Weekend in the Pyrenees

I’m organising a little weekend tour down in the Pyrenees early this October. It’s shaping up to be a great trip – in fact about as much classic Tour de France climbing as you might want in a couple of days! I’ve got a couple of spaces left if anyone fancies it. Basic details are below – feel free to get in touch if you’re interested or have any questions. Email is mark (at) veloiste (dot) cc.

Dates: Friday 1st October – Monday 4th October 2010

Hotel: L’Arrieulat in Argeles-Gazost. I’ve not stayed there before but it looks really nice, has a great restaurant and a hot-tub!

Flights: Easyjet from London Gatwick to Toulouse. I’d propose the flight at 14:10 on Friday 1st (unless you want a very early morning) and the one back at 17:20 on Monday 4th.

Schedule:
Friday 1st October: Flight from Gatwick. You’ll be picked up at Toulouse by Howard (our support driver) and me. Bikes and kit in Howard’s van; people in my Land Rover for the transfer to Argeles-Gazost (which will take about 2 hours). Check in, dinner and bed. Also hopefully get the bikes built.

Saturday 2nd October: Breakfast. Ride the Hautacam and then the Col du Soulor and Col d’Aubisque and return to Argeles-Gazost (like this). Shower, hot-tub, dinner and bed.

Sunday 3rd October: Breakfast. Ride over the Col du Tourmalet and up the Col d’Aspin and return to Argeles-Gazost (like this). Shower, hot-tub, dinner and bed.

Monday 4th October: Breakfast. Easy morning ride to stretch the legs. Transfer to Toulouse for the flight back to Gatwick.

Cost: £380 per person (based on sharing a twin room). This cost includes three nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast, lunches on the road, energy drinks, bars and gels, full van support. It does not include your flights or any alcoholic drinks.