Iconic Cols of L'Tour
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Climb the Giants of the Giro
WORLD TOUR
5 NIGHTS
COMFORT
LEVEL 2-3
364 KM
10,300 M
TOUR DE FRANCE CYCLE TOUR
Experience the world’s greatest bike race as it reaches the majestic Pyrenees. Enjoy epic climbs, thrilling descents and spectate the 107th edition of the race.
Now is your chance to test yourself on some of the most iconic climbs in cycling: the Port du Bales, the Col du Mente, the Peyresourde, Aubisque, Soulour & the Col du Marie Blanc.
Ride out of two charming bases, the French towns of Bagnères de Luchon & Oloron Sainte Marie.
On an Eat Sleep Cycle tour all you have to think about is enjoying your ride. Our trip support is second to none and we pride ourselves on a high staff-guest ratio. We take care of everything so you can savour the ride of a lifetime.
CYCLING ITINERARY
Day 1:
Arrival in Bagnères de Luchon
Optional warm-up ride, Superbagnères, 35 km, 1,100 m
Day 2:
Ride Stage 8 of the 2020 Tour de France!
Col du Mente, Port de Bales, 126 km, 3,400 m
Day 3:
Stage 8 of the 2020 Tour de France
Watch the race on the Col du Peyresourde, 37 km, 1,200 m
Day 4:
Stage 9 of the 2020 Tour de France
Morning transfer from Luchon to Lourdes (90 mins)
Ride the Col du Soulour & the Col du Aubisque, watch the stage finish in Laruns, 64 km, 1,700 m
Day 5:
Ride Stage 9, the Col de la Hourcère, Soudet & Col du Marie Blanc, 131 km, 2,900 m
Day 6:
Departure to Toulouse Airport
IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?
This is an itinerary desgined for intermediate riders who are up for a challenge! Guests are invited to take all climbs at their own pace, and the support vehicle will be near the group at all times. Guides will outline options to shorten the daily rides each day. Eat Sleep Cycle staff are experienced at supporting riders to achieve their goals whilst having a great time!
MAP
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- COL DU PEYRESOURDE
- THE SOULOUR & AUBISQUE
- COL DU MARIE BLANC
- STAGE 8 & 9 OF THE 2020 TOUR DE FRANCE
TOUR DE FRANCE CYCLING TOUR INFORMATION
RIDE SUPPORT
Full Support
Rides are fully supported by our team of guides and vehicles.
The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water. On longer days the team will serve a roadside lunch – a time efficient pit stop with the right balance of carbohydrates, protein, fruit & veg to keep you energized and feeling healthy all week.
Eat Sleep Cycle ride leaders are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of Cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime. Our Tour Leaders know the region well and speak the local language.
Mechanical support will be close by at all times.
Quick Facts
- 2020 SEES THE 107TH EDITION OF THE TOUR DE FRANCE
- 2020 IS A UNIQUE PARCOUR WHICH INVITES AGRESSIVE RACING
- EARLY FAVOURITES INCLUDE ALAPHILIPPE, PINOT, BERNAL, ROGLIC & FROOME
FOOD & ACCOMMODATION
Discover France
Start the day with a breakfast buffet at the hotel to prepare for a long day in the saddle.
Stay fuelled on the road with ride nutrition from the support vehicle & enjoy a nutritious picnic served by your guides.
Evening meals are enjoyed at the hotel or in our favourite local restaurants. These are not included in the tour.
Pyrenean Hospitality
Rest and recover from the day on the bike in the beautiful spa town of Bagnères de Luchon & the French village of Oloron-Sainte-Marie.
Hotel Alti * * *, Bagnères du Luchon (3 nights)
Perfectly located in the centre of town. Enjoy mountain views an an indoor swimming pool.
Alysson Hotel * * * *, Oloron Sainte Marie (2 nights)
Enjoy elegant rooms, spa & swimming pool, as well as the gastronomic restuarant of Le Pastoral.
There are 5 nights accommodation included in the tour.
BIKE HIRE
Bike Hire
Benefit from a 10% discount on any Eat Sleep Cycle bike hire as part of this package.
Choose from a state-of-the-art Factor bike, an Italian-made Basso, or a Ridley, designed in cycling’s heartland of Belgium. Â
Need a boost? Why not hire our Orbea e-assist road bike, the M20 Gain.
All our bikes are supplied with compact 50-34 chainsets & 11-32 cassettes.Â
Our Bikes
RIDLEY FENIX SL 105
- Carbon Frame
- Shimano 105 11-speed
- Forza RC23 wheelset
BASSO ASTRA DISC
- Shimano Ultegra 11-speed groupset
- Disc brakes
- 11-32 cassette
BASSO VENTA DISC
- Shimano Ultegra 11-speed groupset
- Microtech wheels
- 11-32 cassette
FACTOR O2 VAM
- Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset
- Black Inc wheels, finishing kit
- 11-32 cassette
ORBEA M20 GAIN
- Shimano Ultegra 11-speed groupset
- Â Mavic Aksium Elite Disc UST wheelset
- Ebikemotion X35 25kmh motor
TRIP SUMMARY
Trip Dates
2nd – 7th July 2020
Private tours available for 2021
Price Per Head
€1,789
Single Supplement €489
Travel Logistics
Arrival: The meet point for the tour is Toulouse Airport at 14:00 on Day 1 of the tour.
Departure: On the last day there is a group transfer to Toulouse Airport arriving at 12:30, perfect for flights out after 14:30.
What's Included?
Cycling: Fully guided and supported.
Accommodation: 5 nights, 3* & 4* Hotel
Food: Breakfast & roadside lunch
Bike Hire: Optional
Transfers: Return group transfer to Toulouse Airport
Group Bookings
Groups of 8 or more riders: can benefit from a 5% discount.
Payment
Deposit: a 50% deposit will secure your place on the tour.
Balance: the outstanding balance is due 2 months in advance of the tour.
WHY EAT SLEEP CYCLE?
EXCELLENT LOCATION
Our home in Girona, Spain, gives us unique access to remarkable people and places, allowing us to create world class cycling tours.
EXPERT GUIDES
Our guides are experts in cycling, travel & hosting world class tours. We recruit professionals from all walks of life who love to ride.
5 STAR REVIEWS
You’ll be back!
98% of our guests say they’ll come back to Eat Sleep Cycle for another tour.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Ride with Eat Sleep Cycle and enjoy the best roads, landscapes & cultural experiences thanks to our knowledge.
