Ariège Pyrenees – Les Deux Vélos (Biert)

Cycling retreat in the Pyrenees, 130km south of Toulouse

As the name suggests, Les Deux Vélos is run for cyclists by cyclists – and it's been running now for more than 20 years. Elma Mark, originally from the Netherlands and fluent Dutch, English and French (+ a bit of German + Spanish) have been the custodians since 2008. Les Deux Vélos is a bike lodge between the villages Biert and Massat in the Ariege Pyrenees (130km south of Toulouse). This is a fabulous base for cycling some of the great Tour de France cols – there are more than 12 climbs from the door, all accessed on loop rides of 50-120km. Ride the Col de Port, Col d’Agnés, Port de l’Hers Col de Latrape, Portet d’Aspet, Plateau de Beille and many more. The Tourmalet and the Aubisque can also be done on a day trip if you are travelling with a car. There is accommodation at Les Deux Vélos for solo riders as well as groups (it sleeps up to 18 people), and 3-course dinners and big breakfasts are provided to provide the fuel you need to make the most of your days on the bike. Van support available on request. Bikes can be hired on site. Secure, locked garage overnight for overnight storage + workshop equipment and spares.
Photo: Les Deux Vélos

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