• 620KM

    DISTANCE

  • 15,700M

    CLIMBING

  • 4/5

    ESCAPE DIFFICULTY

  • 6 NIGHTS

    ACCOMODATION

  • TRANSFERS

    INCLUDED

THE BoC PYRENEES ESCAPE

The Pyrenees Escape is your chance to ride with Band of Climbers on a fully-supported, exclusive cycling tour where the sole aim is to ride stunning climbs day after day. Live and relax like a pro, ride at your own pace, or challenge yourself when the legs are feeling good. 

The Pyrenees is a region made famous by the Tour de France and one that will certainly take your breath away in more ways than one. Ride the Tour's most used climb in its history, the Col du Tourmalet, and so many more on our journey over the Pyrenees most epic climbs.

We'll climb over 15,000m (50,000ft) of elevation over 6 days of riding, and make memories to last a lifetime.

ESCAPE DATES

MAY 31st - JUNE 6TH 2026

16 PLACES AVAILABLE

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BoC Pyrenees Escape - 2026

BoC Pyrenees Escape - 2026

BOOKING OPENS SOON

TOTAL PRICE : Early Entry: £2000 (Shared room) or £2300 (single room) When booked & deposit paid before 30th October 2025.

Escape Pricing

£250 non refundable deposit secures your place on the Escape in a shared room.

£550 non refundable deposit secures your place on the Escape in a single room. (includes single room occupancy)

Book before 30th October 2025 and save £100 with an early booking. Total Cost £2000. (shared room) or £2300 (single room)

Book after 30th October and PAY £2100 (shared room) or £2400 (single room)

After the Deposit is paid, your place is guaranteed. The final balance is due for payment 16 weeks before the Escape. (Total Cost minus deposit)

Refund Policy

Please view our cancellation and refund policy. We offer a simple and flexible policy which allows you to simply transfer to any other future Escape in the current or following calendar year (subject to availability) should you need to cancel within our agreed time periods.

Recommend Flight Plans

Arrivals : Please fly into Toulouse Airport BEFORE 11.30am on Sunday 31st May 2026, in order to join our scheduled transfer for our riders at circa 12pm.

Departures : Please book a return flight AFTER 9.30am from Toulouse Airport on Saturday 6th June to your chosen destination. Our scheduled transfer is based on the earliest flight time of all guests. But your flight should not be before 09.30am due to the transfer time to the airport (2 hours)

Any flights booked before 10.00am will require a private transfer at an additional cost of £300.

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  • DAY ONE

    50km + 800m

    Hautacam Warm Up

    Day one on any Escape is about arriving and preparing for the week ahead. After your transfer from Toulouse, we'll build our bikes, and head out for an afternoon spin, taking us on a flat loop of the valley, before we face the infamous climb of Hautacam, to begin the week of climbing.

    Climbs

    Hautacam

  • DAY TWO

    106km + 2600m

    A Beautiful Trio

    One of the most beautiful rides of the week. First up, we face the Col du Soulor, before joining the Col d'Aubisque to the summit, where we'll enjoy lunch. We descend back down the stunning Aubisque to join the Col de Spandelles as the final climb of the day. A flat spin for the final 20km of the ride will help to prepare the legs for day 3 as we return to Argeles Gazost for rest, recovery and dinner.  

    Climbs

    Col du Solour

    Col du Aubisque

    Coll des Spandelles

  • DAY THREE

    125km + 3000m

    The Dead End Club

    Welcome to the Dead End Club, Pyrenees Edition. Today we take on 2 peaceful and beautiful dead end climbs. Luz Ardiden first, with its incredible switchbacks and views over the Pyrenees. Then we face a long gradual valley ascent, which takes us to the Cirque du Gavarnie and finally, the Col des Tentes as the final climb of the day, on the border with Spain.

    Climbs

    Luz Ardiden

    Cirque du Gavarnie

    Col des Tentes

  • DAY FOUR

    75km + 1500M

    The Rest Day

    On every BoC Escape, we enjoy a shorter, flatter ride to help us prepare for the mega Queen Stage which follows.

    Our rest day ride takes us over the easier side of the Col des Spandelles, from Argeles Gazost, before a fast, technical descent takes us into the next valley, where lush rolling hills, flowing rivers and history awaits, as we ride towards Lourdes for lunch, before a flat ride along a cycle path takes us home.

    Climbs

    Col des Spandelles (East)

  • DAY FIVE

    165km + 4700m

    The Queen of Queen Stages

    The Pyrenees Escape is home to the toughest, biggest Queen Stage of any BoC Escape. A huge day, we face 4 climbs, but all with steady gradients. We face both sides of the TdF's most used climb, the Tour de France, plus a loop consisting of the Hourquette d'Ancizan and the Col d'Aspin.

    Days on the bike don't get any better than this.

    Climbs

    Col du Tourmalet (West)

    Hourquette d'Ancizan

    Col d'Aspin

    Col du Tourmalet (East)

  • DAY SIX

    107km + 3100m

    The Sharks Tooth

    Another 3000m day today on our final ride of the week. Today’s early climbs may not be the most famous ascents in the region, but that’s exactly why we’re including them. First up, is Cauterets & Cambasque, a dead end combo which featured in the Tour de France in 2023.

    A lunch stop back down in Cauterets will provide a welcome rest, before our final climbs of the week, the Col de Borderes, and finally, the Col de Couraduque, our very final cimb of the week.

    Climbs

    Cautarets-Cambasque

    Pont d'Espagne

    Col de Couraduque

Ride + Recover + Relax

The BoC Pyrenees Escape is based from one boutique hotel in the small town of Argeles Gazost. Our rides start and finish at this same hotel each night, to relax and recover for the next day ahead.

6 Nights Accommodation

Our base for the Pyrenees Escape is the family run, 4* Miramont Hotel in Argels-Gazost. With the finest dining in the region, the hotel offers the perfect space for relaxing and recovering ahead of 6 big days of riding. Your place on the Pyrenees Escape includes all breakfasts and three-course fine dining each evening for 5 nights, with one dinner at a local restaurant (excluded). Secure bike storage keeps your bike safe, and the location is perfect, allowing us to ride so many incredible ascents from the hotel door. 

Van + Rider Supported Rides

From the moment you arrive at Toulouse airport, you will have nothing to think about other than riding and relaxing. We'll provide everything for you, including airport transfers, daily cooked breakfasts and three course dinners at our 4* hotel in Argels Gazost.

We'll also be supported by nutrition brand OTE, who will provide all the energy drinks and bars you need. You'll have route guidance from BoC riders, and van support on most rides and we'll provide you with a new and exclusive Band of Climbers Escapes cycling jersey too.

PYRENEES ESCAPE IMAGE GALLERY

BoC PYRENEES Escape 2026

KEY DETAILS + INCLUSIONS

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

  • 6 nights accommodation in a shared twin room in our hotel in Argeles Gazost
  • Daily breakfasts
  • 5 Evening 3 course meals (1 dinner at a local restaurant is not included)
  • Daily supported rides and bascial mechanical support/rescue
  • Ride Guides from Band of Climbers
  • All energy gels, drinks and bars from OTE Sports
  • Airport transfers to and from Toulouse Airport in private vehicles
  • 1 x Exclusive Band of Climbers Escapes Jersey
  • 1 x Exclusive personalised Band of Climbers T-Shirt
  • Comprehensive Digital Road Book with all GPX / Strava Files for each ride
  • Printed Road Book to keep as a souvenir
  • Early access to book any BoC Escape the following year

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

  • Flights
  • Personal Travel or Bike Insurance
  • Spare parts or equipment
  • Medical Cover
  • Bike hire
  • Coffee or lunch/cafe bought snacks during rides
  • Drinks over dinner
  • Additional nights accommodation if arriving early or departing late
  • 1 evening meal at a local restaurant

RECOMMENDED FLIGHT PLANS

Arrivals : Please fly into Toulouse Airport BEFORE 11.30am on Sunday 31st May 2026, in order to join our scheduled transfer for our riders at circa 12pm.

Departures : Please book a return flight AFTER 9.30am from Toulouse Airport on Saturday 6th June to your chosen destination. Our scheduled transfer is based on the earliest flight time of all guests. But your flight should not be before 09.30am due to the transfer time to the airport (2 hours)

Any flights booked before 10.00am will require a private transfer at an additional cost of £300.

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQ'S

How fit do I need to be?

BoC Escapes are not races, they're an adventure. We ride socially, with a cafe/coffee stop midway through each ride.

That said, BoC Escapes are tough. You'll ride 6 back to back big days with up to 4000m of climbing (13,000ft) per day.

We would suggest you should be capable of climbing for at least 90 minutes at a gradient of 7% without stopping. Average speeds are very difficult to gauge, but most riders on our Escapes will average at least 10kph per hour (6mph) on a climb of 7%. Some will ride much quicker of course, but you are free to ride at your own pace.

We would suggest the trip is for intermediate or above level riders, or those with at least some experience of riding in the mountains and a decent level of fitness. At no point will any rider be left behind on their own for too long, as our guides will be on the road with you at all times and will always be close by.

We aim to ride as a group, although on long climbs we usually split up, before regrouping at the summits, or cafe stops if the temperatures at the summits are too cold.

Of course, some riders will be faster than others, but we try to keep any waiting times between the first and last riders reaching the summits to a minimum. You are free to ride at your own speed. This is not a race. It's a chance to test your own legs at your own pace.

Can I attend as a solo rider?

Absolutely! Around 95% of all our Escape riders come on their own. Making new friendships is a big part of our Escapes.

How do shared rooms work?

1. We do not mix males and females in shared rooms (unless booked as a couple or on request by both parties)

2. All rooms are twin beds, with en suite bathrooms

3. Rooms are allocated at random, unless booked as pairs or couples.

4. We can allocate rooms to friends on request (email us once booked)

5. If we have one single female, on a trip of 10 male riders, the female will be given a single room, to avoid sharing with a male (unless requested). Likewise, if we have a trip with 10 females, a solo male will be given a single room.

6. 95% of our guests come as solo riders. Making new friendships is a big part of our Escapes. 

Can I have a Single Room?

A single room is available with a supplement of £500. Only a small number of single rooms are available on a first come, first served basis. To book a single room, select the single room option when booking online.

What support is available?

You will have 2-3 BoC ride guides on the road with you at all times. We'll ride with the group, and ensure no rider is left behind.

We also have our support van on the road which carry tools, spares, and your bad weather kit, plus energy gels and food. So you don't need to carry anything for too long.

If your legs decide to give up, or you need a rest, you are welcome to ride in the van and miss a climb or section if you need to, or end your ride early.

Is bike rental available?

We can help you to rent a road bike in all of our Escape Destinations.

We can offer Basso Bike Rental in Mallorca, the Dolomites and the French Alps.

We do not rent bikes ourselves, but we have recommended rental partners in each destination and we can assist in the rental, pickup and return of your bike.

Are meals included?

All of our Escapes include Breakfasts and evening meals. In most locations, a set menu is offered with a 3 to 5 course evening dinner. Wine and Beer is included in some locations, but alcoholic drinks are extra in others.

We can cater for all dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free etc...

Each day, we eat breakfast and dinner together, around one table. This allows further friendships to form away from the road. The dining experience is a big part of our Escapes!

Lunch is not included, as we stop at a cafe mid way around each ride. A typical lunch stop will take 30-40 minutes, and you are free to eat/drink whatever you choose from our planned cafe.

Cancellations and Refunds

Please view our cancellation and refund policy. We offer a simple and flexible policy which allows you to simply transfer to any other future Escape (subject to availability) should you need to cancel.

Who is a typical Escape rider?

Our riders travel from all over the world. We've had riders from South America, Australia, Asia, North America and across Europe. usually very keen cyclists, most Escape riders are aged between 25 and 55, although we've had younger, and older too!

Most riders travel individually, but we've had small groups of friends, married couples, mother and daughter and father son combos too! Everyone is welcome on a BoC Escape in a fully inclusive and supportive group.

Can I bring a non riding partner?

You can bring a non riding partner. We offer a discount of £150 from the total cost for a non rider. This discount is applied to the final balance invoice, so book your spaces by paying the deposit in full for the number of places you require. We discount the £150 from the final balance which is due 16 weeks before the Escape.