Everything about visiting and cycling the French Pyrenees
Where to stay in the Pyrenees: A cyclist’s guide to accommodation 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 […]
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Cycling the Pyrenees: 5 climbs I think you should ride After completing my article about the famous cycling climbs of the Pyrenees I wanted to showcase 5 not so famous climbs. When I first visited the Pyrenees in 2013 I had 2 or 3 must-ride climbs, but apart from that left the rest to chance.
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Legends of the Pyrenees: 5 famous cycling climbs to conquer 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 I thought the simplest method would
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Discover Luz Saint Sauveur: The ultimate guide to your stay 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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Discover the charm of Argeles Gazost: Your complete travel guide On my very first cycling holiday to France in 2013, I stumbled across Argelès-Gazost by accident as a place to base ourselves in the Pyrénées. We both immediately fell in love with the town and the area generally and returned on numerous occasions for subsequent
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Cycling paradise: Why the Pyrenees is the cyclist’s dream destination Spoiler alert! I loved cycling in the Pyrenees so much that I moved here permanently. My first visit to the Pyrenees was back in 2013. After years of watching the Tour de France on TV, I wanted to see for myself what it was like
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Cycling in the Pyrenees: Where to Hire a Bike Over the past 12 months, I have had a number of friends visit me 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 I assisted them
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Experience the Pyrenees: Amazing Things to Do for the Outdoors Enthusiast 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 things to do in the Pyrenees to showcase some of the region’s key attractions. From enjoying
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How to get to the Pyrenees: transport options and more If you’re wondering how to get to the Pyrenees, then this article is for you. There are several options available depending on your starting point and mode of transportation. If you’re travelling by car, the Pyrenees can be accessed via several major highways including the
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Experience the beautiful Pyrenees on a day trip from Lourdes I have listed 10 ideas for a day trip from Lourdes to give you a hand with planning your trip to the Pyrenees based on my knowledge of the area. The good news is that there are plenty of things to do within a short
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