Raid Pyrenean Challenege
Bespoke packages available – Spring to Autumn
Spring to Autumn
6 nights
Book From: £2699*
*Based on a group of 10 cyclists travelling in September
Key Features of the Raid
- 6 nights | 7 days
- Stay in 2-3* Hotels
- Daily breakfasts included & evening meals
- Fully supported tour with experienced local guides
- Ride iconic climbs in the quiet mountain passes and discover hidden gems along the way
- Climb the Tourmalet: One of the giants of world cycling, the Tourmalet is the last climb of day two
- Feed Stops with fully stocked support vehicle
- Return airport transfers to and from Toulouse Airport
- Bike rental available
- Spread your payments - Interest free payment plan
- See the sights
2027 Raid Pyrenean Challenge
Embark on the ultimate cycling adventure across the Pyrenees! The Raid Pyrenean is not just a ride, its a legendary challenge taking you from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean over the beautiful and tough Pyrenees mountain range. Take on legendary climbs from the Tour such as Col du Tourmalet, Col d’Aubisque and Col de Peyresourde. Immerse yourself in the raw beauty of the Pyrenees while testing your endurance, experiencing the open road and creating lifelong memories.
Our Raid Pyrenean is the classic 100-hour challenge completed over 5 days of riding. The stats are impressive; 720km, 18 mountain passes, 11,000 metres of altitude gain ALL to be completed in a maximum of 100 hours. To complete the ride and earn the official medal and diploma, you must get your official route card stamped along the way. With an expert bike guide on the road supporting you and a pro-level mechanic in the support van, regular feed stops and social post-ride evenings, this is one of the best weeks possible on a bike. Are you ready to ride into legend?
Want to complete this as part of a Bespoke tour? Get in touch and discuss the possibility of a bespoke date and package for your group!
What's Included?
Accommodation
6 nights in comfortable 2-3* hotels
Included Meals
All breakfasts & dinners (you should allow/budget £10 for lunch)
Set Menus will be requested for groups over 10+
Transfers
To and from Toulouse Airport
Guided Rides
5 riding days with support vehicle
Mechanic
Expert mechanic on hand all week
Feed Stops
Every 35km on riding days
Medal
Complete your carnet and receive a finishers medal
Itinerary
Day One - Arrival
Date
March to September 2027
Location
Hendaye
Please make your own arrangements to travel to Hendaye or meet us at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS). We will run one transfer from the airport today at 12:00pm. Please allow an hour from your flight landing time to your transfer time, allowing you to get through passport control and collect your luggage. The transfer takes approximately 3 hours 30 minutes – we will get to Hendaye for about 16:00pm.
What about my bike?
You’re welcome to bring your own bike. We’ll safely transport your bike box from start to finish, including airport transfers. We offer bike rental for the duration of the trip which will be ready to setup when you arrive at the hotel.
Our mechanic will be available this afternoon at the hotel to assist you with building your own bike after travel.
This evening, there will be a meal at the hotel with welcome meeting and a run through the days to come.
Daily Highlights
- Airport transfer
- Fully supported
- Setup of bikes
- 3* Hotel in Hendaye
- Welcome meeting
Ride
A chance for you to relax before the exciting week ahead. Time to stretch after a day of travelling and make sure you’ve got your bike prepared and ready.
Meals INCLUDED
Evening Meal
Day Two - Hendaye to Oloron
Date
March to September 2027
Location
Oloron
We start the day with breakfast at 07:30am, so we can roll out at 08:30am. Today is an introduction to the Basque part of the Pyreneans. Expect quiet roads and a rolling route, with the one main climb, the Col d’Osquich, approximately 100km in. We finish our first day in Oloron and Prepare for the 3 big days ahead.
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Guided ride
- Hotel in Oloron
- Col d'Osquich
Ride
Start: Hendaye
Finish: Oloron
Meals INCLUDED
Breakfast & Dinner
Distance & Elevation
153km & 1,963m
rIDE rATING
Day Three - Oloron to La Mongie
Date
March to September 2027
Location
La Mongie
A massive day of riding lies ahead. After a hearty breakfast, we head off for a 35km false flat where we all stay together. After a quick feed stop, we are onto our first of the Pyrenean beasts, the mighty Col d’Aubisque. From here we descend down into Argeles Gazost for another long false flat to the foot of the Tourmalet. We have lunch 10km before the Tourmalet, where it’ll be your turn to battle the mountain. Get your photos at the summit with a cool drink, once done we have a short descent to our base for the night.
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Guided ride
- Hotel in La Mongie
- Col d'Aubisque
- Col du Tourmalet
Ride
Start: Oloron
Finish: La Mongie
Meals INCLUDED
Breakfast & Dinner
Distance & Elevation
133km & 3,713m
Ride RATING
Day Four - La Mongie to St Girons
Date
March to September 2027
Location
St Girons
We gather for breakfast at 07:30am. Our ride starts by descending the majority of the Tourmalet after 20km we will hit the Tourmalet’s little brother – the Aspin. The views here are spectacular and the descent is quick and fun. The climbs come thick and fast as we quickly arrive at the Peyresourde before descending into the popular Tour de France stage town, Luchon. We end our ride with two great climbs, the Col de Mente and then the Col de Portet d’Aspet
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Guided ride
- Hotel in St Girons
- The Aspin
- Col de Mente & Col de Portet d'Aspet
Ride
Start: La Mongie
Finish: St Girons
Meals INCLUDED
Breakfast & Dinner
Distance & Elevation
155km & 2,781m
Ride RATING
Day Five - St Girons to Prades
Date
March to September 2027
Location
Prades
An early start with a big breakfast for the long day of cycling ahead. We roll out by 8am, tackling the first 100km as easily as possible. The morning’s challenge will be the Col de Port filled with other scenic climbs. We then finish less than 100km from the Mediterranean.
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Guided ride
- Hotel in Prades
- Col de Port
Ride
Start: St Girons
Finish: Prades
Meals INCLUDED
Breakfast & Dinner
Distance & Elevation
191km & 3,563m
Ride Rating
Day Six - Prades to Cerbere
Date
March to September 2027
Location
Cerbere
The final day begins with breakfast. Today is a much easier and short day with a couple of lumps to get over before a descent and ride to the coast. We will finish in the town of Cerbere for a late lunch. We will now get the last stamp in our Raid Pyrenean carnet, and with this it’s time to celebrate!
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Guided ride
- Hotel in Cerbere
- Ride to the coast
- Complete your Carnet
- Collect your medal
Ride
Start: Prades
Finish: Cerbere
Meals INCLUDED
Breakfast & Dinner
Distance & Elevation
92km & 643m
Ride Rating
Day Seven - Departure
Date
March to September 2027
Location
Cerbere
On departure, we offer an airport transfer to Toulouse Airport at 09:00am. We expect the transfer to take around 3 hours so please book flights after 14:00pm.
Alternatively we can provide quotes for private transfers to other airports, please get in touch for a private transfer quote – [email protected]
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Transport back to Toulouse Airport
Meals INCLUDED
Breakfast
When should we book?
Pricing
We stay in a carefully chosen mix of 2- to 3-star hotels that reflect the authentic character of the Pyrenees. Many of the villages on our route are far off the tourist trail, so accommodation is limited, but that’s part of the charm. Each hotel is selected for its local feel, starting with a traditional Basque hotel and continuing with a blend of remote mountain and town-center stays. The journey concludes in style, overlooking the Mediterranean in Cerbère.
Prices – Based on a group of 10 cyclists
- £2699 per person based on sharing a twin (2 single beds) or double (1 double bed)
- £3078 per person for the single occupancy of a room
Included:
- Six nights in comfortable 2-3* hotels
- Return transfers from Toulouse
- All breakfast & dinners (lunches not included, please budget €10-€15 to buy lunch)
- Five fully supported rides with support van
- Expert mechanic on hand all week
- Feed stations set up along the route when requested
- The official Raid Pyrenean Carnet to collect stamps and the medal on completion
- ABTA protected – what does this mean?
Also available:
Bike Rental
- Premium Road Bike – Full carbon frame and wheelset with Ultegra Di2 – From £649 (Date Dependent)
- Ultimate Road Bikes – Full carbon frame and wheelset with Dura-Ace Di2 – From £849 (Date Dependent)
Private Transfers
- Private airport transfers from other airports or train stations on request
More About Our Tour
The Raid Pyrenean cycling route
- The Raid Pyrénéen RANDONNEUR
- 720km – 18 passes
- 11,000m of ascent
- To be completed in 100 hours maximum
Take in dramatic scenery changes with quiet roads filled with livestock and gloriously rustic views. Our Raid Pyrenean tour will conquer legendary passes such as the Aubisque, Tourmalet and Aspin, as we ride from the Basque Pyrenees to the Mediterranean. Every 35km we have dedicated feed stations, stocked with cold drinks and snacks to boost your energy throughout the ride. Our team will deliver your luggage to each hotel.
Where you will stay: Raid Pyrenean Hotels in Hendaye, Oloron, La Mongie, St Girons, Prades, Cerbere
We stay in a mix of 2 to 3* hotels throughout our stay as a lot of the villages we stay in are far off the tourist trail with few hotels. Each of our hotels fits into the local area with a traditional Basque hotel to start and a mix of remote and town centre hotels until we stay overlooking the Med in Cerbere.
You're in safe hands
We have a team of highly experienced professionals who have been organising cycling trips for over 25 years. We are members of ABTA and ATOL meaning you can book with confidence.
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Spread your payments
Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking. *Selected products. Terms and Conditions apply
Logistics covered
We know the routes, we know the roads. We know how the event works and the best hotels for the start and finish. We organise everything for you; transfers, bike transport, additional feed stops, rep support and more.
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