DAY 1
SEPTEMBER 2021
RAID PYRÉNÉEN
A TRUE CYCLING CHALLENGE
Devised in 1950 by the Pau Cycling Club, the “Raid” is today overseen by the Cycle Club Béarnais.
Following the French / Spanish border you will traverse many of the cols that have been made legendary by the Tour de France, including Tourmalet, Aubisque, Col de Portet d’Aspet and Col d’Aspin.
A true cycling classic every cyclist should attempt during their riding career.
Read the history of the event here
Of cycling from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean
720km
12,000m
of ascent in 100 hours or 4.5
days of
riding
Featuring
PRICE INCLUDES:
£1050
from
PER PERSON
- shared room -
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5 nights half board accommodation
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5 days supported riding
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Well stocked support vehicle with spares, first aid kit plus snacks, drinks & motivation
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Airport transfers - at specified time
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Route notes / directions / maps / GPS files
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Raid Pyrénéen registration and carnet + certificate and medal for successful finishers
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Last night bed and breakfast - celebration meal to be arranged as per group wishes
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Photographs and video of the trip
" There is no doubt the Raid is one of the great cycling challenges.
I knew completing it would give me a sense of achievement, but what I did not expect was to enjoy it so much. "
James P from Hertfordshire
DAY 1
Meet and greet at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Hendaye.
Unpack and set up your bike.
Dinner with an introductory talk.
DAY 2
Hendaye to
Lurbe St. Christau
165km Ride
2200m Ascent
A short cycle down to the Atlantic to dip your toes, before the “Grand Depart” at 09:00 when the clock starts ticking. A nice gentle ride allowing you to acclimatise.
DAY 3
Lurbe St Christau to
Campan
140km Ride
3530m Ascent
Today perhaps the most respected Cols in the Pyrénées: Tourmalet and Aubisque. In between you will hardly notice ascending Col de Soulor. Truly a day to remember.
DAY 4
Campan to
Massat
180km Ride
3110m Ascent
A long hard but rewarding day taking on Col D’Aspin, Col de Peyresourde and Col de Portet D’Aspet after which there is a long descent into Massat.
DAY 5
Massat to Prades
145km Ride
3400m Ascent
This is the last tough day. Starting with the gradual climb of Col de Port, after which you take on Col du Pailheres and are rewarded with breathtaking views. The day finishes with a well earned rest in Prades.
DAY 6
Prades to Cerbere
98km Ride
620m Ascent
Today you will finally hit the Mediterranean.
But don’t be fooled for although the distance and ascent are far less than encountered on the previous days there are still some large rolling cliff tops. Also the clock is ticking. You must reach the finish in Cerbère before 13:00 [When the 100th hour is up!].
DAY 7
Travel Home.
After yesterday’s joy and the nights celebrations you will be taken to the airport for your flight home.
