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Your guides for this tour will be Pablo (+34 677 35 65 86), Stephan (+34 611 68 97 25) and Alejandro (+34 674 95 99 64).
Call the Bike Spain Tours office on +34 915 590 653, or out of office hours call +34 677 356 586. We will get you where you need to be and get you the help you need.
Your insurance policy number is 21078068. You can find your insurance documents here.
Tuesday, July 9th: Lourdes
Arrival day
Accommodation: Hotel ALBA ****
Meals included: Dinner
Welcome to Lourdes, and the start of your Tour de France experience!
At leisure in Lourdes
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Pyrenees, the mountain town of Lourdes looks like something taken from a storybook.
5pm: Welcome briefing and bike fitting at the hotel, followed by a short cycle route around the city to stretch our legs and warm up for the coming week!
In the evening, we’ll enjoy dinner together at the hotel.
Wednesday, July 10th: Lourdes
Route: 104.5km/65 miles
Elevation: +2310m/+7578ft
Accommodation: Hotel ALBA ****
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Our first serious ride of the tour includes the epic climbs up to Col de Soulor and Col Aubisque, along one of the most spectacular roads in the Pyrenees. We’ll enjoy a thrilling descent along switchback roads, passing through picturesque mountain villages and folowing the course of the sparkling Ouzom river through the valley of the same name before heading back to Lourdes.
Tonight, we’ll enjoy a delicious dinner together at our hotel.
Thursday, 11th July: Lourdes
Route: 101.6km/63.1 miles
Elevation: +2142m/+7029ft
Accommodation: Hotel ALBA ****
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
On today’s route, we’ll begin with a relaxed cycle through the gave de Gavarnie river valley before tackling the mighty climb up to Tourmalet. Situated 2115m above sea level, the Tourmalet mountain pass is a classic Tour de France challenge that the pros will face in just a few days. After taking a breat to admire the spectacular views, we’ll enjoy a sweeping descent back down into Lourdes.
In the evening, we’ll enjoy dinner at the hotel with the group.
Friday, 12th July: Lourdes
Route: 91km/56.6 miles
Elevation: +881m/+2891ft
Tour de France: Stage 13 Agen > Pau
Accommodation: Hotel ALBA ****
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Today, we’ll enjoy a fairly easy ride along the Ousse river valley towards the charming city of Pau, situated at the foot of the Pyrenees. In Pau, we can soak up the Tour de France atmosphere, watching the exciting finish of today’s flat sprint stage, before taking as stroll along the Boulevard des Pyrénées to admire the contrast of palm trees against the snowy mountain peaks.
After the stage finish, we’ll cycle back to Lourdes and enjoy dinner together at our hotel.
Saturday, 13th July: Lourdes
Route: 127.8km/79.4 miles
Elevation: +2461m/+8074ft
Tour de France: Stage 14 Pau > Saint Lary Soulan Pla D’Adet
Accommodation: Hotel ALBA ****
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Today we’ll cycle part of today’s stage, through Bagneres de Bigorre and along the the Hourquette d’Ancizan, a beautiful winding path through the mountains, with a narrow descent to the town of Sant Lary.
Depending on time, we can squeeze in part of the climb up to Plat d’Adet, but we recommend being back in Sant Lary in time to watch the pro cyclists in today’s stage. After the peloton has passed by, we’ll head back to Lourdes either by bike via the Col d’Aspin, or by van, in time for dinner at the hotel.
Sunday, 14th July: Lourdes
Route: 81km/50.3miles
Elevation: +1260m/+4035ft
Tour de France: Stage 15 Loudenvielle > Plateau de Beille
Accommodation: Hotel ALBA ****
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
This morning, we’ll travel by van to Loundeville, the start of today’s tour stage. Here, we’ll have the opportunity to see all the pro riders and teams in action!
After watching the peloton set off, we’ll enjoy a final ride back to Lourdes via col d’Aspin for a vinal dinner together as a group.
Today is Bastille Day, so we can expect an exciting fireworks display tonight!
Monday, July 15th: End of tour
Departure day
After breakfast, our tour comes to an end! We hope that you’ve had a wonderful experience with us at the Tour de France.
Gratuities
Gratuities for our guides are much appreciated to thank them for exceptional service, support, and expertise. The industry standard for each individual guest is 7.5-10% tip of the trip price at the end of the tour. Unless you want to tip separately, guides will divide tips among themselves. Local currency is preferred.
Hotel Alba
Hotel Alba is located in Lourdes and has great views of the Gave River.
This hotel has a terrace, a large garden and air-conditioned rooms. It is located in one of the most popular neighbourhoods of Lourdes.
On a Bike Spain vacation, understanding and abiding by the rules of bicycling safety are the most important part of each day.
You are probably familiar with some common safety guidelines. Below are those that we follow at Bike Spain, and we ask that you follow them while traveling with us:
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