Summer 2026 program at Octave!
Throughout the summer, Octave offers a wide range of activities and events.
If you are on vacation and would like to explore the area while riding with others, we organize weekly group outings!
Do you want to climb a mountain pass for the first time or experience an extraordinary ascent? We offer dedicated rides several times a month.
Discover the program!
All summer long
We organize social rides every Tuesday at 5 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m.
Every week, we share the route on our Strava club. Join the club!
July
Sunday the 5th – La Pyrénéenne
Cyclosportive – Bicycle Swap Meet
TOUR DE FRANCE
To mark the Tour de France passing over the Col du Tourmalet on Thursday, July 9, we are offering two days of festivities!
Every day of the Tour
Screening of the stages at our two locations in Bagnères and Le Tourmalet.
Wednesday, July 8
Evening at our house at the Col du Tourmalet
Barbecue & grilled dishes
DJ set
End of the evening: midnight
Reservations recommended: 05 62 36 32 78
Thursday, July 9
For the Pau-Gavarnie stage, we are offering you a special day.
Social Ride Tourmalet – starting from Octave’s place in Bagnères. Meet at 7:15 AM for coffee before setting off between 7:30 and 7:45 AM.
For added peace of mind, we offer a special package for €25: luggage transport, bicycle storage at our house at the mountain pass during the stage, a beer, and a 50cl water bottle. Book by calling 05 62 36 32 78.
Music and entertainment at the mountain pass all day long.
You can book a table at the pass! Contact us at 05 62 36 32 78.
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July
Tuesday 14 – Cycl’n’trip
Col d’Aspin reserved for cyclists
→ More information
Wednesday 15 – Cycl’n’Trip
Col du Tourmalet reserved for cyclists
→ More information
Thursday the 16th – Sunrise at the Tourmalet
A special social ride: climb the Tourmalet with us at dawn and watch the sunrise from the summit! An unforgettable experience guaranteed!
Departure at 5:30 AM from our house in Bagnères-de-Bigorre.
Arrival at the mountain pass for sunrise.
Coffee and pastries upon arrival.
❗️Note: Front and rear lights mandatory❗️
July
Tuesday the 21st – Legendary Mountain Passes Challenge
Tackle the valley’s legendary mountain passes in a single ride and complete the Octave Legendary Passes Challenge.
With a guide leading the way and a support car following behind, you can focus entirely on your challenge!
At the summit of the Tourmalet, Octave awaits you with a full meal!
Price: €90 per person
Included :
– Coffee reception at the start
– solid and liquid refueling throughout the stage
– led by Manu, our cycling guide
– follow car
– Meal at the Col du Tourmalet at Octave’s (pasta dish or croque-monsieur; blueberry tart or chocolate mousse for dessert) + drink + coffee
→ Register online on our website
Thursday the 23rd – My First Mountain Pass
Conquer your first mountain pass with Octave!
A pre-ride briefing and support throughout the outing to help you climb better and reach the summit of the Col d’Aspin!
→ Free registration
Thursday the 30th – Sunset at the Tourmalet
A special Social Ride—climb the Tourmalet with us in the evening and take in the sunset at the summit! An unforgettable experience guaranteed!
Departure at 7 PM from our house in Bagnères-de-Bigorre
Arrival at the mountain pass for sunset
Drinks and sharing platters upon arrival
❗️Note: Front and rear lights mandatory❗️
→ Free registration
August
Thursday the 6th – My First Mountain Pass
Conquer your first mountain pass with Octave!
A pre-ride briefing and support throughout the outing to help you climb better and reach the summit of the Col d’Aspin!
→ Free registration
Tuesday the 11th – Legendary Mountain Passes Challenge
Tackle the valley’s legendary mountain passes in a single ride and complete the Octave Legendary Passes Challenge.
With a guide leading the way and a support car following behind, you can focus entirely on the challenge!
At the summit of the Tourmalet, Octave awaits you with a full meal!
Price: €90 per person
Included :
– Coffee reception at the start
– solid and liquid refueling throughout the stage
– led by Manu, our cycling guide
– follow car
– Meal at the Col du Tourmalet at Octave’s (pasta dish or croque-monsieur; blueberry tart or chocolate mousse for dessert) + drink + coffee
→ Register online on our website
Thursday the 13th – Sunrise at the Tourmalet
A special social ride: climb the Tourmalet with us at dawn and watch the sunrise from the summit! An unforgettable experience guaranteed!
Departure at 5:30 AM from our house in Bagnères-de-Bigorre.
Arrival at the mountain pass for sunrise.
Coffee and pastries upon arrival.
❗️Note: Front and rear lights mandatory❗️
→ Information and free registration on our Strava Club
Thursday 20 – My first pass
Succeed in your first pass with Octave!
Briefing at the start and support throughout the outing to help you climb better and reach the top of the Col d’Aspin!
→ Free registration
Thursday the 27th – Sunset at the Tourmalet
A special Social Ride—climb the Tourmalet with us in the evening and take in the sunset at the summit! An unforgettable experience guaranteed!
Departure at 7 PM from our house in Bagnères-de-Bigorre
Arrival at the mountain pass for sunset
Drinks and sharing platters upon arrival
❗️Note: Front and rear lights mandatory❗️
→ Free registration
