English summary

Col d'Extrême is a Dutch travel organisation, specialized in the organisation of adventurous cycling holidays in the French and Spanish Pyrenees. On an individual basis as well as for groups we organize several exciting programs, mainly of the "coast to coast"- type.  

We offer a large spectrum of possibilities for mountain bike fanatics as well as for riders with a racing bike who would like to climb as many of the famous Tour de France "cols" as possible or cyclists with a mountain bike who prefer the more adventurous "raids".

Up till now we have mapped very accurately (by means of cyclo computer and gps) about 4000 kilometres of unpaved roads, gravel tracks and smaller paths. Based on this vast know-how we have developed several outstanding mountainbike trips.

One 15 day program will go from Perpignan near the Mediterranean Sea to Hendaye on the Atlantic coast. During this trip, which will take the riders in part over smaller asphalt roads and also over unpaved "pistas de muntañas", we will cross the border more than 12 times.  Another extraordinary coast to coast trip starts from the Atlantic coast south of Biarritz and will lead the riders to Argelès-Plage on the Mediterranean coast.

Top of the bill in our program-range is the Transpirinaika: A magnificent mountainbike tour in 14 days from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, mainly "off road" and mainly on the Spanish side of the border. The overall distance is about 1200 kilometres with climbs of approximately 30,000 meters in total. To have an impression, click here.

All the tours we organize are based on the assumption that the cyclists spend the night in small, cosy hostels and refuges with a special personal atmosphere. Often these places are located in a remote area with a magnificant landscape. In these hostels one will get a good diner and a "strong" breakfast with the needs of the average sportsman in mind. Moreover, these places (where English is normally spoken) can also facilitate packed lunches.

Col d'Extrême will additionally arrange the transport of any baggage  to the appropriate location.

Besides the regular tours we also offer tailor made tours at the request of our clients.

One can  travel to the Pyrenees by plane: From Brussels a direct flight goes to Carcassonne, from Amsterdam to Toulouse and Barcelona and from London to Biarritz, Girona, Carcassonne and Perpignan. To travel to the Pyrenean massif the train is another possibility. For instance to Biarritz and Hendaye on the westcoast, to Perpignan on the Mediterranean coast and directly from Paris and Barcelona to Ax-les-Thermes in the Ariège province.

Col d'Extrême also offers opportunities for those who prefer to combine  cycling with hiking activities in the beautiful mountain areas of the Pyrenees.  

Col d'Extrême is named after a small mountain in the Rousillon region of the Eastern Pyrenees.  

When you click on "photo's", you will be connected to a page on which you will find a series of photographs which represent a number of major aspects with respect to cycling with Col d'Extrême.

For more information, please contact: info@col-d-extreme.nl