Pyrenean Challenge 2016

CAC are delighted to announce this years induvial challenge traversing the Pyrenees from The Atlantic (Biarritz) to The Med (Roses).

Day Zero: Friday 10th June

Arrive Biarritz & prepare for the adventure ahead. Welcome Drinks, Bike Building & Dinner at Leisure in the elegant Seaside French Basque town.

Day One: Saturday 11th June

Biarritz to Pamplona.

A 70 mile warm up crossing the border into Spain at 3057 feet passing Lake Lugi and dropping into Pamplona Category 1 3 5 Climbs (6837 feet gain)

Day Two: Sunday 12th June

Pamplona to Baztan

We climb though beautiful countryside back towards France through the Parc Natural Del Senorio De Bertiz on quiet roads. 54 miles with 7 categorised climbs and 8231 feet of ascent.

Day Three: Monday 13th June

Baztan to Jaca

112 miles. A big day out with over 12000 feet of climbing through glori-ous countryside.

Day Four: Tuesday 14th June

Jaca to Benasque

81 Miles , 7601 feet. We follow the quiet N260 peaking at 5200 feet at Fiscal and enjoying lunch on the Lake at Ainsa.

Day Five: Wednesday 15th June

Benasque to Le Seu d’Urgell

Onwards into Catalonia, 97 miles of unspoilt Countryside with some Category 2 and 4 climbs to warm the legs before the big ascent tomorrow.

Day Six: Thursday 16th June

Le Seu d’Urgell to Ribes De Freser

A big 34 mile climb today to our high point Colle De Canto (1725m).

Day Seven: Friday 17th June

Ribes De Freser to Roses

70 miles downhill to the sea, put your swimmers in the day bag!

Day Eight: Saturday 18th June

Transfer to Girona (included) for your flight (or taxi to Barcelona 200 Euros for four sharing).