TOUR DE FRANCE 2026
4th to 11th July 2026
Tour De France Holiday Package
Our 2026 Tour de France special will run from Saturday 4th July to Saturday 11th July. This is a friendly low key tour based from our centre in the heart of the French Pyrenees. We will head to Carcassonne to watch the Start of Stage 4 and after lunch will head back to our centre in Luscan to prepare for the next day, a ride out to watch them ride into the Pyrenees on Stage 5 towards Pau. Stage 6 is in the deep mountains and we get to see them riding some of the toughest climbs of the tour.
This will be our 21st Tour de France in the Pyrenees, so we know what goes on and we will get to watch the mountain stages, the starts and the finishes. Lots of riding if you want to or treat it as a relaxing holiday and just ride to the viewing points along the way. This is a holiday for you and we will be there all the way.
ITINERARY (Example)
Arrival Day 1 – Saturday 4th July
The Pyrenean stages are at the start of the 2026 Tour de France. We will pick you up from Toulouse (Blagnac) airport around midday and transfer you back to base in the centre of the Pyrenees. Our purposely renovated cycling lodge will be your home for the week where you can build up your bikes using our workshop or have your rental bike fitted by our qualified mechanic. We will then take a warm up ride on a short loop finishing at the world famous cathedral, St Bertrand de Comminges for a coffee and get to know everyone.
Day 2 – Sunday 5th July
After a relaxing breakfast on the terrace we will head out for your first taste of the mountains. The Col des Ares Loop (48Km) is a nice introduction to climbing and also descending. There is never any pressure to keep within a group as there are always meet up points (mainly on the tops of the climbs and at the bottom).
After stopping for lunch it is back to base where you can relax by the pool or watch the final run in of Stage 2 into Barcelona on the large TV in the very comfortable lounge.
We will have our evening briefing for the next day on the terrace before a fantastic home cooked evening meal with plenty of wine and chatter.
Day 3 – Monday 6th July
A slightly longer ride today with your first category 1 climb, the Col du Portillon. It is a steady 9km climb with a few cheeky rides but a great follow on effort from yesterday. Plus you get to cross over into Spain for lunch and some great Tapas in our favourite restaurant nestled in a picturesque square of Bossost. And finally a downhill all the way back to base in Luscan for a a loop of around 80km.
Col du Portillon
Day 4 – Tuesday 7th (Stage 4 Carcassonne > Foix)
We will head up by minibus to Carcassone to watch the start of Stage 4. It is always great fun to see the buses roll in and try and grapple a sneaky autograph or selfie with the pro’s who are preparing for the days ride. Once they head off we will have a quick lunch before returning to Luscan to watch the riders finish on the big screen. We will get the bikes ready for tomorrows stage where will be heading off early after breakfast.
Day 5 – Wednesday 8th July (Stage 4 Lannemezan > Pau)
We will head out early after breakfast and ride to our viewing point to catch the riders as they leave the start line in Lannemezan. We will then have some lunch and take a steady ride home – more details of the route will be published soon.
Day 6 – Thursday 9th July (Stage 5 Pau to Gavarnie)
Another early start to transfer over to the next valley to then take the bikes to a mountain viewing spot. There may be an overnight stay so we can ride back the next day – route info to be published shortly.
Day 7 – Friday 10th July
This is a big day riding from our finish point yesterday back to base – more information coming soon.
Day 8 – Saturday 11th July – Transfer to Airport
It is an early transfer this morning and after a coffee and a croissant we will get you to the airport for the morning flights.
You should be feeling relaxed but a slight tinge of tiredness, ready for your next challenge….. see you next time
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TOUR SUMMARY
- Price: €1600 (based on twin share)
Tour Dates
– 4th to 11th July 2026 - Start Location – Toulouse (see travel details)
- End Location – Toulouse (see travel details)
- Total Tour Distance:
– 450 Km (280 Miles) - Total Climbing Distance:
– 7000 m (23000 ft) - 6 days of riding
- Accommodation – Pyrenees Multisport
Tour Difficulty – 2 Cogs (further details)
FULL PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Accommodation at Pyrenees Multisport
- All Breakfasts & Evening Meals (3 courses with wine)
- Experienced ride guide
- Vehicle transport to stages if required
- Road Book & daily GPS Route files
- Watch 4 Tour de France stages
- Qualified Mechanic support throughout.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- Holiday insurance
- Flights
- Lunches (taken at the café stops)
BIKE RENTAL
- Rose Reveal AL105
- Shimano 105 Compact Crankset
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