PYRÉNÉES CYCL'N TRIP
Pedal at your own pace, in complete safety, along the mountain passes of the Hautes-Pyrénées!
FROM 21th TO 25th JULY 2025
MOUNTAIN PASSES RESERVED FOR CYCLISTS FROM 9AM TO 12PM
For 5 days, the access roads to the mountain passes will be closed to vehicles and completely reserved for cyclists from 9am to 12pm. Traffic will be suspended temporarily in both directions. However, for safety reasons, some vehicles may be granted access to these roads (rescue, organisation, local residents, etc.)
At the beginning of each reserved mountain pass, vehicle access will be controlled and there’s a welcome point for cyclists.
OPEN TO ALL, FREE OF CHARGE
It is open to all and free of charge, with no necessary bookings or fixed departure times.
Cyclists can make their way up the roads at their own pace, without being timed.
Volunteers will provide refreshments and a souvenir gift at the top of each mountain pass.
From 1 to 5 days
This event is special in that it is organised over 5 consecutive days. Cyclists are free to choose to participate in just one or several days.
Every day, between 1 and 3 mountain passes will be reserved for cyclists for the morning. They can choose how many they want to take on.
12 reserved mountain passes
Every day for 5 days, traffic will be reserved for cyclists on 1 to 3 different mountain passes. In total, 12 mountain passes will be reserved for cyclists on 5 consecutive days, in the morning.
MONDAY 21th JULY
A great first day! 3 mountain passes are reserved for cyclists, from 9am to 12pm, on both sides: Port de Balès, Col de Peyresourde, Col de Val Louron - Azet. Some “classics” of the Tour, well-known to the peloton. This is a great opportunity to climb the extraordinary Altiport de Peyragudes, the ultimate challenge of the 17th stage of the Tour de France 2022. 8km with 7,8% and a step with 16%... Even the best climbers will have something to prove. Like Romain Bardet when he goes to win the stage in 2017.
3 MOUNTAIN PASSES
TUESDAY 22th JULY
Today, there are 2 cyclist-only mountain passes in Aure Valley, from 9am to 12pm. The first is the Col du Portet, which is already legendary even though there has only been two Tour de France finish line here in 2018 and 2021. The other is the Col d’Aspin and traffic is regulated on both sides, which is the first pass of the first Pyrenean stage of this year’s Tour. After a fairly manageable uphill climb, you cross over into the valleys of Grand Tourmalet, and the Pic du Midi takes its place in the landscape! You will enjoy facing this giant as you pedal.
2 MOUNTAIN PASSES
WEDNESDAY 23th JULY
On today's programme, nothing less than the last fifty kilometres of the stage between Pau and Luz Ardiden. In 2021, the Tourmalet pass and the ascent to Luz Ardiden will have seen the riders go through for a final mountain battle. Emblematic of the Pyrenees, mythical of the Tour de France, the Tourmalet is the most climbed pass. It's your turn to take centre stage and enjoy this exceptional route!
2 MOUNTAIN PASSES
THURSDAY 24th JULY
You now cross to the Vallée des Gaves where the landscapes are very different. The climb to Cambasque (1,330 m), a mythical climb of Cauterets, and also Hautacam (1,520 m) with its panoramic views over the valley and scene of the finish of the 18th stage of the 2022 Tour, which sealed Jonas Vingegaard's overall victory, are both closed to vehicles from 9am to 12pm... Throughout the day, you’ll be surprised at the sheer diversity of the Pyrenees.
2 MOUNTAIN PASSES
FRIDAY 25th JULY
Let’s end this perfect week with style. Today we have three mountains passes on a 77 km loop on which 60km will be reserved to cyclist. For your deluxe breakfast climb two Lords of the Tour de France and a rare gem : Le SOULOUR, L’AUBISQUE and le SPANDELLES, the « newcomer » of 2022 Tour edition (stage 18). You can easily climb the passes one to the other through three valley offering various faces. You will ride through wonderful landscapes, lovely curves and superb climbs.
2 MOUNTAIN PASSES
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Personalised organisation and services for a made-to-measure cycling trip
The creators of personalised holidays from the Boutique des Pyrénées are available to advise you and help you plan your stay and your cycling trip as best as possible. You choose the number of days, comfort and type of accommodation, the services you would like, and everything is managed to suit your needs: accommodation bookings, transfer of luggage between stages, activities for accompanying persons, bicycle hire, etc.
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La Boutique des Pyrénées : +33 (0)5 62 56 70 00
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