This tour takes riders on an epic journey across the whole length of the Pyrenees. Starting on the Atlantic near Biarritz we’ll head east taking in a wonderful collection of iconic climbs as we head to the shores of the Mediterranean. 7 spectacular days of riding will take riders through the best of the French, Spanish and Andorran Pyrenees.
The TransPyrenees schedule
Saturday June 12
Collection from Bilbao or Biarritz airports
Sunday June 13
Biarritz – Oloron
Monday June 14
Oloron – Argelès Gazost
Tuesday June 15
Agelès Gazost – Bagnères de Luchon
Wednesday June 16
Bagnères de Luchon – Tarascon
Thursday June 17
Tarascon – Puigcerda
Friday June 18
Puigcerda – Olot
Saturday June 19
Olot – Tossa de Mar
Sunday June 20
Transfers to Girona and Barcelona Airports.
Who would enjoy this trip?
This trip is long and challenging with each day averaging 120km and 2500m of climbing.
A good fitness level will be required but there will certainly be scope for different rider levels to enjoy this trip.
The main prerequisites for this tour are that you come prepared and are happy to ride for 5-6 hours each day.
We would anticipate most riders on this trip having already ridden in high mountains before, but not always.
As is always the case, please contact us to find out if this trip suits you.
Cost
£2195 (twin share)
What we include
- 7 days of guided rides with vehicle support.
- 8 nights of accommodation, twin share, in a combination of gites and 2/3 star hotels.
- Breakfast every day.
- Dinner on six nights
- Transfers from and to airports
- Energy drink powder, bananas, and pastries are available on the rides.
What we don’t include
- Lunches.
- Flights.
- Travel insurance.
VAM Rating
Riders on this trip should be capable of climbing at a rate of around 700 metres/hour on a long climb when pushing themselves hard.
This certainly does not mean that riders have to ride at this level for the duration of the trip. It does, however, give us an idea of your fitness level and therefore gives you the reassurance that you can enjoy the trip and not simply survive it!
Find out more about VAM in our Frequently Asked Questions.
Travel information
Riders on this trip can arrive at Bilbao or Biarritz airports on Saturday June 12th. At the end of the tour riders can fly out from Barcelona or Girona airports on June 20th.
Please let us know what flights you are considering before booking them so we can confirm there suitability
Please contact us to find out more or to make a booking.