Conquer the Pyrenees mountains from Girona to San Sebastián on this spectacular point-to-point tour. Summit 13 Pyrenean Cols, including the Tourmalet, Aubisque, Aspin, and Peyresourde. Prepare for stunning scenery, hard climbs, spectacular descents and breathtaking days in the saddle. The Eat Sleep Cycle team will be there to support you every pedal stroke of the way.
Stay in a different location each night as you make your way across the Pyrenees (Girona, Pobla La Lillet, Sort, Bagnères du Luchon, Saint Savin, St Jean Pied du Port and finally San Sebastian). All hotels and guesthouses have been hand selected to provide the most comfortable experience, each with their own unique style and features and all with high-quality facilities and friendly staff.
Start the day with a breakfast buffet at the hotel, then enjoy a quick lunch served by the support team, and stay fueled all day with ride nutrition from the support vehicle. Dinner is served at hotels and local restaurants where you can taste three-course Catalan, French, Basque and Spanish cuisine en route. On an Eat Sleep Cycle tour, we take care of everything so you can savour the ride of a lifetime.
Rated 4 out of 4 our Epic tours are designed for people who train 3 or 4 times a week and are looking to push themselves on back to back challenging days on the bike. Riders should be confident riding in a small group, comfortable on extended climbs (at your own pace) and have good bike handling skills on corners and descents. E-bikes are available on all of our tours.
Meet the Eat Sleep Cycle team in Girona and head out for an optional warm-up ride of around 40 km. Enjoy dinner in Girona city centre and rest before the first official day of the Trans-Pyrenees Challenge.
Day 2 kicks off with a hearty breakfast at the hotel before saddling up and setting off on the first leg of the tour, from Girona to Campdevanol, a village in northern Catalonia, just south of the French border. Enjoy lunch en route and fuel up once again with an evening meal with the team. Sleep in Campdevanol.
On day 3, the route heads west, skirting around the border of Andorra before reaching Rialp, another village in northern Catalonia. This leg of the tour includes two long climbs and two descents, all in all covering around 130 km.
Fuel up on a big breakfast at the hotel, before setting off for today’s route, which will finally pass over the Spanish-French border, ending up in the village of Bagneres de Luchon. Climb high into the Pyrenees today, with two climbs and two descents (the first covering around 50 km) before arriving in your destination for the night. Enjoy lunch on the road and a well-deserved evening meal with the the group.
On day 5, ride further into France towards the village of Saint Savin of the Hautes-Pyrénées region. There are 3 spectacular climbs on the cards today, Peyresourde, Aspin and Tourmalet, with a total elevation of 3,427 m. Charge your batteries with a wholesome meal at the hotel before spending a restful night in Pierrefitte-Nestalas.
Day 6 is the penultimate day of the Challenge, and the longest leg of the journey, covering an impressive 151.8 km. Sticking to the north of the Spanish-French border, ride west towards the Atlantic coast, conquering several climbs (Soulour, Aubisque, Marie Blanc, Inharpu) and resting on several glorious descents before arriving in St Jean Pied de Port in the foothills of the Pyrenees, included among the most beautiful villages in France in 2016. Spend a final night with the group before completing the final stretch into San Sebastian.
On day 7, cross back into Spain and ride a final 124.9 km to the final destination of San Sebastian, a stunning town on the Bay of Biscay in Spain’s Basque Country. Marvel at the views over the sparkling Atlantic Ocean as you descend towards the town. Congratulations! Spend the afternoon and evening exploring this beautiful location, enjoy a final celebratory meal out in San Sebastian with the team, and a final night’s sleep at the hotel.
Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before departing from San Sebastian.
FULL SUPPORT
Enjoy full ride support from our professional guide team & support vehicle.
The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to resolve any mechanicals. On selected days the support crew will serve a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location en route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you feeling energized and healthy.
Eat Sleep Cycle guides 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.
All guests will receive access to our digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to ride at their own pace.
Hotels shown are examples and are subject to change
Situated in the heart of the commercial centre of Girona and 600m from the historic Old Town district.
Built on the site of an old water mill on the banks of the River Ter the Sèquia Molinar is a modern and comfortable hotel in the village of Campdevanol.
Hotel Pessets is situated next to the Noguera Pallaresa River in Sort, in the Lleida Pyrenees. Its facilities include a spa, swimming pool and gym.
Located in a spa and ski resort at the foot of the Pyrenees, the air-conditioned Alti Hotel offers comfortable accommodation, mountain views and a swimming pool.
A charming guesthouse in the idyllic village of Saint Savin. Enjoy hearty homecooked food and a peaceful evening.
A former coaching inn, set just 400 m from the citadel. This 4-star hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, an on-site restaurant and free Wi-Fi access. Saint Jean Pied de Port is the traditional starting point for pilgrims setting out on the long walk to Santiago de Compostela. A medieval village, be sure to wonder the cobbled streets before your evening meal.
An early 20th-century building in central San Sebastian, 200 m from La Concha Beach. Rooms at the Sercotel Europa offer classic décor and antique-style furnishings.
Bike hire is included in the tour
The Filante SLR is an extremely lightweight aerodynamic bicycle used by World Tour team Astana. Enjoy a Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset and DT Swiss ERC 1400 wheelset.
A comfortable e-road bike with a lightweight carbon frameset and a clean-cut design featuring fully integrated cable routing. The Garda Hybrid uses the proven and reliable Mahle X35+ drive unit with 250 Wh motor inserted in the rear hub while the battery is housed in the down tube. The groupset is Shimano 105 Di2. The Garda has an autonomy of 1,000-2,000m of elevation, or constant use 1.5-2hrs – it’s possible to rent a range extender to double the range for an additional fee.
The Wilier Filante SL guarantees a first-class weight, a precise ride and a great aesthetic clarity thanks to the integrated cables. Carbon Monocoque frame with full internal cable routing Electronic Shimano 105 Di2 shifting Carbon wheels Chainrings: 50/34, Cassette: 11-34
The ultimate bike for climbers. The Diamante features a lightweight fully integrated frameset, a Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset and a carbon ERC 1400 wheelset from DT Swiss. The Diamante has gearing for climbing – a 50/34 chainset and an 11-34 cassette.
An endurance all-road bike that increases versatility with features that lean closer to gravel. Enojy a comfortable performance carbon frameset, an electronic SRAM Force AXS groupset and a MicroTech RE38 Carbon wheelset. 48/35 chainrings and 10-36 cassette
Josep is from a small city in Catalunya called Reus. He loves cycling and has a passion for sharing cycling experiences with others. He’s a guide for Eat Sleep Cycle all over Europe & leads our Morocco tours.
Lavendar, croissants and café au lait... Mont Ventoux, the Gorges du Verdon and the Cote d'Azur. Need we say more?! The South of France offers unique and contrasting landscapes to experience on two wheels. From the picture-perfect lavender fields of Provence, to the iconic Mont Ventoux, to the wild, remote Cevennes & Ardeche mountains, the South of France offers incredible rides for cyclists of all abilities. The region's warm Mediterranean climate makes the South of France the ideal location for year-round riding.
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