
Natural Beauty
This tour covers beautiful landscapes including sweeping Pyrenean foothills and epic inland mountain roads. Whichever route you choose, you’ll be in awe of this area’s natural beauty.
Experience exceptionally remote roads and climb strenuous mountain passes in the Spanish Pyrenees. Stick with the standard route or add on harder passes and climbs each day for a bigger challenge.
TAKE ON LEGENDARY PEAKS
The Spanish Pyrenees Cycling Adventure flows through the provinces of Aragon and Catalonia, starting from Saint Jean de Luz in the French Basque country. The Spanish Pyrenees are a road cycling paradise with an abundance of quiet roads and challenging mountain passes, offering idyllic scenery and warm sunshine.
This 9 day route will bring you unforgettable experiences as we push eastwards towards the French town of Collioure on the Mediterranean coast. The route is peppered with winding roads in the foothills of the Pyrenees and legendary puertos (cols), as well as geological phenomena such as the mystical Mallos de Riglos.
In contrast to the classic French Pyrenees route, this is a more accessible and slightly less challenging crossing. The landscapes are drier and rockier, the vegetation more Mediterranean and in the heart of the famous Sierras, discover deep gorges and beautiful rocky crags to feast your eyes on. You’ll also have the chance to try exceptional local cuisine after a full day in the saddle.
Flights not included. Direct flights available at lastminute.com
This tour covers beautiful landscapes including sweeping Pyrenean foothills and epic inland mountain roads. Whichever route you choose, you’ll be in awe of this area’s natural beauty.
Northern Spain has a rich culture and long history. Discover incredible architecture, deep-rooted traditions and make memories that last a lifetime.
Discover rich Spanish cuisine and taste fresh, local ingredients at breakfast, picnic lunches on the road and generous dinners to refuel at the end of each day.
Stretching from the shores of the Med across Spain to the Bay of Biscay, the Pyrenees are some of the most impressive mountains in the world. Their sharp peaks rise high into the clouds, a natural border between neighbouring countries, reaching a staggering 3,404 metres and offering road cyclists incredible opportunities to conquer epic climbs.
The climate is moderate with mostly sunny conditions, clear skies and highs of around 15ºC on the high peaks. The winter months can bring snow and temperatures that drop to below 0ºC.
Take on the rugged terrain for a real test of your fitness and skills. This tour includes the region’s most legendary climbs, so make sure you get some training in before your trip.
The Spanish Pyrenees region has an incredibly rich culture and the locals are proud to share it with visitors. Seven languages are spoken in the area, including Catalan, over 5 million people’s mother tongue.
Day 2 offers another gentle introduction to the region. Bask in more epic mountain views as the tour moves inland and witness nature at her finest as we roll along at the silent pathways of the Irati Forest, the largest beech forest in Europe.
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Fly in airport options: Toulouse.
When best to arrive: in the evening the day before the tour starts.
Where the tour starts: we meet at 9:00 at the central railway station of the French town, Saint Jean de Luz.
Transfers: we highly recommend you book optional airport transfers that we offer, this way we can guarantee a seamless and hassle-free travel experience.
Extra nights: we recommend you book an optional extra night in Toulouse that we offer; the tour starts in the morning and you’ll want to be fresh!
Fly out airport options: Perpignan, Montpellier, Lyon.
When best to depart: in the morning the day after the tour ends.
Where the tour ends: in the afternoon in the town of Collioure.
Transfers: we highly recommend you book optional airport transfers that we offer, this way we can guarantee a seamless and hassle-free travel experience.
Extra nights: we recommend you book an optional extra night near the airport that we offer; the tour ends in the afternoon, packing up and transferring takes time.
8 nights in 2-3* hotels, double room with en-suite facilities (single room available as an extra)
8 breakfasts, 9 picnic lunches, 8 dinners (3 to 4 course menu)
Trip leader in support vehicle, luggage transfers, and tech support throughout the tour
Comprehensive navigation app for smartphones, a detailed digital road book with routes, and GPS tracks
Flights are not included in the tour package. Please follow our advice about which flights will be best suited for this tour. Reach out to us if you have any questions about flights.
We strongly recommend that you obtain a dedicated health insurance that covers your sport activities. Reach out to us if you have questions about the insurance.
It’s not always easy travelling with a bike but fear not, high quality carbon bikes are available for rental for the duration of the tour. To make sure you get the maximum from your bike for your trip, we’ve partnered with some of the best brands in cycling to give you the latest choice of equipment.
With a variety of sizes available, we can ensure your bike fits you perfectly. All rental bikes are mechanically checked and adjusted before each and every hire so you can have peace of mind that your bike will be running smoothly from start to finish!
An Electric Road Bike is also available to rent.
You can select this option when you proceed to checkout.
Fitted to you and in perfect condition
If you’d like a whole room to yourself, that’s no problem. For an extra €105, you can enjoy the comfort of your own room for the trip duration. Just select this option when you proceed to book your tour at checkout.
Transportation for you and your bike from the nearest airport to the start point and back is available to book for €140 (round trip). You can select this option when you proceed to checkout. Contact us if you have any questions.
The tour starts in the morning and ends in the evening, plus airport transfers take time. We recommend that you fly in the day before and fly out the day after to maximise your trip. You can book these two additional nights for €190 when you proceed to checkout.
Don't see the travel dates you want or have a special request, such as adding a non-rider, please contact us.