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Cycle from coast to coast across the Pyrenees.
Start St Jean de Luz. If there is time we can go for a short ride along the sea front towards Pointe de Ste Barbe. In the evening the guide will talk through the itinerary for the weeks cycling.Standard Hotel
Our journey starts by climbing the Col de St Ignace at 169m, gaining altitude progressively to join the mountains before cycling through St Jean Pied de Port, the renowned medieval city on the Compostelle way. From here the route climbs the Col d'Osquich, officially at 392m of altitude but the road culminates at 500m. After this, we enjoy a nice ride down to the village of Montory where we spend the night.Standard Hotel
Distance in Km: 130
Distance in Miles: 81
In the morning, we cycle through the Basque hills as we make our way to the west starting point of the mythic Col d'Aubisque, here we take on the challenging Hors Category pass, a 17km climb at 8% average gradient with sections at 10%. The summit is at 1709m of altitude, then after a short descent we start the second climb up to the Col du Soulor 1474m, this is the last summit before a superb descent to our hotel in Agos-Vidalos. Standard Hotel
Distance in Km: 105
Distance in Miles: 66
Today we take on the Col du Tourmalet, one of the most legendary climbs in the Pyrenees, at 2115m of altitude and climbed 52 times by the TDF since 1947 making it the most climbed col of the Tour de France. the Col du Tourmalet is a Hors Category pass, it is 18km long with an average gradient of 8% with some sections at 10%. From the summit there is a nice twisty descent to Saint Marie de Campan. Straight after the descent the second challenge of the day starts with the climb of Col d'Aspin, a first category climb with 12km of ascent from Saint Marie de Campan at 5,2% average gradient. Standard Hotel
Distance in Km: 95
Distance in Miles: 59
Three passes are waiting for us today. First up is the Col de Peyresourde, a first category climb with 20km of ascent at 4.5% average gradient with sections at 8%. Then we ride down to the Bagnères-de-Luchon valley where the Tour de France stops regularly. Here we ride over the Col des Ares to join the Col de Portet d'Aspet, a third category pass (4.3 km at 9.7%) that has been ridden 30 times since 1947 by the Tour de France. Standard Hotel
Distance in Km: 115
Distance in Miles: 71
From St Girons, we will cycle towards the Col de Port another classic of the Tour de France, starting the climb from Massat the ascent is constant and doesn’t go over 6%. We then descend to Bompas where we join the “route des corniches”, a road that overlooks the Ariège valley with great views. We will then climb the Col de Chioula up to 1431m of altitude. From the summit we will descend towards Ax les Thermes where we spend the night.Standard Hotel
Distance in Km: 110
Distance in Miles: 68
Today is the last day of cycling, which means at the end of the ride we can jump into the Mediterranean Sea! Leaving the mountains we follow the rivers that come from the high peaks to join the sea; carving among the rocks we follow the fabulous gorges de l'Aude. Passing beautiful views over the Corbières vineyards we make our way towards the end of the route in Canet Plage by the sea. Here we will have time to celebrate the week’s achievements with a swim in the med and some well-earned drinks.Standard Hotel
Distance in Km: 140
Distance in Miles: 87
Free morning to relax or explore Canet Plage at our own pace before the trip ends here.
6 days cycling with partial vehicle support (limited seats)100% tarmac
roadsHilly route with mountain passesGroup normally 6 to 18 plus leader in
suport vehicle7 nights hotels
All breakfasts are included.For breakfast you can expect a continental style
buffet with cold meat, cheeses, bread, eggs, jams and pastries as well as tea
and coffee. Throughout the trip you can expect really good food with strong
influences from Spain and France. Lunches and dinners are not included in the
trip price to allow you to take advantage of the local restaurants and cafes
along the route and give you freedom over what you eat. Our guide will be
able to recommend the best local restaurants and will have planned some stops
at good coffee shops to break up the days rides.
6 days cycling with partial vehicle support (limited seats)100% tarmac
roadsHilly route with mountain passesGroup normally 6 to 18 plus leader in
suport vehicle7 nights hotels
This trip is classified Drop-bar.Activity Level 7 (Tough). Average daily
distance: 104km (64 miles)No. of days cycling: 6 with partial vehicel
support (limited seats)Terrain and route: a classic road tour with some
challenging climbs. The gradients do not get much steeper than 10% but the
climbs can be long.Daily distances are realistic, and there are plenty of
opportunities for stronger riders to add more kilometres if they wish. The
support vehicle is always available for riders who have achieved their
personal goal and require a lift up or down any of the hills (although with
limited seats). This trip is on roads away from traffic however we do have to
use some roads which can be busy; the scenery from the route we take is
wonderful. All of the roads used are good quality tarmac, we recommend using
drop bar road bike for this trip.You should be aware that cycling of all
kinds has its dangers and that accidents can happen from time to time. Please
ensure that you are properly prepared for the riding you are going to
undertake. Helmets must be worn by all cyclists.Please note: Exodus drop bar
cycling holidays are not run in a training camp style, all our daily rides
are group rides and we aim to cycle as a group wherever possible. The days
are broken up with food and coffee stops so it is likely that we will be
outside for the majority of the day (sometimes between 9am – 5pm). It is
common for the group to split on the longer climbs, please keep in mind that
if you are looking to push yourself on the climbs you might have a wait at
the top for other members of the group, however the support vehicle will be
there to offer warm clothes and snacks.
HotelsWe stay in good quality 2-star hotels, all with private facilities. The
hotels are comfortable and ideally located in towns along the route with a
good choice of restaurants serving delicious food to ensure you get a good
meal and a good night sleep ready for the next day’s ride.Due to the
point-to-point nature of our drop bar trips, it is inevitable that there is
some variance in the style and quality of accommodation used each night. Our
priority is to make the riding days as balanced as possible in terms of
distance and elevation gain and once we are happy with the route we choose
the most appropriate accommodation in our chosen location. In some of the
more rural locations there may not be a wide choice of accommodation.
Normally 6 to 18 plus leader in support vehicle.
All breakfasts are included.For breakfast you can expect a continental style
buffet with cold meat, cheeses, bread, eggs, jams and pastries as well as tea
and coffee. Throughout the trip you can expect really good food with strong
influences from Spain and France. Lunches and dinners are not included in the
trip price to allow you to take advantage of the local restaurants and cafes
along the route and give you freedom over what you eat. Our guide will be
able to recommend the best local restaurants and will have planned some stops
at good coffee shops to break up the days rides.
For airport transfers we use a small bus. The rides are supported by a van,
with limited spaces for clients and bikes. The vehicle will sweep through the
group during the day offering encouragement, water and access to your snacks.
A comprehensive tool kit and first aid kit is carried and the leader is a
qualified first-aider. Lifts up or down the hills are naturally offered, if
this is your desire.
Travelling flight inclusive from London: 8 daysThe group flight from London
is a daytime flight departing on Day 1 of the itinerary. We normally use
the scheduled services of British Airways (depending on availability). As
flight timings and schedules change regularly we recommend you call one of
our specialist sales staff or your agent to confirm up‐to‐date timings.
Please note timings may change at a later date and cannot be confirmed until
approximately two weeks before departure.UK Regional FlightsThe Flight
Inclusive price is based on a London departure, but we are happy to tailor
this to your local or regional airport. Please visit
www.exodus.co.uk/regionaldepartures for a useful overview of the options
available, and contact our sales team for expert advice. If booking regional
flights other than with Exodus, you must allow a minimum connecting time (in
addition to the international check in time) of 1 hour at Gatwick, and 1½
hours at Heathrow; this is longer than the official minimum, but baggage
handling isknown to be subject to delays.Travelling land only: 8 days
starting in St Jean de Luz and ending in Canet PlageYour trip normally
starts at our accommodation in St Jean de Luz in the afternoon of Day 1 of
the itinerary. Details of how to reach the start point are provided in the
Final Joining Instructions ‐ sent approximately two weeks before
departure.Airport TransfersFull joining instructions including local
emergency numbers will be sent to you as part of our Final joining
Instructions. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure,
or require them earlier please contact our office or your travel agent.
Airport transfers are included for those on the group flights. Please note
that transfers are not included for clients arriving on any other flight,
even if Exodus has booked it. If you require airport transfers, you may (by
prior arrangement only) be able to join the group transfer. Transfers are
arranged to coincide with the arrival time of the group flight ‐ please
check the group flight details 2 weeks before departure. If you do not take
this transfer, or miss it, you must make your own way to the joining point at
your own expense.
The weather in the mountains can be very changeable, with hot sunshine at the
start of a climb and sometimes heavy rain at the summit. The Central Pyrenees
gets some rainfall throughout the summer, although mostly at night time and
some afternoon thunderstorms. On average, over the course of a week you
should expect 1 or 2 wet days. Maximum temperatures can be over 30ºC, but
this will vary with altitude. If we are riding through low cloud it can get
very chilly on the descents, but these should be short spells only, you will
feel the temperature increase as you descend in altitude.
You will need to bring the following equipment with you:Normal daily
clothesCycle helmet (compulsory on this trip)Sunglasses /eye protectionBase
layers, short and long sleeved jerseysWindproof Gillet and Lightweight
waterproof jacketSeveral pairs of quality padded bib shortsFull length tights
or knee/leg warmers, cycling gloves and arm warmersChamois creamEnergy drink
powder and energy bars/gelsIf you are bringing your own bike we recommend
packing the following items:Spare tyre, inner tubes, brake pads and correct
length spokes (especially if using Mavic wheels)Multi tool, mini pump, tyre
leavers and a puncture repair kitThe support vehicle carries a range of tools
and 2 track pumps that you are free to use during the trip. Basic spares are
also carried, but we are never too far from a bike shop, in the case that you
require a specialist replacement part. Every night the bikes will be put in a
garage/shed, but it is best to bring a lock, just so that you can be sure
yours is safe. Your bike box / bag will be transported to the end hotel on
the roof rack of the support vehicle. On all departures of this trip we can
expect to be cycling in just shorts and a short-sleeved jersey. The
temperature is naturally dependant on the altitude, so on some of the higher
cols it can get fairly chilly. Unfortunately rain cannot be ruled out but the
showers tend to be fairly short. There are no laundry facilities in any of
the hotels, but if you rinse out the cycling kit in the shower, it is
normally dry in the morning.
You may like to bring your own pedals and saddle (excluding the seat post) or
gel saddle cover to fit to the hire bikes. We encourage this, if it is your
preference. However, please note that you are responsible for your own
equipment, and removing your saddle/pedals at the end of the trip. We cannot
guarantee the return of any bike parts left behind.
Local Bike Details: Bike hire is not included in the holiday price of our
Drop Bar holidays.Scott Speedster, Orbea Aqua or Cube Peloton drop bar road
bikes with triple chainset available on request.
This is entirely at your own discretion. However, as a guideline, we suggest
you allow a few pounds each day for tips for the guide‐ about £4 (approx.
US$6‐7) a day per client would seem reasonable.
Travel insuranceLocal bike hire (available on request)Single accommodation
(available on request)Visas or vaccinations
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