Road cycling
With a base altitude of 1450m and roads heading out in all directions, this is the ideal base for road riders who want to ride in the mountains. Classic day loops can be arranged riding over high mountain cols in France, Spain and Andorra with passes reaching altitudes of 2400m. Road only weeks can be arranged for groups of 6 or more riders where full
backup and guiding will be offered. At other times route plans will be supplied using MemoryMap mapping giving clear details of the days ride including elevation charts, recommended lunch stops and emergency details. Where possible a guide will also accompany you or vehicle backup will be arranged for point-to-point rides.
Etape Training
With perfect Pyrenean cols on our doorstep we are in an ideal position to help you maximise your training for this years Etape, or any other mountain sportifs that you may be considering. We can offer fully catered long weekend or week training camps with training and route advice.
Riding Level
To get the most out of your holidaywe recommend that you should be capable of riding in arduous terrain for a minimum of 2-3 hours. Many of our rides can take all day and can pass over some remote alpine roads.
Be aware that as we are based at an altitude of about 1500m and that a lot of your riding will be above this altitude you will feel the effects of the thinner air but benefit from the altitude training.
Extra information
Insurance - It is compulsory that all guests have their own travel insurance whilst on a holiday with Altitude Adventure. Road cycling in the mountains is an adventurous activity with inherent risks and in a mountain environment emergency evacuation and treatment is very expensive.
We recommend -Insure and Go. tel 0870 3331794. www.insureandgo.com
Matthew Gerard travel insurance services Ltd, tel 01483 730900.
You will be asked to show your insurance documentation on arrival.
Other Activities
As well as this area offering classic biking from our base in Saint Pierre Dels Forcats there is also the opportunity to take part in many other Alpine activities using local guides...