Cycling in the Pyrenees
We now have a cycling workshop and secure storage area including a work bench, tools, bike work stand & turbo trainers.
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Family / Child Friendly routes
Situated just 1km from La Lanette and running for almost 100km in length is the charming Garonne Cycleway (Parcours Cycleable de la Garonne). This carefully selected network of quiet lanes, converted former railway lines and dedicated cycle paths offers an excellent way for younger or less experienced riders to see the area, without the usual hazards of 'main road traffic'. The cycleway avoids long sections of difficult gradients (generally staying within a few hundred metres of the Garonne river), so provides pleasantly easy riding for all ages.
Mountain Biking
The Pyrenees has an extensive network of waymarked mountain bike (VTT) routes, several of which can be accessed from within just a few kilometres of La Lanette. Trails range in difficulty level from 'Beginners' (colour coded as green) all the way through to the physically / technically demanding 'Expert' runs (coded as Black)
In season (all of July/August and weekends in June & September), the cable car which runs from the nearby town of Luchon up to the ski resort of Superbagneres enables mountain bikers to access trails starting at 1800m elevation. The downhill thrills in descending back down to 600m elevation make for some excellent rides.
Mountain bike hire is available in Luchon, with rates currently at around 35 euro per day.
Road Cycling
With the Tour De France visiting the Pyrenees every year, many of the region's famous climbs and cols have legendary status amongst cycling fans.Whether you're visiting the region to spectate at the Tour or are here to try riding the famous mountain roads for yourself, La Lanette can provide an excellent base for your holiday. Our location in the Midi Pyrenees means we have access to a wide variety of roads and cols. In recent years the Tour De France route has regularly passed by the chateau en route to the famous Port De Bales climb.
Good quality road bikes are available for hire close by, with rates currently from 40euro - 80 euro per day.
Pre booking may be required at busier times of the year, we are happy to do this for you with our friends at www.luchoncycling.com
Situated just 1km from La Lanette and running for almost 100km in length is the charming Garonne Cycleway (Parcours Cycleable de la Garonne). This carefully selected network of quiet lanes, converted former railway lines and dedicated cycle paths offers an excellent way for younger or less experienced riders to see the area, without the usual hazards of 'main road traffic'. The cycleway avoids long sections of difficult gradients (generally staying within a few hundred metres of the Garonne river), so provides pleasantly easy riding for all ages.
Mountain Biking
The Pyrenees has an extensive network of waymarked mountain bike (VTT) routes, several of which can be accessed from within just a few kilometres of La Lanette. Trails range in difficulty level from 'Beginners' (colour coded as green) all the way through to the physically / technically demanding 'Expert' runs (coded as Black)
In season (all of July/August and weekends in June & September), the cable car which runs from the nearby town of Luchon up to the ski resort of Superbagneres enables mountain bikers to access trails starting at 1800m elevation. The downhill thrills in descending back down to 600m elevation make for some excellent rides.
Mountain bike hire is available in Luchon, with rates currently at around 35 euro per day.
Road Cycling
With the Tour De France visiting the Pyrenees every year, many of the region's famous climbs and cols have legendary status amongst cycling fans.Whether you're visiting the region to spectate at the Tour or are here to try riding the famous mountain roads for yourself, La Lanette can provide an excellent base for your holiday. Our location in the Midi Pyrenees means we have access to a wide variety of roads and cols. In recent years the Tour De France route has regularly passed by the chateau en route to the famous Port De Bales climb.
Good quality road bikes are available for hire close by, with rates currently from 40euro - 80 euro per day.
Pre booking may be required at busier times of the year, we are happy to do this for you with our friends at www.luchoncycling.com