Raid Pyrenees 2026

by Cycle Gran Canaria
Region
French Alps
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Medium to Hard
D-Score™
D4 - Epic

Overview

The Raid Alps cycling challenge will take you from Thonons-les-Bains to Nice, covering 780 kilometers in 7 riding days. The trip includes climbing mythical cols of the Tour de France such as the Izoard, Glandon, and Alpe d’Huez, with logistics and organization handled by Bike Basque. Cycle Gran Canaria staff is in support. The trip includes 8 nights in guest houses and 2* to 3* hotels with double rooms, en-suite facilities, 7 breakfasts, 7 picnic lunches, and 7 dinners (3 to 4 course menu), along with professional guides, support vehicles, and transportation of personal belongings. The tour includes 16 climbs in the Pyrenees, 12,000m of climbing, and 692 km of cycling.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Thonon les bains – Praz sur Arly – 100 km – 2 500m D+

100 km 2500 m

D3

Thonon les bains – Praz sur Arly – 100 km – 2 500m D+

Day 2: Praz sur Arly – Brides-les-Bains – 121 km – 2 600m D+

121 km 2600 m

D3

Praz sur Arly – Brides-les-Bains – 121 km – 2 600m D+

Day 3: Brides-les-Bains – Bourg d’Oisans – 118 km – 3 400m D+

118 km 3400 m

D3

Brides-les-Bains – Bourg d’Oisans – 118 km – 3 400m D+

Day 4: Bourg d’Oisans – Briançon – 120 km – 3 100m D+

120 km 3100 m

D3

Bourg d’Oisans – Briançon – 120 km – 3 100m D+

Day 5: Briançon – Barcelonnette – 113 km – 2 700m D+

113 km 2700 m

D3

Briançon – Barcelonnette – 113 km – 2 700m D+

Day 6: Barcelonnette – Annot – 100 km – 1800m D+

100 km 1800 m

D3

Barcelonnette – Annot – 100 km – 1800m D+

Day 7: Annot – Nice

Annot – Nice

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

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

About the French Alps

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