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Trans Pyrenees Coast to Coast Cycle

France


Grade: EXTREME
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Duration: 9 days

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Our adventure starts with superb views of the Atlantic coast before heading inland – and up! The foothills provide us with a useful warm-up before we move on to the mighty, spectacular giants of the Pyrenees – including the legendary climbs of the Col d’Aubisque and the Col du Tourmalet.

Conquering these mountains will earn you a fantastic sense of achievement and give you something in common with the most elite cyclists in the past 100 years! This is a very strenuous challenge taking in at least two mountain climbs each day - you will need to train extremely hard to succeed.

Guide Itinerary:

  • DAY 1: Meet in Biarritz, transfer to the coastal port of Hendaye on the French/Spanish border
  • DAY 2: Head inland through lovely scenery and Basque Villages over foothills inlcuding the Col d’Osquich (500m)
  • DAY 3: On into the Pyrenees, to the legenadary Col D'Aubisque (1709m), flowing decents via the Col du Soulor (1474m) to the valley bottom
  • DAY 4: Tough day today with three major climbs including the infamous Col du Tourmalet (2115m), we end the day in Bagneres de Luchon
  • DAY 5: A valley floor ride before the Col d'Ares (797m) and then the Col De Portet d'Aspet (1069m)
  • DAY 6: A change of scene as we ride through gorges and wooded valleys to reach the Col d'Agnes (1570m) and onto Ax-les-Thermes
  • DAY 7: The second highest peak of the challenge the Port De Pailheres (2001m); fabulous descent towards Mediterranean, finish by the sea
  • DAY 8: Free day in Argeles sur Mer
  • DAY 9: Depart from Perpignan
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