From the Mediterranean to the Atlantic, nine riding days and the most famous climbs of the Tour de France and the Vuelta. Our guided Transpyrenees crossing starts in Girona and finishes on the beach in San Sebastián, linking the Bonaigua, Peyresourde, Aspin, Tourmalet and Aubisque with quiet Basque valleys and outstanding food every night.
Transpyrenees at a glance
| Format | Guided, fully supported, with support vehicle |
| Duration | 10 days / 9 nights (9 riding days) |
| Distance | About 810 km (45–120 km a day) |
| Climbing | Around 18,000 m in total |
| Level | Advanced to epic |
| Bike | Road |
| Best season | June to September |
| Price | From 2,399 € per person |
Day by day
Day 1 · Girona warm-up
45 km · 600 m
Private transfer from Barcelona to Girona, bike setup and an easy loop over the climbs of Serres and Mas Llunes with views over the Empordà.
Day 2 · Girona to Camprodon
85 km · 1,600 m
From Mediterranean landscapes to real mountains: the Vall de Llémena and the long, consistent Collada de Capsacosta.
Day 3 · Camprodon to La Seu d’Urgell
105 km · 1,900 m
Above the tree line on the Coll de la Creueta, one of the highest points of the Catalan Pyrenees, then a sweeping descent. Night at the Parador.
Day 4 · La Seu d’Urgell to Vielha
120 km · 2,600 m
A queen stage: Port del Cantó and the high Port de la Bonaigua (2,072 m), then a long descent into the Val d’Aran.
Day 5 · Vielha to Sainte-Marie-de-Campan
92 km · 2,500 m
Into France and Tour de France territory: Col du Portillon, Peyresourde and Aspin.
Day 6 · Campan to Bielle
108 km · 2,850 m
The mythical day: the Tourmalet (2,115 m), then the Soulor and the balcony road to the Aubisque.
Day 7 · Bielle to Larrau
82 km · 2,700 m
Wilder French Basque country: the steep Marie Blanque and a string of quiet climbs (Bouesou, Labays, Souscousse).
Day 8 · Larrau to Elizondo
75 km · 2,000 m
The green Basque Pyrenees over the Bagargi and Ispeguy, back into Spain and the Baztan valley.
Day 9 · Elizondo to San Sebastián
96 km · 1,300 m
Rolling Basque countryside to the Atlantic and a triumphant arrival in San Sebastián, celebrated with pintxos.
Day 10 · Departures
Fly home from San Sebastián or Bilbao, or stay longer in the north of Spain.
What’s included
- 9 nights in 3★ and 4★ hotels, including two Paradores
- Daily breakfast and lunch, 9 dinners and one drink per person at meals
- Local cycling guides and drivers
- Support vehicle for mechanical assistance
- Transfer from Barcelona to Girona and daily luggage transfers
- Optional: bike rental, airport transfers and extra nights
When to go and who it is for
June to September, when all the high passes are open. With back-to-back 2,500 m days, this is a bucket-list challenge for strong, experienced road cyclists; full support makes it possible to focus only on riding and recovering.
Ready to ride?
See full details, dates and prices on the Transpyrenees tour page.
Need a bike? Rent a road, gravel or e-bike from our Barcelona shop, or bring your own. Want to change the dates, upgrade hotels or ride it as a private group? Get in touch and we will tailor it for you.
