The Crossing of the Pyrenees by bike allows you to travel the entire Pyrenees massif from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic (or vice versa) by climbing mythical passes such as Tourmalet, Aubisque, Aubisque, Soulor or Portet d'Aspet. In 8 stages, you discover the most beautiful territories of this wild massif that will remain in your memory: Ariège, the Basque Country or even the Hautes-Pyrénées.
- Mythical passes of the Pyrenees: Tourmalet, Aubisque, Soulor... ⛰
- Complete crossing of the most beautiful wild massif in France 🌳
- The best itinerary: several levels and options by stages 🚴🏻
- Organized by enthusiasts and a local specialist agency ✅
- Mythical passes of the Pyrenees: Tourmalet, Aubisque, Soulor... ⛰
- Complete crossing of the most beautiful wild massif in France 🌳
- The best itinerary: several levels and options by stages 🚴🏻
- Organized by enthusiasts and a local specialist agency ✅
- Mythical passes of the Pyrenees: Tourmalet, Aubisque, Soulor... ⛰
- Complete crossing of the most beautiful wild massif in France 🌳
- The best itinerary: several levels and options by stages 🚴🏻
- Organized by enthusiasts and a local specialist agency ✅
- Mythical passes of the Pyrenees: Tourmalet, Aubisque, Soulor... ⛰
- Complete crossing of the most beautiful wild massif in France 🌳
- The best itinerary: several levels and options by stages 🚴🏻
- Organized by enthusiasts and a local specialist agency ✅
Crossing the Pyrenees by bike
The strengths
- The biggest Pyrenean passes including the giant Col du Tourmalet ⛰
- In full, the Crossing of the Pyrenees by bike 🚴🏻
- An authentic, wild massif and roads that are not very busy 👍🏻
- The most beautiful panoramas of Ariège, Basques and Hautes-Pyrénées 🤩
- Comfortable hotels and a well-oiled organization by local specialists ✅
What awaits you
Leaving behind you the Mediterranean or the ocean, you set off to cross the entire French Pyrenees by bike, using only the strength of your legs. A wild, rough and terribly endearing massif.
For 8 days and across 5 departments, you climb the mythical passes of the Tour de France: the Col du Tourmalet, the Aubisque, the Col d'Aspin, Peyresourde or the Col de Marie Blanque... and many others!
Designed for cycling enthusiasts, this trip combines sporting challenges and spectacular panoramas. You will discover the magnificent mountains and forests of Ariège (the most beautiful part in our opinion, in all objectivity 😉) or even the formidable Basque passes through a green setting as far as the eye can see.
Crossing the Pyrenees by bike is something to do in a cyclist's life, and you never forget it. 😍
The program
Day 1 - [The Mediterranean: from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean] St-Jean-de-Luz - Larrau
- From St-Jean-de-Luz to Larrau (N4)
- Distance: 110km
- Height difference: 2600m
You leave the ocean behind and set off to discover the Basque Country with a visit to Espelette. You will climb the Col de Saint Ignace and the Col de Gastigarlepoa before arriving at St Jean Pied de Port. The end of the stage is tough, with the ascent of the Burdincurutcheta Pass and the Bagargiak Pass that allows you to reach Iraty, before climbing to Larrau for your first night.
- Col de Saint-Ignace (169m)
- Gastigarlepoa Pass (440 m)
- Col de Saint-Ignace
- Espelette
- Burdincurutcheta Pass (1135 m)
- Bagargiak (1350 m)
Day 2 - Larrau - Argelès-Gazost
- From Larrau to Argelès-Gazost (N5)
- Distance: 122km
- Height difference: 2900m
2 great difficulties today: the Col de Marie Blanque, a short pass but with high percentages and the mythical Col d'Aubisque, long and pretty pass, before reaching the Col du Soulor by a superb balcony road and going down to Argelès-Gazost. A hard day but rewarded by the breathtaking landscapes offered by this rustic territory.
- Marie Blanque Pass (1035 m)
- Col d'Aubisque (1709 m)
- Col du Soulor (1474 m)
Variant N3 - 115km D+1630 - Allows you to avoid the passes and to visit Lourdes
Variant N5 - 138km - D+3700 - We add the Col du Soudet (Possible option by A/R to the Col de la Pierre St Martin from the Col du Soudet +8km & +240D+)
Day 3 - Argelès-Gazost - Arreau (Cadéac)
- From Argelès-Gazost to Arreau (Cadéac) (N5)
- Distance: 80km
- Height difference: 2500m
The queen stage of this crossing with the majestic Col du Tourmalet. Quickly you reach Luz-St Sauveur to start the long and memorable ascent of the giant of the Pyrenees (19km at 7.4%). Once recovered from your emotions, you will go down to Sainte Marie de Campan before going up a mythical pass: the Col d'Aspin and down to Cadéac, just after Arreau in the pretty Aure Valley.
- Col du Tourmalet (2115 m)
- Col d'Aspin (1489 m)
Variant N4 - 78km - D+1680 - We avoid Tourmalet. Lourdes, Col de Lingous, Bagnères-de-Bigorre, Col d'Aspin.
Off-Category Variant - 140km - D+4000 - We add the Col de Tentes (2208m) round trip to the famous Cirque de Gavarnie before the Tourmalet and the Aspin.
Day 4 - Arreau (Cadéac) - Bagnères-de-Luchon
- From Arreau (Cadéac) to Bagneres-de-Luchon (N3)
- Distance: 48km
- Height difference: 1500m
A short stage (almost recovery) but without a single meter of flat! On the program: the Col d'Azet to join the Louron Valley. Then, a new mythical pass: the Peyresourde pass and its beautiful descent that allows you to arrive in Bagnères-de-Luchon, a spa town and known for the numerous arrivals of the Grande Boucle.
- Col d'Azet (1580 m)
- Peyresourde pass (1569 m)
Variant N2 - 33km - D+900 - Without the Col d'Azet, only Peyresourde.
Variant N5 - 78km - D+2420 - Col d'Azet, Peyresourde and A/R the Port of Balés from Saint-Aventin.
Day 5 - Bagnères-de-Luchon - Seix
- From Bagnères-de-Luchon to Seix (N5)
- Distance: 94km
- Height difference: 2300m
Today, you are going to discover the wildest parts of the crossing! Indeed, Ariège awaits you, but before that, the Col de Ménté, and its fearsome slopes, typical of the Pyrenees. A long but winding wooded descent allows you to recover a bit to climb Portet d'Aspet, many times used by the Tour de France. Finally, it is the wild and difficult Port de la Core that awaits you (its forests are home to the bear 🐻🤫).
- Col de Menté (1349m)
- Portet d'Aspet pass (1069m)
- Port of Korea (1395m)
Variant N4 - 94km - D+1730 - Col de Menté and Portet d'Aspet, without Port de la Core, pass through Saint-Girons.
Day 6 - Seix - Ax-les-Thermes
- From Seix to Ax-les-Thermes (N5)
- Distance: 100km
- Height difference: 2300m
Ariège is a territory that will not leave you indifferent. (Even if we are not objective 😉). It will take energy to first climb the Col d'Agnes which will allow you to switch to the Lers pond. Leaving the edge of the lake, it is the Port of Lers. You will continue your stage in the sublime Vicdessos valley to Tarascon sur Ariège before climbing on its magnificent cornices road to reach Ax les Thermes, known for its thermal waters.
- Col d'Agnes (1570m)
- Port of Lers (1517m)
- Route des Cornices
Variant N4 - 88km - D+1760 - Col de Port, Tarascon sur Ariège, Route des Cornices.
Variant N5 bis - 105km - D+2500 - We add the Col de Latrape before the Col d'Agnes.
Day 7 - Ax-les-Thermes - Prades
- From Ax-les-Thermes to Prades (N5)
- Distance: 90km
- Height difference: 2400m
Today, you are joining Pyrénées-Orientales! To do this, you will have to climb the superb Port of Paillhères, the 2nd highest point of your crossing, with its 360 degree panorama. After the descent, you will put your wheels on small roads through the Col des Moulis and the Col de Garabeil. You end with the Col de Jau, before Prades, this ancient fortified city.
- Port of Pailhères (2001m)
- Col des Moulis (1099m)
- Col de Garabeil (1264m)
- Col de Jau (1506 m)
2 return flight options are possible (Total with 2 Hors Category options: 116km - D+3470)
- Col du Chioula (1431 m) which starts just after Ax-les-Thermes (+13km & D+470)
- Col de Pradel (1631 m), on the left, at the beginning of the Port of Pailhères, a small road that climbs up to a pretty pass (+14.5km & D+560)
Day 8 - Prades - Collioure
- From Prades to Collioure
- Distance: 98 km
- Height difference: 1100m
Last pedal strokes before reaching the Mediterranean Sea! First, you climb the Palomère pass through very pretty gorges. It will be your last real ascent before a downward profile to Collioure. That's it, it's done, you can realize. Be proud of yourself, look at the sea and think about leaving the ocean. The crossing of the Pyrenees is yours, you deserve your swim or your drink on the terrace, congratulations! (we recommend both 😉)
- Palomere Pass (1036 m)
- Fourtou Pass (646 m)
- Llauro Pass (385 m)
Variant N2 - 84km - D+750 - Col de Ternère (233m), Col Fourtou, Col de Llauro.
Your stay ends in Collioure at the end of the stage.
Day 1 - [The Ocean: from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic] Collioure - Prades
- From Collioure to Prades (N4)
- Distance: 100km
- Height difference: 1500m
Your journey through the Pyrenees starts in Collioure, a pleasant historic town that inspired Picasso. After a flat warm-up, you follow the small passes (Col de Rousse, Llauro, Fourtou and Xatard) during a gradual ascent to reach Col Palomère. You then go down into the forest to reach the Lentilla Gorges and reach Prades for the night, in the heart of the Eastern Pyrenees.
- Col de Rousse (135m)
- Llauro Pass (385 m)
- Fourtou Pass (646 m)
- Palomere Pass (1036 m)
Variant N3bis - 100km - D+1200 - (Without Col de Rousse and Llauro) Amélie-les-Bains, Col Fourtou and Ternère.
Variant N2 - 86km - D+1100 - N3 without the Col de Palomère and final via the Col de Ternère.
Day 2 - Prades - Ax-les-Thermes
- From Prades to Ax-les-Thermes (N5)
- Distance: 88km
- Height difference: 2800m
This second stage will take you to Ariège. Authentic, wild, raw. It is a territory that will not leave you indifferent (even if we are not very objective 😉). 4 passes on the program including the Col de Jau after Prades and especially the Col de Pailhères, at the end of the stage. It is the 2nd highest pass of the crossing (2001m) which will offer you a superb panoramic view, before arriving in Ax les Thermes.
- Col de Jau (1506 m)
- Col de Garabeil (1264m)
- Col des Moulis (1099m)
- Port of Pailhères (2001m)
2 return flight options are possible (Total with the 2 Hors Category options: 116km - D+3850)
- Col de Pradel, on the way down from Port de Pailhères, small road up to a pretty pass (+14.5km & D+560)
- Col du Chioula which starts just before arriving in Ax-les-Thermes (+13km & D+470)
Day 3 - Ax-les-Thermes - St-Lary (Ariège)
- From Ax les Thermes to St-Lary (Ariège) (N5/N4 variant easier possible)
- Distance: 148 km
- Height difference: 3150m
The queen stage, with more than 3000mD+ and 3 difficult passes. First of all, it is the pretty Route des Corniches de l'Ariège that awaits you before climbing the Port of Lers. You go back down to the pond of the same name and you go up the slopes of the Col d'Agnes which opens the doors to the wildest part of the massif (which is home to the Bear 🐻🤫): the Couserans. End of the stage with Port de la Core, which we love at Belle Allure.
- Route des Cornices
- Port of Lers (1517m)
- Col d'Agnes (1570m)
- Port of La Cora (1395m)
Variant N4 - 125km - D+2060 - Route des Corniches, Port de Lers, Saint-Girons.
Variant N5 bis - 152km - D+3500 - Plus the Col de Latrape after the Col d'Agnes and before the Port of La Core.
Day 4 - St-Lary (Ariège) - Loudervielle (Germ)
- From Saint-Lary (Ariège) to Loudervielle (Germ) (N4)
- Distance: 70km
- Height difference: 2400m
A unique and demanding Pyrenean stage with the ascent of 3 mythical passes of the Tour de France. First of all, the wooded slopes of Portet d'Aspet await you before the formidable Col de Ménté. Then, a long valley will allow you to turn your legs before facing the long Peyresourde pass which will take you to its pretty summit, from Haute-Garonne to Hautes-Pyrénées to Germ.
- Portet d'Aspet pass (1069m)
- Col de Menté (1349m)
- Peyresourde pass (1569 m)
Variant N5 - 88km - D+2960 - En + Col du Portillon (Esp. Border) between the Col de Menté and Peyresourde.
Variant N5 bis - 104km - D+3300 - Port de Balés A/R in addition to Portet d'Aspet, Menté and Peyresourde.
Day 5 - Loudervielle (Germ) - Luz-St-Sauveur
- From Loudervielle (Germ) to Luz St Sauveur (N4)
- Distance: 76km
- Height difference: 2100m
Today, you are going to discover the wildest parts of the crossing! Indeed, Ariège awaits you, but before that, the Col de Ménté, and its fearsome slopes, typical of the Pyrenees. A long but sinuous wooded descent allows you to recover a bit forToday it is the emblematic Giant of the Pyrenees: the Col du Tourmalet. But before that, you will enjoy the perfect asphalt of the Col d'Aspin. You will be rewarded with one of the most beautiful panoramas of the crossing at its summit. Then, you will have to switch physically and mentally to Sainte-Marie-de-Campan to face the Tourmalet, and reach the highest point of your crossing at 2015m, before a long descent in the direction of Luz St-Sauveur.To climb the Portet d'Aspet, many times used by the Tour de France. Finally, it is the wild and difficult Port de la Core that awaits you (its forests are home to the bear 🐻🤫).
- Col d'Aspin (1489 m)
- Col du Tourmalet (2115 m)
Variant N5 - 91km - D+2670 - We add the Col d'Azet before the Aspin and the Tourmalet.
Day 6 - Luz-St-Sauveur - Oloron-Ste-Marie
- From Luz St Sauveur to Oloron Ste Marie (N5)
- Distance: 110km
- Height difference: 2500m
New mythical passes will punctuate this 6th stage. After the Col des Bordères, you will have the chance to climb the Col du Soulor and the Col d'Aubisque by driving on a magnificent balcony road overlooking Val d'Azun, enough to forget the pains associated with effort 😉. Before reaching Oloron-Sainte-Marie, you will climb a demanding and typically Pyrenean pass: the Marie Blanque pass (the site of one of Vingegaard's winning attacks on Pogacar during the Tour de France 2023).
- Col du Soulor (1474 m)
- Col d'Aubisque (1709 m)
- Marie Blanque Pass (1035 m)
Variant N4 - 97km - D+1600 - We keep Aubisque and Soulor but without the Col des Bordères and Marie-Blanque. The stage ends with the plain.
Day 7 - Oloron-Ste-Marie - St-Jean-le-Vieux
- From Oloron Ste-Marie to St-Jean-le-Vieux (N5)
- Distance: 108km
- Height difference: 2700m
The Pyrénées-Atlantiques open up to you with a difficult pass but offering a well-deserved reward: a superb view at the Spanish border at the Col du Soudet. After a long descent, you climb one of the hardest passes of the crossing and yet less well known: the Bagargiak Pass with its steep percentages in magnificent landscapes, before going back down to the small village of St Jean le Vieux. Col du Soudet (1540m)/Col Bagargiak (1350m)
- Soudet pass (1540m)
- Bagargiak Pass (1350m)
Variant N4 - 80km - D+1700 - We avoid the Col du Soudet by going through Montory and the valley.
Day 8 - St-Jean-le-Vieux - St-Jean-de-Luz
- From St-Jean-le-Vieux to St-Jean-de-Luz (N3)
- Distance: 73km
- Height difference: 1150m
Last stage, last pedal strokes before reaching the finish of your incredible challenge that crossing the Pyrenees: the Atlantic Ocean! To reach it, you cross recognized villages with evocative names: Saint Jean Pied de Port but also Espelette. The day is hilly, you pass through the passes of Gastigarlepoa, Pinodieta and finally the Col de Saint Ignace, the last pass sign that you leave behind before tipping in the direction of the Ocean by remembering these 8 stages, these magnificent passes, these magnificent passes, these difficulties, these emotions experienced during this adventure. That's it here we are, St Jean de Luz, the vacation atmosphere accompanies you to the finish line of your magnificent adventure: the beach and the Atlantic Ocean. Bravo!
- Gastigarlepoa (345 m)
- Pinodieta Pass (176m)
- Saint Ignace Pass (169m)
Your stay ends in St-Jean-de-Luz at the end of the stage.
Dates and prices
You are alone or with fellow cyclists, you can register on our departure dates and join a group of 15 cyclists maximum for better conviviality and create great sports friendships! ⭐
You benefit from the assistance of a logistician and a vehicle throughout your stay who will transport your luggage, refuel you every day with a coffee break and a friendly picnic with the best products to recharge your batteries! 🚴🏻
Do you want a stay for a private group? It is possible to leave between you and on the dates of your choice. Contact us and we will send you a suitable offer.
On the dates of your choice, as a couple, with family or friends, we take care of everything: accommodations, luggage transport, complete travel file and easy navigation thanks to our dedicated application, accessible offline, with the itinerary and practical advice to make the most of your experience. 🚴
In addition, a support number is at your disposal, guaranteeing you support 7 days a week. ✅
Included, not included
Price includes
- Reservation of accommodations, in a double or triple room (subject to availability), in full board (breakfast, picnic, dinner)
- Full supplies (sweet, savory and energy drinks)
- The best routes traced and identified by us, available on a digital topoguide.
- Daily Transport of Your Luggage
- An assistance vehicle and a logistician taking care of your entire stay
Price does not include
- Your personal expenses during the stay (drinks, snacks, souvenirs, etc.)
- Transport to the departure point and return transport
- Your bike and its equipment (rental possible)
- The transport of bicycle cases or bags with a rigid bottom
- The insurances
Options
- Transportation to and from the departure point with our assistance vehicle [On request]
- A single room during the stay
- Bike rental [On request - Contact us]
- The transport of bicycle cases or bags with a rigid bottom
- Adapt the tailor-made stay according to your requests (private group)
- Extra nights before or after the stay
Price includes
- Reservation of accommodations, in a double room, with half board (breakfast and dinner)
- The GPS tracks of the best routes traced and spotted by us, available on a digital topoguide.
- Daily transport of your luggage
- Phone support 7 days a week
Price does not include
- Your personal expenses during the stay (drinks, snacks, souvenirs, etc.)
- Transport to the departure point and return transport
- Your bike and its equipment (rental possible)
- The transport of bicycle cases and hard-bottom bags
- The insurances
Options
- Picnics
- A single room during the stay
- Bike rental [On request - Contact us]
- Adapt the tailor-made stay according to your requests
- Extra nights before or after the stay
- GPS Tracks + accommodation reservation package ▶ Contact us 🙂
Details
Meeting Point & Access
This trip is itinerant departing from Collioure and arriving in St Jean-de-Luz for the Oceane version and departing from St-Jean-de-Luz and arriving in Collioure for the Mediterranean version. You are expected on the morning of the first day in Collioure (Ocean version) or in St-Jean-de-Luz (Mediterranean version). The appointment will be specified in your travel file.
For the assisted version, your logistician welcomes you, loads your luggage into the vehicle and presents you with the main features of your stay and above all tells you what awaits you for your first stage. When everyone is ready, it starts your adventure! 🚴🏻
Think of carpooling! If you signed up individually in a group on our dates, we will be able to launch a Whatsapp group to get to know you and also facilitate the logistics of carpooling.
Collioure
St-Jean-de-Luz
Level
This stay is rated level 5/5. It requires a very good physical condition and the habit of climbing long passes. The stages often exceed 2500m of positive altitude difference. For most stages, several variants with different levels (From Level 3 to 5) are possible depending on the form of the day (with the same starting and ending point). For more information on our levels, you can take a look at our FAQS.
Lodging
During your stay, you will be accommodated in comfortable accommodations, equivalent to 2 or 3 stars. You stay in rooms for two or three people (depending on availability), with private bathroom in each room. It is possible to have a single room, do not hesitate to ask us!
Catering
Your stay is on a half-board basis (dinner and breakfast included). The picnic is included for the assisted version (optional for the freedom package). Dinners and breakfasts are taken in the accommodations that welcome you. You will taste the local gastronomy: generous and gourmet, everything you need to recharge your batteries before the next day's stage! Please let us know in case of allergy or special diet.
Luggage
Throughout your stay, your luggage is transported by the assistance vehicle (assistance package) or by partner carriers (freedom package). We ask you to choose a large sports bag, with a maximum weight of 15 kg.
Framing
In the Pyrenees, we offer two types of supervision:
- In freedom: on the dates of your choice, we reserve half-board accommodations for you, we send you the itinerary and all the details of the stay. Your luggage is transported every day by our partners. We offer telephone support 7 days a week.
- With assistance: with full board, on our departure dates or with your group of friends on the dates you want, you are accompanied by an assistant with a vehicle. He takes care of all the logistics, advises you, prepares picnics and carries your luggage. You will find it at the top of each collar.
Departure periods and dates
The stay is open from June to September.
In freedom and in a private group: you can book on the dates of your choice.
On our dates, with assistance, we offer you 9 dates:
- From 08/06/2025 to 15/06/2025 [Mediterranean]
- From 15/06/2025 to 22/06/2025 [Océane]
- From 22/06/2025 to 29/06/2025 [Mediterranean]
- From 06/07/2025 to 13/07/2025 [Océane]
- From 13/07/2025 to 20/07/2025 [Mediterranean]
- From 27/07/2025 to 03/08/2025 [Océane]
- From 10/08/2025 to 17/08/2025 [Mediterranean]
- From 24/08/2025 to 31/08/2025 [Océane]
- From 07/09/2025 to 14/09/2025 [Mediterranean]
The essentials for road biking
Equipment:
- Adapted and revised road bike, with a development/gear adapted to the differences in altitude. (We can rent a high-end muscular or electric bike for you for your adventure, do not hesitate to contact us !)
- Helmet that has not been dropped, in very good condition. (We can't force you, but we highly recommend wearing a helmet during our cycling trips.)
- Cans (2x750 ml)
- Bicycle pumps
- Saddle bag with: Inner tube, repair kit and multitool
- Mini-pump and/or CO2 cartridges
- Speedometer or watch/GPS with loaded itinerary
Clothes:
- Full cycling outfit: jersey, shorts, gloves, socks. (At least twice to wash and change every day)
- Windbreaker and lightweight waterproof jacket
- Breathable technical underwear
- Cycling shoes (with new cleats, it's the best!) and overshoes
Safety accessories:
- Reflective vest
- Front/rear lighting
- UV sunglasses
Others:
- Sunscreen, anti-friction balm
- Small backpack or bag to put your hot and rainy things if necessary (in assistance, it will be available in the vehicle).
- Always bring a small first aid kit and a few energy snacks (bars, gels that suit you).
What clothes should I wear for the stay? Do I need to provide hot and cold weather?
Good question! Although we still hope that the weather is perfect for your stays (not too hot, not too cold, big blue skies, the dream!) , it's the only thing we can't predict!
The list of clothes to bring will obviously depend on the season, the destination and the altitude at which you will be confronted.
However, we recommend that you always bring clothing that can withstand the following conditions: rain, heat and cold. In this way, you are ready for all conditions!
The base: Short-sleeved cycling jerseys for hot days, padded shorts that you're comfortable in for long hours in the saddle (and all of this, tested before the trip 😉)
Opt for technical materials that wick away perspiration and dry quickly.
You can opt for the multi-layer system:
- Breathable technical underwear to wick away perspiration
- Warm jacket or light jacket
- Not to mention a waterproof jacket (Goretex type), essential for going down mountain passes or in case of rain.
Also bring arm warmers, neck warmers, and long shorts for cooler days.
Yes, it is possible to privatize all our stays for your family or group of friends!
For our stays in freedom, they are automatically privatized, because it is you who form your group and choose your dates.
We made the choice to work with Chapka as a travel insurance provider.
They are knowledgeable and responsive travel specialists. (They practice themselves 🚴🏻 ♀️😉)
We offer 4 formulas:
Explorer' Cancellation - pre-departure insurance
Including guarantees concerning: cancellation before departure, a missed plane, interruption of stay and flight delay.
Explorer' Multirisk - comprehensive insurance
Including guarantees concerning: cancellation before departure, a missed plane, interruption of stay and flight delay, medical expenses abroad, repatriation, search and rescue expenses, death/disability benefits, death/disability benefits, loss and delay of luggage etc.
Explorer' Complementary CB (available only for French residents)
Same guarantees as Multirisk in addition to: Gold Mastercard, Visa Premier, Visa Infinite, Platinum and American Express.
Explorer'Assistance - comprehensive travel assistance insurance
Same guarantees as Multirisk without the following guarantees: cancellation before departure, impossible departure, missed plane and flight delay.
⚠ Attention! For all options with the cancellation guarantee (Cancellation, Multi-Risk and Complementary Card), you must take out the contract at the time of your reservation, i.e. when signing the travel contract and paying the deposit. So do not hesitate to tell us as soon as possible. 🙂
Chez Belle Allure, we know that every traveller has different expectations and abilities. That's why we offer different ranges of hiking and biking trips, adapted to all levels, from beginners to experienced enthusiasts.
To help you choose the itinerary that best suits you, here is how we classify the difficulty of the trips we offer:
Hiking trips:
Road bike trips:
Recreational bike holidays:
On our website (via a form):
If you know which stay you are interested in, you can go directly to the page of this stay and fill out the quotation request form available on the page of the stay in question.
If you do not know exactly which stay interests you, if you are unsure, or if you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us by detailing your request, your desires, your hesitations. We will be happy to answer you as soon as possible!
By phone:
Do not hesitate to call us on 04 65 84 17 39. (Also available by message via whatsapp ! 👋🏻)
We can discuss stays, departures, availability, price together, and proceed with your registration by phone.
By email:
You can send us an email directly to our address: bonjour@belle-allure.voyage with all questions and useful information so that we can provide you with information or start the registration procedures for the desired stay.
Then, depending on your request, the stay and the package, we will send you by email either:
- A commercial offer, that is to say information concerning prices, options, formulas etc...
- A quote corresponding to your various requests
- A travel contract corresponding to your request
Once the travel contract is signed, the deposit is paid and that we confirm that we have received the signed document and the payment, your registration is validated.
Of course, and at Belle Allure, we love it!
Go to the page tailor-made cycling or hiking trips, specially dedicated to your next dream trip.
Self-guided stays and private group stays
It is you who choose your dates, according to the opening dates of the destination available on the stay page.
Group stays on Belle Allure dates (Road bike with assistance/Hiking with guide)
On the page of each stay, in the “”Dates and prices” you will find all the dates available for our stays.
During our stays, we offer several formulas:
- With assistance (road bike)
- Guided (hike)
- In freedom (road biking, recreational biking, hiking)
Discover hither the details of these formulas.
Experience the real and beautiful roaming by bike or hiking with Belle Allure
Do you dream of discovering new destinations while combining sport and escape? Belle Allure is the travel agency you need. Specializing in the organization of cycling trips and itinerant hikes, Belle Allure offers tailor-made adventures, adapted to your desires and your level. Whether you are a road bike enthusiast, a recreational bike enthusiast or prefer to explore the mountains on foot, our tours guarantee you an unforgettable and personalized experience. For us, homelessness is the most beautiful way to travel so we want to share it with you ⭐
All-inclusive cycling holidays for all levels
At Belle Allure, we know that each traveller has specific expectations. That's why we offer a wide range of bike tours, ranging from sports routes for experienced cyclists to routes quieter for lovers of walks but also different formulas for all tastes. Our road bike trips are designed to help you discover magnificent landscapes and fabulous territories, while taking on sporting challenges by climbing the biggest passes in the Pyrenees, the Alps or the Dolomites by bike. If you prefer bike trips plus Easy and suitable for families our courses Recreational bike allow you to discover magnificent regions at your own pace, on Greenways Through the burgundy, Alsace or even the Alps.
Unforgettable organized hikes for nature lovers
In addition to our bike trips, Belle Allure also offers organized hiking trips for those who prefer to discover nature on foot. Our routes hiking trails are designed to offer you a total immersion in exceptional natural environments, by limiting transfers as much as possible to experience a real adventure and discovery of the territories crossed. From mountains to coastlines, our tours will take you off the beaten track for moments of serenity and discovery. Book your next one today Trekking trip or bike with Belle Allure and go on an adventure without worrying about organization! Whether in road bike, in Recreational bike, or in rambling, our trips are designed to offer you a unique and stress-free experience, rich in discoveries and emotions.
Organized but above all customizable and tailor-made cycling or hiking tours
What is important to us at Belle Allure is to make you live unforgettable moments by bike or hiking, through the most beautiful territories. For this, we have the stays you need in the catalog but we want to go further. First of all, we suggest that you personalize as many elements as possible for each stay: types of accommodation, additional nights, number of stages, itineraries, bike rental, etc.
But we go even further: we offer you create your tailor-made cycling or hiking trip by choosing everything from A to Z: the destination, the period, the type of accommodation, the number of nights and stages, the difficulty of the circuit etc. The possibilities are numerous and end where your creativity and your dreams end 🤩
Roaming on foot or by bike, the most beautiful way to travel
Chez Belle Allure we want you to discover stress-free homelessness. Roaming by bike or on foot is a unique journey. It is the best choice to explore and discover Alsace, the Alps, the Alps, the Pyrenees, the Pyrenees, Burgundy, the Cevennes or even Italy, in short, the most beautiful French and European regions. You cross authentic valleys, wine-growing hills and preserved ridges, following marked hiking trails and other paths off the beaten track. Each itinerary is designed for comfortable stays, rich in discoveries and perfect for moments of change of scenery surrounded by nature. Whether hiking or cycling on greenways and bike paths, let yourself be surprised by the treasures of the Cevennes Natural Park, the panoramas of the Pyrenees or the picturesque villages of Alsace. For a weekend, a week or 15 days, travel freely with Belle Allure, and enjoy every moment that roaming through exceptional regions offers.
Leisure bike holidays: Discover France and Europe by bike, gently
Do you want to travel by bike with complete peace of mind? Belle Allure's leisure cycling trips invite you to explore the most beautiful greenways and bike paths in France and Europe through Alsace, Burgundy, the Alps but also Italy. As a family, as a couple or with friends, our itineraries allow you to discover unique landscapes, between preserved nature and historical heritage, for a trip where pleasure and discovery prevail.
On the most beautiful greenways by bike
The greenways of France and Europe offer you a secure and pleasant environment, ideal for families. From towpaths to cycle paths along the canals, enjoy an accessible itinerary, punctuated by charming villages and wine and country panoramas. En Freedom formula, you choose your Recreational bike stay, your destination and you benefit from the complete organization of Belle Allure, an official and sworn travel agency, in order to calmly discover the region crossed by bike with our guidance application that has dedicated to you and an assistance number in case of need 7 days a week.
A bike trip along the canals
Follow routes along the Burgundy Canal or the Nivernais Canal to Auxerre, for an immersion in nature. Between locks and small port stops, you will pedal to the rhythm of river landscapes and soothing nature.
Cycling holidays surrounded by nature and through the mountains, perfect for families
Our tours on La Belle Via by bike in the Alps or even in Italy in the Dolomites offer families a unique and secure mountain setting, where relaxation is combined with exploration. Set off on a rewarding adventure, with ease.
Discover France and the landscapes of our European friends in a different way with Belle Allure, by following leisure bike routes, adapted and safe, for an unforgettable bike trip and shared memories. ⭐
All our stays are customizable and we are also happy to create your Customized leisure bike stay ! 🖌
Hikes organized by Belle Allure on the most beautiful trails
Do you want to discover nature in a different way and to explore mythical trails on foot? With Belle Allure, go on unique adventures, designed for hiking enthusiasts. Explore the magnificent landscapes of France and Europe at your own pace: iconic Chartreuse trails or the mythical Stevenson Road. Walking invites you to moments of escape, freedom and total immersion in remarkable environments. With Belle Allure, experience an unforgettable, rewarding hike that is perfectly adapted to your desires and your level.
On the most beautiful hiking and GR trails in France
Discover the exceptional landscapes of France through iconic hiking routes, perfect for lovers of nature and soft adventure. Our stays are specially designed to combine immersion in preserved environments, moments of discovery, and comfort surrounded by nature. Go with family or friends to explore routes such as The Crossing of the Chartreuse and the famous Stevenson Road. Thanks to Belle Allure, an official and experienced travel agency, you benefit from a complete organization and dedicated support that will make each stage of your hike serene and rewarding. Our formulas include the reservation of accommodations, the transport of your luggage, the best routes identified, a personalized guidance application and assistance service 7 days a week to meet your needs along the way: all-inclusive hiking holidays!
Stevenson Road All Inclusive Hiking Vacations
In the footsteps of the Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson, Explore the famous GR® 70 through the Cévennes and experience a total immersion in magnificent and authentic landscapes. This all-inclusive hiking trip takes you to picturesque villages in deep forests, with unique panoramas of the Cevennes mountains and vast plateaus. Each stage is designed to guarantee a pace of walking adapted to all levels, in order to fully enjoy the landscapes and the history of the places crossed. In the freedom formula, choose your itinerary and take advantage of the Belle Allure organization for an unconstrained hike, with selected and comfortable accommodations. All you need to do is focus on walking and marveling, Belle Allure takes care of the rest for an unforgettable experience.
Organized hiking tours: France and Europe differently
With Belle Allure, discover the natural and cultural landscapes of France and Europe through our all-inclusive hiking trips, for holidays full of adventure and serenity. Our itineraries cross varied regions, between mountains, hills and countryside, to offer you a unique travel experience, far from the hustle and bustle of cities, enjoy the calm of remote paths and trails. Thanks to different formulas, we adapt each course to your desires and at your pace. From hikes in freedom for the most autonomous to supervised stays for total immersion, discover France and our neighboring countries in a different way, in harmony with nature.
Customizable, tailor-made itineraries and unique memories
With Belle Allure, each hike is an opportunity to create unforgettable memories and share unique moments with family or friends. We support you in the creation of your tailor-made stay for an experience perfectly adapted to your desires and your level. All of our stays can also be personalized, whether it's adjusting the duration, selecting accommodations, or creating an exclusive itinerary. Nature, authenticity and comfort are at the heart of each stage. Let Belle Allure guide you for a memorable hiking trip rich in discoveries.
Hiking and biking vacation packages by Belle Allure
At Belle Allure, we offer several formulas for you to experience a cycling or hiking trip adapted to your desires, your pace, and your preferences. Whether you want to leave in freedom, accompanied by a guide, or benefit from comprehensive assistance, we have designed each formula so that you can fully enjoy the experience, in the most beautiful corners of France and Europe. With Belle Allure, choose your adventure and explore new horizons with confidence!
Our vacation packages
Biking or hiking trip in freedom
For independent travelers wishing to leave independently, our stays in freedom are perfect for discovering regions at your own pace, while benefiting from our expertise in quality itineraries and accommodations and taking advantage of the support and security of a registered and certified travel agency.
- On foot: Stevenson's Way, for a total immersion in the Cevennes, or the Chartreuse Crossing, a wild and memorable adventure.
- By bike: Browse the burgundy or Alsace by leisure bike, following cycle paths and greenways, for moments of relaxation in the heart of vineyards and picturesque villages.
Guided hiking trip
For those who like to travel in groups and discover the region with an expert guide, our guided trips guarantee safety, conviviality and a unique cultural immersion. Follow our passionate guides and let yourself be carried away!
- On foot: La Crossing the Chartreuse, with spectacular landscapes and local stories shared by our passionate guides.
- By bike: Explore the roads of Alsace and Burgundy with a guide, for a stay combining heritage, nature, and tasting local specialties, it is possible for our tailor-made stays.
Road bike trip with full assistance
For road bike enthusiasts, our assisted trips are designed to explore demanding routes while enjoying logistical support (luggage transfer, technical advice) and peace of mind.
- Crossing the Alps : Take up the challenge of legendary Alpine passes with the support of our assistance for each stage.
- Crossing the Pyrenees : Pedal from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic, with logistical support and technical supervision.
With Belle Allure, choose the formula that suits you and go on an adventure for unique moments, in complete freedom or well supervised, always in the best conditions.
All our stays are customizable and we are also happy to create your Customized cycling or hiking trip ! 🖌
Road bike tours organized by Belle Allure
Belle Allure invites you to experience unforgettable cycling holidays, with road cycling trips on routes carefully designed for you, cycling enthusiasts. Whether you dream of traveling the winding roads of the Alps, crossing the emblematic passes of the Pyrenees or discovering the landscapes of the Dolomites and Vosges, we have designed each circuit to offer a unique experience. Our all-inclusive road bike holidays combine sport and discovery, with stages and routes adapted to each level and impeccable organization.
Sharing the passion for road biking in the most beautiful territories
Travelling by bike is a combination of adventure and exploration in nature. With Belle Allure, dive into a bike trip that lets you discover unique destinations like Vosges by bike, magnificent panoramas that can be found on the Crossing the Pyrenees by bike but also an immersive discovery of the territories crossed as on The Grande Traversée des Alpes Françaises by bike or The Grand Tour of the Dolomites by bike. Each itinerary is designed to meet the expectations of passionate cyclists and sports travel enthusiasts alike, while ensuring safety, fun to ride and organization to the millimeter.
All inclusive cycling holidays: 100% comfort!
Our cycling holidays include accommodations specially selected for cyclists, and the rental of high-performance road bikes if necessary. Whatever The formula, whether you choose a group stay on our departure dates or in a private group, our tours are perfectly organized, with careful steps to allow you to experience unforgettable moments by bike with your cycling club, with friends who are passionate about cycling or with your family!
Road bike tours organized with full assistance!
Each bike tour organized by Belle Allure is designed to meet the requirements of cyclists eager to explore, but also for comfort and peace of mind. Our bike routes cover iconic destinations, from the passes of the Pyrenees and the Alps to the panoramic roads of the Dolomites and Vosges. For packages with assistance, we provide logistical support for each stage, complete supplies and the availability of a logistician to help you realize your dreams: climb the most mythical passes and cross the most emblematic mountains comfortably, without worrying about organization.
Exceptional cycling routes
For lovers of cycling, our stays offer carefully selected itineraries for legendary climbs such as the Col du Tourmalet, the Col du Galibier or the Passo dello Stelvio, with spectacular descents, and stages through valleys and peaks emblematic of the territories crossed. With Belle Allure, cyclists can enjoy more beautiful roads and renowned passes, for sporting experiences that combine adventure and performance.
With Belle Allure, experience the passion for road biking in complete peace of mind, through tailor-made stays, supervised and adapted to your desires and goals. Whether you are a cycling fan or an experienced cyclist, go on a cycling vacation where every moment is designed to offer you the best of cycling trips while roaming!
All our stays are customizable and we are also happy to create your Customized road bike stay ! 🖌
Tailor-made cycling and hiking trips by Belle Allure
Looking for a tailor-made cycling or hiking trip that combines nature, sport and escape? At Belle Allure, we create tailor-made, for you, passionate about recreational biking, road biking and hiking, a unique stay. Our itineraries adapt to your desires and your level, whether you want to ride on the beautiful French, Italian, German or Swiss greenways. Climbing the passes of the largest French and European mountains or exploring the trails of the most beautiful mountains on foot, everything is possible! With Belle Allure, you will have a unique and tailor-made experience, which will create real memories to make your trip unforgettable.
Customized trips: total immersion in the territory of your choice
Our tailor-made stays allow you to choose every aspect of your trip: destination, type of accommodation, difficulty of the routes and duration. Each itinerary is designed to offer an authentic immersion in the territory crossed, whether by bike or hiking. Enjoy a complete change of scenery by exploring the preserved valleys and ridges at your own pace.
Tailor-made cycling and hiking trips for works councils, team building and incentives
At Belle Allure, we create stays adapted to the specific needs of works councils, business groups and teams looking for unifying moments. We support you in the organization of your team building activities or incentives for an immersion in nature, with accessible and fun courses. Thanks to our expertise, offer your employees a collective and personalized adventure, strengthening relationships in a sporty and friendly atmosphere. Whether for one day or several days, we offer stays designed to inspire and motivate your teams in exceptional settings.
Tailor-made cycling and hiking trips for EVJF, EVG, birthdays and special celebrations
At Belle Allure, we create unique stays to celebrate the moments that matter: bachelorette parties (EVJF), bachelor parties (EVG), birthdays, or any other special occasion. Whether you want to mark this day with an unforgettable hike, a bike trip in the heart of the most beautiful landscapes, or an experience surrounded by nature, we organize tailor-made stays adapted to your desires and needs. Let us orchestrate every detail for a memorable and convivial adventure, where authenticity, friendship and discovery are at the rendezvous. Take full advantage of these shared moments in an exceptional setting, for memories that will remain engraved.
All inclusive hiking trip: serenity at the service of adventure
Go hiking with a free spirit with our all-inclusive stays. Belle Allure takes care of the entire organization, from accommodation to marked routes. Take unique paths, discover exceptional panoramas and let yourself be surprised by the fauna and flora of the most beautiful French and European mountains.
Organized bike tour: comfort and freedom while roaming
Our organized bike tours are designed for cycling enthusiasts looking for discovery and comfort. Whether you prefer the challenges of road biking or the pleasure of recreational biking, we have a circuit for you. Ride on bike paths in the heart of the most beautiful French landscapes or ride the picturesque roads of our European friends, but always well accompanied.
We take care of everything, including 24/7 telephone support
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With you, we create your adventure from A to Z to make it unique
Only a handful of passionate people to create unforgettable moments for you
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