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Cycle the ‘Grand Tour’ greats in Hautes Pyrenees

3rd April 2019 By James McDonald Leave a Comment

Cycle the ‘Grand Tour’ greats in Hautes Pyrenees, France – Located in the heart of the Hautes-Pyrenees, L’Ancienne Poste offers a unique, luxurious and fully catered base for cycling enthusiasts.

L’Ancienne Poste is a fully renovated lodge, formerly the village Post Office, in the village of Avajan, with all ensuite rooms and offering a very high standard of accommodation.

On the lodge’s doorstep are the following cols: Peyresourde, Aspin, Tourmalet, Port de Bales, Cold’Azet Val-Louron, Hourquette d’Ancizan, Pla d’Adet and Lac de Cap de Long.

L’Ancienne Poste offers this new cycling holiday – 7 nights fully catered at the lodge from 499euros pp. Included in the price:

  • Cycling menu plan
  • Route suggestions and distances
  • Instant access to the cols
  • Secure bike storage
  • Wifi & laundry service
  • Local bike hire (optional extra)
  • Airport transfers (optional extra)

James Dealtry, owner of L’Ancienne Poste adds, “Our lodge is a fantastic base in which to stay for your cycling holiday. We are here to feed you delicious evening meals, fuel-filled breakfasts and afternoon cakes to enjoy after a hard day on your bike. For non-cyclists we also have hiking, horse riding, rafting and a whole range of activities on our doorstep.”

The cycling weeks start early June 2019 and run to the end of September 2019. L’Ancienne Poste is just 1hr 45 from Toulouse Airport – British Airways and Easyjet offer regular flights.

More at www.ancienneposteavajan.com

 

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