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Road bike France

Coast to coast up the sierras, cols and best mountain roads of the sunny side of the PyreneesRef CR64

The Spanish side of the Pyrenees offers everything road cyclists are looking for: Exceptionally remote roads, strenuous mountain passes, a perfect scenery with beautiful lights and highlights such as the Mallos de Riglos. From the lovely town of Collioure on the Mediterranean coast, this road cycling trip crosses the Spanish Pyrenees and their provinces of Aragon and Catalunya and takes you in 9 days to Saint Jean de Luz in the French Basque country. The route is peppered with winding roads in the foothills of the Pyrenees as well as "real" puertos (cols), especially at the foot of the legendary Pyrenean peaks (Monte Perdido, Aneto, Puigmal,....). In contrast to the classic French Pyrenees Traversée, this crossing is a more accessible and slightly less challenging opportunity to discover the beauty of the Pyrenees. The landscapes are drier and rockier, the vegetation more mediterranean than in the French part; in the heart of the famous "Sierras", expect deep gorges and beautiful rocky crags to feast your eyes. On top of that, enjoy typical culinary delights and very good local cuisine after challenging days in the saddle.

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Physical level :  

  • Your profile:

    You road bike year round, at least once a week on average.

  • Tour profile:

    80 to 110 km per day depending on the route profile.
Physical level :  

  • Your profile:

    You train, have a good level of fitness, and regularly ride over 100 km in a day.

  • Tour profile:

    100 to 150 km per day depending on the route profile.

Highlights

  • A beautiful itinerary with varied sceneries taking in the wide Pyrenean foothills and great mountain roads in the interior of the Pyrenees
  • Dive into the typical culture of the Basque country, Aragon and Catalunya along the way
  • The Castillo de Loarre, one of the most beautiful castles in Spain
  • The unique rock formations of the Mallos de Riglos in the Huesca region
  • Overnight stays and culinary delights in authentic and comfortable accommodations

Description

  • Tour formula:

    Tour with support vehicle and driver

  • Accommodation:

    Hotels and comfortable guest houses

  • Luggage transport:

    Included. You carry only your daypack

  • Next departures:

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Comments

  • Choose from two route options every day based on your physical condition, daily shape and preference
  • For group offers please contact us directly
  • Ride the Big Challenge: Complete the entire tour of the Pyrenees in 16 cycling days! Cycle from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean along the Spanish side (this trip), then return via our Great French Pyrenees Traverse from West to East (CR16). Interested? Contact us for more details!

Levels

Each day you choose one of two different routes with varying distances and altitude gain (2 and 3 wheels).

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Collioure - Ripoll

Itinerary start: Rendezvous with your tour leader and the group is on day 1 at 9am at Collioure SNCF railway station. On request we can book the previous nights accommodation for you in Collioure.

Passes of the day:

  • Coll d'Ares, 1513m

Highlights:

  • The Coll d'Ares marks our passage to Spain.
  • The beautiful valleys of the Preste.
  • The old roads, the old bridge and the hanging houses of Camprodon.
  • The village of Ripoll, located at the confluence of the Ter and Freser rivers.

Distance and altitude gain:

  • 3 wheels: approx. 120 km / approx. 2,200 m
Day 2: Ripoll - Gosol

Passes of the day:

  • Col de Merolla, 1090m
  • Col de Pradell, 1732m (level 3)

Highlights:

  • The famous mountain range of the Serra de Cadi.
  • Arrival in the mountain village of Gosol

Distance and altitude gain:

  • 2 wheels: approx. 65 km / approx. 1,500 m
  • 3 wheels: approx. 65 km / approx. 2,000 m
Day 3: Gosol - Sort

Passes of the day:

  • Col del Canto, 1725m

Highlights:

  • The ascent to the Col del Canto at the foot of the Torre de l'Orri, 2439 m.
  • The valley of the Noguera Pallaresa, centre of many international kayak competitions.

Distance and altitude gain:

  • 2 wheels: approx. 100 km / approx. 1,900 m
  • Optional loop from Sort via the villages of Olp, Pujal, Montardit: approx. 22 km and 560m.
Day 4: Sort - Pont de Suert

Passes of the day:

  • Puerto de Perves, 1350m

Highlights:

  • The ascent to the Puerto de Perves and the descent via the Col de Llevata and Puerto de Viu.
  • The red cliffs of the Col de Montcortès.
  • Arrival at Pont de Suert above the lake of Escalès.

Distance and altitude gain:

  • 2 & 3 wheels: approx. 60 km / approx. 1,350 m
Day 5: Pont de Suert - Ainsa

Passes of the day:

  • Coll de Espinas
  • Coll de Fadas, 1470m
  • Puerto de Bonansa, 1,366 m
  • Puerto de Foradada, 1,020 m

Highlights:

  • A mountain stage with wonderful views of the Maladeta massif and the Pico d'Aneto.
  • The impressive gorges of Congosto de Ventamill
  • The historical centre of Ainsa

Distance and altitude gain:

  • 2 wheels: approx. 80 km / approx. 1,350 m
Day 6: Ainsa - Isaba

Passes of the day:

  • Puerto del Serrablo, 1301m

Highlights:

  • The ascent to the Viejo de San Juan de la Pena monastery.

Distance and altitude gain:

  • 2 wheels: approx. 105 km / approx. 1,880 m

Transfer to Isaba at the end of the stage (approx. 1 hour).

Day 7: Isaba - Roncesvalles

Passes of the day:

  • Collada de Arrieros
  • Col de Laza, 1,106m

Highlights:

  • The first small roads of the Basque Country and the many small passes
  • Arrival in Roncesvalles, a famous stage of the Way of St James

Distance and altitude gain:

  • 2 & 3 wheels: approx. 60 km / approx. 1,200 m
Day 8: Roncesvalles - Saint Jean de Luz

Passes of the day:

  • Puerto de Artesiaga, 996 m
  • Collado de Urkiaga, 916 m.
  • Puerto de Otxondo, 570 m
  • Col de Saint Ignace, 170 m

Highlights:

  • The ascent to the Puerto de Artesiaga
  • The valleys of Aldudes and Baztan
  • The views of the Atlantic from the Col de Saint Ignace
  • Saint Jean de Luz: Arrival at the Atlantic, Bravo !

Distance and altitude gain:

  • 2 & 3 wheels: approx. 105 km / approx. 1,450 m

Itinerary end: The tour ends in Saint Jean de Luz around midday. On request we can book the following night's accommodation for you in Saint Jean de Luz or organise a transfer to Perpignan/Montpellier/Lyon airports.

Distances and altitude gain are an indication only and may vary.

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