Guided cycling with Escape to the Pyrenees
Guided cycling with Escape to the Pyrenees
Catered cycling holiday with Escape to the Pyrenees
Guided cycling with Escape to the Pyrenees
GIANTS OF THE PYRENEES
OUR MOST CHALLENGING GUIDED ROAD CYCLING TOUR
13-18 June 2026 (4 riding days)
1-8 August 2026 (6 riding days)
And ask us about custom dates
An epic week, Giants is all about big days with multiple climbs for riders seeking a real challenge. A typical day is 120km with 2500m of climbing, and we cover all of the famous cols: Tourmalet, Aspin, Hautacam, Soulor, Aubisque, Luz Ardiden, Lac de Cap-de-Long (as seen in Cyclist magazine, click here to view the feature) and more. You’ll be glad of our support car to keep you fuelled up. Each evening you will be buzzing with the achievement, marvelling at the scenery you witnessed, and ready for our hearty food.
While this is a mighty week of riding, we aim to make it accessible and you don’t need to be super-fit to enjoy it. We keep a sensible pace, take regular breaks, and everyone can ride their own tempo on the climbs. If you’re still unsure whether or not Giants is for you, get in touch and we’ll be glad to talk it over with you.
€2400 (7 nights) / €1710 (5 nights)
REVIEWS FOR GIANTS OF THE PYRENEES
A DAY ON TOUR WITH US
TYPICAL ITINERARY
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Col du Tourmalet loop with Col d'Aspin, 122km, 2800m – Strava link
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Cirques de Troumouse and Col de Tentes, 116km, 3000m – Strava link
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Col d'Aubisque loop, 123km, 2000m (many variations possible) – Strava link
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Col du Soulor and Col de Spandelles, 96km, 2500m – Strava link
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Lac de Cap-de-Long and Col de Val Louron Azet, 91km, 2400m (drive-away day) – Strava link
This is a typical set of routes. It is not set in stone and nor does it always run in this order. We adjust the order to suit the weather and adjust the routes to suit each group. Most of the routes are also adjustable on the fly, so we can adapt to suit how everyone is feeling, even splitting the group at times. We nearly always reduce a couple of days on every Giants tour - there is no expectation or pressure to ride every last metre of what's above.
We simply want everyone to have an incredible experience!
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN OUR TOURS
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Airport transfer from Lourdes or Pau
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Six or four days of guided riding – if you'd prefer the short version you simply depart two days earlier
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Riding photos like those above!
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Support vehicle with food, drink, spare clothing, tools and spare wheels
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Bike rental available and can be ready on arrival
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Accommodation, sharing a twin room
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Breakfast, with lots of options
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Homemade ride snacks and drinks
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Homemade post-ride snacks and drinks
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Fantastic evening meal, three-courses, including wine/beer
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Use of secure garage, tools, track pump, cleaning kit
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Laundry, as needed
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Use of foam rollers, yoga mats and massage gun for recovery
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And we have loads of spare gear you can borrow if you forget something
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Please contact us with any questions you may have.
WHO IS THIS TRIP FOR?
This trip is designed for experienced road cyclists who want a challenging week of riding famous mountains with the support of an expert guide and a follow car. A good level of fitness is advised. Riders should be confident to do two climbs per day.
What sets this trip apart is the exceptional set of routes and pro-level support. On Giants of the Pyrenees, every day is packed with stunning roads, incredible views and truly memorable riding - no long transfers to get to the good stuff. With a highly experienced guide and a fully-equipped support car, riders don't have to think about navigation or finding the next water point, only enjoying the ride.
Before your stay, we discuss your goals and fitness, then design routes tailored to the group with options to suit each individual. During your trip, meals and ride snacks are adapted to your dietary needs and training load, and expert advice is available on pacing, nutrition, recovery, equipment choices, descending technique, and current road conditions.
Our Giants of the Pyrenees guests value the opportunity to challenge themselves on harder routes with more climbing. They range widely in age and experience – from riders in their 20s to their 70s, from those quite new to road cycling to lifelong riders.
From our perfectly located base near Argelès-Gazost in the Pyrenees, riders can take on iconic Tour de France climbs such as the Col du Tourmalet, Col d’Aubisque, Col du Soulor, Hautacam, and Luz Ardiden.