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ur Pyrenees bike tours explore the more rugged side of France where

pristine valleys are framed by snow-dusted mountains. Nestled within

the folds of these isolated valleys are ancient mountain villages and

rejuvenating spa towns. The culture and the food are rural, traditional, hearty

and deeply satisfying. You can even cross into Spain for lunch!

The cycling in the Hautes-Pyrénées

is legendary. The climbs are

twisting and long and the descents

are fast; the roads are quiet and the

countryside pristine. Fans of bike

racing will delight in conquering

passes that regularly feature in the

Tour de France.

The terrain in the Pyrenees makes

the riding here suitable for strong-

intermediate and enthusiast riders.

The mountain climate means it is

best to cycle here from early June to

the end of September. Tour

highlights include:

- Classic climbs: Col de Tourmalet, Col d’Aspin, Col de

Peyresourde

- Parc National des Pyrénées – a 176 square mile

sanctuary for rare flora and fauna

- Remote mountain villages such Saint-Lary-Soulan

- Ancient thermal spa towns such as Bagnères-de-Bigorre

In crafting your itinerary, we aim to match your exact dates, your accommodation preferences,

and your riding style. We also love to incorporate any special requests you may have. I hope

you like this itinerary but please tell us how we can change it to make it closer to your ideal

trip – custom itineraries and personal service are what we are all about.

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing one of the most spectacular places in

Europe to ride a bike.

Tony Blakey

Founder

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Introduction


WHY LIFECYCLE ADVENTURES

Our unique blend of custom itineraries and personal service

creates the perfect cycling vacation for those who want to

explore on their own terms.

From the moment you contact us until the end of your trip

you will find us responsive, attentive and totally focused on

ensuring you have the perfect cycling vacation.

Our expert guides live in the areas in which they operate.

They have the passion and dedication to deliver superior

service and exceptional insight.

HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT FROM THE COMPETITION?

LIFECYCLE

ADVENTURES

THE COMPETITION

FEATURE GROUP TOURS SELF-GUIDED TOURS

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Routes Customized Some choice Some choice

Dates and Duration Flexible Set Fixed

Accommodation A Range Set Some choice

Lunches and Dinners

We Make Reservations

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Group Size Your Group 12 to 24 Your group

Ride Briefings Day 1 in person Daily by phone Daily in person None

On-Route Support Van on call Van(s) trailing and guide on bike Limited

Pre- and Post-Trip Transfers Yes Sometimes No

“LifeCycle Adventures gives you the freedom, flexibility and

knowledge to enjoy a more authentic travel experience.”

Itinerary


Day 1 – Tarbes to Argelès-Gazost

our trip starts with a van transfer to the rural hamlet of

Ibos – 6 miles west of Tarbes and 100 miles

southwest of Toulouse. You ride south from the 14th-

century church in the center of the village along small

lanes that wind through rolling farmland. The horizon is

broken by a patchwork of small woodlands and, in the

distance, you can see the snow-capped Pyrenees. En

route you pass though remote villages; typically, just a

cluster of houses with a church and a manor.

As you skirt around the pilgrimage town of Lourdes, you

enter the foothills of the Pyrenees and enjoy the first

climbs of the tour. These initial climbs are modest for the

area and give you an opportunity to “find your legs.”

The Intermediate route takes you into Argelès-Gazost

along a rails-to-trails bike path paralleling the fast-flowing Gave de Pau river. The hills close

in on either side of the river and you glimpse the peaks that lie ahead.

The Challenge route today includes a stunning climb up the Col de Spandelles: a small

winding lane that takes you from 1,200 feet to 4,500 feet in a little over ten miles. The road

then descends through thick woodland to Argelès-Gazost.

Your overnight town is Argelès-Gazost – one of several spa towns you will visit during your

Pyrenean tour. At 1,500 feet above sea level and surrounded by mountains, Argelès-Gazost

is one of the gateway towns into the Pyrenees. The village is well cared for with many flower

beds, panoramic terraces, and fountains. The Tuesday market is the oldest of the valley and

includes local fare such as sheep’s cheese, honey, blueberries, and plentiful charcuterie.

Ride Options Highlights

Intermediate

30 miles with 1,900 feet of climbing

Challenge


Spectacular panoramic views of the French Pyrenees

Col de Lingous

Small hamlets and villages

Col de Spandelles (4,520 feet)

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Day 2 – Argelès-Gazost Loop Day

oday’s riding takes you into the Pyrenees

National Park – a sanctuary for flora and

fauna that stretches for 60 miles along the

French border with Spain. This is one of the

last pockets of true wilderness left in France.

Shepherding and farming here has changed

little in the last 100 years. The park is also

home to some impressive mountain peaks

including Vignemale at 10,820 feet.

The riding can be as arduous as you choose.

The Epic ride takes you on a mountainous adventure over four high cols – Bordères, Soulor,

and Aubisque – and down to Asson in the Ouzom Valley. The riding is literally breath-taking

as are the views. Small lanes twist up the side of snow-capped mountains. Sheep and goats

roam freely across the unfenced valleys. On the lower slopes, you may well see a farmer

raking hay by hand or tending to dry-stone walls.

The Challenge route is equally stunning but with less climbing and half the mileage; it avoids

the Col d’Aubisque and the long descent down to Asson.

The Intermediate route also takes you deep into the Pyrenees National Park: to the Lac

d’Estaing situated at the top of the valley at an altitude of 3,800 feet. On this ride you pass

traditional stone barns and open pastureland. On the lake at the top of the climb there is a

café that makes a great lunch stop. From the lake you can either descend directly back to

the village or return via the Col des Bordères.

You stay overnight in Argelès-Gazost.


Intermediate


Challenge


Epic


Lac d’Estaing with its outstanding views of natural beauty.

Col des Bordères (3,800 feet)

Col du Soulor (4,800 feet)

Col d'Aubisque (5,600 feet)

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Day 3 – Argelès-Gazost to Bagnères-de-Bigorre

hoose the high road or the low road

today. Both are stunning rides through

the heart of the Pyrenees to the vibrant

market town of Bagnères-de-Bigorre.

The Challenge ride takes you up the famous

Col du Tourmalet. This ride starts out

heading south towards the Spanish border

alongside the fast-flowing Gave de Gavarnie.

As you climb, there are breathtaking views as

the gorge opens up before you. In the

picturesque mountain village of Luz-Saint-

Sauveur you turn east and the climbing begins in earnest. Towards the top, you twist around

the classic switchbacks and realize you have been climbing for 20 miles. The summit is at

6,940 feet making it the highest paved mountain pass in the French Pyrenees. The

spectacular views make it all worthwhile and the café makes for a cozy rest stop. From the

top of the col, it is almost 20 miles of pure descent into Bagnères-de-Bigorre.

If that all sounds a little too much, the Intermediate route takes a northerly loop on delightful

country lanes through the rolling countryside of the Pyrenean foothills. There are numerous

villages as well as small farms and orchards along the route. In places, you will be riding a

single-lane road alongside a sparkling stream with snow-capped peaks off in the distance.

Both routes end at your overnight destination of Bagnères-de-Bigorre. The town has

an ancient history, having been conquered by Julius Caesar in 56 BCE and since Roman

times, visitors have come here to “take the waters.” The town is also a bustling market town

with specialties that include lamb, trout, and cabbage soup.


Intermediate


Challenge (Col du Tourmalet)

42 miles with 5,500 of climbing

Spa town of Bagnères-de-Bigorre

Col du Tourmalet (6,940 feet)

Luz-Saint-Sauveur

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Day 4 – Bagnères-de-Bigorre Loop Day

es Baronnies des Pyrénées are at the

center of today’s riding. The area has

thirty communes within 50 square miles of

rolling hills. Each commune is a bucolic mix

of small hamlets, churches, green pastures,

and timeless farmsteads. Add in crystal clear

streams, waterfalls, and dense forests to

create a pastoral wonderland free from major

roads or the trappings of modern tourism.

The area has attracted a small community of

artists, potters, and other artisans.

As this is a loop day, you can be as aggressive or as relaxed as you choose in your exploration

of the area. The Intermediate ride takes you up onto the ridgeline above Bagnères-de-

Bigorre before delving into a magical forest. After a thrilling descent, you can stop in at the

Védère et Brau biscuit factory – there is an adjoining café in a disused railway carriage. It is

then a relaxed ride back up the valley to Bagnères.

The Challenge ride takes you deeper into the Baronnies. There are no extended climbs

today but the terrain is rolling enough to test the legs.

You stay overnight in Bagnères-de-Bigorre.


Intermediate


Challenge


Baronnies des Pyrénées

Col des Palomières (2,660 feet)

Biscuiterie Védère et Brau

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Day 5 – Bagnères-de-Bigorre to Saint-Lary-Soulan

oday you push deeper into the mountains: to the ski

village of Saint-Lary-Soulan. Your ride starts heading

south up the Campan Valley. Like much of the riding here

you travel on single-lane roads where you see barely a car –

maybe just the occasional tractor.

The village of Campan makes a great coffee stop. This is a

charming mountain village with an interesting tradition.

Every year, during the summer, the inhabitants of the village

create les Mounaques – life-sized dolls made to look like the

people of the village. You see these mannequins outside

most of the houses.

A little further up the valley, in Sainte-Marie de Campan you

climb east towards the Col d’Aspin. The Intermediate route

takes you over the Col d’Aspin. The Challenge route takes

you through the national park and up the Hourquette d’Ancizan – another favorite climb of the

Tour de France. Both climbs have fantastic views and thrilling descents.

After the cols, it is an easy cruise into the ski village of Saint-Lary-Soulan – your overnight

destination. Saint-Lary-Soulan is in the high mountains located on one of the main routes

through to Spain. In winter, it is at the center of one of the largest ski areas the Pyrenees. In

summer, it is abuzz with hikers, climbers and (of course) cyclists. Local cuisine includes the

Garbure (ham & vegetable stew) and black Bigorre pork.


Intermediate

30 miles with 3,400 of climbing

Challenge


Col d’Aspin (4,890 feet)

Hourquette d’Ancizan

The Campan ‘Mounaques’

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Day 6 – Saint-Lary-Soulan Loop Day

or many, today is a highlight of the tour –

riding through the Néouvielle Natural

reserve to the Lac de Cap de Long. The raw

beauty of this climb takes your breath away

as does the final altitude at over 7,100 feet.

The climb is a heady mix of forests, craggy

peaks, and cascading waterfalls.

You start heading south from Saint-Lary-

Soulan. Shortly before the Spanish border

you head west and enter a narrow valley

where the road snakes its way up through forests, past towering rock-cliffs, and dry-stone

walls. Towards the top of the climb, the views open up and you see that you are riding along

the spine of the Pyrenees. The road does not go beyond the lake so you see very little traffic.

Your destination is the Lac de Cap de Long – the largest lake in the Pyrenees. There is a

small café at the lake which provides the perfect spot to admire the view and appreciate the

climb you just completed. You return to Saint-Lary-Soulan the same way you arrived – only

much faster. Those on the Intermediate ride are now done!

Riders doing the Challenge ride will first take in a loop east of town that includes the Col

d’Azet before heading up to the Lac de Cap de Long. The initial, eastern loop adds 25 miles

and is on small roads that pass through pretty mountain hamlets. The terrain is a little more

benign than the final climb up to the lake but it is still stunningly beautiful.

You stay overnight in Saint-Lary-Soulan.


Intermediate


Challenge


Lac de Cap de Long (7,100 feet)

One of the most beautiful rides in the Pyrenees

Forests, waterfalls, craggy peaks

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Day 7 – Saint-Lary-Soulan to Bagnères-de-Luchon

he Intermediate route today is just

twenty miles but features two classic cols

from the Tour de France: the Col d’Azet and

the Col de Peyresourde. The beautiful lake

at Loudenvielle makes for a great lunch stop

– between the cols. If you need another

snack, there is a small hut selling tasty

crêpes at the top of the Col de Peyresourde.

At 5,200 feet, this must be one of the world’s

highest pancake houses! From here you

enjoy a 10-mile descent to the finish.

The Challenge ride takes you north out of the mountains along the Neste d’Aure river valley.

Having given up all your altitude, you begin a 20-mile climb up to Bagnères-de-Luchon over

the Port de Balès – another pass made famous by the Tour de France. The climbs start easily

enough but pitches up to over 15% in the sections towards the top. From the top, it is a fast,

technical descent down Bagnères-de-Luchon.

You stay overnight in Bagnères-de-Luchon. The town traces its roots back to Roman

times when, as now, it attracted visitors with its thermal baths. In the 1800s thermal resorts

and a casino were built to attract wealthy visitors. Today it is a vibrant spa town with bars,

restaurants and a natural vaporarium: 4,000 feet of tunnels dug into the rock.


Intermediate (direct)


Intermediate (indirect)


Challenge


Col d’Azet (5,180 feet)

Col de Peyresourde (5,150 feet)

Port de Balès (5,760 feet)

Bagnères-de-Luchon

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Day 8 – Bagnères-de-Luchon to Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges

oday is the last day of your tour. For those with time,

there is one last fantastic Intermediate ride out of the

mountains: you cycle through the foothills and down to the

Aquitaine Basin below. Most of the ride Is descending

though there are a couple of “bumps” en route to keep it

interesting.

Your ride ends at the ancient hamlet of Saint-Bertrand-de-

Comminges – designated as one of the most beautiful

villages of France. It is located on a small rise at the edge

of the foothills of the Pyrenees. In Roman times, it was a city

of 10,000 people and sat at the intersection of several

important trade routes. Now the population is around 250.

This is where your guide will meet you for your transfer back

to Tarbes or Toulouse – as detailed in the Logistics section

above.

Your guide can also meet you further back along the route, if you decide to shorten the ride.

As this is the last day of your tour there is no overnight accommodation unless explicitly

listed in the Logistics section above.


Intermediate


Leave the high mountains for the plain

Ancient town of Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges

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Accommodations


e spend much of our time visiting and revisiting accommodations. We then choose the

properties with the best facilities and warmest welcome. The Prices section explains

how the star rating determines the cost of the trip. We typically book standard rooms with

upgrades available on request.

Note that our star rating system is based on our opinion on quality as well as the cost of the

accommodation. As such, it often aligns with the rating system of the French Tourist Board

but not always.

Argelès-Gazost

Argelès-Gazost does not have any luxury hotels. However, there are two fantastic three-star

properties that are friendly, charming and beautifully located.

Le Viscos

This family-run hotel has been providing a warm welcome and attentive service for over 100 years. Located just outside Argelès-Gazost in the small village of Saint Savin, the property enjoys stunning views of the valley. The rooms are nicely finished in a traditional style.

NOTE: The hotel is two miles from the center of Argelès-Gazost but has a restaurant that serves some of the best food in the area.

Le Miramont

This Art-Deco hotel is close to the center of town. The décor is stylishly minimalist but service is warm and friendly. The rooms are also modern and well-equipped. The hotel has a good restaurant and cocktail bar. The property is very close to the Jardin des Bains thermal spa with its multiple pools and treatments.

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Bagnères-de-Bigorre

Bagnères-de-Bigorre does not have any luxury hotels but there is a fantastic guesthouse and

a clean-and-simple modern hotel.

Les Dix Arches

Stay as the guests of Caroline and Andy in their lovely home in peaceful grounds but also in the center of town. The rooms in this B&B are all very comfortable with en suite

bathrooms. Other facilities include a hot tub, games room, and pétanque. Andy is a keen cyclist himself with excellent knowledge of the local area.

A delicious evening meal – at the communal table – is available by prior arrangement.

Carré Py’ Hôtel

This is a simple, modern and functional hotel in a nice location – on the edge of town by the river. Many rooms have great views of the mountains or down the valley. Rooms are modern and comfortable.

Accommodations


Saint-Lary-Soulan

Mercure Saint-Lary

This modern mountain hotel is close to all the bars and restaurants in the center of town but set back enough – by the river – to be relatively tranquil and have great views of the mountains. Rooms are simple and modern – most having balconies. There is a restaurant, bar and sun terrace. The hotel also has a pool, thermal spa and fitness center.

Les Arches

A simple, modern hotel in the center of town. Rooms are clean and pleasant and there is a small pool on the property. The staff is helpful but the hotel is functional rather than charming. The restaurant is not great but there are plenty of other options nearby.

Nevada Chambres d'hôtes

This three-room B&B is located in a refurbished old house in the center of town. Built of stone and wood it retains its original charm but has been nicely modernized within. The property includes a small, enclosed garden as well as a soaking tub.

Accommodations


Bagnères-de-Luchon

Hôtel Panoramic

This Belgian-owned-and-run hotel is located at the end of the main street in Luchon. The property has been stylishly remodeled and retains many original features such as French doors, brass latches, and solid wooden shutters. The owner is welcoming and helpful. Rooms are clean, fresh and spacious with many having balconies.

NOTE: The hotel is opposite the local church and the bells can be heard in some of the street-facing rooms.

Hôtel Castel de la Pique

This hotel looks like a small castle set among pretty gardens on the edge of town. The ten-room hotel is in a converted 19th-Century mansion where the emphasis is on tranquility and old-world charm. The rooms are traditionally furnished. The feel of the property is closer to a B&B than a formal hotel and the owners are friendly and extremely helpful.

NOTE: It is ½ mile walk to the center of town.

Hôtel Alti

This hotel is centrally located – just a few steps from the town’s thermal baths – above a café at street level. The rooms are clean and pleasant. Amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a gym.

Prices & Services


Prices

Our prices vary according to the duration of the trip and the standard of lodging you choose.

The table below shows you the price per person for two people sharing accommodations.

Package

3 Days $1,310 $1,440

4 Days $1,670 $1,860

5 Days $1,930 $2,170

6 Days $2,160 $2,460

7 Days $2,330 $2,680

Ins & Outs

The trip price includes:

Private transfer from downtown Tarbes, or other location as listed in the Logistics

section.

Detailed map briefing and bike fitting at the start of your tour.

Accommodation for each night of your tour and breakfast the following morning

unless explicitly excluded in the accommodation description earlier.

Guide available via phone 24/7 and on-call roadside assistance 9:00 AM to 4:00

PM.

Luggage transported between lodgings and purchase collection service.

Transfers along all or part of the route to coincide with luggage moves – to be

arranged at least 24 hours in advance.

Detailed maps, directions and a personalized guidebook.

The trip price does not include:

Lunches and dinners. Our guidebooks are full of great recommendations and we

would be happy to make reservations for you.

An on-bike guide.

Activities such as wine tours, guided hikes and spa treatments. However, we would

be pleased to make reservations on your behalf.

Prices & Services


Bike Rental

As many of our guests bring their own bikes, we quote separately for bike rental. We rent

three styles of bikes. As with many aspects of our trips, choose which best suits you.

Bike Per Day Per Week

Hybrid Bike $25 $125

Road Bike $40 $240

Premium Road Bike $65 $390

Hybrid

Hybrids bikes are a cross between a mountain bike and a road bike. They have a relaxed riding position and are great for beginners and intermediate riders.

A typical model is the Trek 7.3 FX with Shimano components and high-pressure road tires for better cycling efficiency than your typical hybrid.

Road Bike

Our road bikes are a racing style bike with drop handlebars. The road bikes are faster bikes than the hybrids with less upright riding position and will be enjoyed by intermediate and experienced riders.

A typical model is the Trek Domane 2.3 with aluminum frame, carbon forks, and Shimano 105 components.

Premium Road Bike

Our premium road bikes are light and fast racing bikes. A typical bike in this category is the Specialized Tarmac: full carbon with Shimano Ultegra componentry.

Experienced riders will appreciate the lightness, stiffness and mechanics of these high-end bikes.

Prices & Services


Optional Extras

Extra Guidebooks

We supply one set of guidebook, maps and directions per two riders. Please let us know if

you would like extra copies of the maps and directions – there is no charge for this. There is

a $50 charge for extra copies of the guidebook as these are created individually.

Airport Transfers

Typically, we collect guests from their hotel in downtown Tarbes or Tarbes Railway Station.

We are also pleased to collect you from Toulouse (100 miles away). There is a $150

supplement per couple for pick-ups or drop-offs in Toulouse or Toulouse Airport.

Other Information


Guidebooks & Maps

Our proprietary cycling maps cover over 30,000 square miles and we have over 4,000 miles

of mile-by-mile directions. Our materials are written specifically for the pace and intimacy

with which cyclists travel.

We live and ride in the areas we operate and have spent years consolidating our knowledge

into these guidebooks, maps and directions. Our aim is to help you explore routes unseen

by most people who visit the area.

We typically mail your guidebook to your home address before you leave for your tour.

Other Information


Climate

The Atlantic Ocean (just 80 miles away) is the main influence on the climate of the Hautes-

Pyrénées. Summer weather is warm with daytime temperatures in the 70s and 80s.

Evenings, however, tend to be much cooler. Rain can feature on any day of the year so

raingear is essential.

Altitude is another factor in determining the weather. Temperatures can drop by over 20°F

between Tarbes at 1,000 feet and the high passes such as Tourmalet at nearly 7,000 feet.

Snow on the passes is the main limiter on cycling here. The higher roads are not reliably

open until the start of June. The season ends at the end of September.

The charts below show the monthly average temperatures (Fahrenheit) and rainfall (inches)

for Tarbes (the start of most tours) and Saint-Lary-Soulan (the highest town on the route).

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Other Information


Where to Stay Before the Trip

Guests typically stay in either Tarbes or Toulouse before and/or after their trip. If you would

like us to make reservations, just let us know. If you are making your own arrangements,

we have had good feedback from guests for the following hotels and B&Bs:

Tarbes Hotels

Le Rexhotel http://www.lerexhotel.com/en

Hôtel de la Marne http://hotel-tarbes.com/eng/

La Maison Pourpre http://www.chambredhotetarbes.fr/

Toulouse Hotels

La Cour des Consuls Hôtel http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-A086-la-cour-des-

consuls-hotel-and-spa-toulouse-mgallery-collection/index.shtml

Hôtel Albert 1er http://www.hotel-albert1.com/

Maison d'hôtes Anjali http://anjalichambrehote.com/en/home

Arrival & Departure Information

You will be met at the time and place listed in Logistics section earlier. If you would like to

change this, please let us know.

Tarbes has a small airport (LDE - Tarbes-Lourdes Pyrenees Airport) with flights to several

European cities but these are secondary airports such as London Stanstead and Paris Orly.

If we are not collecting you at the airport, the easiest way to get into Tarbes from the airport

is by taxi (€20 / 15 minutes). There is also a bus (€2 / 25 minutes).

There are direct train services from Paris Montparnasse to Tarbes. The TGV service takes

six hours. From the station, you can take a taxi to the center of Tarbes.

Toulouse Airport (TLS) has flights to most European hubs including London, Paris and

Amsterdam. To get from the airport to the center of Toulouse, you take either a taxi (€25 /

20 minutes) or the new Airport Shuttle Train (€8 / 30 minutes).

The direct TGV trains service from Paris Montparnasse to Toulouse takes 5½ hours.

http://www.lerexhotel.com/en

http://hotel-tarbes.com/eng/

http://www.chambredhotetarbes.fr/

http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-A086-la-cour-des-consuls-hotel-and-spa-toulouse-mgallery-collection/index.shtml

http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-A086-la-cour-des-consuls-hotel-and-spa-toulouse-mgallery-collection/index.shtml

http://www.hotel-albert1.com/

http://anjalichambrehote.com/en/home

Terms & Conditions


Payment

A payment of 10% of the total price is required to secure a reservation. Payment of the

balance is due 60 days prior to the start of the trip.

Booking Form

Once your deposit is paid, we will send you a booking form requesting details such as bike

rental requirements, dietary restrictions, and an emergency contact. The booking form

includes a Cycle Tour Accident Waiver and Release of Liability. A copy of this form can be

found at http://www.lifecycleadventures.com/waiver/ Guests who fail to provide a signed

waiver prior to the start of a trip will not be allowed to take part in the trip and the cancellation

policy will apply.

Cancellation Policy

We give a full refund less a $150 administration fee for any trip cancelled over 90 days before

the start of the trip. After this date, refunds are made according to the following schedule:

From 61 to 90 days: 90% of the full trip price is refunded unless you choose to

rebook a trip with a start date within 18 months of the original start date in which

case your current payments will be applied to the new trip less an administration fee

of $150.

From 15 to 60 days of the start of the trip your choice of EITHER a 50% refund or

75% of the trip price applied towards a future trip with LifeCycle Adventures. The

latter option only applies when the cancelled trip has been paid for in full.

Within 15 days of travel: sorry, no refund.

We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance to cover you in the event of having to

cancel your trip.

Unless other arrangements are mutually agreed upon, the failure of a participant to be present

at the start of the trip at the time and location specified in this itinerary will be treated as a

cancellation and the cancellation policy will apply. Leaving your trip early for any reason will

be treated as a cancellation and no refund will be given.

Travel Insurance

In signing the Cycle Tour Accident Waiver and Release of Liability form you certify that you

either have insurance to cover you in the event of needing medical treatment and to cover

any losses associated with participation in the trip or you are prepared to cover these costs

yourself. We recommend checking with your current insurance providers to understand your

coverage. Should you choose to purchase travel insurance, the following sites aim to

compare travel insurance policies and might be helpful: www.squaremouth.com and

www.insuremytrip.com.

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Terms & Conditions


Itinerary Changes

We reserve the right to make route, accommodation, date, and bike model changes as caused

by circumstances beyond our control or unforeseen circumstances. If such changes become

necessary, we will make like-for-like substitutions to ensure quality is maintained.

In the history of the company, we have never cancelled a trip. In the event that we cancel a

trip for any reason other than Force Majeure, you will be given a full refund that will constitute

full settlement. We will not reimburse you for any personal expenses such as airline tickets,

hotels or other travel expenses.

We shall not be liable for any refunds or compensation in the event we cancel your booking

due to reasons of Force Majeure. Examples of "Force Majeure" include Acts of God (including

fire, flood, earthquake, storm, hurricane or other natural disaster), epidemics, health risks and

pandemics, government orders or actions, civil disturbances, war or threat of war, acts of

foreign enemies, or terrorist activities.

Contact Details


LIFECYCLE ADVENTURES

www.lifecycleadventures.com

[email protected]

U.S. & Canada: 1-888-669-2453

Other Countries: +1-415-366-3806

http://www.lifecycleadventures.com/

mailto:[email protected]

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