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The Marmotte Pyrenees. Quite possibly one of the hardest European Gran Fondos on the calendar. 5 major climbs which include both sides of the mighty Tourmalet !
Itinerary
Thursday 22nd August - Arrival day. Get to Toulouse for our transfer, the journey takes 2 hours. Our mechanic is on hand to help build your bike. We meet at dinner and run through the itinerary for the weekend.
Friday 23rd August - Warm up ride one. After a hearty breakfast we ride up to Gavarnie for some spectacular views. We will have a coffee stop here, for those wanting some more climbing there is an option to keep going up 15km to close to the Spanish border.
Saturday 24th August - A shorter ride today up to the Spandelles, a beautiful quiet climb just above Argeles Gazost. We get back early to get the bikes all ready for tomorrow and we have a brief in the evening to run through everything about the Sportive.
Sunday 25th August - Sportive day. After an early breakfast we get a transfer to Luz Saint Sauveur. We have an extra feed station on the route.
Monday 26th August - Departure day.
Passes:
Luz-Col du Tourmalet 18km @ 7.4%
Hourquette d'Ancizan 17km @ 4.5%
Col d'Aspin 12km @ 6.5%
Ste Marie - Col du Tourmalet 17km @ 7.7%
Hautacam 14.7km @ 7%
Prices from £795pp Enquire NowWe require a £200 booking deposit in order to secure your place for our Marmotte Pyrenees Tour.
In the summer and the autumn, the Pyrenees are usually featured in two of cycling's grand tours, the Tour de France held annually in July and the Vuelta a España held in September. The stages held in the Pyrenees are often crucial legs of both tours, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators to the region.
Its best to ride in the early summer months of May and June, through to autumn. Earlier or later gets tricky with cold temperatures in the mountains & the threat of bad weather. Check the weather before you travel as unseasonable weather can come as a surprise.
Although rare, it is not unheard of for some cols and passes to sometimes be closed due to inclement weather.
Toulouse is the main airport to fly into being only 1hr 30 mins to Bagnes du Luchon. There are regular flights from UK & Europe.
As mentioned, please pack some warm weather cycling clothing due to the changeable weather conditions in the Pyrenees.
Travel Insurance is required when booking with All Things Ride. Check out our Travel Partners page for more information.
Local bike hire is also available. Please ask at the time of enquiry.
We can also source ebikes if required for family members
