Many of our guests have incorporated an event into their Pyrenean visit for the experience of it or as part of their training plan. If you would like to enter any of the following races/ events listed below (or any others not mentioned here), we can assist with race entries and provide logistical support, if required.

1st June 2008
48km point to point mountain trail race over the 3 peaks of Paloumère, Cagire and Gar with 3,200m of climbing. Enter as an individual (€15) or relay team of 3 (€33). The race departs from Arbas (40km from us) and finishes at St-Pe-d'Ardet (15km from us). The 2007 winning male time was 7hrs 16mins and the winning female completed the course in 7hrs 27mins.

8th June 2008
Departing Luchon (630m altitude) and finishing at Superbagneres (1,800m altitude), this is a very tough 5.3km forest trail race. The average gradient is 21% and includes a vertical kilometre, 4.5km into the race at an altitude of 1,630m - there is a sign to warn you. Entry fee is €8.

14th June 2008
Departing Saint-Lary-Soulan, there are three routes to choose from: the challenging 174km "Les 4 Vallees" which includes the Hourquette d'Ancizan, col du Tourmalet and col d'Aspin; the 120km "Les 3 Vallees" or the 96km "Les 2 Vallees". Further details are available on the race website.
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19th - 22nd June 2008
La Route de Sud is a UCI 4 day stage race around the Midi-Pyrénées. Now into its 32nd edition (created in 1977), it attracts many of the world's top professionals.

Stage 3 on 21st June is an epic route over 4 mountains to finish at the summit of Superbagneres. You can cycle to watch this stage at several points. The route of this stage climbs the west side of the col du Tourmalet, descends to Bagneres de Bigorre where it then takes a route through the rolling foothills to Saint Lary Soulon. The riders then climb the col d'Azet to then descend to Loudenville before climbing the penultimate col of the day - the Peyresourde. Descending into Luchon, the riders face the final challenge of the day to finish at the summit of Superbagneres. The following day, the riders depart Saint Gaudens (20km from us) and follow a reasonably flat route to the finish at Castres.

22nd June 2008
Departing from Lourdes, there is a choice of two routes: 107km or 159km. Both routes ascend the east side of the famous col du Tourmalet. Following the descent, the shorter routes heads directly back to Lourdes whilst the longer route takes in the col des Borderes and col du Soulor. Entry fee is €25. On-line entry available on the race website.
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28th June 2008
Starting around Bagneres-de-Bigorre and including the Col du Tourmalet on the bike leg. The race starts with a 5km run and finishes with 4.5km run over rolling terrain. The entry fee is 20 Euros and includes a post race meal.
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28th June 2008
Starting in Tarascon-sur-Ariege with three courses on offer: grand circuit 163km (3,121m climbing); petit route 101km (2,408m climbing); and the cyclotouriste 77km (683m climbing). Entry cost includes a shirt and post race food and is between €28 and €34 depending on distance.

6th July 2008
We are providing Etape du Tour 2008 accommodation. Contact us for more information.
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20th July 2008
The race venue is the village of Fos, close to the Spanish border. This year, the race incorporates the French Long Course Duathlon Championships. Race distances are: 9km run (300m climbing), 85km bike (2,185m climbing, including col du Mente twice and col de Buret twice), 16km run (220m climbing).
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9th August 2008
35km trail race from Spain (Sallent de Gallego) to France (Arrens Marsous).
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10th August 2008
A mountainous cyclosportive, starting and finishing just 5km from us at Loures-Barousse with a new route for 2008. There are two distances on offer - 147km including the col de Peyresoude and Port de Bales, or 105km including Port de Bales (altitude 1,755m). Race entry is €27 and includes a post race meal. Further details and entry forms are available from the race website.
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21st August 2008
10km road race held during the annual Flower Festival in the spa town of Luchon. Entry fee is €6.

28th, 29th and 30th August 2008
Two courses are available: the Ultra Trail 150km or the Grand Trail 75km. Please read our News Article for further information.
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6th September 2008
Our local trail race, starting just a few kilometres from us. Choice of three distances: a 60km ultra-trail race with 3,000m of climbing, including the ascent of Mont Ne at an altitude of 2,145m; 25km trail race with 1,400m of climbing or 12km trail race with 400m of climbing. Entry fees are €25, €20 and €10 respectively and include a post race meal for the 60km and 25km races.

7th September 2008
Aptly named 18.4km road race starting in Luchon and climbing 1,170m all the way to finish at the ski station of Superbagneres. Entry fee is €8.

7th September 2008
Cross-country mountain bike race departing Encausse les Thermes. Three distances available: 32km with 600m of climbing, 60km with 1,300m of climbing or 80km with 2,100m of climbing. Entry fees are €9, €11 and €14 respectively before 30th August.

7th September 2008
2008 marks the 20th running of this popular cyclosportive. Departing from Luchon, there are three courses available: 156km with 3,400m of climbing, including the hors category Port de Bales; 107km with 2,185m of climbing and 59km with 870m of climbing. All three routes cross the border to Spain at Fos and return to France over the col du Portillon. Visit the race website for further details.
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14th September 2008
Depart Bagneres de Bigorre as 45km (2,100m climb) or 28km (1,300m climb) over technical terrain.

14th September 2008
16.5km cross-country mountain bike race departing St Aventin, near ski town of Luchon to finish on a big climb at the high altitude Lake of Lac d'Oô. There is 750m of climbing and the course record is 58 minutes, 36 seconds. Entry costs €13 for non license holders.

21st September 2008
15km trail race with a good mix of singletrack, wooded trails and forest tracks. Great panoramic views of the Pyrenees mountain chain.

5th October 2008
Starting from the town of Saint Girons, there are two courses available: the grand circuit 125km (2,860m climbing) or the petite route 88km (1,605m climbing). Entry cost is about €25.