Across the Pyrenees

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Small Group Tour
Cross the Pyrenees from West to Est passing by the mythical climb's of the Tour de France. Starting from Biarritz and finishing in Perpignan 7 days later climbing, among many others, the Tourmalet, the Aubisque or Peyresourde: you will ride through a total of 16 climbs and 705 km during your cycling tour in the Pyrénées while staying in hotels 2/3 stars, bike...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Climb the mythical Tourmalet and the Aubisque (among many others…), some legendary climbs of the Tour de France
    • Eat and stay in typical french restaurant & hotels

What's this trip about?

    Cross the Pyrenees from West to Est passing by the mythical climb's of the Tour de France. Starting from Biarritz and finishing in Perpignan 7 days later climbing, among many others, the Tourmalet, the Aubisque or Peyresourde: you will ride through a total of 16 climbs and 705 km during your cycling tour in the Pyrénées while staying in hotels 2/3 stars, bike friendly and eating only in fantastic and typical french restaurants with fresh and regional products.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 15 people
Age range18 to 35 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBiarritz
End CityPerpignan

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Cycling & Biking

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Cycling
  • Surfing

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 15

Trip includes

    • 8 days/7 nights in B&B (in 2/3 star hotels)
    • Fullboard (7 breakfasts, lunches "en route" and dinners)**
    • 3 professional guide knowing the Pyrenees routes
    • 2 support vehicle
    • Transportation of your personal belongings throughout the 8 days
    • Snacks and drinks during your cycling holiday
    • A Bike Basque package with jersey, bottles, roadbook etc.
    • 16 climbs in the Pyrenees
    • 12 000 m elevation gain
    • 705 km of cycling

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Itinerary

Day 1 :
Arrival in Biarritz, possibility to come to pick you up at your arrival spot*, then adjusting the bikes, meeting with presentation of the staff, of the cycling tour day by day and answering to all your questions. A gift bag with jersey, bottels and a road book will be given to each guest.

Day 2: Biarritz - Barcus - 129 km
-Puerto de Oxtondo (9.3 km at 5.1 %) -Puerto de Lizunaga (5.7 km at 5.1 %) -Col d'Osquich (4.3 km at 5.9 %)

Day 3: Barcus - Argeles Gazost - 105 km
-Col de Marie Blanque (9.2 km at 7.8 %) -Col d'Aubisque (16.8 km at 6.9 %) -Col du Soulor (2.1 km at 5.2 %)

Day 4: Argelez Gazost - Arreau - 93 km
-Col du Tourmalet (18.4 km at 7.5 %) -Col d'Aspin, (5.4 km at 7 %)

Day 5: Arreau - Saint Girons - 135 km

-Azet (10.7 km at 7 %) -Peyresourde (6.8 km at 8 %) -Col des Ares (7 km at 4.5 %)

Day 6: Saint Girons - Ax-les-Thermes - 100 km

-Col de Port (12.3 km at 5 %) -Pas de Soulombrie, (9.1 km at 4.8%)

Day 7: Ax-Les-Thermes - Perpignan - 130 km
-Port de Pailhéres (18.4 km at 7 %) -Col du Garavel (3 km at 6 %) -Col de Jau (10.5 km at 6 %)

Day 8:
Departure from Perpignan after the last breakfast, we could drop you at your leaving spot** Source: Strava

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,000
Price per day$250
Single supplement (single occupancy)$350
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Bike Basque Reviews & Ratings

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Will White

Sep 2016

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Fantastic Cycling Trip

Crossed the Pyrenees with Bike Basque in September 2016. It was a fantastic cycling trip, well organised and led by Xavier and Nigel. Hotels and food were great and ...

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Alexandre Pascal

Jul 2015

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J'ai passé une très bonne semaine de vélo avec Bike Basque.

J'ai passé une très bonne semaine de vélo avec Bike Basque. Xavier fait vraiment un excellent travail pour nous offrir une organisation de grande qualité. Il nous su...

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Sarah

Nov 2019

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quality bikes for a day out in the Basque Country

Xavier provided us with quality bikes for a day out in the Basque Country, perfectly adjusted to our fit and pedal types, and delivered direct to our apartment. He a...

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Varan

Oct 2019

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Fascinating cultural experience

Best cycling tour through the French and Spanish basque Pyrenees. Xavier and his team look after everything and also makes it a fascinating cultural experience. Be ...

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Barry

Sep 2019

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Stunning scenery in great company with an excellent guide

Raid Alps 16 to 23 August 2019 Having enjoyed the Raid Pyrenees tour in 2018 this was my second Bike Basque tour and it fully lived up to expectations. The tour prov...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Bike rental (+240 €/bike) contact us for size and availability
    • GoPro white edition hire (+60 €)
    • Personal insurance (a proof of your travel insurance will be required)

Accommodation

Transportation & Flights

Not included but: Aeroport of Biarritz to come (plenty of flights from abroad) Aeroport of Perpignan to leave (plenty of flights from abroad) In both cases, not more than 20min drive between airports and hotel's customers ,
Guides
3 professional guides (2 in support vehicule, 1 on the bike with the customers)
Cancellation policy
  • 1.Cancellation by the client:
  • If the client cancels their cycling holiday with Bike Basque for any reason then any refund of monies will be paid as follows:
  • 70% of the total booking price paid will be reimbursed if the holiday is canceled 12 weeks or more before the first day of the holiday.
  • 40% of the total booking price paid will be reimbursed if the holiday is canceled between 4 and 12 weeks before the first day of the holiday.
  • 20% of the total booking price paid will be reimbursed if the holiday is canceled between 4 weeks and the first day of the holiday.
  • If a client cancels his/her booking but wishes to simply move the date of their holiday then “Bike Basque” will try to find him/her a replacement cycling holiday in the same calendar year but cannot guarantee this. If both parties cannot agree on a mutually convenient date then normal cancellation fees will apply as per the above scale
  • 2. Cancellation by Bike Basque:
  • If for any reason Bike Basque must cancel a holiday, Bike Basque will try to find the client an identical holiday at another time and date in the same calendar year. If we cannot find a new date that is convenient to the client, then Bike Basque will reimburse the client 100% of the booking price.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
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Meals Included

All included (7 breakfasts, lunches and dinners)

Age Requirements
18 to 35 years
Additional Information
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Trip ID
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