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65330 Galan France 00 33 5 62 39 27 34 |
"A top notch holiday...an excellent location for all cycling." G.C., Cambridge.
Come and cycle our Tourmalet Challenge - the guest with the quickest time wins a prize
Beginners
- learn to cycle or improve your technique with a British
Cycling-qualified coach. If you don't have your own bikes to bring, you
can hire mountain, road or children's bikes from us. There is a field for mountain
biking practice
on-site, while the local country roads are a safe and comfortable starting
point for beginners - flatter routes at first and then nearby
hills as your confidence increases. If you want to build up your strength,
stamina or skills before you come to visit, then why not opt for a
pre-holiday coaching package. This will give you a weekly training plan
based on your ability and time available (contact
us for more details).
Would-be
professionals - the Pyrenees are the setting for a number of cycling events. We can
enter you in the events, provide pre-event training schedules and last- minute practice before the off. Transfers to the events and meals, if
requested, are available. Between May and September we run our own ARC
(Allant Raid des Cols) event, taking in five major climbs in a 176km
course. You can choose to ride this route over 1, 2 or 3 days, depending
on your fitness, holiday duration and mental state!!! In July, the Étape
du Tour will again be visiting the Pyrenees, so take a look at our special package
to ride this challenging route. Between February and September there are 15 cyclosportives
taking place close to us, which Steve will be participating in. We are
offering free transfers to and from the events for guests who want to take
part or spectate. At other times, experience the same routes as these events
or pit
yourself against our other guests' times in our annual
Tourmalet Challenge.
Tour
de France cols - Every year, the Tour de France visits the beautiful
cols of the Pyrenees, such as the Peyresourde, Col d'Aspin, Tourmalet, Col
d'Aubisque or Pla d'Adet. Experience these climbs with our guided trips:
These can involve a full day of cycling to the cols, taking in the climbs
and returning for an evening meal; or a car transfer to and from the
climbs. This year, the Étape is again in the Pyrenees,
so come to us to have a go at this Tour stage in your own
time. Don't forget our ARC (Allant Raid des Cols)
if you like a real challenge. If you prefer cycling alone, take our maps and advice on how to
experience the cols on your own. Packed lunches are always available on
request or we can recommend suitable stop-off points along the way.
Advanced cyclists can enjoy multiple cols in one day, while beginners
could try part of a climb. You can also try setting a new best time for our Tourmalet
Challenge. If you are bringing non-cyclists on holiday with
you, don't forget the area has so much more to
offer.
Local
rides - the house is situated in the foothills of the Pyrenees
offering a wide range of rides starting just outside the door. The quiet
country roads are perfect for families or beginners - cycling past farms
and woods, rivers and villages. For cycling clubs or experienced
individuals, the local roads provide a range of routes for training
sessions - again, we can provide guided trips or maps and advice.
Tour
package -
Every July, the Tour de France visits the Pyrenees. This year, three stages
of the Tour pass close by us. Our special package includes all your
accommodation, breakfasts, lunches, dinners and
transfers to the stages. If you choose to stay for longer,
you could even try the whole Pyreneen Tour route for yourself!!! If you
want to read what we got up to for 2007's Tour de France, take a look at our diary
page.
Mountain
biking -
with the mountains just a short ride away, there are various tracks for
mountain bikers, ranging from easy to very challenging. We can provide
transfers to and from the tracks, whilst our workshop can help out with
any minor problems your bike may encounter during a hard day on the
slopes. Use our neighbouring field to practise at other times.
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