DISCOVER ANDORRA
Starting from our converted 18th century farm house cycling centre in the heart of the French Pyrenees. We will ride up and over the border into Spain where we will spend a night in the adventure sport town of Sort (always worth a dip in the river). We will then head into Andorra, the tiny mountain principality hidden in the high Pyrenees. Spending three nights in a very comfortable ski resort hotel where you can get spa and massage or just play some ten pin bowling and discovering the epic climbs of what Andorra offers including the highest pass in the whole of the Pyrenees. We ride back into France for one more night before heading back to our start point in Luscan and completing the circuit of three countries by bike.
ITINERARY
Day 1 [Sunday] Arrivals & Transfers
We will transfer you from Toulouse airport back to our base in Luscan. After building your bikes you will head out for short test ride to make sure everything is in working order, including the legs. The Hautaget Loop is a nice steady 50Km loop with a cruel of rolling hills and finishing at the famous St Bertrand de Comminges Cathedral village for a welcoming coffee. Then back to base for a full 3 course home cooked meal and the briefing for the week to come.
50 Km (700m of climbing)
Climb Highlights
Côte d’ Hautaget (577m)
Côte d’ Bize (600m)
Day 2 – [Monday] Luscan to Sort
After a relaxing breakfast we will head to Spain which is not too far up the road. The first climb of the day is the hidden gem of the Guardader d’Arres which brings you down into the Ski town of Vielha for a well earned coffee. Then it is the start of the Port de la Bonaigua which is one of the higher passes of the Pyrenees at 2,072m. It is then an all out descent of 50km to the finish hotel in the adventure sport town of Sort with its many bars and cafés but don’t forget a dip in the rapids of the river to cool down those muscles.
130Km (2700m of climbing)
Climb Highlights
Guarder d’Arres (1,320m) Optional
Port de la Bonaigua (2,072m)
Day 3 – [Tuesday] Sort to Andorra
Enjoy your first Spanish breakfast by the pool but just outside the door is the start of the first climb of the day, the Port del Cantó, a long but steady climb with the sun rise ahead of you. An alfresco coffee at the top from Café Chez Julie before a long descent to the border of Andorra. Andorra is small and busy but they love cyclists so the roads are designed with that in mind and you will follow the route through the town and onto the road to La Massana, the main ski resorts of the Principality. The climb to the hotel is steady and after checking into this 4* resort you will be able to experience the Spa or maybe even the Bar.
81Km (2,130m of climbing)
Climb Highlights
Port del Cantó (1,726m)
Day 4 – [Wednesday] Andorra Loop
Enjoy the extensive buffet breakfast that the hotel provides. We will head downhill to start the first of the climbs today. the Collada de Beixalis is a lovely steady climb with spectacular views but it is not the highest today and we will descend down to the main valley to ride up a little way to the start of the Coll d’Ordino passing tobacco plantations on the hairpins and onto very popular walking routes. The summit comes up quickly and the decent is smooth and flowing. Now you have the option of stopping at the hotel or a bonus climb to the ski station of Esquire d’Arinsal. It is out and back so you can decide.
63 Km (2,086m of climbing)
Climb Highlights
Collada de Beixalis (1,796m)
Coll de la Ordino (1,987m)
Estacio d’Esqui d’Arinsal (1,912) optional
Day 5 – [Thursday] Andorra Loop
Another great breakfast and take the opportunity to fuel up as we will head downhill for quite some time before we hit the first climb up to the ski station of La Rabassa with its 29 hairpins this very much the pinnacle of Pyrenean climbing. The second climb of the Coll de l Gallina is equally impressive with 31 hairpins but slightly shorter although deemed the hardest climb in the Principality so be warned. It is then the journey back to the hotel which you will know and before you know it is relaxing in the Spa.
93 Km (2,822m of climbing)
Climb Highlights
La Rabassa (2,032m) Optional
Coll de la Gallina (1,908m)
Day 6 – [Friday] Andorra to Tarascon
We leave Andorra today and back into France. But before we go, other than topping up on another great breakfast, we have a few climbs to do. We revisit the Coll d’Ordino again but from this side allowing you to enjoy the descent that you climbed earlier in the week. Then it is the monster, the highest paved pass in the Pyrenees, the Port d’Envalira as 2,408m, it is not uncommon to still see snow at the top. Wrap up warm as the next 60km is all downhill back into France to the river town of Tarascon.
104 Km (1,830m of climbing)
Climb Highlights
Coll d’Ordino (1,987m)
Port d’Envalira (2,408m)
Day 7 – [Saturday] Tarascon to Luscan
Out of Tarascon we start the first and only named climb of the day, the Col de Port. This is a steady climb with a summit full of wild life and of course a well earned drink. Descending down to the small town of Massat is a lot of fun and this extends down the valley so you will feel the speed all the way to lunch in St Girons. It is then just over half way back to base following a quieter rolling route. We will finish off with a meal out to celebrate the week and swap stories of some of the highest climbs the Pyrenees has to offer.
114 Km (2,125m of climbing)
Climb Highlights
Day 8 – [Sunday] Airport Transfers
After an early breakfast we will transfer you back to Toulouse for the morning flights
TOUR MAP
TOUR SUMMARY
- Price: €1550 (based on twin share)
Single room supplement €425 - Tour Dates
– 12th to 19th July 2026 - Start Location – Toulouse Airport
(see travel details) - End Location – Toulouse Airport
(see travel details) - Total Tour Distance:
– Full – 635 Km (395 Miles) - Total Climbing Distance:
– Full – 14,000 m (47,000 ft) - 7 days of riding
- Accommodation – 3*** & 4**** hotels
Tour Difficulty – 2 Cogs (further details)
FULL PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Accommodation 3*** & 4*** Hotels 7 days
- Breakfasts for 7 days
- Evening meals for 6 days (last night restaurant)
- Road Book & Daily GPS Route files
- Vehicle support throughout (Hot & Cold drinks, Snacks)
- Hotel luggage transfers
- Airport Transfers to / from Toulouse (Sunday morning)
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- Lunches – normally taken at local cafés or out on the bike
- Flights
- Holiday insurance
BIKE RENTAL
- Rose Carbon Team GF4
- Shimano 105 Compact Crankset
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