Test yourself on epic Pyrenees cols and enjoy all the Tour action!
"My husband and I have been dreaming about a cycling trip to see the Tour de France and ride some of the classic Tour cols for years-you guys gave us that opportunity," said one of our guests from our 2007 Tour de France trip. "The trip really inspired me," said another 2007 guest.
Of all the trips we offer, our Tour de France trip is always inspirational to our guests because of the personal challenge the routes offer and the ability to see the pros tackle these very same climbs- and how fast they do it! This year's trip includes 18 epic cols, and there's no better sense of accomplishment than taking in the view from the top.
When we create the route for our Tour de France trip, we design it to include the best of everything-tour action, unforgettable riding, plenty of flexibility, and great restaurants and accommodations. This year's trip includes some of the same areas we traveled in 2007, so we're incorporating all the favorites from the trip:
Easy access to all the Tour action
We'll watch three stages - two exciting mountaintop finishes and a start - and they're just a short ride from where we're staying. We'll join the world's biggest cycling-themed party, with booths selling refreshments and Tour memorabilia and thousands of fans enjoying picnics as they wait for the riders. The race start is a great opportunity to get autographs and photos as the riders line up at the start.
Unforgettable riding
If you like climbing, this is your trip. With 18 cols close by, you'll have your pick of world-class climbs. We select lightly-traveled roads that offer picturesque scenery and plenty of challenge. Some of last year's favorites that we'll be doing again this year include: Col du Tourmalet, a long expansive climb that travels through mountain meadows of grazing sheep; Superbagneres, which winds through a beautiful green valley, along switchbacks up through the clouds for spectacular views; Col d' Aspin, considered one of the more beautiful climbs of the trip.
By the end of the bicycle trip, there's no climb that will intimidate you: Via Capri? That's nothing. Mt. Palomar or Montezuma grade? You call those climbs? Tackling the Pyrenees will make you feel invincible!
Flexibility makes this a real vacation
We've arranged the European bike tour to include several multi-night stays in some of the Pyrenees most picturesque spa towns. You'll feel like you've stepped into the pages of a storybook in our Luz St. Sauvier B&B, you'll enjoy St. Lary's shop- and cafe-lined cobblestone streets and the awesome views of the surrounding peaks in Luchon. Because we remain in each area for a few days, there are unlimited options for riding-take it easy, go as hard as you want, explore the area off the bike, it's up to you.
Delicious food, great accommodations
Lise and I take our guests off the beaten track to find some of the area's best restaurants-places that only the locals know about. The area's cuisine includes fresh fish, succulent duck and flavorful meats along with plenty of fresh vegetables. We take the same care when selecting accommodations, choosing quaint, family-run inns and B&Bs that offer hearty, cyclist-friendly breakfasts and comfortable rooms.
We offer a variety of fully-supported guided bicycling tours to France, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Chile, Argentina and Quebec. Please visit the ATG website for details at: www.adventuretravelgroup.com or contact us at info@adventuretravelgroup.com
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