GROUP CYCLNG TOUR IN THE PYRENEES
COAST TO COAST PYRENEES
JOIN-IN TOUR AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 5 2026 - GUARANTEED DEPARTURE!
Join our iconic group cycling tour Coast to Coast Pyrenees! Ride from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea through the French Pyrenees, tackling famous Tour de France cols like Col du Tourmalet, Hourquette d’Ancizan, Col d’Aubisque, and Port de Pailhères. Claim your spot now on this challenging full-service stage tour and experience the legendary Pyrenees alongside fellow climbers. Ride Where the Pros Ride!
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GROUP CYCLING TOUR COAST TO COAST PYRENEES FROM BIARRITZ TO ARGELÈS-SUR-MER
Bonjour! On the group cycling tour Coast to Coast Pyrenees, we ride from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, straight through the rugged French Pyrenees! This iconic stage tour is a must-do adventure for every passionate mountain cyclist. We start in the vibrant town of Biarritz and finish in Argelès-sur-Mer, a lively coastal spot near Perpignan. In the C2CP you’ll ride seven stages (including a short warm-up ride), experience all the beauty the Pyrenees have to offer, and draw a bold line from coast to coast on your Strava heatmap!
In most stages you can choose between a tougher black route and a slightly easier red route. The black routes cover over 800 kilometres with nearly 18,500 metres of altitude gain. By opting for the red routes, you’ll ride about 730 kilometres and conquer 14,000 metres of altitude gain. Along the way, we cross the challenging French Basque Country, ride through the Gorge de la Pierre Lys, and of course tackle many famous climbs from the Tour de France, including: Marie-Blanque, Aubisque, Spandelles, Tourmalet, Hourquette d’Ancizan, Peyresourde, Menté and Port de Pailhères.
Travel to Biarritz and back from Argelès-sur-Mer is on your own arrangement. Biarritz is easily accessible by train or plane, and from Perpignan (near the finish) you can travel back conveniently. To make your journey easier, we can also arrange bike transport from and back to a location in the Netherlands.
STAGES
7
OVERNIGHT STAYS
7
Period
August 29 – September 5 2026
TOUGHNESS
Distance (Km)
Red routes: 770
Elavation gain (m)
Red routes: 15250
Explanation Toughness routes
Is this your first cycling tour in the mountains and are you wondering if you can handle our routes? Or are you an experienced climber and are you curious whether the challenge is interesting enough for you? Using our five-point scale, we help you gain insight into the toughness of our routes. Based on the number of polka dots you can easily see if the routes of this cycling tour match your level and ambition!
all fit cyclists
reasonably trained cyclists with some climbing experience
trained cyclists with climbing experience
trained cyclists with a lot of climbing experience
well trained cyclists with a lot of climbing experience
Within stages we often offer different routes so that groups with cyclists of different levels can participate in the cycling tour:
red = easier route
black = tougher route
If you are unsure whether the routes are suitable for you and your cycling friends, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re happy to help you!
EXPLANATION OF A JOIN-IN TOUR
Our join-in tours are perfect for individuals and small groups who want to conquer the legendary Grand Cols alongside other passionate mountain cyclists. Book your spot and join a fully organized stage ride from hotel to hotel, over a set period, with support from our team. You ride, eat, sleep, and enjoy, we take care of the rest. The group consists of 8 to 20 participants who share your passion of cycling. Experience an unforgettable adventure and make cycling friends for life!
Our General Terms and Conditions apply to this cycling tour. The listed prices include VAT.
STAGE 1 & 2: PAYS BASQUE – BASQUE COUNTRY
Salut mes amis! We start our adventure in the beautiful French coastal city of Biarritz, located on the Bay of Biscay in the French Basque Country (Basque: Iparralde, or North Side). Biarritz was a popular seaside resort for European nobility from the 19th century. This is reflected in the beautiful buildings in the city. The Municipal Casino in Art Deco style, dating from 1929, is well-known. Consider coming a day earlier to enjoy the city beach and the nice bars and restaurants in the attractive historic center. We start in the afternoon with a short stage through the Biarritz area to kick off your legs. In stage 2 we cycle through the cycling-mad Basque Country. Although we do not encounter any high cols, this stage is not flat anywhere. Divide your energy well because we will encounter a number of very steep walls!
‘In the Coast to Coast Pyrenees you draw a big line from coast to coast on your Strava heathmap!’
STAGE 3 & 4: GRAND COLS OF THE TOUR DE FRANCE
From stage 2 we enter the Pyrenees. The first known climb is the Col de Marie-Blanque (1,037 metres). From Escot we climb on an increasingly steep road through a dense forest. After the descent we ride to Laruns where Col d’Aubisque (1,709 metres) starts. On the climb, we pass the beautiful 19th-century spa town of Eaux-Bonnes. The often misty summit with the large metal bicycles is inhabited by sheep. In stage 3 we reach the roof of C2CP; Col du Tourmalet (2,115 metres). This tough but steady climb is the most climbed col in the Tour de France. After the descent follows perhaps the most beautiful part of the entire route; the climb to Hourquette d’Ancizan (1,567 metres), through a rural landscape with lots of stray cattle. We conclude this stage with another famous climb; Col de Peyresourde (1,568 metres).
STAGE 5, 6 & 7: PYRENEES, THE GREEN MOUNTAINS
In stages 4 and 5, the cols continue to follow each other in rapid succession. We ride through a fantastic green landscape, with thousands of trees, and pass sleepy villages. Along the way, we climb Col de Menté (1,344 metres), Portet d’Aspet (1,069 metres), with the monument for the unfortunate Fabio Casatelli, Col de la Core (1,394 metres), Col de Port (1,257 metres) and the majestic Port de Pailhères (1,998 metres), from the authentic spa town of Ax-les-Thermes. After the fantastic descent of this col, we head for Quillan, where the final stage starts. From there, we cycle through the beautiful Gorge de la Pierre Lys. After a final serious col and a few relatively easy kilometres, we dive into the Mediterranean Sea in Argelès-Sur-Mer!
WHAT's INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
The price includes:
- Hotel accommodation in nice, cycle-friendly hotels (minimum 3 stars) on the route (double room, 7 nights)
- Breakfast (7 times) and dinner (7 times)
- Participation in the stages prepared by Grand Cols Cycling Tours (7 stages)
- Professional, digital road book with all relevant route information
- GPX files for uploading routes to navigation devices
- Picnic lunch, coffee stop with good, freshly ground coffee and sports nutrition (sports drink, water, bars, etc.) during the stages
- Support during the stages with a support car, for example: handing over clothing and carrying out minor repairs
- First aid and AED
- Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
- Help with minor repairs along the way and the use of a bicycle pump, lubricant and bicycle tools
- Grand Cols Cycling Tours cycling jersey (contact us if you would like to design a custom jersey)
- Participation in the VZR guarantee scheme
The price does not include:
– The outward journey to the starting location and the return journey from the finish location
– Personal insurance, such as travel and cancellation insurance
– Drinks during the dinners
– Equipment (you participate with your own equipment, such as: bike, helmet and clothing)
Optional extra:
- Upgrade to a single room € 275, –
- Additional overnight stay (without dinner) on September 5 in Biarritz before the start of the cycling tour (double room): € 100, –
- Bike transport from the Netherlands to the start location and back (subject to availability): € 75, –
- Commonly used spare parts, such as: tyres, cleats and batteries (at cost price)
Anything else? Let us know!
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