The Great Crossing of the Pyrénées by road bike

You will carry nothing with the assistance vehicle : luggage, snacks, picnics and spare parts are available in the assistance van.

Luggage will be transported by the assistance vehicle. Please do not exceed the limit of 1 bag/person, 15kg/bag maximum.

• Passport or ID is compulsory
• We recommend getting a European Health Insurance card (check with the NHS) 
• Repatriation insurance is compulsory

Meet on the first day at 8.30am in Saint Jean de Luz.

For arrivals by train: Meet directly in Saint Jean de Luz.
For arrivals by plane: Biarritz airport.
Free meet-up for organised or private groups.

SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM FOIX : 
We offer a shuttle service from Foix where you can leave your car for the week in one of the free (and quiet) carparks in the town.
Transfer from Foix to Saint Jean de Luz and back to Foix at the end: Depart from Foix at 2.30pm the day before the trip, extra night’s stay in Saint Jean de Luz in a double or triple bedroom, on a half-board basis. Return to Foix at around 6.30pm on the final day of the trip, depart from Foix at 15.30pm . 135€/person.

7 nights in double bedroom on a half-board basis more 8 picnics.

2* & 3* hotels and guesthouses.

Gite option (only for organised or private groups): Gites are selected for their warm welcome and friendly atmosphere. Most often, you will share a 4-6 person dormitory.

Your trip might not be the best time to diet, as it's an occasion to taste the local cooking. We place great importance to the quality of the food we provide: well-balanced and nutritious, providing lots of energy with the specialties of the region incorporated into each meal.

• Your accommodations provides Continental breakfasts.
• We distribute simple cereal/muesli bars and dried fruit in the morning before the start of the stage.
• Hearty dinners (3 to 4 courses, with local dishes)
• You must bring your own specific energy bars and isodrinks.

At lunch, there is 2 options based on what you prefer :

• A picnic to carry along in a small backpack. It contains an individual salad (carbohydrate and vegetable based salad), cold meats, cheese and fruit. This picnic can be carried in a small backpack or a handlebar bag. 
• No lunch organised by us, leaving you free to stop and eat when and where you want (restaurant, bakery, grocery store...).

Please let us know your choice of type of lunch at your register.
 

Registration on the dates programmed by LaRébenne:

From 1 person, you can register on the dates already planned by LaRébenne in formula with assistance vehicle and double room.

You are an already constituted group and you want a private stay:

You can register on the dates scheduled by LaRébenne or freely on your dates. You have the choice of the accommodation formula (lodging or double room) and the supervision between the formula luggage carrying and the formula with assistance vehicle, consult us.

You are in good physical condition and go cycling on roads, over long distances, at least once a week.
Stages vary from 100 to 115km per day with positive altitude differences of 1200 to 2800m per day.

Where possible, several difficulty levels will be on offer, with the same departure and arrival points for everyone. And of course without transfers :)!

If you want to be alone in your room: + 345€/pers

Option lodging during the whole stay (for groups and private).

Package accommodation and navigation: we organize accommodation, meals, guidebooks, maps and GPS tracks and you make your own assistance and luggage transport, consult us.

OPTIONS :

Extra nights :
- Collioure in 3* hotel, double or twin room, including breakfast, high season: 85€
- Collioure in 3* hotel, double or twin room, including breakfast, low season: 65€
- Collioure in 3* hotel, single room, including breakfast, high season: 130€
- Collioure in 3* hotel, single room, including breakfast, low season: 115€
- Saint Jean de Luz in 3* hotel, double or twin room, including breakfast: 95€
- Saint Jean de Luz in 3* hotel, single room, including breakfast: 135€

Massage :
- In Ax les Thermes: 60€

Road bike rental :
- E-road bike: 
Carbon frame and fork, 250 Wh battery (+ additional 210Wh battery), aluminium wheels, Shimano 105 groupset, 11 speeds, 50/34 crankset and 11/32 cassette, approx. 13 kg, Look E-765 Optimum model or equivalent. 605€

- Standard road bike : 
Carbon frame and fork, disc brakes, Shimano 105 R7000, 11-speed cassette (11-32), approx. 8kg, aluminium wheels, Wilier GTR or equivalent. 365€

- Premium road bike : 
Carbon frame and fork, disc brakes, Ultegra di2 r8170 groupset or equivalent, 12 speeds, 50/34 crankset and 11/30 cassette, approx. 7kg, carbon wheels, Wilier Zero SL or equivalent. 495€

For all rental bike models, we provide this equipment :

- 2 bottle holders
- Repair kit with 2 CO2 cartridges, patches, multi-tool, 1 inner-tube and tyre levers.
Helmets and water bottles are not included.
Pedals: Bikes are coming without pedals; you can bring your own of tell us which one you need, we have 3 different models: Look Keo easy, Shimano SPD-SL or Shimano SPD.

If you want to rent us a bike, please tell us your height (also frame size and inseam, please) and your choice of bike and pedals.

The tour leader will come with the rental bikes the 1st day. With you, he will carry out an inventory of the bike, as well as at the end of the tour.

Other options:
Transport of a rigid bike box during the trip (or semi rigid bike bags): 40€

Self-guided cycling with assistance vehicle and driver :
The assistance vehicle with bike trailer (or bike rack) will meet you at several points throughout the day’s stage, often at the top of the mountain passes (Cols) and will bring you your picnic, water, your extra clothes as well as a complete toolkit in case of any mechanical issues. As a result, you can fully enjoy your day with only a light bag or without needing to carry a bag at all. The driver will also give you advice for each stage, helping you to manage your ride and progress and will, most of the time, be able to answer any questions you may have about the local area.

 Self-guided cycling with luggage transfer. (For organised group of 6+ people):
You set off alone, equipped with the orientation equipment provided by us: maps with marked routes and GPS tracks to discover the circuit which has been designed by our team. With the GPS fixed to your handlebars, you will be guided by the instructions we have carefully prepared with the highest level of precision. Contact us !