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Tourmalet Challenge
A 100% women’s cycling weekend
Take on the challenge of the legendary Pyrenees passes while enjoying comfortable accommodation in the heart of Bagnères-de-Bigorre.
Led by experienced instructor Thomas Drapé, you’ll be able to challenge yourself in complete safety. You’ll also ride with former professional cyclist Séverine Jouan, who will share her advice and experience with you.
Between outings, you will enjoy the hospitality and services of the Octave bicycle house, you will relax at the Aquensis spa center and you will enjoy local culinary specialties!
449€
Where
Bagnères-de-Bigorre
When
From Friday, June 6 to Monday, June 9
Physical level
All levels
Number of places
10
Accommodation
3* hotel
The program
Day by day
Friday, June 6
• 2:00 p.m.: Guests arrive at the B&B.
• 3:30 p.m.: 45km outing, 500m elevation gain
Objective: Get to know each other, test the group’s ability, and give initial advice.
• 5:30 p.m.: Afternoon tea at Octave’s and an introduction to mental preparation with Delphine Cabarrou
• 7:00 p.m.: Briefing for the next day. Aperitif and dinner together.
Saturday, June 7
• 8:30 a.m.: Ascent of the Tourmalet
as part of “La Climée du Géant” (The Giant’s Ascent)
• 12:30 p.m.: Lunch at Octave’s at the summit of the Tourmalet
• 4:00 p.m.: Relaxation at the Aquensis spa center (spa & sauna)
• 7:00 p.m.: Aperitif and dinner
Sunday, June 8
Ascent of the Col d’Aspin and the Hourquette d’Ancizan
• 12:30 p.m.: Gourmet brunch Tasting of delicious local products
• 3:30 p.m.: Recovery – invigorating swim in the river
7 p.m.: Aperitif and dinner
Monday, June 9
• 10:00 a.m.: 60km outing, 800m elevation gain
Coffee break along the way. The route evolves depending on the group’s fitness level
• 1:00 p.m.: Lunch at the lodge
• 3:00 p.m.: End of the weekend
449€
Where
Bagnères-de-Bigorre
When
From Friday, June 6 to Monday, June 9
Physical level
All levels
Number of places
10
Accommodation
3* hotel
Rates
449€
per person in a double room with half board.
10 participants maximum
The price includes
• Accommodation: 3 nights in a hotel with full board
• Luggage transfer
• Refreshments
• Professional and friendly staff!
• Mechanical assistance
• Travel insurance
The price does not include
• Transportation to the starting point of the trip
• Visits during the stages
• Personal expenses
• CORRATEC bike rental, from €60/day (on request)
• Single room option (additional charge)
• Cancellation insurance
• Assistance, medical expenses, and liability insurance
Registration
Visit the SO Event website of Thomas Drapé, the supervisor of the trip:
Would you like more information?
Contact us by phone at 06 98 82 91 36 or by email at contact@octave-tourmalet.com
449€
From June 6 to 9