Haute Route Pyrenees 2013 Accommodation

Accommodation

Barcelona

Grand Marina Hotel Barcelona

The Eurostars 5 Star Grand Marina Hotel, will be our meeting point and base for the first two nights of our Haute Route Pyrenees 2013 tour - First Edition.

The Grand Marina Hotel likes to pride itself on five senses, Luxury, Exclusive, Avant-garde, Minimalist, Mediterranean. An iconic building, which resembles a transatlantic liner is fully equipped with everything you may need including an outdoor swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, hydro-massage bath and vistas of the city and the port.

A hotel known for its optimum comfort and luxury. Attention to detail is second to none. Be ready for buffet breakfast on the orange tree lined terrace, a true welcome to life in Catalonia. 

Paradores

Our accommodation after day one of the Haute Route Pyrenees 2013.

Positioned beside the Romanesque cathedral of La Seu d'Urgell is the Hotel. A great hotel close to the centre of town but not in it.

The area of the Catalan Pyrenees is known for its natural setting which attracts numerous hikers, mountain lovers and an infinity of tourists who take a step closer to Andorran heaven.

The city is also known for the world-famous Parc Olímpic del Segre Canoeing arena which was used for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.  

The hotel itself is designed with an ancient Renaissance cloister and also has a pleasant covered swimming pool and sauna which will be perfect to prepare you for Stage Two of the Haute Route. 

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La Seu d'Urgell

Accommodation

Vielha

Sol Vielha

Our four star accommodation after day 2 of the Haute Route Pyrenees 2013.

Perfectly located right in the town center of Vielha, capital of the Valle de Aran (Pyrenees), the Sol Vielha hotel has a privileged position facing the river and the surrounding mountains.

With a pool to relax your muscles and vistas of the distance ski slopes you'll be able to relax before day three of the Haute Route.

This fantastic hotel provides an ideal base for exploring and enjoying all of the sports and cultural activities available in the valley.

Acta Hotels Luchon

Our centrally located four star hotel is based in Bagnères de Lucon. The hotel has a wonderful feeling and is famous for welcoming TdF riders over the years. 

After another big day on the bike, and one of the horizon, we will be comfortably based there for the night. Another pool is available for you to relax and unwind after Stage 3 of the Haute Route Pyrenees. 

The hotel is within easy walking distance from shops and the famous spa. 

Accommodation

Bagnères de Luchon

Accommodation

Pierrefitte-Nestalas

Grand Hotel de France

This fantastic hotel is a favourite of twowheeltours having used it for many of our tours.

After stage four and five of the Haute Route Pyrenees it will be wonderful to call this hotel our base for two nights.

Now we are located at the crossroads of all the major sites in the Pyrenees. Pierrefitte Nestalas is a small village of 1200 inhabitants and home to the Grand Hotel de France. 

The hotel, built in 1903, has a feeling of warmth, comfort and tranquility. Its location is only a short ride, 6k, from Argelès-Gazost, all along the vellovert - green cycle way. 

Hôtel de GRAMONT

During our stay in Pau, we will be staying in another TdF favourite hotel.The hotel is perfectly located, just 200 meters from the Castle and the famous Boulevard des Pyrénées. From the Boulevard you will be able to marvel at the amazing panoramic view of the Pyrénéen mountain chain, most of which you have recently ridden over.

It is hard to believe but on the next day the riders will be heading to the Atlantic and for the conclusion of the Haute Route. 

Accommodation

Pau

Accommodation

Biarritz

Hotel Sofitel Biarritz

The 5-star luxury Hotel Sofitel Biarritz Le Miramar Thalassa sea & spa rests on the Basque coast, celebrating the relaxed art de vivre of southwest France. What better place to finish after the Haute Route Pyrenees 2013 tour.

A favourite hotel of ours, you will feel as if you are on a cruise ship, gazing over the Bay of Biscay from the vast windows and the pool deck.

Indulge in fresh fruits de mer and produce from the Basque territory, in this location we will have our farewell dinner and recall the amazing journey which was the Haute Route.