Tour in France - Pyrenees Stages & Biking Racing's Renowned Cols - Trip Overview
"The Ultimate Challenge "
This trip is designed for the avid cyclist and corresponds with the Pyrenees stages of the TDF Pro cycling event Tour in France. The route can be modified for private groups to suit any number of days and can be designed around any number of race stages or modified for any specific pass you wish to scale.
Below is a sample of the type of tour you will experience
July 14 & 15: Meet, Assemble & Ride Big Grades 18% +
Arrive in Pau, France meet at airport and short transfer for bike assembly and warm up loop.Then loop over the Col de Bagargui, Col Burdin Olatze and visit St Jean Pied d'Port.
July 16 & 17: Time for Us to Explore the Pyrenees
Start your ride through 3 Musketeer country and ride over Col de Marie-Blanque to Col d'Aubisque and the Solour. From Argeles-Gazost we ride Col de Spandelles or Hautecam or foothill loop.
July 18 - 20 : The Tour & Time Tirals
We ride up to the Col de Hourquette to position ourselves to witness the 1st TDF mountain stage. The next day we ride to Pau to take in the time trial. Our last day of riding we make our way up the Tourmalet where we witness the summit finish.
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KEEP IT PRIVATE ON AN EXISTING TOUR or CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP
If you have at least 6 participants we can keep it private on any of our sheduled tours or on an alternative date (subject to availability). For less than 6, prices may vary and for more than 12 discounts may apply.
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Sometimes a custom trip is participating in one of our exisitng trips on a private basis with a few alterations to trip length, activity level, or adding some side trips. Other times we get to work to create a unique itinerary specific to your groups desires or budget. We then use our expertise to organize a tour especially tailored to your vision.
The first thing we do is get to know you a little. We learn your interests and preferences, find out who’s going and why. Family, friends or associates? Birthday, reunion or corporate retreat? When you speak with our tour designer he/she will work together with you to design a trip that is sure to create great anticipation and excitement for all.