Petit Pyrenees

A five day trip from east to west, starting in the Tour town of St-Girons, and ending in the surf town of Biarritz. The route includes the climbs synonymous with the Tour de France: the Tourmalet, Peyresourde and Aspin.

Distance (KM)

Elevation (M)

Days Riding

This route offers plenty of flexibility and isn’t limited to the example shown here. There are many different ways to do this journey, and we can adapt it to your requirements. The options are endless, what you’ll find below is simply a typical itinerary.

Petit Pyrenees Itinerary

Day 1

Distance: 46km

Elevation: 400m

We catch an early flight into Toulouse, and transfer to St Girons, in the foothills of the Pyrenees. We meet the pie guides and have a short ride to get the legs moving again after the journey from the UK. Lunch and dinner is provided at the hotel / in a local restaurant.

Day 2

Distance: 95km

Elevation: 2500m

The climbing starts in earnest with three categorised climbs – the Col du Portet d’Aspet (2nd cat), Col de Mente (1st cat), and Col du Portillon (1st cat). On the way down from the Portet d’Aspet, there will be an opportunity to stop and pay our respects to Fabio Casartelli, the 1994 Olympic champion who died descending the Col.

Overnight accommodation is provided at the spa town of Bagneres de Luchon, with the opportunity (time permitting) to visit the town’s famous thermal pools.

‘Everyone had an amazing time and that was massively down to your team. We will definitely work with you again on our next adventure!’ – Bee, PCA London to Paris 2023

Day 3

Distance: 112km

Elevation: 3000m

Another 3 cols to climb today, ending with the world famous Col du Tourmalet. Today’s route follows stage 16 of the 2010 Tour de France, so you will be following in the wheel of the likes of Cavendish, Thomas, Wiggins and Millar. The eventual winner of stage 16 was Pierrick Fédrigo of France in a time of 5 hours 31 minutes… although we finish in the town of Argelès-Gazost, and the Tour finished a further 87km later in Pau.

We warm up for the ‘Hors Categorie’ Col du Tourmalet by first ascending both the Col de Peyresourde (at 15km) and Col d’Aspin (at 46km), both of which are 1st cat climbs.

Day 4

Distance: 180km

Elevation: 1500m

In terms of distance, the longest day in the saddle at 180km / 113 miles. There is an option to stretch out to hit the 200km mark, but only for those with enough energy left over at the end of a tough few days.

We finish at the seafront in Biarritz, the glitzy French seaside resort famous for surfing and its casino. A celebration meal awaits at the hotel or local restaurant.

Day 5 – travel day

Recover by the beach/surf in the Atlantic before travelling back to the airport.

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   Sally 
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   Sarah Bower 
 16/09/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Four day trip from Ljubljana to Trieste. Lovely friendly staff with excellent efficient organisation. Very nice hotels  and great coffee and lunch stops - only wish they could have organised the weather too! Incredible support in tough conditions. Top notch all round.
  
 
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   Jason Bacon 
 16/09/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My 9th PIE organised cycle challenge for the 40tude charity. Another spectacularly organised PIE ride. The way the team and guides handled and responded to all the surprises and challenges thrown their way, making everything smooth for us punters was extraordinary. And very much appreciated. The most professional and friendly group of tour managers, support team and cycle guides. Well done to the whole PIE team and Paul & Tina. You are simply the best.
  
 
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   Greg Martin 
 16/09/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Event team did a great job coping with air traffic meltdown in the UK, storms in Slovenia and road closures from visiting diplomats.

accommodating, feeding and moving over 30 people on a daily basis is no easy task and they do it very well! Kudos to Paul and team.
  
 
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   James Purves 
 16/09/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is probably my 6th rode with pie. They always have things organised and when something isn’t quite right it is fixed quickly and with lots of communication. Paul and the team were brilliant in Slovenia with us all. When you are cycling and out of your comfort zone the last thing you want is to worry about the logistics and pie do that all for you. Thanks And see you soon at the next ride!
  
 
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   Richard Plaistowe 
 05/09/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Pie Events helped me organise the Branditos networking cycles at the International Trademark Association Annual Meeting in London, and sorted routes and guides.  Tje rides were thoroughly enjoyable and professionally guided (and 100% safe)  Riders from all over the world participated and everyone  was effusive in their praise.  A fantastic success thanks to Pie Events.
  
 
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   Daniel Osmer 
 27/07/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've just completed my second 4-day group ride managed by pie. Again, it was a fantastic experience. The 3 person pie team - a trip co-ordinator, ride guide, and on-bike medic - were all top professionals as well as great fun. It was another great trip which the whole team enjoyed. I highly recommend pie.
  
 
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   Michael Taylor 
 24/07/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. PIE is outstanding and are indeed passionate about their events.

Whether Medical, Portering, Providing Food (paying attention to dietary requirements) and Drink (morning coffee, regular rehydration electrolyte tabs, soft drinks at lunch, alcoholic beverages at the end of the day - if you like that sort of thing), excellent hotels & restaurants, - all needs catered for.

Staff - highly sympathetic & empathetic - who convert a steep hill into a mere undulation. All staff  were immaculately turned out in identical uniforms.

Bike maintenance - Brilliant
Route planning - beautiful lanes, B roads, cycle paths - superb routes.

Overall - excellent management throughout, with high empathy and support for all participants (including a cat!!).
  
 
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   John Pocock 
 23/07/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Many many thanks for all your team’s support and guidance over the last 4 days. You provided perfect guides and excellent on the spot management. Your ride support team were always on hand to help and kept our water and salt levels up at all times. Your team were really professional and our whole group gelled around them.

Of us 8 riders who did the whole 260 mile trip, we have all gone away absolutely delighted with the achievement AND the organisation provided by yourselves.
  
 
  
  
 
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