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La Lanterne Rouge
€55 per person
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€70 per person
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- Touring and training in the high Pyrenees -

La Lanterne Rouge, Saint Savin Abbey and Hautacam Mountain.Velo Peloton cycling holidays are based in the beautiful medieval village of Saint Savin in the Hautes Pyrenees. We run cycling training camps and touring holidays all year round. Saint Savin is the perfect base to explore the central Pyrenees.

Prices 2009:
€55 per person per night based on 2 or 3 sharing. €70 per person for single room occupancy.  Bed breakfast and evening meal included. 30% booking deposit required. Pay by paypal or credit transfer.

Bike hire: For 2009 we have bike hire for road and mountain bikes, starting at €25 per day or €110 per week. Giant Alu frames with Shimano 105 groupset, 12-25 on rear and triple on front. Bring your own pedals.

Calendar of tours and events for 2009.
A list of our tour dates and prices for 2009.

Our Guest House, La Lanterne Rouge, is run by cyclists for cyclists. We can accommodate 15 cyclists in our 5 ensuite bedrooms, all with beautiful views of the mountains. For larger groups we use rooms in a nearby hotel. We serve a continental breakfast with some added extras to help with the need for carbohydrates. At 6 in the evening we serve dinner with lots of pasta, rice and potatoes, just what you need after a hard day in the mountains. Tea coffee, snacks and drinks are available 24 hours a day. We have a lounge area with leather seating, open log fire and French and international television. We have broadband internet available free for your use, use the pc provided or your laptop. The house is strictly no smoking.

Bike Storage:
We have a fully equipped bike garage with all the tools you need, from Allan keys to track pumps. The garage is securely locked and alarmed, so you can be sure your bike is safe. There is a high pressure washer for your bike, we will wash and dry your cycling gear every evening.


Saint Savin
is situated near Argeles Gazost  in the Lavedan Valley and is within easy cycling distance of all the famous cols of the Tour de France.

ColDistance to startDistance to
Summit
LengthAltitudeGradient Average
Hautacam-Tramassel4.3km19.3km15km1635m8%
Col de Tourmalet15.3km33.6km18.3km2115m7.6%
Luz Ardiden 11.7km25.8km14.1km1720m7.7%
Col de Bordéres0km13.4km13.4km1157m4.6%
Col de Solour0km21km21km1474m5.7%
Col d'Aubisque-East Via Col de Soulor22.9km30.9km8km1709m3.8%
Col de Tentes15.3km45km29.7km2207m5%
Plateau de Cambasque3km19km16km1376m5.6%
Cirque de Tramousse 15.3km42.8km27.5km21255.2%
Pic de Midi 15.3km39.5km24.2km2637m8%
There are also many less famous climbs but just as challenging and beautiful.


Our mini bus is available to transport you to other valleys so you can cycle home (
Col de Marie Blanque, Col de Peyresourde, Portet d'Aspet. etc. etc.) . With more cols than you can shake a stick at and 450km of mountain bike trails, Saint Savin is a paradise for cyclists. There are also many other activities for a day off the bike or for any non cycling companions.

We have very competitive rates for airport transfers, for guests of La Lanterne Rouge.  Use the inquiry form for an estimate.

Saint Savin
Saint Savin and the Lavedan Valley.

Velo Peloton Cycling Holidays, La Lanterne Rouge, 6 Rue de Castillou, 65400, Saint Savin, Hautes Pyrenees, France.
E-mail: paddy@velopeloton.com
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