Iconic Cols of L'Tour
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Climb the Giants of the Giro
WORLD TOUR
7 – 14 NIGHTS
COMFORT
LEVEL 2-3
364 KM
10,300 M
VUELTA ESPAÑA CYCLE TOUR
The Eat Sleep Cycle Vuelta España tour is here! Combine watching the final Grand Tour of the year with incredible riding and warm, Spanish hospitality.
Week 1, 17th – 24th August
Start your Vuelta experience in Pamplona & soak up the action of a summit finish in Arrate in Stage 4 & a Stage 5 departure from the city centre. Enjoy classic rides in the region before packing up and riding south east to the Pyrenees over two spectacular point to point rides. Witness the much anticipated Stage 9 which finishes on the iconic Col du Tourmalet.
Week 2, 24th – 31st August
Watch Stage 10 depart from Vitoria-Gasteiz before heading south to the La Rioja region & city of Logroño. Watch Stage 11 roll out from the city before heading up Alto Moncalvido for an epic stage finish. Test your legs on the Lagos de Covadonga & Les Praeres (both stage finishes on previous Vuelta tours) before riding west to Oviedo. Finish with Stage 14 & the Lagos de Somiedo & Stage 15 & the soul-busting Angliru.
WEEK 1, 17TH - 24TH AUGUST
Day 1:
Arrival in Pamplona
Optional warm-up ride
Day 2:
Ride to watch Stage 4 finish as the Vuelta hits its first stage finish in Arrate
Pamplona to Arrate, 133 km & 2170 m
Transfer back to Pamplona
Day 3:
Watch Stage 5 depart from Pamplona
Loop ride to Erro, 69 km, 550 m
Day 4:
Loop ride to Puente de la Reina, 98 km, 1,500 m
Day 5:
Point to Point ride from Pamplona to Sabiñanigo, 142 km, 1820 m
Day 6:
Point to point ride from Biescas to Saint Savin, 107 km, 2600 m
Day 7:
Stage 9 finish on the Col du Tourmalet
Ride to the summit of the Tourmalet ahead of the race, ride up to 107 km, 2,300 m
Day 8:
Departures to Toulouse Airport or transfers to Pamplona for Week 2!
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
- EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO KEY TEAMS & RIDERS THROUGH THE BELGIAN CYCLING FACTORY
- STAGE 4 ARRATE MOUNTAIN FINISH
- STAGE 5 DEPARTURE FROM PAMPLONA
- STAGE 9 STAGE FINISH ON THE COL DU TOURMALET
- ACCESS TO AG2R / LOTTO SOUDAL RACE TEAMS
WEEK 2, 24TH - 31ST AUGUST
Day 1:
Arrivals in Vitoria-Gasteiz
Optional warm-up ride
Day 2:
Stage 10 departure from Vitoriz Gasteiz
Ride point to point to Logroño & La Rioja
Day 3:
Stage 11 departure from Logroño & the stage finish on the steep slopes of the Alto Moncalvido
Ride Alto Moncalvido, 69 km, 1,300 m
Day 4:
Morning transfer to Cangas de Onis (3 hours, 40 mins)
Afternoon ride to the Lagos de Covadonga, 51 km, 1,300 m
Day 5:
Point to point ride from Cangas de Onis to Oviedo, 122 km, 2,600 m
Option to add Les Praeres, 14 km, 600 m (incredibly steep!)
Day 6:
Stage 14 summit finish at the Lagos de Somiedo
Ride to the lakes, up to 81 km, 3,200 m
Transfers back to Oviedo
Day 7:
Stage 15 summit finish on El Angliru
Climb the Angliru ahead of the race, 58 km, 2,000 m
Day 8:
Departures
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
- EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO KEY TEAMS & RIDERS THROUGH THE BELGIAN CYCLING FACTORY
- STAGE 10 DEPARTURE FROM VITORIA-GASTEIZ
- STAGE 11 DEPARTURE FROM LOGROÑO & STAGE FINISH ON ALTO MONCALVIDO
- STAGE 14 FINISH AT THE LAGOS DE SOMIEDO
- STAGE 15 FINISH ON EL ANGLIRU
- CLIMB THE LAGOS DE COVADONGA & LES PRAERES
VUELTA ESPAÑA 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 75TH EDITION OF THE VUELTA ESPAÑA
- THE CURRENT START LIST INCLUDES ROMAN BARDET, ALEJANDRO VALVERDE & VINCENZO NIBALI
FOOD & ACCOMMODATION
Taste North Spain
Enjoy breakfast, lunch & dinner, north Spain style!
Start the day with a breakfast buffet at the hotel, stay fueled on the road with ride nutrition from the support vehicle & enjoy a nutritious picnic served by your guides, or lunch in our favourite spots en route.
Evening meals are enjoyed at the hotel or in local restaurants. Taste the flavours of Navarre, the Basque country, La Rioja, Cantabria & Asturias.
Stay in 3* & 4* Hotels
Rest and recover from the day on the bike in comfortable 3* & 4*hotels. Example hotels include:
Week 1
Located in the centre of Pamplona just a few meters from the historic centre. Stay in the heart of the action and enjoy easy access to the best bars, cafes & restaurants. Enjoy comfortable, immaculate rooms & a great breakfast.
Hotel Les Rochers***, Saint Savin
A charming guesthouse located in the picturesque village of Saint Savin. Enjoy a warm welcome, delicious home cooked food & great access to the Col du Tourmalet!
There are 7 nights accommodation in 3 hotels
Week 2
NH Logroño Herencia La Rioja****
Stay in the centre of Logroño, the captial of the La Rioja region, in this comfortable NH Collection hotel. Enjoy a perfect location & friendly staff, as well as a great bar & onsite restaurant.
Stay on the edge of the Picos de Europa in a restored monastery. Enjoy fantastic food & exquisite scenery.
There are 7 nights accommodation in 4 hotels
TRIP SUMMARY
Week 1
17th – 24th August 2020
Week 2
24th – 31st August 2020
Private tours available for 2021
Price Per Head – Week 1
€2,799
Single Supplement €799
Price Per Head – Week 2
€2,899
Single Supplement €989
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.
