Pyrenees Self Guided Cycling Tour

– Ride the BIG 5 Like the Tour de France –

Five legendary Tour de France cols. Four epic riding days. One perfect cycling week.
This is the self-guided version of how we – Sabine and Marco,Pyrenees Cycling Guides – organize this trip every season.

Not a random GPX download. Not a copied Strava route. Not a messy AI spin of reality.
This is a fully integrated Pyrenees cycling adventure, based on years of real experience.

Ride the Five Legendary Cols

In just four riding days you conquer:

• Col du Tourmalet
• Col d’Aubisque
• Col du Soulor
• Col de Peyresourde
• Col d’Aspin

These are not just climbs, they are chapters of Tour de France history. And you don’t just ride them. You experience them from the right side and from the right base towns.

That makes all the difference.

What You Get

✔ 70-page professional PDF Guide
✔ Three difficulty levels per stage
✔ GPX files for all routes (12 files)
✔ Accommodation advice per location (Hotel, B&B and Camping)
✔ Travel logistics & getting there
✔ Coffee & food stops
✔ Tour de France stories connected to each climb
✔ Real on-the-road insights from local guides

Designed by Guides Who Ride Them Every Season

We ride these cols every year. Multiple times. So we know:

• Which direction flows best
• Which base towns and roads waste your energy
• Where riders make planning mistakes
• How to structure the week so it feels epic — not exhausting

Most riders waste around a total of two days on bad logistics. All those hours could have been used for recovery or fun.

This guide prevents waste and offers relaxation.

Built for All Types of Cyclist

We are a guide for every cyclist. That’s why we built three interchangeable levels:

Level 1: 30-50 km, +/- 1000 hm – A SHORTCUT TO RIDE THE “BIG 5 COLS” IN JUST 4 DAYS –

Level 2: 50-75 km, +/- 2000 hm – BEAT THE PYRENEES – YOU KNOW CYCLING, WE KNOW THE REST –

Level 3: 75-100 km, +/- 3000 hm – A TOUR DE FRANCE EXPERIENCE – RIDE 4 STAGES LIKE THE PRO’S –

Mix per day. Adjust to your legs. Ride smart.

his guide is made for the rider who:

• Wants more control
• Prefers quality over crowds
• Has one week available
• Wants to tick off the BIG 5 – properly
• And perhaps you have done something like The Ride, but are looking for something fresh

You we do not need to tell you much about cycling. But even strong riders often overestimate (or underestimate) themselves in the Pyrenees.

The Concept; Loop Rides + Smart Transfers

Each day is designed as a loop ride.
After the ride, a short transfer brings you to the next base town.

Eat. Sleep. Repeat.

No chaotic re-routing.
No strange backtracking.
No AI-generated nonsense routes.

Just logical mountain flow.

Why This Is Different From Komoot or Strava

Komoot gives routes.
Strava gives segments.
AI gives suggestions.

We give structure.

We combine:

• Route design
• Smart valley logistics
• Base town selection
• Climb direction strategy
• Real experience from guiding cyclists here

This is not data.
This is judgment.

Best Time to Ride

The ideal period is the shoulder season around high summer — when the passes are open, temperatures are stable, and traffic is manageable.

(We share more detailed timing advice on our website.)

The Result?

You will have ridden the BIG 5 of the Pyrenees.

Not randomly.
Not rushed.
Not confused.

Properly.

You will check that box — and know you did it right.

Entry Product. Premium Experience.

This guide is designed as an accessible entry into our world.

Many riders later choose:

• A personal route consultation
• A custom itinerary
• Or our fully guided “Ride With Us” Gold experience

But first — ride it your way.