Fougax-Et-Barrineuf, France

€495 (per person) / 3 nights / Half Board

Holiday Details

Ride Grading

Grade 3: Difficult: for the regular cyclist looking for a rides that won't break the legs but will make you work. MTB Grading: Blue

Grade 4: Hard: For regular, experienced cyclists. Typically routes of a longer distance or some tough climbs (and descents) included. MTB Grading: Red

Grade 5: Very Hard: Rides not for the faint-hearted that include very hard climbs and longer distances. Think days in the mountains, big climbs and descents. MTB Grading: Black

Location

Fougax-Et-Barrineuf, Occitanie, France

Holiday Highlights

The Social Weekender is a hassle free 3-night trip with 3 days of bespoke-planned accompanied cycling for 10+ people. Flexible routes and climbing each day - there is always an option of one more col...

Join us at the Le Blaireau Clubhouse, at the foot of a Pyrenean Tour de France climb, for hosted stays and accompanied cycling. It's bespoke, chilled-out social cycling for the coffee-stop-obsessed road and adventure cyclist.

Our Pyrenean Clubhouse is ideal for small groups, teams and clubs. It sleeps 10+, with gardens, pool and mountain views.

EXCLUSIVE use of the Clubhouse in a sleepy Pyrenean village // Locally sourced breakfast, 4-course diner & local wines // Dedicated host, for the best terrain & coffee stops // Exclusive Le Blaireau chapeau // Daily bike laundry service

Holiday Itinerary

Friday: arrival, transfers, Clubhouse check-in, and orientation ride, followed by a four course evening meal with wine and a relaxing evening.

Saturday: Morning briefing over breakfast. The 'house climb', Montsegur - a cat 3 climb to assess ability, and on to rolling hills and optional Cat 1 climb up to Mont d'Olmes Ski Resort. Between 1200 - 2000m of climbing. An afternoon of relaxing by the pool and refuelling before the evening meal.

Sunday: Daily briefing and on to the big day - up and over the epic and uncategorised Col du Pailheres with the wild horses and stunning switch backs. A day of 3 cols, beautiful scenery, tarmac, climbs and descents. Over 200m of climbing, mostly downhill for the last 30k, back to the village for relaxing and recuperation.

Monday: The Hidden Col. Harder than most, never raced, almost secret. Through the local gorges and villages, turning off into the hills for a forest climb. At least 1800m climbing with an option for more. Before a send off from the Clubhouse.

Description of Accommodation

An edge of village renovated stone barn in the foothills of The French Pyrenees. With mature gardens and pool with mountain views, The Clubhouse is a calm and chilled place. With five comfortable bed rooms, three bathrooms, terrace and all the home comforts. Secure bike storage or bike hire available.

Offers

- Local host and accompanied riding included
- Full access to clubhouse, pool and gardens
- 4+ cyclist minimum
- Airport transfers can be arranged (Carcassone or Toulouse)
- Bike hire, transfer and storage available at request