The Hautes Pyrenees are set in the heart of the mountain range between France and Spain. Its high summits and mountain passes offer the best riding diversity, and you will be within range of some of the most scenic and challenging climbs, including the Tourmalet and other famous names from the Tour de France. In our exclusive 5 and 8 day tours, you will ride between 7 to 12 of these legendary climbs with native cycling and mountain guide J-Philippe Soule

 5 Days/5 Nights: The Best of the Pyrenees

No other tours pack as many famous and spectacular mountain climbs in a few days as our The Best of the Pyrenees tour does. We chose as homebase the valley of Argeles-Gazost, where you will lodge in carefully selected auberges de charme. From there, you'll ride various routes to reach these epic climbs: the Col de Tourmalet (most famous pass of the Tour de France), Col d'Aubisque, Col du Soulor, Hautacam and Luz-Ardiden (climbs to the finish line that are more challenging and more scenic than Alpes d'Huez), and more of our little secret climbs-all real gems of the Pyrenees. Daily distances, elevation and pace are all flexible.

 8 Days/ Nights: The Best of the Pyrenees

This tour includes all the climbs from our The Best of the Pyrenees tour, after which we will climb the Pla d'Adet, real giant of the Pyrenees, Col d'Aspin (figuring in this year's Tour de France) and other lesser known but spectacular mountain roads in the region of St Lary. Daily distances, elevation and pace are all flexible.

 Special 2009 Tour de France Viewing & Riding The Best of the Pyrenees

This is on top of the Tourmalet on July 12, one of the most challenging and magnificent climbs, that will take you to see and cheer your cycling heroes in their decisive battle for the yellow jersey. Don't miss Lance Amstrong, Alberto Contador, Carlos Sastre, Cadel Evans, the Schleck brothers and the other big names of this promising 2009 Tour. In addition to climbing the Tourmalet to watch the tour, we will cycle all the rides offered in our The Best of the Pyrenees tour. Another viewing can be done on July 11 on the Col de Port. This is an exclusive tour with set dates and reserved to only 6 cyclists. Book this tour early.

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