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Search for accommodation:Grand chateau B&B on the Lot Valley bike route
Fancy staying in a castle? Chateau de la Blainie dates back to 1860 – it was built by General Pagès, who served Napoleon III. It's since taken on a new life as a B&B and it's been recommended to us by cyclists wo stayed there while cycling the Lot Valley Bike Route. It offers wonderful views of the Lot River, the ancient village of Albas and the local AOC Cahors vineyards. There is a terrace and pool area for guests, as well as other activities like table tennis. Despite being a castle, it's a small working B&B with just two rooms – the chateau is also the home and workplace of wine and food authors Jolande Burg and Erik Spaans (they sometimes also offer culinary workshops). The chateau is close to local restaurants and wineries (including Château de Cayx, which the Danish royal family owns). German, English, French and Dutch spoken.
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Affordable hotel option in the centre of UNESCO-listed Albi
Located in the centre of the city, just 1km from the cathedral. 24-hour reception. Family friendly. 24-hour bar. Restaurant. Wifi. Bikes can be kept with you in your room or, if available, staff can find a spare, secure room for your bike.
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Cyclist-run B&B with stunning views of the Pyrénées
Chemin Pacheu
64570
Lanne-en-Barétous
Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Midi-Pyrénées (Occitanie)
Price from: €65 per room per night B&B
Open: All year
Run for and by cyclists, Maison Rachou is tucked in the heart of cycling country in the western Pyrenees. Yet the roads here are much less travelled than the busier areas to the east. In one direction there are rolling hills (think Cotswolds in the UK) and in the other direction fantastic Pyrénéan mountain climbs. Here it's not uncommon to have Tour de France cols like the Aubisque, Marie Blanque, La Pierre St Martin, Soulor and d’Osquich to yourself, especially in autumn and spring. Maison Rachou itself is a lovely farmhouse with a tastefully converted barn that provides five generously proportioned B&B rooms, all with en suites, as well as a large living area. It is only one kilometre from the village with a bar/bistro and patisserie. There is a swimming pool for guests to use and, of course, stunning mountain views. It sleeps up to 12 in a range of room formations. English and French spoken.
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A lovingly restored self-catered retreat in the heart of the Pyrenees
6 Chemin de trescases
65400
Salles-Argeles
Hautes-Pyrénées, Midi-Pyrenees (Occitanie)
Price from: €455 per night for the whole house (sleeps 8)
Open: All year
Le Belvedere is a very unique and special place to stay. Built from local stone and chestnut wood and finished in walnut, Le Belvedere has remained largely in its original state over its 300-year history. It has been a government building, a local council house, a school, and a private residence. The old wooden staircase is heritage-listed for its unique construction as it is entirely free-standing without vertical support beams. Recent work on the house has added some modern luxuries. making it an ideal base for a small cycle tour group, two families or a few cycling couples. Sleeping 8 people in ensuite bedrooms, it is in the heart of the famous Tour de France cols of the Pyrenees, with passes including the Hautacam (21km), the Aubisque (30km) and the Tourmalet (46km) within striking distance. This is a popular choice for cycling groups looking for a convenient, comfortable and well-appointed base from which to experience the ultimate cycling challenge. English and French spoken.
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Incredible views and access to some of the best cycling in the world
10 rue Capitaine Digoy
65400
Argeles-Gazost
Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie
Price from: €80 (there may be a minimum 2-night stay during busy periods)
Open: All year
Argeles-Gazost is a great base for cycling in the Pyrenees, providing access to iconic Tour de France climbs including the Tourmalet and Aspin, the Hautacam and the Aubisque (among others). Handy also for exploring the Parc National des Pyrenees. Logis Hotel Beau Site is a lovely 19th-century building that offers panoramic views over the mountain valley (some rooms have their own balconies with super views). There is also an on-site restaurant, meaning you don't have to venture far to refuel after a day on the bike (it serves traditional regional cuisine). Continental breakfast available daily. Plenty of free public parking if you are arriving with a van or car. Photo: ©Logis Hôtels
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Woodland campsite near the Mediterranean coast south of Perpignan
Route de Sorede
66700
Argelès-sur-Mer
Pyrénées-Orientales, Midi-Pyrenees (Occitanie)
Price from: €24 for tent pitches, prices vary for self-catering cabins
Open: Avril 11 to September 20
Shady and peaceful, Camping Les Chênes Rouges is located in a wooded parkland just west og the Mediterranean hub of Argelès-sur-Mer. It's set among cork oak, mimosa, aloe vera and eucalyptus trees, and offering stunning views of the Albères mountain range. It's ideally located for both outings across the Spanish border into northern Catalonia and walks along the coves and through the picturesque villages of the Côte Vermeille. Snack bar and onsite pizzeria. Pool and waterslides. Children's play area and outdoor games. Part of the Flower Campings network of independently run sites.
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Stay with passionate cyclists with intimate knowledge of the Pyrenees
1 Chemin du Bosc
09500
Coutens
Midi-Pyrenees, Ariège Pyrenees, Occitanie
Phone: +33 (0)7 88 56 16 80
Email: velobnbfrance@gmail.com
Price from: Bed and breakfast €55 per person (single occupancy €80). Half-board with breakfast and dinner €80 per person (single occupancy €100)
Open: All year
As the name suggests, Velobnb is a bed and breakfast run for cyclists by cyclists. An accueil velo B&B, it's just 100 metres from the picturesque voie verte (greenway route) connecting Mirepoix to Pamiers, the location is a dream for two-wheeled adventurers of all abilities. Velobnb is also situated on the V81, making it a prime spot for avid riders seeking new challenges. The B&B is spacious and elegantly decorated. It has 4 bedrooms that can accommodate up to 9 people. Rooms can be booked individually or you can book the whole house for a tailor-made group package. The house is surrounded by a beautiful garden and it has a swimming pool. Owned and operated by cyclists Beata and Karl, you can expect a warm welcome and insider knowledge on all things cycling. They are seasoned road cyclists and mountain bikers, conquering the famous Ariègeoise sportive year after year. Benefit from their valuable tips and advice to enhance your stay. Secure bike storage, tools, and laundry facilities available. There is also a games room. B&B + dinner packages available so that you can relax and unwind after a day on the bike. All tastes and dietary requirements catered for at dinner as well as during breakfasts designed to fuel your day out.
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Cycling retreat in the Pyrenees, 130km south of Toulouse
09320
Biert
Ariège, Midi-Pyrenees (Occitanie)
Phone: +33 (0)5 61 96 58 44
Email: elma@lesdeuxvelos.com
Price from: €75 per person for half-board (evening meal + breakfast). Discount available for groups.
Open: All year
As the name suggests, Les Deux Vélos is run for cyclists by cyclists – and it's been running now for more than 20 years. Elma Mark, originally from the Netherlands and fluent Dutch, English and French (+ a bit of German + Spanish) have been the custodians since 2008. Les Deux Vélos is a bike lodge between the villages Biert and Massat in the Ariege Pyrenees (130km south of Toulouse). This is a fabulous base for cycling some of the great Tour de France cols – there are more than 12 climbs from the door, all accessed on loop rides of 50-120km. Ride the Col de Port, Col d’Agnés, Port de l’Hers Col de Latrape, Portet d’Aspet, Plateau de Beille and many more. The Tourmalet and the Aubisque can also be done on a day trip if you are travelling with a car. There is accommodation at Les Deux Vélos for solo riders as well as groups (it sleeps up to 18 people), and 3-course dinners and big breakfasts are provided to provide the fuel you need to make the most of your days on the bike. Van support available on request. Bikes can be hired on site. Secure, locked garage overnight for overnight storage + workshop equipment and spares.
Photo: Les Deux Vélos
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Cycle-friendly house with incredible access to the best Pyrenean climbs
820 Rte du Tourmalet
65120
Betpouey
Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie
Phone: +33 (0)6 31 09 42 80
Email: easter.lesley@orange.fr
Price from: Room only is €80 to €130 per night. Price for whole house can be provided on request.
Open: All year
Soupiets is a bike-friendly B&B on the D918 in between the villages of Betpouey and Sers – from the door, it's 15km to the top of the Col du Tourmalet. From here, you can also ride the Peyresourde, Aubisque, Col de Portet, the Aspin, Soulor and the Hautacam. The house has just 3 bedrooms sleeping 7 people in total: 1 twin, 1 twin/double and a double room with a separate small interconnecting single. There is fabulous cycle storage (pictured), plus basic tools, a bike stand, and a hose. You also have access to a washing machine and drying area for clothes. Van support and help with luggage, route planning, evening meals and picnics are also available on request. There is also a small bar area for guests eating at the B&B. English and French spoken.
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Old coaching inn with reliable accommodation in the heart of the Gers
Auch is built around the west bank of the Gers river, and is the capital of the Gers region – France's most sparsely populated. The area makes either a wonderful base for cycling, or an interesting stop en route to the mountains of the Pyrenees or to Toulouse to the east. Hotel de France – in the middle or town – is a former coaching inn that's retained much of the elegance and charm of bygone years. There's an informal brasserie, as well as a more sophisticated restaurant serving local cuisine. The staff are experienced at welcoming cyclists and regularly host tour groups. Terrace. Free wifi. French, Spanish and English spoken.
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Recommended cycle friendly option close to Ax-3-Domaines
4 Avenue Turrel
09110
Ax-les-Thermes
Ariège, Midi-Pyrénées (Occitanie)
Price from: €70
Open: All year
Situated in the town of Ax-les-Thermes Le Chalet is a good hotel option with clean rooms, a friendly welcome and super restaurant to ensure that you are properly refuelled after a day on the road. The hotel also has its own spa and comes recommended as cycle friendly, with secure space for bikes (it's used by local cycle tour companies). It would make a good base if you are in the area for climbing the Ax-3-Domaines or Plateau de Beille, or watching the Tour de France which regularly pass through. Free wifi. French and English spoken.
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Cyclists' B&B with workshop and washdown facilities at foot of Tourmalet
2 rue Emilien Frossard
65200
Bagnères-de-Bigorre
Hautes-Pyrénées, Midi-Pyrénées
Phone: +33 (0)5 62 91 21 98
Email: info@allezpyrenees.com
Price from: €45 single, €60 double, €75 triple (10% discount for stays 5 nights or more)
Open: Year-round
In Bagnères-de-Bigorre, on the eastern approach to the Tourmalet, Aspin, Hourquette, Peyresourde and other classic Tour de France summits, you'll find the super bike-friendly, Les Dix Arches. Owners Caroline and Andy have kitted the B&B out with everything and anything a cyclist might need: there's a bike workshop, secure storage and washdown facilities, as well as spares and energy gels for sale; clothes washing service available for longer stays, there are local bike hire discounts for guests, plus free wifi and optional evening meals. Caroline and Andy know this area intimately and are on hand to offer advice on both road and mountain bike routes.
Read our review here
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Super B&B catering for cyclists from the heart of Bagnères-de-Luchon
Villa Gracieuse
14 Avenue du Docteur Lambron
31110
Bagnères-de-Luchon
Haute-Garonne, Midi-Pyrénées
Phone: +33 (0)5 61 79 36 94 / +33 (0)7 89 98 29 83
Email: hi@thefreerangechalet.com
Price from: €350 per person per week
Open: Open all year except November
Victoria and Geoff have used their years of mountain chalet experience to lovingly refurbish The Free Range Chalet, making it an ideal base from which to explore the Pyrenees by bike. From their door, the Portillon, Peyresourde, Ares and the Port de Bales are all within reach. Close to the Bagnères-de-Luchon town centre. All rooms en-suite. B&B plus evening meals included in prices. "We're passionate about providing well-balanced, home-made meals, using as many locally sourced, seasonal ingredients as we can," says Victoria. "All dietary requirements are enthusiastically catered for, and we provide wholesome breakfasts to fuel long days on the bike." Free wifi. Airport/train station transfers, picnic lunches and laundry all available. French and English spoken.
** We've stayed here – read our review **
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Affordable cyclists' apartments in the heart of Bagnères de Luchon
3 Allee des Loisirs
St Mamet
31110
Bagnères de Luchon
Haute Garonne, Occitanie
Price from: Venasque View (sleeps 6): €70 per night for entire apartment; Venasque Vue (sleeps 10): €110 per night for entire apartment.
Open: All year
Barbara and Keith have two self-contained apartments in Bagneres-de-Luchon that are ideal as cycling bases. Ride the Parcours de la Garonne or the Col des Ares, or take on Tour de France cols like the Peyresourde and the Portillon (and cross into Spain). Superbagneres is just one other option that can be ridden from the door. Both apartments are 120m2 and are fully equipped – there is a strong focus here on comfort so that you can relax after an exhilarating (and possibly exhausting) day on the bike. Walk into Bagneres-de-Luchon for post-ride pizza and drinks, or eat in at your apartment. Secure bike storage on site.
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Peaceful location with a pool north of Tarbes
The Relais du Bastidou is Beaumarchés, just a few kilometres from the medieval town of Marciac in the Gers area of France, around 45km north of Tarbes. This is one of the least-cycled parts of France – sparsely populated and peaceful. The hotel made a great cycling base. There's an onsite restaurant that serves local specialities. Daily buffet breakfasts. Hot tub and sauna. Terrace for post-ride drinks + an outdoor swimming pool. It provides a good base to explore this region in south-west France between the river Garonne and the Pyrénées. Free on-site parking if you're arriving by car. Secure bike storage. Photo: ©Logis Hôtels
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Family-run mountain hotel with fantastic cycling facilities and routes
Bourg d'Oueil
31110
Luchon
Haute-Garonne, Midi-Pyrénées
Price from: €110
Open: May 8-October 9
Le Sapin Fleuri is a 3-star hotel-restaurant run by Olivier Toucouère, a third-generation French hotelier. It's located in the small village of Bourg d’Oueil, at the foot of Tour de France pass Port de Bales and 15km from cycling hotspot Bagneres-de-Luchon. The hotel overlooks the beautiful Oueil Valley, whose views and wildlife can be enjoyed from the gastronomic restaurant that serves traditional local cuisine. As well as delicious food, Olivier serves up everything a cyclist might need: a secure garage for storage, a wash area, a room for drying clothes, and guide notes and maps for mountain bike and road routes from the hotel door. Olivier even has a partnership with a local bike shop so guests have a go-to point for mechanical problems. There's also free wifi.
Photo: ©Logis Hôtels
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Rural retreat tucked away in the gorges of the Lot Valley
Le Bourg
46330
Cabrerets
Lot-et-Garonne, Midi-Pyrenees (Occitanie)
Price from: €90
Open: April to October
Hôtel Restaurant des Grottes du Pech Merle is a family run hotel on the River Célé, which joins the Lot River around 4km to the south near Bouzies. As the hotel name suggests, it's a 3km ride to the caves at Pech Merle – among France's most prehistric and best preserved prehistoric sites; you can also take the hill climb from the village. The hotel was in fact started by Marthe David – who as teenager discovered the cave with two friends, the three quarrying their way in through a gap. It's still run by the family today. There is a restaurant terrace (food is served all day) that overlooks the river, as well as a pool and a lovely garden area.
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Ideally placed for riding the Lot Valley bike route
5 Avenue Charles de Freycinet
46000
Cahors
Lot, Midi-Pyrénées (Occitanie)
Price from: €55
Open: All year
Hotel Terminus has been recommended to us by cyclists who stayed there. It's a friendly local hotel with 20 rooms in a traditional manor house. It's just 280m from the train station. This is a good one for wine-lovers - there is a wine cellar with more than 600 local and international wines. You can try some of them if you eat at the restaurant Le Balandre, which serves gourmet French cuisine. 24-hour reception for late arrivals (or early departures) on the Lot Valley bike route.
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Bike-friendly hotel in train station precinct of Cahors
This is a great option if you're riding the Lot Valley bike route. (And it's been recommended to us by cyclists who've used it). Close to the station, it's at the southern end of the city where the river Lot loops up and around Cahors. There is dedicated bike parking available. Choose from a single, double, triple or quad room – making this hotel a good option for families and groups. It's rated three-star and has all the usual mod-cons, including free wifi. English, French and Spanish spoken.
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Well-regarded hotel on the banks of the river Lot
Logis Cajarc Blue Hôtel & Spa is on one of France's lesser-travelled but magical bike routes, the Lot Valley Véloroute. Around 18km from the beautiful hilltop Saint-Cirq-Lapopie on the River Lot, the Cajarc Blue Hôtel & Spa is in the Causses du Quercy Regional Park. Set within its own 1-hectare tree-lined park area, it provides a relaxing oasis. It's part of the Logis network of bike-friendly independent hotels. Swimming pool. Bar and restaurant serving regional fare. Continental breakfast is available. Dedicated bike storage. Photo: ©Logis Hôtels
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Welcoming B&B close to Montauban and the Canal de Garonne
111 Rue du Bac
82170
Monbéqui
Tarn-et-Garonne, Midi-Pyrenees (Occitanie)
Price from: €69
Open: All year
A short ride from the Canal de Garonne the A La Reine, a charming B&B with two very generous bedrooms. A good buffet breakfast is served each morning and this can be taken on the terrace when the sun is shining, as can evening meals which a focus on high quality produce with a wide-ranging and interesting menu. They also have bikes available for guest use.
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Riverside hotel ideal for the Bordeaux-Toulouse bike route
Esplanade du Moulin
82200
Moissac
Tarn-et-Garonne, Midi-Pyrénées
Price from: €105
Open: All year
This is a super base on the banks of the Tarn river, 6 or 7km off the Garonne towpath – it's an ideal place to stay if you're cycing the Canal de Garonne. The hotel regularly hosts small cycle tour companies, so the staff here are used to welcoming riders who are coming in off the canal. It's a 3-star hotel, and all the rooms have river views. It has some excellent bonus facilities such as a spa complex (ideal for resting weary muscles) – there's a hot tub, sauna, hammam and massages also available. Onsite restaurant with a piano bar. Rooms also have coffee machines. Adventure playground for kids, plus canoe hire nearby. French, English and Spanish spoken. Free wifi.
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Family friendly hotel a short distance from the canal
187 Avenue des Landes
Route de Mont de Marsan
47310
Brax
Haute-Garonne, Midi-Pyrénées
Price from: €61
Open: All year
Bike-friendly small hotel on the D119 about 6km west of Agen that's used to welcoming cyclists (it's about 500 metres from the Canal de Garonne towpath linking Bordeaux, Toulouse and Sete. Also handy for the Baise Valley bike ride that ends nearby. Super family friendly with a playground area for mini-cyclists + cots, high chairs and bottle warmers. There are 11 rooms, including family rooms and triples ideal for groups and sharers. Onsite restaurant serving local cuisine. Free wifi. French and English spoken.
Photo: ©Logis Hotels
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B&B on the Canal de Garonne
58 rue darnaud bernard
82170
Grisolles
Tarn-et-Garonne, Midi-Pyrénées
Price from: €55
Open: All year
The Villa Toulousaine is a highly regarded B&B on the Canal de Garonne between Montauban and Toulouse. With really well decorated and clean rooms, a lovely garden with private spots to relax and a pool it could be a great place to stay while travelling along the canal. Free wifi. French and English spoken. There is also a babysitting service, plus the owners can help arrange bike hire for exploring the canal and the countryside.
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Lake-side pitches and cabins off the Canal du Midi east of Toulouse
31560
Montgeard
Haute-Garonne, Midi-Pyrenees (Occitanie)
Price from: €14 for a pitch per night; cabins and mobile homes from €40 a night (min two nights)
Open: All year
Camping du Lac de La Thésauque is a 3-star campsite at Montgeard, just off the Canal du Midi east of Toulouse. Tent pitches, mobile homes and cabins to rent. The campsite provides a natural, lake-side setting with water sports centre, an outdoor pool, and activities for young and old (canoeing, paddle-boarding, pedalos, floating bouncy castle, etc). An ideal stop between Toulouse and Carcassonne on the Canal di Midi bike route. There is also a free suttle bus for walkers and cyclists to and from the canal. Part of the Flower Campings network of independently run sites.
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Rooms and great food on the Canal du Midi
15 Rue de la République.
31290
Villefranche de Lauragais
Haute-Garonne, Midi-Pyrenees (Occitanie)
Price from: €80
Open: All year
Logis Hôtel du Lauragais is a two-star air-conditioned hotel on the Canal du Midi bike route in Villefranche-de-Lauragais. It is roughly halfway between Toulouse (35km away) and Castelnaudary (30km). On-site bar and restaurant (with terrace) serving local produce and regional dishes. Buffet breakfasts. There is a communal lounge set in an 18th-century section of the hotel. Free wifi. Private car park (extra charge) if you're arriving by car. Secure bike store.
Photo: ©Logis Hôtels
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Toulousaine-style B&B on the Canal du Midi
2, route départementale 813
31450
Donneville
Haute-Garonne, Midi-Pyrénées
Price from: €60
Open: All year
The Pause Canal B&B is located right on the banks of the Canal du Midi, just 20km east of Toulouse. The owners are well used to helping cyclists, with two rooms available, plus a pool and large garden. Breakfast can be served outside on the terrace and there's a microwave in each room for guest use. Packed lunches are also available for your pannier. Free wifi. English and French spoken.
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Versatile hotel with studios/apartments in Cauterets town centre
Rue De La Feria
65110
Cauterets
Hautes-Pyrénées, Mid-Pyrenees (Occitanie)
Price from: €73.60
Open: All year
Hotel-Residence Le Lys is a clean and friendly apartment-hotel in the Cauterets town centre. It offers studio-style self-catering hotel rooms. Apartments sleep 1 to 8 people. Ideal for groups and families. Games room with table football, pinball machines and table tennis. Kids' playground area and kids' library area. Dedicated bike storage room (key kept at reception). Free high-speed wifi. All rooms have views of the Pyrenees. Breakfast is available if you don't want to self-cater. Bar/lounge area. Wellness centre with spa and massage. Landscaped gardens.
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Cosy famiily run hotel on the western side of the Col du Tourmalet
6 Place de la Comporte
65120
Luz St Sauveur
Hautes-Pyrénées, Midi-Pyrénées
Price from: 75€-85€ per night
Open: All year
Hotel Les Templiers is a small, family run hotel in the centre of Luz St Sauveur, and ideally located at the bottom of the western side of the Col du Tourmalet, and also at the bottom of a number of other interesting climbs (Luz Ardiden, Col des Tentes, Troumouse). Just down the road in Argeles-Gazost is the bottom of the climbs for Hautacam and Col du Soulor/Col d'Aubisque. The hotel has 10 traditional hotel rooms available for B&B, as well as a fully equipped self-catered apartment. Free wifi. French and English spoken. On-site restaurant; free tea and coffee in the lounge.
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Ideal for exploring the town and riding the Voie Verte de l'Armagnac
38 Rue Gambetta
32100
Condom
Gers, Midi-Pyrenees (Occitanie)
Price from: €70
Open: All year
You get a lot of bang for your buck at Les Trois Lys – closer to a major city, a hotel like this would twice the price or more. Instead, you'll find yourself nestled in a town surrounded by countryside and within striking distance of the Pyrenees. Condom is around 150km from either Bordeaux and Toulouse, or 100km north of the airport at Tarbes. It's 50km from the Canal de Garonne at Agen – linked via the Baise Valley bike route (and also linked by local TER train - see bike/train info here). It's a great cycling base – especially as the Voie Verte de l'Armagnac starts near the town as well. There is no dedicated bike garage but there is a safe storage shelter within the grounds – the hotel regularly welcomes cyclists and walkers on the route to Compostella. It offers an outdoor pool and a bar, free wifi and a 24-hour reception for late arrivals.
Photo: ©Logis Hotels
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Local hotel ideal for the Lot Valley river route and Camino de Santiago
36 Boulevard Joseph Poulenc
12500
Espalion
Aveyron, Midi-Pyrenees (Occitanie)
Price from: €55
Open: All year
Hotel de France in Espalion is a traditional hotel with 22 rooms in the town centre. It has been recommended to us by cyclists who stayed there. It's on one of France's popular Camino de Santiago routes and is a popular base for hikers and cyclists, being on the Lot River and on the edge of the Parc naturel régional de l'Aubrac and also just west of the Parc national des Cévennes. Twins, doubles and triples. Continental breakfasts. Onsite restaurant. Free wifi. 30km north-east of Rodez.
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Great value apartment + camping pitches near the Pyrenees
5 Chemin de las Carboueres
65350
Osmets
Hautes-Pyrénées
Phone: +33 (0)7 66 39 78 04
Email: lynchmason65@gmail.com
Price from: €65 for 2 people per night, €350 for 7 nights, Camping €10 including showers
Open: All year
Maison Mason is an apartment for 2 people around 23km NE of Tarbes and 60km east of Pau that provides an ideal cycling base at the foothill of the Pyrenees. The apartment – with a private entrance – is attached to the main house, which also has additional bedrooms available on request. There is outdoor seating and covered area complete with BBQ. The house is set in 9 hectares of land, meadow and forest with off-road cycling paths from the door, and the Col du Tourmalet 60km to the south. There is also a signposted 2km climb from outside the gate. Evening meals can be provided on request or the owners are happy to give you a lift to the nearest supermarket. There is also space for wildcamping with access to a shower, laundry and BBQ. English and some French spoken. Please email or phone if you're unable to follow the Facebook link provided.
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Family run Pyrenean hotel-restaurant in beautiful Gavarnie
Village centre
65120
Gavarnie-Gèdre
Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie
Price from: €125
Open: All year
Hotel la Brèche de Roland is an 18th-century residence that's been lovingly restored and turned into a family hotel, now run by Odile and Philippe. It's in the village of Gèdre – in the heart of the stunning Garvanie valley – and at an altitude of 1000m, meaning it comes with magnificent views of the surrounding valley. A mecca for skier in winter, it's also a wonderful cycling base in summer. around 30km from the Tourmalet, Gavarnie sees regular visits from the Tour de France. The family restaurant at the hotel prides itself on its local produce, in particular the mutton, duck and regional garbure (pork and cabbage soup). Twin, double and triple rooms. Free car parking. Bike storage area. Photo: ©Logis Hôtels
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Explore Gers on the Voie Verte de l'Armagnac from Condom to Lagraulet
25 Avenue Jean Moulin
32330
Gondrin
Gers, Mid-Pyrenées (Occitanie)
Price from: €73
Open: All year
The town of Gondrin is at the heart of France's Armagnac country in the Gers area – it's a region of foie gras, fortified towns, croustade workshops and, of course, Armagnac vineyards and cellars. Hotel le Pardaillan is perfectly placed for the lovely Voie Verte de l'Armagnac from Condom to Lagraulet – an off-the-beaten-track ride through a relatively unexplored area of France that is the ideal way to explore this sparsely populated area of the country.
Photo: ©Logis Hotels
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Passionately run B&B on an organic Goutrens farm
Les Hemps
12390
Goutrens
Aveyron, Midi-Pyrénées
Price from: €65 per room B&B
Open: April-October
Bike-mad Steve and Lisa have worked tirelessly to create Le Bouleau since moving to the region in 2009 from South Africa. They offer B&B rooms with a wonderful locally sourced breakfast and evening meal options. Steve is a very keen cyclist who can advise on local routes, including those to one of the many surrounding 'plus beaux villages' and the beautiful Aveyron river valley area. Lisa is passionate about cooking and runs courses from the kitchen, as well as arranging visits to local markets, restaurants and vineyards. Free wifi. English and French spoken. And if that isn't enough, there's a certified organic farm alongside the property growing vegetables and saffron.
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Lovely base that's worth a short detour from the Canal de Garonne
29 rue Gambetta
31330
Grenade-sur-Garonne
Haute-Garonne, Midi-Pyrenees (Occitanie)
Price from: €89
Open: All year
Midway between Montauban and Toulouse and a small detour from the Canal de Garonne towpath is Villa Léopoldine. It makes for an interesting stopover. Previously it was a large family townhouse and has now been converted into a contemporary hotel with large rooms complete with sofa and marble en-suite. A continental breakfast is served each morning, which you can enjoy outside when the sun is out, which is a lot in this area.
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Incredible mountain views and Tour de France routes from your door
407 Chemin de la Tourasse
31800
Saint-Gaudens
Haute-Garonne, Midi-Pyrénées (Occitanie)
Phone: France: +33 (0)6 68 17 69 73; UK: +44 (0)79 85 232 626
Email: pyreneesview@outlook.com
Price from: From €50 per night for two people sharing. Prices include a continental breakfast. Book direct for the best rates.
Open: All year
Elvina and Tim at Pyrenees View Holiday Gites provide a wonderful base from which to explore the foothills and the peaks of the Pyrenees. There are many TDF routes from the door – you can even ride into Spain and back! Within reach are Col de Portet d’Aspet, Col de Mente, Col des Ares, Cap de Nistos, Col d’Aspin, Col de Portillon, Superbagneres, Peyragaudes and Port de Bales. There are also easier options from the door. Lots of local knowledge is available in-house – or join Tim on his daily ride (he's a lifelong cyclist and a member of a local club). Bike stands and safe indoors bike storage, plus a pool for cooling off in after your ride. The gite is a bright and airy first-floor, self-contained apartment in a converted barn for up to 3 people. It has its own entrance and combines rustic French charm with the comforts of home, including a fully equipped kitchen and all the basics to get you started (fresh bread, tea, coffee, milk, juice, butter, jam, cereal and yogurt), plus a BBQ. Eat outdoors or take in the stunning 180-degree views of the Pyrenees from the front of the property. For more nature, there is a wood at the back of the property that's perfect for exploring – look out for deer, foxes, pine martins, hoopoes, woodpeckers, owls and birds of prey. Airport pickups and dropoffs available for Tarbes/Lourdes and Toulouse. The property is a short ride or walk from Saint-Gaudens, where you'll find supermarkets and a great weekly market, among other services. It also has local restaurants and takeaways. English, French and Italian spoken.
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Hotel in the far northern Midi-Pyrénées close to the St James' Way
Espace les Cayres
12210
Laguiole
Aveyron, Midi-Pyrénées
Price from: €110
Open: May to October
A comfortable hotel with fully-equipped rooms including free wifi. Option to book your own private balcony or a lounge or family room. Visitors can relax at the spa by the heated indoor swimming pool, hot tub and sauna after a day on the bike. The restaurant serves local Aubrac cuisine. A garage is available for storage and the staff can provide local road knowledge, while the St James' Way (Chemins de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle) is just 15km away. French, English and Spanish spoken.
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A unique place to stay in the heart of rural SW France
Hotel-Restaurant-Spa L'Auberge de Larressingle is an amazing setting at the foot of the fortified 13th-century walls of the town of Larressingle in the Gers region of SW France. It's just west of two fabulous bike routes: the Véloroute de la Vallée de la Baise and the Voie Verte de l'Armagnac from Condom to Lagraulet. L'Auberge de Larressingle is a former Gascon farm, completely renovated and fitted out, and offering an in-house restaurant with fine stone walls and a shaded terrace facing the fortified walls where you can enjoy fine local cuisine. There is also a wellness area (spa, sauna and treatment room) in a glorious old tobacco barn. There are just 12 guest rooms here, making it an intimate and unique place to stay. Doubles, as well as family rooms sleeping up to 5 people. This hotel is great value for money – a stay in a similar place almost anywhere else would cost a LOT more.
Photo: ©Logis Hotels
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City centre hotel just 250m from the train station
5 Chaussée Maransin
65100
Lourdes
Hautes-Pyrénées, Midi-Pyrénées
Price from: €54
Open: All year
Hotel located in the heart of Lourdes, just 250m from the train station. Restaurant and bar onsite. Free wifi. All rooms are air-conditioned. Breakfast available. Management advises that bikes can be stored in bedrooms.
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B&B located just 200m from the Lot River at Luzech
Le Figuier de Pauline is a B&B in Luzech that was recommended to us by cyclists who stayed there. Swimming pool, table tennis and garden. Evening meals available on request. Free wifi. Continental and buffet breakfast options. Children welcome. French and English spoken. 21km from Cahors on the Lot Valley bike route.
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Campsite 60km SW of Toulouse in the foothills of the Pyrenees
Lieu dit Le Moulin
31220
Martres-Tolosane
Haute-Garonne, Midi-Pyrenees (Occitanie)
Price from: €19 for 2 people with tent, chalets and fixed tents/bungalows also available
Open: April to September
The tranquil Le Moulin campsite in Martres-Tolosane 60km SW of Toulouse is set in an old Roman villa, the atmospheric 17th century stone buildings and restored watermill providing a unique place to stay. The site is easily accessible from the A64 running between Toulouse and Pau if you're arriving by car, making it an ideal base for cycling while enjoying the secluded and relaxed nature of this park. The pitch options are hedge-lined and generally partially shaded. The heated swimming area includes an aqua-park style slide. A restaurant/bar serves drinks and ice-creams throughout the day and the nearby medieval town of Martres-Tolosane offers sightseeing and dining options. Pitches as well as self-catered cabins.
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Local hotel with a restaurant specialising in local cuisine
94 Avenue Maréchal Foch
09500
Mirepoix
Ariege, Mid-Pyrenees (Occitanie)
Price from: €75
Open: All year
Located near the medieval town square in Mirepoix, Logis Hotel les Minotiers is a lovely base for a cycling stay – especially if you are a food lover. The hotel restaurant specialises in local gastronomy and is a regular meeting place for hotel guests and locals alike. Dedicated bike storage. Photo: ©Logis Hôtels
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Well-appointed hotel with pool between Bordeaux and Toulouse
This hotel has been recommended to us by cyclists who stayed here (there is a dedicated bike shed). L'Armateur is an 18th-century house that's been converted into a modern and stylish hotel. It's in the centre of Moissac, just 50m from the Canal de Garonne bike route. The rooms at the Hotel l'Armateur have views over the garden or the town. Free wifi plus the rooms have kettles for tea and coffee – something of a rarity in French hotels. The common areas in the hotel are air-conditioned and there is a swimming pool in the garden. The restaurant serves traditional and regional cuisine (you can also eat on the terrace).
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Classy and comfortable four-star hotel near the river in Montauban
Abbaye des Capucins Spa & Resort – just off the Canal de Garonne at Montauban, 60km from Toulouse - is a relaxing hotel with outdoor pool, spa centre and fitness room. The rooms are classy and elegant, as are the corridors and finer touches on the hotel. Most rooms have views of the Tarn River. There's also an inhouse restaurant and brasserie. French, English and Spanish spoken.
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Cycle-friendly hotel on the banks of the Aveyron River
Friendly 2-star hotel-restaurant 2km outside the village. On the banks of the river Aveyron, it faces the castle. Welcomes groups. Bicycle parking provided in a garage. Internet access. Member of the Logis network of hotels and complies to that company's cycle standards policy. Also has a swimming pool and tennis court.
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Friendly French B&B on the western Pyrenees
23 Place St Pierre
64400
Oloron-Sainte-Marie
Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Pyrenees (Nouvelle -Aquitaine)
Price from: €76
Open: All year
B&B Amphitryon was recommended to us by cyclists who stayed here. It was described as a friendly and welcoming local French experience. It's an ideal base for cycling in the western Pyrenees. The B&B is in an old 18th-century presbytery in Oloron Sainte Marie, 34km SW of Pau. It's on the Saint Jacques de Compostela route and also handy for Tour de France cols, including Col de la Pierre St Martin to the south. There are five nicely decorated rooms. There is a storage area for bikes (room for MTB and road bikes). Check-in is usually between 6pm and 8pm so call ahead if you are early or late.
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Set among the beautiful gorges of the Tarn
Lieu-dit Peyrelade
12640
Rivière-sur-Tarn
Aveyron, Midi-Pyrénées (Occitanie)
Price from: €20 for a pitch, prices of cabins and fixed tents vary
Open: Until September
Camping Le Peyrelade is a 4-star campsite along the river and under the cliffs of the Grandes Causses Natural Park amid the magnificent Tarn gorges. The long river beach is ideal for swimming, fishing and white water sports. The campsite also boasts a heated pool, a programme of activities for the kids and evening entertainments including singers, musicians and magic shows. Pitches plus canvas bungalows, mobile homes and chalets for rent. Snack bar and restaurant for takeaway pizzas.
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Reliable local hotel with B&B and apartments in historic Rodez
1 Rue Beteille
12000
Rodez
Aveyron, Midi-Pyrenees (Occitanie)
Price from: €56
Open: All year
Hotel du Midi is located in the centre of historic Rodez, around 1km from the train station (direct links to Paris and Toulouse). It's in an ideal location just opposite the town’s Notre Dame Cathedral (some rooms have views of the cathedral). Breakfast buffet + onsite restaurant serving local cuisine. Free wifi. There are singles, doubles and triples, as well as a self-catering apartment option (it sleeps 5). The hotel has been recommended by cyclists who stayed there.
Photo: ©Logis Hôtels
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Hotel at the bottom of the climb to Saint-Cirq-Lapopie
Lieu dit Tour de Faure
46330
Tour-de-Faure
Lot, Midi-Pyrénées (Occitanie)
Price from: €80
Open: All year
This is a friendly two-star hotel with pool at the foot of the historic village of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. Hotel Les Gabarres offers flexible accommodation with doubles and quadruple/family rooms, as well as some self-catering rooms with kitchenettes. It was recommended to us by a cyclist who rode the Lot Valley bike route.
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