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Come & try our local hills & cols, including some well-known ones of the Tour de France
 
From a little as £200 per person for 3 days including all meals/drinks etc
3 day Weekend typically run from Saturday to Tuesday, 4 day weekends Thursday to Monday (to match flight schedules)- but we are flexible so ask. The object is to get in some training for the etape or just experience open roads and stunning scenery. Note prices do not include flights or  transport from airport  or bike hire both optional extras.
 
The first day is typically a short exploration ride after morning arrival into Pau or Tarbes/Biarritz airport and having been kitted out with your bike. 
 
The second day we go and tackle some smaller cols and category climbs on the tour du france, completing a circuit through the bearnaise countryside, enjoying the practically traffic free roads.
Your last full day we typically tackle La Marie Blanque (Cat 1/2) and La Pierre St Martin(HC) 
 
velomarieblanquehoriz.jpg                  openroad.jpg The open road
 
The weekends are tailored for individual ability and as the group is small normally 4-6 persons ( max 8), changes can be made according to weather conditions, route and ability preferences. Breaks can be longer and cover specific routes, again please ask.
We have a large swimming pool for warmer months (it's always open but will be cold in winter!)
 
 
lapierrecol.jpg A sense of achievement! tourmalet.jpg & the scenery...

From time to time there are local cyclo-sportives and weekends can be offered, along with entrance to one of these great fun events.  Please ask for details

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Lining up for the Becaas 2011