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Our location provides excellent terrain
for cycling and running, with several options for open-water
and pool based swimming. Train, recover or simply have fun
- why not swap your racing steed for a mountain bike, your
lightweight racers for some trail shoes and of course, don
a wetsuit for some open water swimming.
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If you
are a competitive athlete then pre-season overload training,
especially for running or cycling can be very beneficial
for strength and endurance. There are other benefits
too and with a resident BTA coach we are happy to help
if you need advice on technique, training ideas and
routes tailored to your ability and training goals so
that you get the most out of your stay in the Pyrenees.
Cycling
- Whether you are training for Olympic or Ironman distance,
cycling in the Pyrenees will boost your strength and
endurance fitness levels to hopefully make a difference
to your bike split.
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We have a great
portfolio of scenic routes on quiet, well-surfaced roads within
the higher mountains, rolling foothills or flatter plains
to the North. We are happy to advise on suitable routes so
you can focus on a specific training emphasis.
Running - We have a good choice
of road or off-road running straight from our door - from
shorter, easy recovery trails to longer and hillier routes.
You can enjoy running at high altitude at the cross country
ski station of Nistos where there are miles of alpine
tracks, perfect for speed sessions. Alternatively, there
are many routes from the summit of our valley at a slightly
higher altitude of between 1,755m and 2,155m. For further
information on running, click here
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Swimming
- There are two great lakes available for open water
swimming. Wetsuits are not needed during the summer
months.
There are
several 25m open air swimming pools in the area - open
summer only - or an indoor pool further away where the
local triathlon club meet.
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Cross Training - January and February
is a great time to cross train with x-country skiing or snow
shoeing. Ideal for pre-season training to build a stronger
base, improve your Vo2 and introducing some fun to refresh
your mind. There are several cross country ski stations close
to us.
There are many
quality cycling, duathlon or triathlon events that could be
incorporated into your visit, such as; Val
d'Aran International Duathlon,
Barousse Bales Cyclosportif, Tourmalet
Duathlon, Toulouse Triathlon, etc.
Please visit our races
and events page for more information.
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