3 countries tour
Tour Overview
Starting in Lourdes, France this tour rides across the big cols of the Tour de France into Spain and then onwards to Andorra via the highest sealed road in Europe.
This true riding tour with minimal time in the van traverses some of the most famous climbs of the French Pyrenees as we ride into Spain and Andorra then back into Spain and our final destination of Girona. Unpack for 4 days in Bagneres-de-Luchon, in the heart of the Pyrenees and soak up the local culture with our friends Lozza & Seb at Billy's Bar, and relax in the thermal baths on the main street of town when you get home each afternoon from the rides.
Staying in 3, 4 and 5 star luxury hotels and a 17th century villa, this tour will take you over some truly stunning mountains, into pretty villages and medieval towns with guides who know the areas well and van support all the way.
This true riding tour with minimal time in the van traverses some of the most famous climbs of the French Pyrenees as we ride into Spain and Andorra then back into Spain and our final destination of Girona. Unpack for 4 days in Bagneres-de-Luchon, in the heart of the Pyrenees and soak up the local culture with our friends Lozza & Seb at Billy's Bar, and relax in the thermal baths on the main street of town when you get home each afternoon from the rides.
Staying in 3, 4 and 5 star luxury hotels and a 17th century villa, this tour will take you over some truly stunning mountains, into pretty villages and medieval towns with guides who know the areas well and van support all the way.
client review
I am lucky enough to have been on three European cycling holidays and must say that the most recent with Kerry and Kim from Velo Tours Australia set a new bar. The picturesque rides, high quality bikes and unwavering support was amazing. The Velo team was friendly, organised and sweated on the smallest details. Every meal, transfer and hotel was an enjoyable and seamless experience. Hand on heart, if you’re considering a cycling holiday in Europe contact Velo Tours.
Tom F
Gold Coast, QLD
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
Have you ever wondered what happens each day on a tour? Here are is an example of what to expect as you ride your way across France, Andorra and Spain....
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The main street of Bagneres-de-Luchon, known as the Queen of the Pyrenees
The beach at Tossa de Mar is a stunning lunch location on our ride from Girona
Our hotel on the lake in Puigcderda, a town on the border of Spain and France
Some of the iconic climbs are situated on the route from France through the Basque country, a region of Spain - just don't say that out loud in the Basque region!
Lourdes
- 4 star hotel on the river and a short walk from the main strip and grotto
- Ride the Col d'Aubisque & Soulor then the queen stage over the Col du Tourmalet, Aspin and Peyresourde to Luchon
- Visit the grotto
bagneres-de-luchon
- Stay in a 17th century villa on the main street of town
- Across your 4 day stay, ride the all the major climbs of the Pyrenees that feature in the Tour de France
- Visit the thermal spa located on the main street
- Soak up the French culture in the numerous cafes and Billy's Bar, owned by our close friends Lozza and Seb.
- Transfer ride to Sort, Spain over the Port de la Bonaigua and Portillon.
SORT, SPAIN
- Stay in a small family run hotel on the main street of the small riverside town of Sort, Spain
- Transfer ride to Andorra over the famous Port del Canto
LA VILLA, andorra
- Accommodation in a 4 star hotel in centre La Villa
- Transfer ride to Spain over the highest sealed road of the Pyrenees, the Port d'Envalira, through La Casa and over the Porte de Puymorens.
puigcerda, spain
- Accommodation in a 4.5 star hotel on the lake overlooking the pretty town of Puigcerda, Spain
- Transfer ride to Girona is over La Molina, which features in the annual Tour of Catalona.
GIRONA, SPAIN
- Stay in a 4 star hotel just a short distance from the old town centre of Girona
- Spend 3 days riding the local climbs, strolling the cobbled streets of the old town and soaking up the Spanish culture of this beautiful city
- Ride the popular local loop along the Costa Brava coastline to the coastal town Tossa de Mar for lunch on the beach
- Have a free day to explore all the Girona has to offer before heading to Barcelona Airport the following morning.
Tour snap shots
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