Everything about visiting and cycling the French Pyrenees
Where to stay in the Pyrenees for a cycling holiday Finding a place to stay in the Pyrenees is usually at the top of the list of things to do when planning a cycling holiday. If you are at that stage of your holiday planning and looking to see where you can stay then read …
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5 climbs in the Pyrenees we think you should ride After completing our article about the famous cycling climbs of the Pyrenees we wanted to showcase 5 not so famous climbs. When we first visited the Pyrenees in 2013 we had 2 or 3 must-ride climbs, but apart from that left the rest to chance. …
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Famous cycling climbs of the Pyrenees There are many famous cycling climbs of the Pyrenees and coming up with a list is something that is always difficult to do. How do you choose what is in and what misses out? In putting this list together we thought the simplest method would be to find a …
What you need to know about visiting Luz Saint Sauveur The village of Luz-Saint-Sauveur sits in the valley at the base of the iconic Col du Tourmalet at an altitude of just over 700m (2 100ft). It is a beautiful village surrounded by grand mountain peaks. We visit Luz-Saint-Sauveur regularly and always enjoy stopping for …
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Argeles Gazost, your base for adventure in the Pyrenees On our very first cycling holiday to France in 2013, we stumbled across Argeles Gazost by accident as a place to base ourselves in the Pyrenees. We immediately fell in love with the town and the area generally and returned on numerous occasions for subsequent holidays. …
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Why we think you will love cycling in the Pyrenees. Spoiler alert! We loved cycling in the Pyrenees so much that we moved here permanently. Our first visit to the Pyrenees was back in 2013. After years of watching the Tour de France on TV, we wanted to see for ourselves what it was like …
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Our guide to bike hire in the Pyrenees Over the past 12 months, we have had a number of friends visit us here in the Pyrenees for some cycling. Instead of bringing their own bikes with them, they decided that hiring a bike was an easier option. Knowing the area well we assisted them in …
Experience these amazing things to do in the Pyrenees Planning a holiday to the French Pyrenees and trying to work out what sights and activities to take in? We have put together this handy list of top Pyrenees experiences not to miss out on. From enjoying the natural beauty of a hike in the mountains, …
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How to get to the Pyrenees This article explains how to get to the Pyrenees in France based on our own experiences and knowledge of doing so over the past 10 years. The Pyrenees are well connected to public transport and there are a range of options for you to consider when you visit. For …
Experience the beautiful Pyrenees on a day trip from Lourdes We have listed 10 ideas for a day trip from Lourdes to give you a hand with planning your trip to the Pyrenees based on our knowledge of the area. The good news is that there are plenty of things to do within a short …
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