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Pyrenean gravel routes/resources/ideas

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Got a trip planned in early June and I might take my gravel bike (Diverge with 47mm tyres, disc brakes and dropper post).
I'm not planning on bike-packing so not interested in mega long point-to-point rides but instead I'm after some max 4hrs/max 1200m climbing sorta routes. I'll be solo so should avoid anything mega technical though I'm a pretty competent rider (even if I say it myself).
No objection to some tarmac.
Would like epic scenery - don't really want to be stuck riding in trees all day.
France, Spain or Andorra.
Will have a car to hop around but likely to restrict myself to central and eastern region as I gotta do some beach stuff in S.E. France as well as hanging around in Girona for a few days.
I'm aware there's a risk some of the highest routes will be snowed in so I'll keep an eye on the weather.
I'll be flying into Toulouse if that makes any difference.


 
Posted : 24/02/2023 6:31 am
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Ask Mike at https://zeroneufcycling.cc/


 
Posted : 24/02/2023 8:46 am
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Or even @chipps....


 
Posted : 24/02/2023 8:51 am
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Thanks @duncancallum 🙂

June you're unlikely to have snow anywhere. It was all gone (up to 2800m) by end of April last year - and we've not had as much (so far) this year.

Plenty of big days out on fire roads/singletrack. Just be aware that any main roads (Route National) that cross the mountains/borders will be busy with traffic and sometimes they can't be avoided. Plenty to play around with, though. Girona is gravel central these days and there's a bunch of trendy shops and organised rides there. If you're over near me (Fuilla 66820) I can give you some pointers.


 
Posted : 24/02/2023 9:44 am

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