Low Level Tour
Grade: Easy / Medium / Hard – based on route/distance you choose.
Day 1. Arrival: Pick up and transfer from Toulouse airport to our accommodation. On arrival assemble your bike and go for a ride before or after dinner.
Inc. Airport transfer, Dinner (evening meal), Bed
Suggested routes.
Route 1. Escosse – Rieux de Pelleport – Sarguet – Camp Negre – Menay – Montesquuieu – Volvestre – Castagnec – St Ybar. A good warm up route that allows you to experience some of the back roads and long flat runs. It can be done as a half or full day, returning to our accommodation when you have had enough. To see the route in detail, follow the link Low Level Tour route 1
Distance. 104 km.
Time. 4.30 – 5 hrs (aprox)
Inc. B&B, Lunch, Dinner, support vehicle
Day 2. Having planned and prepared for the day the night before, we head out as one group with the support vehicle. By starting and finishing both days at the same place, you have the flexibility to return as and when they like (within reason!).
Inc. B&B, Lunch, Dinner (evening meal), support vehicle.
Day 3. Having got a feel for the roads and the local cycling environment, you can choose a new route from the 15 we recommend
Inc. B&B, Lunch, Dinner (evening meal)
Day 4. Depart: Breakfast. Single transfer to Toulouse, Blagnac.
Route 2.
St. Ybar – Lezat sur Leze – Carbonne – St Girons – Maz d’Azil – Pailhes.
The day starts by heading north/west to Carbonne, before dropping due south to St Girons on the D627, then heading back via the amazing Maz d’Azil on the homeward leg. A full day of cycling, taking you along some great roads that allow a fast passage as you cut through the Ariege countryside. There are good stop off points for food, rest, and interest along the route.
To see the route in detail, follow the link Low Level Tour route 2
Distance. 138km
Time. 6 – 6.5 hours (approx)
Inc. B&B, Lunch, Dinner, support vehicle
Route 3.
Saverdun – Puydaniel – St Sulpice sur Leze – Pailhes – Sarquet – La Bastide de Serou – Lescure – Maz d’Azil -Sabarat – Pailhes – Saint martin d’Oydes.
One of our longer routes, taking you north for a while, then coming directly south on one of the straightest, smoothest roads in the region, the D919. This road offers an almost perfect, high pace, 30 km, continual run. The route then cuts across country, taking to westwards along the D117 before it cuts back on the homeward leg, through the Maz d’Azil and back to our start point.
To see the route in detail, follow the link Low Level Tour route 3
Distance. 159 km
Time. 6.5 – 7 hrs
Inc. B&B, Lunch, Dinner, support vehicle
Note: Variations of the above routes are possible to suit groups experience and can be discussed prior to setting out. Times will vary due to a group’s ability and experience. Groups must agree the same route for the day as the support vehicle can not follow two different routes. For more information see Tour FAQ’s on the drop down or contact us.
Price: £460 p/p inc VAT
Price based on two sharing either as double or twin en suite. Single supplement of £120. Includes all transport, meals as indicated*, support vehicle and back up for a group of minimum of 6 cycling adults. Non cycling partners welcome at £260 p/p for the weekend.
Tour dates 2015:
Easter tour 3-6 April
May day tour 1-4 May
Spring tour 22-25 May