The 2008 Etape route is stage 10 Pau-Hautacam of this year's Tour de France.Our accommodation is on the route itself (at the foot of the Loucrup climb), perfectly located for your pre-Etape recce and training.

The following is a suggested itinerary, which covers the whole 2008 Etape route in 3 rides.

Day 1

Meet at Pau airport. You have the option of assembling your bike and riding in, following the fairly flat (except the bump at Labatale!)  Pau-Loucrup section of the Etape route.   The rest of the group and the lugagge will be transferred to Cami de Bidale.  

After lunch, local warm-up ride on plains and in foothills.  You can relax by the pool and enjoy an evening welcome drink, followed by dinner on the terrace.

Day 2

A sportif breakfast to get ready for the challenging Hautacam climb.  It is only 20 km to the foot of the Hautacam, and riders also have the option of tackling nearby Soulor, Aubisque, or Luz Ardiden.  

From here you can return directly via Lourdes or ride the scenic Castelloubon valley (on the TdF '06 route).

Day 3

The toughest day, time to take on the mighty Tourmalet!  

Turn left from the house onto the cat 4 Loucrup climb and take in the magnificent views on the way to the spa town of Bagnéres-de-Bigorre.  From here, the road keeps climbing all the way to the Col du Tourmalet, some 29 km.  Then a long winding descent following the Etape route all the way to the base of the Hautacam. 

Day 4 

Transfer to Pau airport.

REQUEST A BOOKING

INCLUDES

• 3 night stay at deluxe B&B
  (sharing twin room)
• 3 nights evening meal with wine
• Pau airport transfer
• Route maps and profiles for self-guided rides
• Picnic lunches
• Energy snacks and drinks
• Bike storage
• Bike workshop

Does not include:

• Flights
• Insurance

TRAVEL

The package includes transfers to and from Pau airport, served by Ryanair.  Please contact us for information on transfers from other airports.

For other modes of transport please see directions.

options 

• Additional nights stay on B&B basis at £25/night per person 
• vehicle supported rides
• bike rental

CYCLING NOTES 

Riders will need:

• Bike, shoes and helmet
• All weather cycle clothing available for mountain passes 

INSURANCE

Please ensure you have adequate travel insurance for the planned activiies.