The French Pyrenees

Hautacam, Luz Ardiden, Soulor, Aubisque, Tourmalet, Gavarnie, and Col de Tentes to name a few are all within reach, each offering their own unique character.

All these jewels are right next door to the Cycle Coffee Society guest house in Argelès-Gazost an ideal base to conquer each of them.

With few crowds and a raw atmosphere, the Pyrenees deliver a calm and soulful riding experience.

Col de Tentes

The Col de Tentes rises above the village of Gavarnie to 2,208 m, offering one of the most dramatic dead-end climbs in the French Pyrenees, surrounded by the towering walls of the Cirque de Gavarnie.

The quiet road, averaging around 8%, rewards riders with raw, high-mountain beauty just steps from the Spanish border.

The area will take the spotlight during Stage 6 of the 2026 Tour de France, which finishes in nearby Gavarnie-Gèdre, bringing the pro peloton into this legendary valley.

Luz Ardiden

The Luz Ardiden is a classic Tour de France summit finish rising above the village of Luz-Saint-Sauveur. The 13 km climb averages around 8%, with a perfect sequence of hairpins that carve up the mountainside. It’s a steady, scenic ascent that delivers both flow and challenge, ending at a ski station perched high above the valley — a pure Pyrenean climb that rewards every turn of the pedal.

Hautacam

The Hautacam climb starts from Argelès-Gazost, winding up to 1,520 m through peaceful mountain roads and open pastures. Known for its irregular gradients and punchy ramps, it’s a climb that tests both rhythm and determination. The summit rewards you with sweeping views over the valley and a true sense of Pyrenean solitude. A recurring and unpredictable battleground in the Tour de France.

NNR

The Never Not Riding slogan stands for getting outside on your bike no matter the weather or time of year, each season brings its own vibe and emotion.

 Wearing the right apparel goes hand in hand with enjoying the ride, whatever the conditions! 

 Specialty Coffee

The Cycles Coffee Society guest house offer all you need for a relax group stay but the most rewarding extra touch would be the Rocket Espresso machine combine with our Il Magistrale HQ blend enjoyed in the morning and post ride !

Feel like guetting a groupe quotte for your next cycling escape visit the Cycles Coffee Society website with guest houses in Calpe, Ventoux and Pyrenees !

Feel like trying the HQ coffee blend at home, you can buy the freshly roasted beens straight from the Magistrale Cycling Coffee website.

Getting there 

Driving south from Belgium will take between 12 and 15 hours, depending on traffic and how many stops you make along the way.

The nearest airports are Pau and Lourdes, both lying at the foot of the Pyrenees.

Apparel

Browse your favourite kit online or visit the physical shop at the Belgian Ardennes HQ !

 
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