes : 122 km : level : 2914 m 74 km - level 994 m
Day 7 : Ax les Thermes / Prades : 105 km - level : 2125 m 115 km - level 1116 m
Day 8 : Prades / Banyuls : 122 km - level 1026 m 70 km - level 200 m
Prices : consult us
Prices include  :
 Accomodation in 2 or 3 star hotels, double or twin beds including evening meal(w/out drinks), overnight stay and breakfast. The Road Book which includes the trip details, changes in altitude, and itineraries for each lap. A card which needs to be stamped in each hotel and returned (address at the back) in order to receive your « PYRENEAN RAID » diploma.
Repatriation Assistance Insurance.
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE :
Luggage transport fees. Non-resident tax (to be paid directly at the hotel)
Optional cancellation insurance is recommended: 20€ per person.
Return from BANYULS/MER to HENDAYE (see with tour operator).
Pre-routing and post-routing to HENDAYE and BANYULS/MER.

  Other possibilities, contact us : Mail

 

RECOMMENDED
*Good physical shape ( a minimum of 3000 km of training).
* Road bike with a triple chainwheel (30-40-50 ) teeth and 13 to 26 teeth on the back wheel.
* Spare parts ( chains, tires, air chamber, spokes, brake pads,etc....)
* Sufficient summer and winter clothes, 2 pairs of shoes, winter jacket and gloves, warm waterproof overboots.

Hotels : La Route des Pyrenees - www.routepyrenees.com