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Crossing the Pyrenees from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. 

From Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Collioure, from the Basque Country to Catalonia, an extraordinary trip from west to east where you cross the entire Pyrenees. During this epic cycling tour, you ride through legendary passes of the Tour de France such as Aubisque and Tourmalet plus many other giants as well as secrets passes. You will cross remote regions with you will discover green landscapes, steep valleys, in which men have lived for centuries, close to nature.

Day 1 : Welcome to Basque Country

We will meet you at the Toulouse airport at a predetermined time before transferring you to your hotel in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. In the afternoon we will take the opportunity to introduce you to the program, adjust your bike and explore the beautiful Basque town and its bay over the Atlantic Ocean.

Meals: Dinner

Accomodation: La Réserve 4* – Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Leaving the Atlantic coast behind us, we enter the interior for a 100% Basque country day. We cross many villages classified among the most beautiful of France. In the last part of the ride, the first big passes of the trip appear: Burdincurutcheta (1135 m) and Bagargiak (1327 m).

Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner

Route: Option 1 : 70 km / 1100 m D+ – Option 2 : 115 km / 2700 m Elevation Gain

Accomodation: Hotel Etchemaïté 3* – Larrau

The short but difficult Col de Marie Blanque (1035 m) leads then to the Ossau Valley where the famous Col d’Aubisque (1709 m) awaits you. Its steep and uneven slopes lead to a spectacular stretch of road, towards the Col du Soulor (1474 m).

Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner

Route: Option 1 : 70 km / 1700 m D+ – Option 2 : 125 km / 2800 m Elevation Gain

Accomodation: Hotel Le Viscos 4* – Saint-Savin

The Col du Tourmalet (2115 m), the most sacred mountain of the Tour de France, has been climbed more than 80 times by the riders since 1910. We then take the direction of an unknown but very bucolic pass before the last ascent of the day, the Col de Peyresourde (1569 m), which marks the border between the Hautes-Pyrénées and the Haute-Garonne.

Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner

Route: Option 1 : 70 km / 2500 m Elevation Gain – Option 2 : 115 km / 3400 m Elevation Gain

Accomodation: Hotel Le Castel d’Alti 4* – Bagnères de Luchon

This morning, we attack the Port de Balès (1755 m) which offers us a splendid view on the surrounding summits. We then pass the Col de Menté (1349 m) and its terrible slopes before entering Arriège by the Col du Portet d’Aspet (1069 m).

Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner

Route: Option 1 : 70 km / 2100 m Elevation Gain – Option 2 : 105 km / 2600 m Elevation Gain

Accomodation: Au détour du Larrech – Castillon en Couserans

This day across the Ariège allows us to discover the Pyrenees under their wildest light. The mystical Bethmale Valley takes us to the unknown Port de la Core (1305 m) before the sequence Col d’Agnès (1570 m) / Port de Lers (1517 m).

Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner

Route: Option 1 : 65 km / 2100 m Elevation Gain – Option 2 : 95 km / 2200 m Elevation Gain

Accomodation: Hotel Le Manoir d’Agnès 3* – Tarascon sur Ariège

We quickly gain height on our way to the giant of the day, the Port de Pailhères (2001 m) which is sometimes compared to the Tourmalet for its length and steep finish. Once at the top we switch to a landscape and a climate already Mediterranean. The Col de Jau (1506 m) then marks the border between the Aude and the Pyrénées-Orientales.

Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner

Route: Option 1 : 70 km / 2300 m Elevation Gain – Option 2 : 130 km / 3400 m Elevation Gain

Accomodation: Chateau de Riell 5* – Moligt les Bains

Dominated by the majestic Canigou, we cross the splendid small roads and passes of the Catalan backcountry. The finish on the Mediterranean Sea is spectacular as it offers an exceptional panorama on the terraced vineyards and the charming village of Collioure.

Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner

Route: Option 1 : 75 km / 600 m Elevation Gain – Option 2 : 115 km / 1400 m Elevation Gain

Accomodation: Le Relais des 3 Mas 4* – Collioure

It’s the end of this bike tour Across Pyrenees with Veymont Travel. After breakfast your guide will take you to Toulouse airport.

Meals: Breakfast

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NoT INCLUDED

Accomodation

  • 1 night in 5* hotel in double occupancy
  • 4 nights in 4* hotel in double occupancy
  • 2 nights in 3* hotel in double occupancy
  • 1 night in chambre d’hôtes in double occupancy

Meals

  • 8 breakfasts
  • 7 picnics / lunches
  • 8 dinners
  • Sport nutrition for every day of cycling

Guiding

  • 1 guide-driver with van who supports the group all along the tour

Activities

  • 7 bike rides

Equipment

  • Garmin GPS rental : 1 for 4 pers.
  • 2 bottles
  • 1 Veymont Travel cycling jersey

Support & Transfer

  • Transfer of people
  • Transfer of luggages
  • Transfer of bikes
  • Mechanical assistance
  • Pick up and drop off at predeterminated places
Non Inclus Séjour Liberté
  • Travel and repatriation insurance
  • Plane/train tickets and transportation to/from predetermined pick up/drop off locations
  • Accomodation before and after the stay
  • Personnal effetcs purchased during the stay
  • Activities not planned by Veymont Travel
  • Meals not mentionned in the “meals” section
  • Wine and dinks in bars, hotels and restaurants
  • Bike rental
  • Cycling guide

Guaranteed departure from 4 participants. Less than 4? More than 8? Contact-us !

In option:

  • Bike rental and equipment
  • Room in Single occupation
  • Cycling guide