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Pyrenees Cycling Tours

Ride from sea to summit, through legendary climbs and medieval villages, across one of Europe’s most captivating landscapes. Whether you’re chasing the thrill of iconic ascents or gliding through quiet valleys, Pyrenees cycling tours offer the perfect blend of challenge, culture, and scenery. This region—spanning from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea—is a dream destination for cycling trips in the Pyrenees, welcoming both seasoned athletes and curious travelers to discover its wild beauty on two wheels. Discover France makes this journey truly unforgettable.

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Pyrenees bike tours: conquer the legendary cols

If you’ve ever watched the Tour de France, you’ve seen the towering summits of the Col du Tourmalet, Col d’Aubisque, Col de Peyresourde, and Col d’Aspin. These names echo in the cycling world as symbols of grit, endurance, and victory. On our Pyrenees bike tours, you’ll ride those very same routes. The climbs are tough but rewarding. The views stretch across green valleys, snow-capped peaks, and deep glacial gorges. The sense of accomplishment at each summit is unforgettable.

Each ascent comes with a descent that’s just as thrilling. Curving roads, crisp mountain air, and panoramic vistas greet you as you glide into scenic valleys. These are rides where every pedal stroke counts, and every moment on the saddle is a story in the making.

Must to see: cycling trips Pyrenees through timeless towns

Beyond the peaks, the Pyrenees cycling holidays take you into the heart of France’s hidden gems. Discover Saint Antonin Noble Val, Puycelsi, and Cordes-sur-Ciel, all listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France. Ride alongside the Gorges of the Aveyron, where cliffside roads and riverside cafés offer perfect moments of pause and perspective.

In Carcassonne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, step back in time inside its medieval walls and towers. Further west, the cultural vibrancy of Toulouse invites you to stroll its red-brick boulevards and enjoy a glass of local wine after your ride. These cities and villages make each stage of your journey rich in discovery and full of French character.

Pyrenees cycling tours: from mountain peaks to tranquil canals

Not every ride has to be a battle with altitude. For a gentler pace, our cycling trips in the Pyrenees include the scenic trails along the Canal du Midi. Lined with plane trees and slow-moving barges, the canal offers a tranquil escape. Here, you can enjoy leisurely miles, ideal for beginners or those who prefer their rides with a side of serenity.

RouteLandscapeExperience
Col du TourmaletAlpine SummitIconic climb, TDF legacy
Canal du MidiRiverside PathFlat, shaded, relaxing ride
Gorges of AveyronRiver & CliffsPicturesque villages, café stops
CarcassonneMedieval CityUNESCO castle exploration

Pyrenees cycling holidays: tailored for every rider

Whether you ride road bikes or e-bikes, every Pyrenees cycling tour is adapted to your level. For seasoned cyclists, the climbs offer serious training and thrills. For casual riders, e-bike support makes hill climbs more accessible, while allowing full immersion in the region’s landscapes.

Along the way, enjoy local cuisine and regional wines. Stop for lunch in stone villages. Sip coffee on sunlit terraces. The food here is as unforgettable as the routes—think cassoulet, mountain cheeses, and rustic bread. These meals are more than refueling; they are part of the journey.

Cycling holidays in the Pyrenees: wild landscapes and lasting memories

From the Atlantic’s salty breezes to the Mediterranean’s golden light, the Pyrenees stretch across some of France’s most dramatic terrain. Glacial valleys, rolling vineyards, alpine forests, and hilltop towns unfold along every stage. These landscapes offer more than just a challenge—they offer peace, wonder, and freedom.

Every rider returns home with memories of roads conquered, stories shared, and new corners of Europe discovered. This is why cycling holidays in the Pyrenees continue to inspire cyclists from all over the world.

REASONS TO DISCOVER PYRENEES

Classic Climbs of the Tour de France

The Pyrenees has the most legendary climbs of the Tour de France, introduced to the tour in 1910, Tourmalet, Aspin, Peyresourdre but also Aubisque are famous climbs that you will be able to challenge on our cycling tour.

The beautiful view from the Pic du Midi

The view from the Pic du Midi is breathtaking, with a height of 2876 meters, it is the highest observatory in Europe. Starry Evenings are planned at the Pic du Midi only a few dates throughout the year, astonomy activities are programmed during these special nights.

Pyrenees Natural Park and Natural Thermal Spa

Discover the beauty of the French Pyrenees by visiting the Pyrenees Natural Park with its amazing landscapes, preserved fauna and flora spread on 100km. There are six valleys, each of them having their own personality:

  • Aspe Valley surrounded by forests
  • Ossau Valley well-known to be an important site of pastoralism
  • The Val d’Azun or Arrens Valley with its impressive Pic du Balaïtous
  • Cauterets Valley with its gorgeous waterfalls
  • Luz-Gavarnie Valley’s spectacular cirque walls
  • Aure Valley and Néouvielle Nature Reserve which possess the highest pines in Europe
Natural Thermal Spa

In the Pyrenees, there are many natural thermal spas allowing relaxing activities in a unique environment. For example, Aquensis in Bagneres-de-Bigorre offers a ‘Donkey’s Milk’ bath as Cleopatra used to like, where you can experience the benefits of donkey’s milk in a private spa bath.

Lourdes

Lourdes has become a symbolic place and a major place of pilgrimage and is said to make miraculous spectacular healings. The Virgin Mary is supposed to have appeared to Bernadette Soubirous numerous times in Lourdes in 1858 which created the belief of a sacred place. Every season, many tourists and pilgrims come to Lourdes, they can be as many as 5,000,000 this is why Lourdes is the city with the second-biggest number of hotels, right behind Paris.

Toulouse

Toulouse is a city located in southern France and is called « la ville rose » (the pink city) due to the color of its buildings. It has two UNESCO World Heritage sites which are the Canal Du Midi and the Basilica of St. Sernin because of its link to the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route. Toulouse offers a great diversity of activities, as in museums like the Contemporary Art Museum which delivers works by many reknowned artists, or monuments dating from the Golden Age of the pastel trade. Be sure not to miss the Capitole with its rich history and culture during your visit.

TOUR DE FRANCE FAMOUS CLIMBS
  • Col d’Aubisque: This climb is a great spot for winter sports, and is known to be a crossing point for cyclists in summer. It is considered an « hors categorie » climb during the Tour de France, which means that it is a tough climb!
  • Col de Tourmalet: This is one of the most famous climbs of the Tour de France since the Pyrenees’ introduction to the Tour in 1910, it has been crossed by the Tour 82 times!
  • Col d’Aspin: This climb is supposed to be easier than the Tourmalet, it is part of the Tour de France mainly because it is located in the middle of a chain of three road climbs and therefore plays the role of link between them.
  • Col de Peyresourde: The Tour de France came across this climb twice in 2012, this 1569m Col has become a legendary climb on the tour in the Pyrenees.
TO VISIT IN THE PYRENEES 
  • The Pyrenees National Park
  • Bagneres-de-Luchon, the spa town
  • Tour de France Classic Climbs
  • Starry evenings at the Pic du Midi (only a few dates throughout the year)
PYRENEES FESTIVAL AND EVENT INFO
  • Sacred music festival in Lourdes-Early April
  • Fourcès Flower Market- End of April
  • Alors… Chantes!-Montauban-Early May
  • International Festival of Art in Toulouse; Early May
  • Cahors Blues Festival, in Cahors-July
  • Medieval Festivals of the Grand Fauconnier, in Cordes-sur-Ciel-July
  • Tour de France-July
  • Circa Circus Festival, in Auch-End of October, Beginning of November
WHAT GOOD ‘STUFF’ CAN YOU EAT
  • Bayonne Ham (dry ham)
  • Magret de Canard and Gesiers-Duck Breast and Gizzards
  • Roquefort and Rocamadour Cheeses
  • Croustade aux Pommes (apple tart flambeed with the Normandy Calvados or filled with apples and Armagnac-soaked prunes)
    Piperade Basque (spicy sauce)
PYRENEES GEOGRAPHY

The Midi-Pyrenees region is made of 8 departments: Ariège, Aveyron, Haute-Garonne, Gers, Lot, Hautes-Pyrénées, Tarn and Tarn-et-Garonne. Located in the southwest of France, the Pyrenees are a great skiing spot during winter and cover a large number of thermal resorts and their mountains form a natural border between Spain and France. They are also well known as having legendary climbs of the Tour de France like Col d’Aubisque, Tourmalet and Col d’Aspin.

HISTORY OF PYRENEES

The Pyrenees are composed of a chain of mountains forming a natural border between Spain and France. It is said that its name comes from mythology and particularly from « Pyrene », the virgin daughter of Bebryx who was taken advantage of by Hercules. After giving birth to a snake, she ran off to the woods in fear of her father’s reaction. Hercules who was gone on one of his Labors, found her and in sadness and remorse of what he had done, laid her corpse on the mountains demanding them to join him in his grief and preserve her name throughout ages. The Pyrenees gather both fauna and flora treasures, they also possess remains of prehistorical age and a lot of cultural heritage.

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