GALLERY
Col De Portet
lower slopes of this killer climb.
Sunset Pyrenees
gravel bike
Road or trails we have it all here.
Gavernie for lunch...
A great steady climb to lunch with a view.
traffic
hiking pyrenees
its not all about cycling here, amazing hiking to be had too
Pyrenees Hike
Numerous mountain huts surround us in the Pyrenees, hikable and available to stay in overnight. its a special addition to any trip.
Hiking Pyrenees
On our way to hike into the clouds, log fire and hot chocolate awaits...
Mountain Lake
Crystal clear waters.
Hautecam
Hairpin bend nearing the top of the Tour De France stage finish of Hautecam.
mountain lake
whether cycling or hiking you wont be dissapointed with the scenery!
sauna
cycleinfrance.com sauna for those tired bodies or just those who want to relax...
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airport transfers
Geraint Thomas
Our very own 'G' on the Col De portet
TDF 2018
stage start in Lourdes, Pyrenees.
Geraint thomas
uper slopes of the Col De Portet
Chateaux, Pau
gentle flat spin to Pau for a delicious lunch...
Col du Tourmalet
Highest mountain pass in the Pyrenees, the Tour de France is due to climb it for teh 87th time in the history of the race in 2019, it is also one of our local Cols here at Cycleinfrance.
Hautacam
Soaking up the view after a testing climb.
Hautacam
Lunch at the cafe on Hautacam.
There is also great cross country skiing here in the winter.
There is also great cross country skiing here in the winter.
Bristol Road Club
Only a few hundred metres from home and the views are such that group photos are essential!
Cirque du Tramousse
A little known climb that is well worth looking up, breathtaking scenery at every turn to reward your effort.
Cirque du Tramousse
What goes up must come down
Cirque du Tramousse
Hairpin bends abound...
Cirque du Tramouse
I delight at taking riders up here to marvel at the ribbon of tarmac snaking out before them
Gorge du Luz
on our way to climb the Tourmalet, so many other great climbs up this valley though, Luz Ardiden, Cirque du Tramousse, Col du Tente...
Cirque du Tramousse
Forging ahead of the group, we were thankful of thte rest a little later to wait for them!
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final prep before hitting the road.
Bike Path
a lovely way to start any ride, traffic free, flat and friendly...
Col du Portalet
close to the start of anearly 30km climb up to the border with spain.
lunch
goup ride and lunch in Oloron
Col du Portalet
30km up.... then down the other side for lunch in Spain.
Louvie-juzon
guiding through to and up the Col du Aubisque
Lunch in Spain
group riding
en-route de la Marie Blanque
Hautacam tdf
Tour de france stage finish on Hautacam.... the cafe is further on up from here, but the view is too good to pass up.
Col du Spandelle
Not many people know this gem of a climb. Best climbed from the eastern side than the harder and bumpier western aproach.
Col du Spandelle
The summit at last, a respectable 1474m
Cirque du Gavernie
Hautecam
A delight even on a damp summers evening....
Hautacam TDF
TDF stage finnish
Soulor
Col du Soulor from the northern side. The 2019 Tour de france is due to climb it this direction on its way to the summit finish on the Tourmalet.
Bike path
An empty bike path heading towards Argelez-Gazost
French lanes
Smooth empty roads near Pontacq.
Saint pe de Bigorre
a few hundred metres from Cycleinfrance...
Your host/guide
Post ride selfie :O)
double room
Modern accomodation with New foam latex matresses for the most comfortable nights sleep!
Lestelle Betheram
Another happy group on thier cycling holiday
La Hourquette
stunning alternative to the Col du Aspin
Tourmalet
Electric bikes have their place, however we were determined not to be overtaken by one !
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