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The Col Collective - Cycling Tours
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Whatever your level of cycling we’d be proud to share the road with you and help you become a better rider. It’s been a huge dream of mine to bring this together, we’ve had such an incredible response to our videos I’m truly appreciative of the support from Col Collectors the world over. This is the next step in bringing the mountains to life even more as we explore some of the most historic peaks, hidden gems and rugged roads together on a journey of escapism, education, intrigue and inspiration.
Wishing you a beautiful season of cycling, we look forward to welcoming you to the mountains of the Pyrénées, a place I’ve dreamt about for so many years, and one that I’m humbled to now call home. For more details visit our tours page.
See you on the cols my friends!
Mike Cotty
Please find an overview of our 2018 tours and prices.
For more information please visit each of the specific tour pages.
May / June
31st May - 4th Explorer Mini / €1,200
31st may - 7th Explorer / €1,900
June
9th - 16th Grand Cols / €2,550
18th - 24th An Introduction to the Mountains / €2400
26th June - July 2nd Undiscovered Pyrénées / €2,550
July
5th - 11th An Introduction to the Mountains / €2400
13th - 20th Grand Cols / €2,550
22nd - 29th Tour de France / €2,550
August
25th August - 1st September Grand Cols / €2,550
September
3rd - 9th Into the Wild / €2,400.
About the house
Located in the heart of the Hautes Pyrénées with views towards the 2,877m Pic du Midi de Bigorre, The Col Collective HQ is a perfect base for cyclists looking to tackle the most prestigious Hors Catégorie climbs, gentle rolling roads or even flatter farmlands that give this area so much charm and character.
We have 5 beautifully appointed en-suite guest bedrooms which can hold a total of 12 people. All of our rooms are named after local peaks or cols and each bring their own unique feel of the Hautes Pyrénées to life.
4 rooms are located in the Grange and 1 room is located in the Maison de Maître. All are warmly appointed and allow for peaceful relaxation and recovery after a great day of cycling. Each room is private and spacious and offers flexible accommodation with the choice of either two single beds or one super king size bed. Complimentary services available in each room include:
- Stretch mats and foam roller
- NormaTec Recovery System
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Hairdryer…..gotta look good off the bike
- Safe for valuables
- Bathrobes and slippers
- Towels
- Soap and shampoo
- WIFI
- TV
Après velo we welcome you to enjoy our heated pool, also known as ’the recovery zone’, cultivate your tan lines in our generously sized courtyard or take a spin into town for a coffee and culture.
Booking Terms
Please complete the below booking request form so that we can start working with you to confirm your Col Collective cycling tour. We’ll give you a call or send you an email with more details, also prior to booking we can answer any questions that you may have. Once you’re happy and have confirmed the booking we ask for 30% of the full price of the tour at this time, with the remaining balance paid in full 12 weeks before the tour. Changes and cancellations are detailed in our terms and conditions.
Thanks for your interest. I hope to see you on the road some day!
Ride safe,
Mike Cotty
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Other cycling tours
New 2018 Cycling Tours Calendar
Quickly see what cycling tours we're offering from May through to September to help you plan your 2018 season.
An Introduction to the Mountains
We are delighted to bring you our Introduction to the Mountains week designed especially for riders with little or no experience of riding the high mountains, but with a passion to do so!
Grand Cols
Our Grand Cols week is for those that are inspired to conquer the greatest cols in the French Pyrénées. Ride the most famous peaks and add your legend to the Tourmalet, Aubisque, Aspin, Hautacam, Luz Ardiden and many more with full Col Collective support.
Tour de France
Our Tour de France week will capture the beauty of the mountains and the colours and character of the Tour as it passes through the Pyrénées, combining peaceful yet challenging ride days with the spectacle of the world's biggest bike race.
Undiscovered Pyrénées
The French Pyrénées are a wonderland of exploration and intrigue with many areas often overlooked in search of the more famous cols. Our Undiscovered Pyrénées week is all about heading off the beaten track, taming rugged wilderness and riding in awe at what can so easily be missed.
Explorer
For those that wish to set their own pace and agenda, our Explorer week and long weekends allow you to target the cols that matter most to you with expert route planning, help and advice from The Col Collective.
Into the Wild
New for 2018, our Into the Wild "All Road" tour is for those that have been bitten by the gravel bug and want to go a little deeper off the beaten track, mixing roads with high mountain tracks and trails to get another persepctive on the wild landscapes of the Pyrénées.
Go Bespoke
If you want to create your own truly unique cycling experience with The Col Collective then drop us a line and we can put a bespoke tour together especially for you and your friends.
