THE PYRENEES

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Extensively modified and improved for 2009, the stunning Pyrenees route now starts and finishes in the charming Basque market town of Saint Palais. From there, the first day takes you west towards the coast before looping back to your hotel. The second day sees you ride further into the mountains to night-stop in a typical Basque village right on the Spanish border. The final days heads north-west before looping back again to your original starting point. Although the distances aren't huge, the stunning scenery, some breathtaking climbs and descents and the technical nature of the terrain makes for full days and an unforgettable ride. Some participants still drive down from the channel ports, or take the boat from Portsmouth to Bilbao, but most now take advantage of our 'fly & ride' option, taking a low cost flight to Biarritz while their bikes are delivered direct to the starting point.