Many of our guests
have incorporated a cyclosportive event into their Pyrenean visit for the
experience of it or as part of their training plan.
If you would like to enter any of the following races/ events
listed below (or any others not mentioned here), we can assist
with race entries and provide logistical support, if required. |
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Please note that to enter any cyclosportive event, it is required that you have a suitable race license such as FFC (British Cycling Federation licenses are not accepted) or provide a medical certificate from your doctor stating that you are fit to compete in such an event.
May
Ronde de L'Isard
May 2012 - International U23 4 day stage race in the Midi Pyrenees. See the stage finish on day one in St-Gaudens or watch the race en-route on stage four on the first climb of the day - the Portet d'Aspet.
 Stage information can be found on the Ronde de L'Isard website. |
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La Roue d'Or des Pyrenees
May 2012 - Join cycling legends Hinault, Merkx, Indurain, Delgado, Thevenet and Walkowiak in the first edition of this cyclosportive. Departing Argeles-Gazost, there are three distances on offer: 129km (including Col des Borderes, Col du Soulor and Col de Spandelles), 85km (including Col des Borderes) and 52km. Entry fee is €45 and includes race t-shirt and meal. For further information visit race website. |
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June
Montee du Geant au Tourmalet |
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Midi-Pyrenees Mtb Championships - Bike Luchonnaise XC June 2012 - A weekend of back-to-back racing: On Saturday, take part in the mountain time trial (4.7km with 180m climbing) departing from Loudenvielle. On Sunday ride Bike Luchonnaise XC (32km with over 1,350m of climbing). The course is superb, mostly singletrack with open mountain views on fast flowing terrain and some technical descents. Entry fee is €20 (to do both events) for non FFC licence holders.
organised by Luchon Louron Cyclisme. |
14th - 17th June 2012 - La Route de Sud is a UCI 4 day stage race around the Midi-Pyrénées.
Now in its 36th edition (created in 1977), it attracts many
of the world's top professionals.
www.routedusud.fr
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Pedals de Foc Mtb Raid
June 2012 - Cross-country mountain bike raid in the Val d'Aran, Spain. 230km with 6,500m of climbing/ descending. Entry fee is €190 before 1st May and €240 thereafter. Accommodation, food and other services are included in the entry fee.
www.pedalsdefoc.com |
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L'Ariegeoise Cyclosportive
30th June 2012 - Starting in Tarascon-sur-Ariege with three courses on offer:
grand circuit 163km (3,121m climbing); petit route 101km (2,408m
climbing); and the cyclotouriste 77km (683m climbing). Entry
cost includes a shirt and post race food and is between €28
and €34 depending on distance. |
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July
Tour de France
30th June - 22nd July 2012
 View our Tour
de France news article. |
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La Pyreneenne Cyclosportive
1st July 2012 - Departing from Argeles Gazost, there are two routes to choose from: 170km with 3,600m of climbing or 100km with 2,200m of climbing. Entry fee is 29 Euros. Further details are available on the race
web site.
www.lapyreneenne.a3w.fr |
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La Montée de Peyragudes Time Trial
July 2012 - Starting in Loudenvielle, time trial up the Peyresourde to finish at the ski station Peyragudes.
organised by Luchon Louron Cyclisme. |
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31st July - 4th August 2012 - This is a professional UCI 5 day stage race around the Midi-
Pyrénées involving both the French and Spanish sides of the
Pyrénées.
Further details can be found on the Tour des Pyrenees website. |
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August
La Barousse-Balès Cyclosportive
12th August 2012 - A mountainous cyclosportive, starting and finishing just 5km
from us at Loures-Barousse. There
are two distances on offer - 147km including the Col de Peyresoude and Port de Bales, or 105km including Port de Bales (altitude
1,755m). Race entry is €27 and includes a post race meal. There is also a cyclotouriste route of 68km which includes the Col des Ares and finishes in our village. Race entry is €8 excluding food . Please contact us for entry forms. Further
details are available from the race web site.
www.barousse-bales.fr |
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La Montée de Superbagnères Time Trial
August 2012 - Time trial up the famous TDF climb of Superbagneres. Departs Luchon at 630m to finish at 1,800m altitude at the ski station of Superbagneres.
organised by Luchon Louron Cyclisme. |
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September
La Transpyrenees Comminges Mtb
View Transpyrenees Comminges website. |
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2nd September 2012 - 2012 marks the 24th running of this popular cyclosportive. Departing
from Luchon, there are three courses available: 156km with 3,400m
of climbing, including the hors category Port de Bales; 107km
with 2,185m of climbing and 59km with 870m of climbing. All
three routes cross the border to Spain at Fos and return to
France over the Col du Portillon. Visit the race web site. for
further details.
www.lalapebie.org |
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Midi Pyrenees Cup - Trophée du Lac d’Oô Mtb |
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Aran Bike
September 2012 - 11th running of this popular mountain biking event in Val d'Aran. Two distances available: 40km with 1,500m of climbing or 20km with 800m of climbing. Entry fee is €35.
www.aranbike.com |
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La Tarbaise Cyclosportive |
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October
Fabio Casartelli Cyclosportive
October 2012 - Starting from the town of Saint Girons, there are two courses
available: the grand circuit 125km (2,860m climbing) or the
petite route 88km (1,605m climbing). Entry cost is about €25. |
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