Randonnée Pyrénéenne

Based on a classic route from the Atlantic to Mediterranean coasts, this course takes in beautiful roads and legendary cols as well as more mysterious climbs and diversions.

TRIP 1:
7 – 14th June 2010

TRIP 2:
13th – 20th September 2010

The Rapha Randonnée Pyrénéenne is based on a classic route from Atlantic to Mediterranean coasts, taking in some legendary climbs along the way. However, using the classic Pyrenean raid as a basis and taking insights from Graeme Fife's Great Road Climbs of the Pyrennees Rapha have tailored the route to encompass the more unchartered roads and climbs on offer.

Starting from the Atlantic seaside resort of Biarritz and finishing in the beautiful fishing town of Collioure on France’s Mediterranean coast, Rapha have carefully crafted a challenging and awe inspiring route.

Trip Highlights

• Enjoy the solitude and tranquillity of the Pyrenees’ traffic-less roads
• Experience typical Basque and Gascon cuisine
• Sample the Victorian resorts of Biarritz and Bagneres du Luchon
• Visit the traditional Gascon market towns of St Girons and Oloron
• Conquer the legends of the Tour de France – Marie Blanque, Aubisque, Tourmalet, Aspin and Peyresourde
• Discover other killer climbs unknown to the Tour
• Dip your feet in the Med having completed the Rapha Randonnée Pyrénéenne

Key Climbs:
Marie Blanque, Aubisque, Tourmalet, Aspin, Peyresourde, Col de Portet d’Aspet, Col de Port.

• Distance: 775km
• Elevation: 15385m
• Price: £2,500

The stages:

• Day 1: Biarritz - Oloron-St Marie
• Day 2: Oloron-St Marie – St Savin
• Day 3: St Savin – Luchon
• Day 4: Luchon – St Girons
• Day 5: St Girons – Gincla
• Day 6: Gincla – Collioure

To book this Randonnée call La Fuga on +44 (0)208 144 1441 or email info@lafuga.cc for more info.

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