The Colossi of Andorra, special Tour de France

Enjoy watching a stage of the Tour de France

bike type

Highway

Duration

4 days

Profile

Sport

Distance and slope

275 km / +7200 m

Trip Summary

The colossi of Andorra

A cycling trip of three stages that will take you to crown the most epic, beautiful and tough passes of the Principality of Andorra and experience a stage of the Tour de France live.

Are you looking for a cycling trip in which you can enjoy cycling to the fullest, crown the most mythical ports of Andorra and meet other people with your same passion for cycling and ports?

Date and availability

From July 12 to 15, 2024

735€

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Trip description

Un 3-stage cycling trip in the Principality that runs through the most emblematic ports of Andorra, as Coll de la Gallina, Coll de Ordino, or the mythical ending in Coll de Envalira. But it will be Sunday when we ascend to the mythical Plateau de Belle to see the end of the queen stage of the Tour de France.

This trip will also allow you to discover other lesser-known ascents, but no less spectacular for their high mountain landscapes and the most charming corners of Andorra, at the same time that you get to know the culture of this small country, such as its Romanesque churches, viewpoints and gastronomy. of Mountain.

What is?

This is a group trip with a professional guide and support vehicle. Every day we will load our luggage into the van and tour the different valleys of Andorra, which will take us to climb renowned ports and enjoy the most beautiful panoramic views of the Principality.

Un professional guide He will accompany us pedaling with us, helping at every moment and leaving no one behind. On the climbs, everyone will climb at their own pace and we will regroup at the top. The guide and the support vehicle They will always be there to accompany, encourage and not let anyone feel alone.

The vehicle will be at our disposal to refill the drums when necessary and leave and pick up clothes depending on the temperature and wind.

On each day there will be liquid and solid supplies en route: water, isotonics, soft drinks, fruit, nuts, bars...

Itinerary

Briefing and welcome dinner

19: 00 h Arrival and reception of participants at the Tracks Andorra headquarters in Sant Julià de Lòria.

Those who want can leave their vehicles parked there and they will be taken to the hotel.

21:00 p.m. Dinner at the hotel.

Distance

75 Km

ramp

+2900m

Through high Andorran mountains.

8:00 a.m. Breakfast.

Review of material and bicycles before starting to ride.

9:30 a.m. Departure towards the town of Sant Julià de Lòria. We will begin the climb to the hardest pass in Andorra, the Chicken Hill, once at the top we will face a complicated descent through its horseshoe curves to the center of Andorra, where we will begin the Coll de la Comella and Coll d'Engolasters, who are chained to each other. Upon arriving at Engolasters we will discover the Lake area and we will travel a stretch of Dirt 3 km completely flat with aerial views of the town of Encamp. Next we will descend to Encamp to face the last ascent of the day, the Coll de Envalira at 2400m Tall. We will end the day in the highest hotel in the Pyrenees, where the best teams hold their high concentrations when they visit the Principality.

In the afternoon optional massage at the hotel.

20:30 p.m. Dinner at the hotel.

Distance

130 Km

ramp

+3300m

Visit the Tour de France.

8:00 a.m. Breakfast.

9:00 a.m. We will leave the Hotel in the direction of France to face 50 km downhill and arrive on foot at Plateau de Belle, where we will abandon the support vehicle. Each one will take their bag with food, drink and some shelter to ascend the colossus of Plateau de Belle and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere at the end of the queen stage of the Tour de France in high mountains. When the organization lets us descend, we will do so with caution to the place where we left the support vehicle. From there, 50 km of ascending terrain to face the Coll de Envalira along the French side, until arriving again at the same hotel as the previous day.

In the afternoon optional massage in hotel.

20:30 p.m. Dinner at the hotel.

Distance

70 km

ramp

+1000m

Charming Andorran corners.

8:00 a.m. Breakfast.

9:00 a.m. We will descend down to the Incles Valley, where we will make a foray to the end of the valley, without a doubt the most beautiful and virgin valley in the Principality, then we will go to the Coll de Ransol, another charming corner of Andorra, then we will descend to the town of Canillo where we will begin the ascent to the Coll de Ordino for its softer side. Next we will descend to the center of Andorra with a visit to the bike museum, without a doubt a mandatory stop for any cycling lover. Sant Julià de Lòria will be the end of 3 days of authentic high mountain cycling. where we can use the showers at the sports center and pick up our vehicles to face the return trip.

Included services

Accommodation

Accommodations in a shared room. Possibility of choosing an extra single room.

Half pension

Breakfast and dinner at the hotel.

Briefing

Welcome briefing to explain the trip and answer questions.

Directed outputs

We will have a professional guide during the route.

Route itinerary

Tracks of the stages, so you can load them on your GPS device or App that you normally use.

Support vehicle

Mechanical service and the possibility of changing clothes or getting into the vehicle during the route.

Refreshments en route

Solid and liquid supplies en route.

Shower after finishing

On the last day you can shower before returning home.

Insurance

Travel assistance insurance.

Luggage transfer

Luggage transfer between accommodations.

Not included

Any service not detailed in the Included Services section

Arrival at the meeting point and return home

Arrival at the meeting point in Andorra and return home at the end of the trip.

Beverages, except water

All drinks at lunch and dinner, except water.

Additional to hire

Supplement for single occupancy room

If you prefer to sleep alone in the room, hire the supplement

Cancellation insurance

If you think that something unforeseen may arise... you can take out cancellation insurance

Bike rental

If you need a rental bike, ask us, we can help you arrange it with a local company

Non-cycling companion

Your companion will enjoy accommodation and half board

Extra night at the end of the trip

If you want to stay one more night before returning home, you can hire it

*Check our cancellation policy.

Testimonials

I have attended Andorra and it has been spectacular. An organization of 10, good hotels, very good coordination To all of you who like cycling, you should trust and go with Bikefriendly.

Great trip, organization from the reservation to the end!! Carlos, a great bike-friendly guide, charming. Thanksssss

Excellent trip organized with a perfect group.

It was a unique and special experience, it met all our expectations. The kindness and cordiality in the attention of all the people who took care of the logistics of our trip made us feel captivated, the spectacular routes laid out, the sublime food, the wonderful attention of Juan, Clara and Alberto and the enchanting landscapes of the mountains. . Thank you Totales, greetings from the Eastern Plains of Colombia

Exceptional experience, a 10 out of 10, organization, treatment, information. If you like nature, cycling, receiving warm service and suffering a little climbing mythical mountain passes, this is your company!!!!!! Carlos, a great professional and an unforgettable experience. I repeat for sure. Bikefriendly 🔝🔝🔝🔝

FAQs

I have allergies or intolerances. Can you adapt the menus?

Yes, of course, at the end of the reservation, we will contact you and send you a form with some relevant questions: contact in case of emergency, allergies and intolerances, medical problems... The menus and supplies will always be adapted to your needs.

Even though there are refreshment stations... do I have to bring my water and bars?

The best thing is that you always carry what you are used to taking: your salts, your bars... To avoid any downturn and so that you can eat and drink on the route whenever you need it. The refreshment stations will be marked at specific points and there you can eat, refill the bottle, have a soft drink, fruit...

What will the group's rhythm be?

The guide will take turns rolling with everyone, but if the group stretches out, there will be times when you roll alone. That is why we will send the route tracks so that you can load them on your GPS device, or App that you use. Normally they ride in groups to the foot of the passes, where everyone ascends at their own pace. At the aid stations and stops, they regroup again.

How are shared rooms?

You sign up for a trip where most of you don't know each other. We will propose a room layout to share with another person, but you are free to modify it.

Where will the support vehicle be?

Normally he is close to the last ones, but he must also attend to possible breakdowns and to the first ones when they reach the heights, so that they can warm up or change their clothes.