For 5 days, the access roads to the cols will be closed to motorized traffic and entirely reserved for cyclists from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The circulation of vehicles will be prohibited uphill and downhill by a temporary traffic order.
To take full advantage of this opportunity, we offer a tour with reservation of accommodation (from 3 to 4 stars), luggage transfer at each stage, and assistance with a vehicle for more comfort.
Riding days
Price per person (€)*
Cols
Km of ascent
*(Price subject to availability of accommodation at the time of booking).
From 09th to 14th July 2023
Other dates:
Your are not available on this date? Contact us, we will try to find a solution for you.
During this trip you will be required to climb 11 cols with potentially 150km of ascent, so you must be a regular cyclist in order to enjoy your week.
For more comfort or for those accompanying you, we offer the option of renting electric bikes.
Accommodations are subject to change depending on availability at the time of booking. In case of modification, a new price of the stay will be established.
Day 0 : Night at the hotel 3* d’Etigny at Bagnères de Luchon
Day 1 : Night at the hotel 3* les Arches at Saint Lary
Day 2 : Night at the hotel 3* Le Chalet at Campan
Day 3 : Night at the hotel 3* Miramont at Argeles Gazost
Day 4 : Night at the hotel 4* Alba at Lourdes
Day 5 : Possibility to night at l’Hôtel 4* Alba at Lourdes (optional)
We offer some supplements, but it is possible to include other services (access thermoludic center, tasting of local products, wine tasting, …), do not hesitate to contact us.
We can also plan a trip for accompanying persons who do not ride.
Bespoke: We are very passionate road cyclist and mountain bikers, so we have chosen to focus on providing a top cycling experience “à la carte“: top quality, top riding experience, small or private groups. We know that each people is different this is why we offer customized trip.
In short, we know how to adapt to your desires, and to be honest, it is what we prefer, so do not hesitate to contact us and let us know an idea of the holidays you dream about, we will make you a proposal in the shortest possible time.
Includes
- 5 nights in 3* and 4* hotels in a double room with breakfast
- 5 half-days of cycling on cols reserved for cyclists with the provision of technical sheets on the climbs
- Transfer of luggage at each stage and transfer from Lourdes to Bagnères de Luchon (starting point of the trip)
- Assistance with vehicle for more comfort
- Application fee
- Tourist taxes
- RCP tour operator insurance
Does not include
- Drinks and other personal expenses
Extra-cost options
- Transfers from airport (Pau, Toulouse, Biarritz, …): price upon request
- Single-room supplement: price upon request
- Additional overnight stay: price upon request
- Bike rental: €245 (Colnago Shimano Ultegra Disc / Bianchi Infinito Shimano Ultegra Disc)
Day 0: Sunday July 09th
– Transfer from Lourdes to Bagnères de Luchon
– Night at the 3* hotel in Etigny in Bagnères de Luchon
Day 1: Monday July 10th
– Morning: Port de Balès – Cols de Peyresourde – Val Louron Azet
– Free afternoon
– Night at the 3* hotel Les Arches in Saint Lary
Climbs: Port de Balès – Col de Peyresourde – Col de Val Louron Azet
Today 3 cols on the program. Port de Balès (1,755 m), Col de Peyresourde (1,569 m), Col de Val Louron Azet (1,580 m).
Possibility of a variant with the ascent of the altiport 007 of Peyragudes, stage finish of the Tour de France 2022.
You can do the whole course or just part of it. Routes reserved for cyclists from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Day 2: Tuesday July 11th
– Morning: Col du Portet – Col d’Aspin
– Free afternoon
– Night at the 3* hotel Le Chalet in Campan
Climbs: Col du Portet – Col d’Aspin
Today 2 cols on the program. The Col du Portet (2,215 m) and the Col d’Aspin (1,489 m). Routes reserved for cyclists from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Day 3: Wednesday July 12th
– Morning: Col du Tourmalet – Ascent of Luz Ardiden
– Free afternoon
– Night at the 3* Miramont hotel in Argeles Gazost
Climbs: Col du Toumalet – Ascent of Luz Ardiden
Today 1 col and 1 ascent on the program. The Col du Tourmalet (2115 m) and the ascent of Luz-Ardiden (1715 m). You can do the whole course or just part of it. Routes reserved for cyclists from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Day 4: Thursday July 13th
– Morning: Ascent of Hautacam – Col de Couraduque
– Free afternoon
– Night at the 4* Hotel Alba in Lourdes
Climbs: Ascent of Hautacam – Col Couraduque
Today 1 climb and 1 col on the program. The ascent of Hautacam (1520 m) and the Col de Couraduque (1367 m) You can do the whole route or just part of it. Routes reserved for cyclists from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Day 5: Friday July 14th
– Morning: Cols de Spandelles – Cols du Soulor and Aubisque
– Free afternoon
– Possibility of overnight stay at the 4* Hotel Alba in Lourdes (optional)
Climbs: Col de Spandelles – Cols du Soulor and Aubisque
Today 3 cols on the program. Spandelles col (1378 m), Soulor col (1474 m) and Aubisque col (1709 m). You can do the whole course or just part of it. Routes reserved for cyclists from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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