Cycling the Hautes Pyrenees
Chez Passet is within easy striking distance of some the famous Cols and mountain top finishes of the French Hautes Pyreness and the presence of the Tour de France each July in the area makes it an ideal base for cycling.
We are an easy cycle (35kms) to the West side of the Tourmalet, 16 kms to the foot of the climbs over the Soulour and Aubisque, 30kms to the foot of the climb over the Aspin (West side) and the same to the foot of the East side of the Tourmalet.
We are 16 kms to the foot of the Hautacam climb, and 35 kms to the foot of the climb to Luz Ardiden.
All of the above have been cycled by myself so I can offer assistance with any of the above (or other climbs) in the area.
There are also miles of lovely, fairly flat and rolling roads to the north so it is not necessary to be in the mountains the whole time.
We are able to offer secure accommodation for bicycles over night on our premises as well as a full selection of tools for any running repairs.
There is a very good cycle shop less than 10 minute ride away, in Lourdes, owned and run by ex Tour de France rider Hubert Arbes who was also a team mate of Bernard Hinault.
It is also possible to hire Giant road bikes from him as well, which are well maintained and include triple chain rings, ideal for the terrain around here!
We are able to provide maps of the various routes for any if the above rides.
We are also able to offer ride support for those in groups (minimum 4 persons). This would allow us to meet you at a predetermined point at sometime during your day out where we can be on hand with energy drinks, fruit, spare clothes, oxygen…..!
Cyclists are welcome as individual guests however for those wishing to travel in larger groups we are able to offer the following weekend cycle packages;
CYCLE TRAINING WEEKENDS
To obtain a quote please contact us on 00 33 562 94 78 99 or by using our booking form to be found here or by e-mail at andrewandvicky@chez-passet.com
To allow those competing in the Etape or other Races/Sportives, we are offering a four night cycle training weekend. These packages include the following,
Airport pick up and drop off, four nights accommodation, breakfast, lunch snacks and a four course evening meal on each night of your stay, including wine and coffee.
Itineraries can be discussed to suit individual riders requirements.
Our prices range from just £200.00 per person Half Board for a four night stay. This is based on a Thursday to Monday stay and pick ups and drop offs at Pau Pyrenees airport which is 40 minutes from Chez Passet. We are able to offer more flexible lengths of stays on request as well as pick ups and drop offs from different airports, for example Toulouse (BA, Easy Jet, British Midland) or Biarritz (Ryan Air to Stansted and Dublin). Flights, any insurances are not included in the price.