Help with cycle 'hotels' in Europe, summer

bikergirl17

I am looking for recommendations for places to stay that cater to cyclists -- ideally with some guided rides -- in alps or pyranees for this summer. A week long program is good too, but am not looking for a high end trip.

I am aware of the bike hotels in Italy but most don't have programs in in july-august (suspect may be the case for most places).

Also interested in doing an european sportive / gran fondo while in europe, so even better if within one day traveling distance (and recommendations on that welcome).

Thanks!

andrew_s

take a look at http://pyractif.com/about-us/index.html

BE1

You could try http://www.ffct.org/. This is the French cycletouring federation. I have not found an English link on the website but if your French is okay, or you have a friend who can translate, there is aome interesting stuff.

v718

try here they do july and august Tours http://www.pyreneescycling.co.uk/prices.php

nickwill

I can thoroughly recommend these people.
http://www.marmot-tours.co.uk/menu.htm

friendly_fiend

BE1 wrote:

You could try http://www.ffct.org/. This is the French cycletouring federation. I have not found an English link on the website but if your French is okay, or you have a friend who can translate, there is aome interesting stuff.

If you copy the URL of that website into Google, it will translate it.

megilleland

Try scanning through this site as some do appear to offer various cycling facilities and guides.

APIII

The Pyreneene sportive is a great event, about 1500 riders last year. The long route goes over the Aspin and Tourmalet. Your 35 euros includes a nice full zip jersey as well as a few other bits, so it's good value.
http://www.lapyreneenne.a3w.fr/