Classic Cols West

Duration
7 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D4 - Epic

Overview

Check out the Western portion of the Classic Cols of the Pyrenees on this week-long fixed-base tour. Pyrenees Cycling Tours is the perfect way to discover the Classic Cols and mountain passes of the Tour de France. Takes in the Col du Tourmalet, Col d'Aubisque, Soulor and Aspin along with other climbs of Luz Ardiden and Hautacam. Our Pyrenees cycling tours high in the French mountains are the perfect way to experience the classic Cols of the Pyrenees for yourself. We are located near all the Tour de France Cols with easy access from the UK. From our 2 fixed bases - Argelès-Gazost / Luz St Sauveur -we're the perfect base from which to ride the Classic Cols of the Pyrenees.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: An easy day to start!

An easy day to start!

Day 2: Warm up for this one - it's one long climb!

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D1

Warm up for this one - it's one long climb!

Day 3: This is the Tourmalet from Bagnères de Bigorre side.

This is the Tourmalet from Bagnères de Bigorre side.

Day 4: We approach the Tourmalet from the reverse side we came down yesterday an run on to the last climb of the day the col d'Aspin.

We approach the Tourmalet from the reverse side we came down yesterday an run on to the last climb of the day the col d'Aspin.

Day 5: Another big day sees us tackling the Col d’Aubisque and the Col du Soulour from the hard north south ascent.

Another big day sees us tackling the Col d’Aubisque and the Col du Soulour from the hard north south ascent.

Day 6: Today we climb to the ski station of Luz Ardiden.

Today we climb to the ski station of Luz Ardiden.

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

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