BARCELONA
After spending the first night in Bordeaux, the following day you begin cycling, following a cyclepath out of the city, the route taking you through some of the vineyards that Bordeaux is famous for. You then continue south through the vast pine forests that cover this area of France.
Leaving the forest behind the route gradually becomes more undulating, taking you through rich farming countryside and fields of maize and sunflowers and some attractive sleepy little villages, the distant mountains gradually getting closer. After crossing the Garonne Valley you pass through the beautiful little village of St Bertrand de Comminges, which is dominated by a huge cathedral and continue into the Pyrenees, the route taking you over the first major climb in the mountains, the Port de Bales.
The next day is a Rest Day in the busy little spa town of Bagneres-de-Luchon, nestled in the hills beneath the popular ski resort of Superbagneres.
From Luchon the route takes you over the wooded Col de Portillon and into Spain, then over the mighty Port de la Bonaigua. At 2072 metres above sea level this is the highest point on the trip, and from here there is a 25 mile descent down to Sort. The route then continues through a fascinating rocky landscape, crossing a couple of minor cols as you gradually descend out of the mountains.
The final big climb of the trip takes you into the Sierra de Montserrat, a distinct rocky outcrop on the edge of the Pyrenees that rises dramatically from the surrounding plain. At the top of the mountain is an ancient monastery, and we spend the night in the hotel here.
From Montserrat the final ride takes you out of the hills and into the bustling city of Barcelona. You have a full day free to explore this fascinating city before returning to the UK.
This is primarily a camping holiday staying at established campsites with all the usual facilities. However there are also 4 nights in hotels, at Bordeaux, at the monastery at Montserrat, and the final two nights in Barcelona.
"An excellent and thoroughly enjoyable tour"
(Paul, Suffolk)
15 
14 
11 Days Cycling
with 2 Rest Days
ACCOMMODATION
10 Nights
and 4 Nights
Estimated Group Size: 15-25
Sun 17th -
Sun 31st Aug 2008
TOUR PRICE
Camping/Hotel(Twin): £745.00
Camping/Hotel(Single): £815.00
Optional Extras:
Tent/Sleeping Mat Hire: £50.00
Cycle Transport to Bordeaux/
from Barcleona: £95.00
Insurance (aged 18-65): £21.15
Tent/Sleeping Mat Hire: £50.00
Cycle Transport to Bordeaux/
from Barcleona: £95.00
Insurance (aged 18-65): £21.15
GENERAL HOLIDAY INFORMATION
BORDEAUX BARCELONA PHOTO GALLERY
TO BOOK ON THE HOLIDAYTour Price does not include: Tents or camping equipment, lunches or evening meals, any snacks or drink required during the day, travel to Bordeaux/from Barcelona, and the cost of any optional excursions, entrance fees etc.
