Pyrenees cols

Average daily distance

100 km (62 miles)

Maximum daily distance

113 km (70 miles)

On-road / off-road

100% on-road

Cols of the Pyrenees

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Brace yourself for five days of mountain climbing starting in the centre of the extraordinary pilgrim town of Lourdes and finishing up in the spa at Vernet les Bains where you can soothe any aching muscles. You’ll be tackling two or more cols a day on a route which features 14 of the most fearsome and legendary of the Pyrenean climbs, making for a massive 20,227m of ascent!

Date

Mon 2 – Sun 8 July 2012

Duration

5 days riding

Distance

500 km (311 miles) approx

Costs

£745 excluding flights

£895 including flights

Difficulty

8/10. Mountainous!

Phone +44 (0) 1329 232 582 Email info@greenrock.co.uk

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