Velo Peloton Cycling Holidays are based in the beautiful medieval village of Saint Savin in the Hautes Pyrenees, we have 6 Tour de France climbs ( Soulor/Aubisque, Borderes, Cambasque, Luz Ardiden, Tourmalet & Hautacam + many more) within 15km of our guest-house. We run cycling training camps and touring holidays all year round. Saint Savin is the perfect base to explore the central Pyrenees.
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Prices 2010:
€55 per person per night. Bed breakfast and evening meal included. 30% booking deposit required. Pay by PayPal or credit transfer.
Bike hire:
For 2010 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.
Tour and Events 2010:
Calendar of tours and events for 2010.
Info on tours and events, availability, prices, etc. Our guest house is open all year.
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. 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.
| Col | Distance to start | Distance to Summit |
Length | Altitude | Gradient Average |
| Hautacam-Tramassel | 4.3km | 19.3km | 15km | 1635m | 8% |
| Col du Tourmalet | 15.3km | 33.6km | 18.3km | 2115m | 7.6% |
| Luz Ardiden | 11.7km | 25.8km | 14.1km | 1720m | 7.7% |
| Col du Bordéres | 0km | 13.4km | 13.4km | 1157m | 4.6% |
| Col du Solour | 0km | 21km | 21km | 1474m | 5.7% |
| Col d’Aubisque-East Via Col de Soulor | 22.9km | 30.9km | 8km | 1709m | 3.8% |
| Col du Tentes | 15.3km | 45km | 29.7km | 2207m | 5% |
| Plateau du Cambasque | 3km | 19km | 16km | 1376m | 5.6% |
| Cirque du Tramousse | 15.3km | 42.8km | 27.5km | 2125 | 5.2% |
| Pic de Midi | 15.3km | 39.5km | 24.2km | 2637m | 8% |
| There are also many less famous climbs but just as challenging and beautiful. | |||||
Transport:
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.
Location:
Saint Savin and the Lavedan Valley.
