2026 “Ariègeoise” Sportive Special – Ride Challenge Rating 3
Take part in the iconic annual "Ariègeoise" sportive on Saturday 27 June 2026, which starts and ends close your basecamp hometown Saint Girons, as part of a minimum of 4 days' unforgettable fully supported road riding in the central Pyrenees (plus two more day rides if you choose to ride the gorgeous route from / to the airport!). In 2025 nearly 4,000 riders took part in this truly global event! In the remaining 3 days' supported riding you will cover many of the cat 1/2/3/HC tour climbs in the central Pyrenees and sample the delights of the local French cuisine!
The enrolling and cost of entry to the sportive is your responsibility. We will transport the group to and from the start/finish locations.
Trip price:
€990
Days on the bike
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Single room supplement
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How to Book
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Full support
Supercharge your self-guided cycling adventure with our all day, every day, pro-style van support: mechanical backup, clothing, fuel / hydration / picnics, recovery/return transport if needed, mixed-level group facilitation, adventure add-ons, first aid and emergency coordination.

Private Villa
Skip the sterile hotels…your luxury basecamp sleeps 15 in separable/combinable beds across 8 bedrooms. You’ll have exclusive use of the entire building and grounds including our private pool, gorgeous terrace and a dedicated 35m2 games room for a nice bit of après-vélo…

Transfers
Start and end your trip stress-free with our airport or train station transfers – including your bike-boxes. Step off the plane/train and straight into ride mode – you can even ride a beautiful 50km route to/from basecamp to maximise your training benefits.

Itinerary
We’ll work with you to create a personalised self-guided itinerary of your choice, matched precisely to your stated level and your training goals. We’ll provide GPX ride files with the best detailed route options based on our deep personal knowledge of the climbs in our sector.

Breakfast
We’ll stock up basecamp with your preferred breakfast staples, and bring you fresh “ride energy” from the best local boulangerie every morning to fuel those first climbs.
Lunches and dinners are flexible, and not included in our prices – we book great restaurants and caterers at your request.

Away day(s)
We’ll support at least one point A to point B day ride during your booking, unlocking a second tranche of epic climbs to the East or West. We’ll also organise any mixed-activity days you might like with reputable local providers.
” A great trip and we will be back for more, as the location was central for restaurants as well as the cycling. The accommodation was first class with all that you could ask for in terms of comfort and tranquility. We will be back. Allez allez “
Ben, April 2025 (Google)

