Trans-Pyrenees
Trans-Pyrenees: Atlantic to Mediterranean Cycling Trip
Want to conquer a real cycling challenge?
On this tour we complete 17 climbs with over 63,000 feet of climbing!
Conquering this trip will bring a lifetime of amazing memories and a lasting sense of accomplishment.
Learn more about this tour now!
Jemison Cycling Tours invites you to explore the raw beauty and sheer power of a Trans-Pyrenees journey.
Experience 4 Different Cultures
Each village we ride to and from, represents the strong character of these mountains and offers great cuisine, regional wines and strong local cultures.
You’ll experience the Basque, Occitan, Pyrenean and Catalan – all while crossing the Pyrenees from Spain to France to Spain.
Dedicated Cyclists Only
While the Alps capture the most attention from American cycling fans, the Pyrenees sit quietly, waiting to be tackled. The mountains are picturesque, the roads are quiet, and the climbs are EPIC.
Only dedicated, serious cyclist need consider this trip – The Trans-Pyrenees Bike Tour.
Crossing the Pyrenees with over 17 climbs and over 63,000 feet of elevation is a right of passage, a check on your bucket list and a ride that simply “needs” to be done.
Consider recent Tour de France races, where the outcome was decided on the exact Pyrenees climbs you will ride over during this trip. Cycling aficionados appreciate the grandeur of these mountains and the classics such as: Col du Tourmalet, Col d’Aubisque, Col d’Aspin, Col de Peyresourde, and more.
This Trip is HARD – Think you’ve got what it takes?
**Expect to ride 5-8 hours/day everyday. It’s advisable that you speak with one of our previous guests who have completed this trip first**
Disclaimer: This trip is HARD and only for those who truly understand what it’s all about. Please call and talk to Marty about the difficulty or ask to speak with one of our guests who previously did the trip.
Each day’s meal represents important nourishment and calories your body will need to cross the Pyrenees.
We’re known for always having food around including the ‘snack-box’ in the van. During the trip, your guides will give you food, food and more food.
Breakfasts are plentiful with wholesome cereals, eggs, fruit, breads, cheeses and meats. Lunch is prepared along the route and dinners offer a variety of flavors. You will be burning an enormous amount of calories.
Our focus is to feed you so that you can reach your goals.
Example hotels on this trip:
Villa Soro: This 19th century villa embraces everything we look for in a hotel: service, elegance without stuffiness and an ideal location.
Oloron Hotel***: Oloron Sainte Marie, where Marty raced for a local club in 1990
Luz-Saint-Sauveur: The simplest, yet one of the favorite hotels of our guests. Basic rooms, hot showers, outstanding hosts and only 200 yards from the base of the Tourmalet.
Hotel Acta: Located at the base of the Col de Peyresourde and in the bustling, city center, this 4-star hotel has every modern comfort you would want. Contemporary rooms and a selection of restaurants are just outside the door.
DATES for 2023
Starting in 2023 Jemison Cycling Tours will be focusing on small private groups. If you are a leader and have a few friends or family then we want to work with you. These small private groups can be guided or self-guided. Self guided trips are great and Jemison Cycling Tours can offer the expertise, the routes and the luggage transfer. You will have the choice of riding with a guide or following a route on a GPS device.
*Private trip option*
**choose your dates with 4 or more guests**
WHAT LEVEL RIDER DO I NEED TO BE?
This is an “extreme” trip, so you must be fit, strong and have dedicated yourself to training for this trip. You do not need to be fast, but you need to have a solid foundation to do this trip. This trip is limited to 12 riders per tour and must have 6 riders minimum.
IS THIS A GOOD TRIP FOR A NON-RIDER?
Probably not, but maybe. This trip is designed for serious cyclists. We change accommodations nightly, riding point to point, while traversing the Pyrenees Mountains. A non-rider will see beautiful views, but will transfer daily by van.
Our staff is on this trip to support you and your dreams. Our focus is to keep you safe, feed and strong.
We move your luggage, prepare your bikes and provide you with maximum support and encouragement. We treat you as we would treat any professional rider. After all, you are spending hours on the bike and deserve it
European Knowledge – Jemison Cycling is owned & operated by a former Professional cyclist who raced over 900 days throughout Europe
All transfers
Van Support & Luggage Transfers
Ride Food – Drink Mix
One Guide per 4 Guests
All Accommodations
Snacks on the Fly
All Breakfasts
Most Dinners
Airfare
Lunches
Bicycles (Rental Bikes available)
Personal incidentals & Guide Gratuities (our guides work hard for tips)
*Travel Insurance strongly suggested (www.TravelGuard.com)