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Huge cycling heritage and legendary climbs
The French Pyrenees have been lighting up the Tour de France since 1910. Trust us when we say these majestic mountains will leave an imprint on you. But before you hit these legendary routes, make sure you nail your training so a lung doesn’t get left behind.
Pack for the weather. Prepare your gear with spares. Plan your routes before you ride.
These mountains are all about climbing and descending. The tarmac is well maintained and drivers are courteous. Just watch out for livestock roaming on the roads!
Accessing the incredible climbs is best done from Lourdes – a small market town in the foothills of the Pyrenees.
It is most famous for being a Catholic site of pilgrimage. However, cyclists flock here now. Hautacam, the Tourmalet, and Aubisque, the best the Pyrenees has to offer, is right on the doorstep of Lourdes.
Col du Tourmalet is one of the highest paved mountain passes in the French Pyrenees, in the department of Hautes-Pyrénées. This famous climb is not to be missed!
The statistics are scary. At 2115 m, nearly 7000 feet, this is a beast of a climb for the hardest cyclists out there. Ready to tick it off the list?
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Guided Ride the length of the Pyrenees, from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. Discover some of the quieter routes in the cycling world while exploring the French side of these beasty mountains.
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Guided If you love the road racing of the great champions and dream of reaching the same famous summits of mountain climbs, then take the challenge and come pedal with us on this epic tour in the Pyrenees.
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