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TRIP QUICK FACTS
2008 Tour Dates: July 12-20

Duration: 9 Days
Meet/Depart:
 Pau/Biarritz

Terrain: Intermediate/Advanced
Accommodations: 3 & 4-Star
Price:
 $3,850

Highlights include:
  • Witness 2 race days
  • Climb the Classic passes
  • First Rate Sag Support
  • Tourmalet & More
  • Visit St Jean Pied d' Port
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France for Avid Cyclist - in the Pyrenees Bicycling - Trip Overview
“The Final Assault”

This point to point trip is designed for the avid cyclist who wishes to take on the challenge of scaling the summits made famous by the Pro Tours. We can modify our tour for private groups to suit any number of days or alter the routes to accommodate a number of ability levels.

During the trip we make use of outstanding 3 & 4-star lodgings, include most meals and our usual first rate sag support is guaranteed. Our fully-equipped vans and multilingual guides are ready to support you as you scale the passes you've heard so much about. This tour compliments our affordable trips in the Alp, our trip durine the Tour de Suisse in the Swiss Alps Alps and during the Giro d'Italia trip in May.


Col Signs

Days 1-3: Meet, Ride & Watch Stage
Arrive in Pau, France meet at airport and transfer to St Lary and if time allows we can do an optional warm-up ride Plat d’Adez. The following days ride Col d’Aspin and Tourmalet .

Days 4-5: Time for Us to Explore the Pyrenees
From Argeles-Gazost we ride Col de Spandelles or Hautecam or foothill loop. Then ride the Solour, Col d’Aubisque & Col de Marie-Blanque route or an easier option through Three Musketeer country.

Days 6-9: Big Grades 18% +
Enjoy one last loop over the Col de Bagargui, Col Burdin Olatze and visit St Jean Pied d'Port. The next day we transfer you back to Biarritz airport.

Inclusions:

  • All 3 & 4-star accommodation with breakfast
  • Multilingual Guide(s) throughout trip
  • All dinners except 2 free nights out & all breakfast
  • Snacks and water and service of setting up picnic lunches during rides
  • Route notes, maps & chalk marked routes
  • Support vehicle & luggage transfer during whole trip
  • Transfer by van from place to place (including train station / airport shuttle on 1st & last tour days)
  • Storage of bike boxes
  • Service to help with all travel before or after your tour.

Not included: Airfare, beverages, trip insurance (strongly recommended), personal items, guide tips.