Comfort, calm and friendliness are at their peak
At the foot of the Pyrenees, the 4-star Hôtel Alba enjoys privileged access to the sanctuaries in Lourdes and seems to be the perfect starting point for many tourist trips, and many touring and mountain biking circuits our valleys offer.
The establishment is by the edge of the Gave de Pau river, surrounded by lush green grounds and away from the commotion in Lourdes, promising you’ll enjoy an unique experience in a calm space getting away from it all.
The establishment is by the edge of the Gave de Pau river, surrounded by lush green grounds and away from the commotion in Lourdes, promising you’ll enjoy an unique experience in a calm space getting away from it all.
Apart from its exceptional situation, the place itself has been designed to make your stay unique: it has a cosy lounge, bar, outside terraces, a large private garden, but also a cycle space for those who love bike riding... In other words, a multitude of invitations to relax and take the time to reconnect with enjoying simple things.
It’s a feeling of well-being our welcoming, qualified staff contribute to. They are available to help you at any time
It’s a feeling of well-being our welcoming, qualified staff contribute to. They are available to help you at any time
Live each moment to the full
While you’re on holiday with your family in Lourdes, introduce your children to the wonders of the Hautes-Pyrenees. Bike rides, swimming, visits, animal park... you’re not going to be bored!
Nature is ideal for discovery and all kinds of activities. Need some ideas? We’ll let you choose.
Nature is ideal for discovery and all kinds of activities. Need some ideas? We’ll let you choose.
Activities & sightseeing
- Private fenced car park and garage for bikes
- Secure space for cyclists
- Access for persons with reduced mobility
- Ticket desk for all types of outings
- Organisation of transfers and shuttles or mountain bikes made available
- Small contemplation room
- Souvenir shop and independent reception desk
- Wi-Fi
- Pets welcome
A stay in Lourdes enhanced by the Musical Show " BERNADETTE DE LOURDES ".
Program
Day 1
After settling into your room at the hotel, you will be able to wander freely and discover the city and the Sanctuaries, places rich in history and strong in emotions, which will not leave you insensitive. You will then go to the Robert Hossein hall to discover the show according to the time of representation that you will have reserved beforehand. In the evening, you will enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner with refined and authentic flavors at the restaurant La Ciboulette.
Day 2
After your breakfast you will be able to take full advantage of your day to discover lourdes and its surroundings
After settling into your room at the hotel, you will be able to wander freely and discover the city and the Sanctuaries, places rich in history and strong in emotions, which will not leave you insensitive. You will then go to the Robert Hossein hall to discover the show according to the time of representation that you will have reserved beforehand. In the evening, you will enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner with refined and authentic flavors at the restaurant La Ciboulette.
Day 2
After your breakfast you will be able to take full advantage of your day to discover lourdes and its surroundings
Practical information
It is imperative to check the performance days of the show before confirming this stay
https://www.bernadettedelourdes.fr/tickets/
- Your accommodation
With a privileged access, on the edge of the Gave de Pau, the hotel ALBA ****, specialist of the bicycle and recognized partner of the big events, receives you in a particularly welcoming frame and environment. You will appreciate the quality and the modernity of its equipment, the space of the common places and especially the personalization of its warm welcome.
- The restaurant
The establishment has a restaurant where you can enjoy a tasty 3-course menu or make your choice à la carte. You can go to La Ciboulette, with its modern and refined decor. As a couple, with family or friends, you can enjoy a starter, a main course and a dessert (excluding drinks)! Finally, breakfast is served every morning between 7:30 and 10:00 am at the "Pic du Midi" restaurant.
- Your room
Superior The superior double or twin room is ideal for your stay. In a space of 25 m², you will find a neat and refined decoration, as well as a private bathroom with shower or bathtub and hair dryer. The double bed is 160 cm or 2 single beds of 100 cm by 200. Also, many facilities such as a television, a safe, wifi, air conditioning, a reading light, welcome products.
https://www.bernadettedelourdes.fr/tickets/
- Your accommodation
With a privileged access, on the edge of the Gave de Pau, the hotel ALBA ****, specialist of the bicycle and recognized partner of the big events, receives you in a particularly welcoming frame and environment. You will appreciate the quality and the modernity of its equipment, the space of the common places and especially the personalization of its warm welcome.
- The restaurant
The establishment has a restaurant where you can enjoy a tasty 3-course menu or make your choice à la carte. You can go to La Ciboulette, with its modern and refined decor. As a couple, with family or friends, you can enjoy a starter, a main course and a dessert (excluding drinks)! Finally, breakfast is served every morning between 7:30 and 10:00 am at the "Pic du Midi" restaurant.
- Your room
Superior The superior double or twin room is ideal for your stay. In a space of 25 m², you will find a neat and refined decoration, as well as a private bathroom with shower or bathtub and hair dryer. The double bed is 160 cm or 2 single beds of 100 cm by 200. Also, many facilities such as a television, a safe, wifi, air conditioning, a reading light, welcome products.
Useful information
- Check-in : 2pm. Check-out : 12 am. Tourist tax of 2,10€/pers./night to be paid on site.
- Restaurants open from 12:00 to 13:15 and from 19:00 to 20:15.
- Baby bed on request (free).
- The hotel is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
If for any reason beyond our control, the production of Bernadette's show had to cancel a performance date, we could not be held responsible.
- Restaurants open from 12:00 to 13:15 and from 19:00 to 20:15.
- Baby bed on request (free).
- The hotel is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
If for any reason beyond our control, the production of Bernadette's show had to cancel a performance date, we could not be held responsible.
The price includes
- 1 night in a 4* hotel (double room), breakfast included
- 1st evening meal (3 course menu)
- 1 welcome drink (beer, kir or orange juice)
- 2 seats for the show category 1 (free seats)
- 1st evening meal (3 course menu)
- 1 welcome drink (beer, kir or orange juice)
- 2 seats for the show category 1 (free seats)
The price does not include
- Transport to the hotel
- Drinks and other personal expenses
- Tourist tax (2.10€ per day and per person)
- Paid parking on site (12€/day).
- Drinks and other personal expenses
- Tourist tax (2.10€ per day and per person)
- Paid parking on site (12€/day).
Extras
- Transfer from airports (Lourdes, Pau, Toulouse, Biarritz, ...) : please contact us
- Single room supplement 30 € per night
- Additional night in room and breakfast 110 € (double room 2 persons)
- Single room supplement 30 € per night
- Additional night in room and breakfast 110 € (double room 2 persons)
From
125 EUR per pers.
Pyrenean Enduro MTB trip
3 riding days, 3 nights
An All Mountain/Enduro strip on some of the most beautiful single tracks of the Pyrenees. Within a breathtaking landscape, a combination of fun and technical mountain trails, the whole deal situated in the heart of a genuine natural paradise still little known to mountain biking.
To maximize the pleasure and limit the climb, some lifts will take place by shuttle. Depending on the period and if the weather conditions are favorable you will be able to take the cable car of the Pic du Midi which will take you to 2877m.
Quite enough to quench you thirst for adventure
To maximize the pleasure and limit the climb, some lifts will take place by shuttle. Depending on the period and if the weather conditions are favorable you will be able to take the cable car of the Pic du Midi which will take you to 2877m.
Quite enough to quench you thirst for adventure
From June to October
Departure: From 4 persons.
Less than 4 persons ? Contact us, we will try to find a solution for you..
Good physical and technical skills required.
Less than 4 persons ? Contact us, we will try to find a solution for you..
Good physical and technical skills required.
Program
The Pyrenees are full of magnificent mountain bike trails, which allows us to choose the route according to the weather conditions, the level of the group and the state of the trails. Because every year trails are closed but new ones are created, so we try to find the best program so that you spend the best possible holidays.
Includes
- 3 nights in 4* hotel (2 to 4-person room), breakfast included.
- 2 dinners: healthy meals or traditional Pyrenees meals available (1 dinner free)
- 3 lunches
- Welcoming gift
- Welcoming drink the first night at Bike & Py
- The morning coffee before the ride at Bike & Py
- The after-ride beer at Bike & Py
- Our workshop at your service in case of technical problem
- Transfer from Lourdes airport or train station (2 shuttle/day)
- Instruction by accompanying state certified guide on bike
- Shuttle to certain departure points
- Pic du Midi cable car access (2877m) (according to weather conditions)
- RCP travel insurance
Does not include
- Transport to hotel (except transfer from Lourdes airport or train station)
- Drinks and other personal expenses
- Tourist tax (€2.10 daily per person)
Extra-cost options
- Transfers from airport (Pau, Toulouse, Biarritz, …): price upon request
- Single-room supplement: €120
- Additional overnight stay: price upon request
- Cancellation insurance: €30
- Travel assistance insurance (coverage for medical emergencies, evacuation, repatriation; accident): €15
- Bike rental: €180 (Commencal Meta AM 29″)
per pers.
Electric MTB bike Trip – Explore the Pyrenean trails with electric MTB
3 days riding, 3 nights
Level
All levels, occasional sportsperson.
Maximum distance: 60km/d.
Accommodation
Accommodation in rooms for 2 to 4 people
(single room supplement).
(single room supplement).
Program
The Pyrenees are full of magnificent mountain bike trails, which allows us to choose the route according to the weather conditions, the level of the group and the state of the trails. Because every year trails are closed but new ones are created, so we try to find the best program so that you spend the best possible holidays.
Includes
- 3 nights in 4* hotel (2 to 4-person room), breakfast included.
- 2 dinners: healthy meals or traditional Pyrenees meals available (1 dinner free)
- 3 lunches
- Welcoming gift
- Welcoming drink the first night at Bike & Py
- The morning coffee before the ride at Bike & Py
- The after-ride beer at Bike & Py
- Transfer from Lourdes airport or train station (2 shuttle/day)
- Commencal Meta Power electric bike rental with helmet
- Instruction by accompanying state certified guide on bike
- RCP travel insurance
Does not include
- Transport to hotel (except transfer from Lourdes airport or train station)
- Drinks and other personal expenses
- Tourist tax (€2.10 daily per person)
Extra-cost options
- Transfers from airport (Pau, Toulouse, Biarritz, …): price upon request
- Single-room supplement: €120
- Additional overnight stay: price upon request
- Cancellation insurance: €30
- Travel assistance insurance (coverage for medical emergencies, evacuation, repatriation; accident): €15
per pers.
Cycling Trip – Pyrenean Mythic Cols
5 riding days, 6 nights
Freedom Stay
Discover one of the most beautiful cycling destinations in the world and traverse a handful of the Pyrenees’ legendary cols which characterized the Tour de France (Tourmalet, Aubisque, Aspin, etc.). Among the cols that will be climbed during this trip, some are part of the 2022 Tour de France.
Be taken away by the charm of the Grands Site de Midi Pyrenees, climbing the Col des Tentes at the doorstep of the Cirque de Gavarnie registered at the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Be taken away by the charm of the Grands Site de Midi Pyrenees, climbing the Col des Tentes at the doorstep of the Cirque de Gavarnie registered at the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Confirmed dates
June 4 - 10, 2022
September 17 - 23, 2022
September 17 - 23, 2022
Other dates
From 4 persons, price on request.
Less than 4 persons ? Contact us, we will try to find a solution for you.
Less than 4 persons ? Contact us, we will try to find a solution for you.
Level
Regular cyclist.
- Average distance: 100km/day
- Maximum distance: 125km/day
- Avergage positive climb: 2350m/day
- Maximum positive climb: 3050m
Program
Day 0
Arrival, installation in the hotel rooms. Transfer included from Lourdes airport or train station. For Pau, Toulouse, Biarritz airports, consult us in advance.
End of the day: welcome drink at Bike & Py.
Day 1
Lourdes – Col du Soulor – Aubisque – Laruns – Lourdes (option Col des Bordères)
→ 110km – 1950m D+
From Lourdes, direction Argelès-Gazost, then the small village of Saint Savin implanted like a promontory above the Vallée des Gaves. After crossing part of the Val d’Azun valley, the real climb begins at Arrens-Marsous for 17km and 1150m ascent. A small descent of 2km will allow you to turn your legs a bit before attacking the last 8 km. You are finally at the top of the Col de l’Aubisque, legend of the Tour de France with no less than 47 climbs. Back then to Lourdes down on Laruns and Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre.
Day 2: Luz-Saint-Sauveur – Gavarnie – Col des Tentes – Luz Ardiden
→ 87km – 2785m D+
After leaving Luz-Saint-Sauveur, then contemplated the impressive work of Napoleon Bridge built between 1859 and 1863, direction the charming little village of Gavarnie and its spectacular Cirque, registered at the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There will still be 11km of climb before reaching the Col des Tentes (2208m), the highest road of this stay with its breathtaking view of the Hautes Pyrénées National Park. U-turn to Luz-Saint-Sauveur to follow by the climb of Luz Ardiden, winter sports resort, theater of many arrivals from the Tour de France. Go back down to Luz-Saint-Sauveur.
Day 3: Free day OR Lourdes – Argelès-Gazost – Hautacam – Juncalas – Col de Lingous – Lourdes OR Vineyard visit + wine tasting
→ 77km – 1770m D+
For this 3rd day, you will have the choice between just chilling and visiting Lourdes OR, for the most motivated ones who can no longer part with their bike, to go to climb of Hautacam. Its irregularity, its many breaks of slope and its 3km with more than 10%, make it a climb feared by many professional cyclists and often judged as more difficult than the Tourmalet. To finish this day trip, go up in the Vallée de Castelloubon to the Col de Lingous and then return to Lourdes.
For lovers of good wine, we can also offer for this day the visit of a vineyard and famous chateau with wine tasting (supplement).
Day 4: Lourdes – Campan – Tourmalet – Barèges – Lourdes
→ 100km – 2100m D+
The myth…
Departure from Lourdes, a little warm-up with the Loucrup climb (2 km at 7%) to then descend on Bagnères-de-Bigorre. Crossing Campan and Sainte-Marie-de-Campan where Eugene Christophe repaired his fork in a forge after breaking it in the descent of the Tourmalet in 1913! The road then slowly begins to increase over the first 5 kilometers to the hamlet of Gripp. It is from this moment that the legend takes its full extent, and it is not difficult to understand why the Tourmalet is simply the col that was most often climbed by the Tour de France… After a 17km climb (7.3% average) (1255m ascent), down to Luz-Saint-Sauveur, then quietly return to Lourdes.
Day 5: Payolle – Hourquette d’Ancizan – Saint-Lary-Soulan – Cap de Long – Arreau – Col d’Aspin – Payolle
→ 102km – 3050m D+
Probably the hardest stage of the trip, with over 3000m ascent, but also one of the most beautiful, starting with the Hourquette d’Ancizan and its small bucolic road. Back down towards to Saint-Lary-Soulan, then climb to the Lac de Cap-de-Long beside the nature reserve of Néouvielle (22km, 1340m ascent). Nature lovers will admire this mountain landscape with extremely rich flora and fauna that make it a true bioclimatic originality. Then down to Saint-Lary-Soulan, then Arreau to start in the last difficulty of the day, the Col d’Aspin: 12km, 780m ascent.
Arrival, installation in the hotel rooms. Transfer included from Lourdes airport or train station. For Pau, Toulouse, Biarritz airports, consult us in advance.
End of the day: welcome drink at Bike & Py.
Day 1
Lourdes – Col du Soulor – Aubisque – Laruns – Lourdes (option Col des Bordères)
→ 110km – 1950m D+
From Lourdes, direction Argelès-Gazost, then the small village of Saint Savin implanted like a promontory above the Vallée des Gaves. After crossing part of the Val d’Azun valley, the real climb begins at Arrens-Marsous for 17km and 1150m ascent. A small descent of 2km will allow you to turn your legs a bit before attacking the last 8 km. You are finally at the top of the Col de l’Aubisque, legend of the Tour de France with no less than 47 climbs. Back then to Lourdes down on Laruns and Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre.
Day 2: Luz-Saint-Sauveur – Gavarnie – Col des Tentes – Luz Ardiden
→ 87km – 2785m D+
After leaving Luz-Saint-Sauveur, then contemplated the impressive work of Napoleon Bridge built between 1859 and 1863, direction the charming little village of Gavarnie and its spectacular Cirque, registered at the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There will still be 11km of climb before reaching the Col des Tentes (2208m), the highest road of this stay with its breathtaking view of the Hautes Pyrénées National Park. U-turn to Luz-Saint-Sauveur to follow by the climb of Luz Ardiden, winter sports resort, theater of many arrivals from the Tour de France. Go back down to Luz-Saint-Sauveur.
Day 3: Free day OR Lourdes – Argelès-Gazost – Hautacam – Juncalas – Col de Lingous – Lourdes OR Vineyard visit + wine tasting
→ 77km – 1770m D+
For this 3rd day, you will have the choice between just chilling and visiting Lourdes OR, for the most motivated ones who can no longer part with their bike, to go to climb of Hautacam. Its irregularity, its many breaks of slope and its 3km with more than 10%, make it a climb feared by many professional cyclists and often judged as more difficult than the Tourmalet. To finish this day trip, go up in the Vallée de Castelloubon to the Col de Lingous and then return to Lourdes.
For lovers of good wine, we can also offer for this day the visit of a vineyard and famous chateau with wine tasting (supplement).
Day 4: Lourdes – Campan – Tourmalet – Barèges – Lourdes
→ 100km – 2100m D+
The myth…
Departure from Lourdes, a little warm-up with the Loucrup climb (2 km at 7%) to then descend on Bagnères-de-Bigorre. Crossing Campan and Sainte-Marie-de-Campan where Eugene Christophe repaired his fork in a forge after breaking it in the descent of the Tourmalet in 1913! The road then slowly begins to increase over the first 5 kilometers to the hamlet of Gripp. It is from this moment that the legend takes its full extent, and it is not difficult to understand why the Tourmalet is simply the col that was most often climbed by the Tour de France… After a 17km climb (7.3% average) (1255m ascent), down to Luz-Saint-Sauveur, then quietly return to Lourdes.
Day 5: Payolle – Hourquette d’Ancizan – Saint-Lary-Soulan – Cap de Long – Arreau – Col d’Aspin – Payolle
→ 102km – 3050m D+
Probably the hardest stage of the trip, with over 3000m ascent, but also one of the most beautiful, starting with the Hourquette d’Ancizan and its small bucolic road. Back down towards to Saint-Lary-Soulan, then climb to the Lac de Cap-de-Long beside the nature reserve of Néouvielle (22km, 1340m ascent). Nature lovers will admire this mountain landscape with extremely rich flora and fauna that make it a true bioclimatic originality. Then down to Saint-Lary-Soulan, then Arreau to start in the last difficulty of the day, the Col d’Aspin: 12km, 780m ascent.
Customization
We will assist you on our selection of the most beautiful roads in the Pyrenees and will make you discover everything that makes the charm of our beautiful mountains, and you can even taste the local flavors by visiting a sheepfold (cheese tasting).
Would you like to add a day to visit a vineyard to your stay? We can offer you a visit to a chateau and its winemaking facility, followed by a wine tasting.
In our opinion, this trip is the best way to discover the Pyrenees on road bike and guarantees an unforgettable experience filled with adventure!
Our goal is to provide you the best adapted service and all the logistics so that you can take a maximum of pleasure while thinking about nothing, except to ride your bike and enjoy the majestic landscapes!
Would you like to add a day to visit a vineyard to your stay? We can offer you a visit to a chateau and its winemaking facility, followed by a wine tasting.
In our opinion, this trip is the best way to discover the Pyrenees on road bike and guarantees an unforgettable experience filled with adventure!
Our goal is to provide you the best adapted service and all the logistics so that you can take a maximum of pleasure while thinking about nothing, except to ride your bike and enjoy the majestic landscapes!
Includes
- 6 nights in 4* hotel (2 to 4-person room), breakfast included. Bike friendly hotel (secured bike garage, repair workshop, washing station, etc.)
- 4 dinners: healthy meals or traditional Pyrenees meals available (2 dinners free)
- Support vehicle with staff
- Food provisions (snack, energy bars, energy drinks, etc.)
- Pyrenean Cycling Jersey + water bottle
- Topographic guide including maps and GPS files
- Visit of a sheepfold (cheese tasting)
- Welcoming drink the first night at Bike & Py
- The morning coffee before the ride at Bike & Py
- The after-ride beer at Bike & Py
- Our workshop at your service in case of technical problem
- Transfer from Lourdes airport or train station (2 shuttle/day)
- RCP travel insurance
Does not include
- Transport to hotel (except transfer from Lourdes airport or train station)
- Drinks and other personal expenses
- Tourist tax (€2.10 daily per person)
Extra-cost options
- Vineyard visit + wine tasting (day 3): price upon request
- Transfers from airport (Pau, Toulouse, Biarritz, …): price upon request
- Single-room supplement: €330
- Additional overnight stay: price upon request
- Cancellation insurance: €35
- Travel assistance insurance (coverage for medical emergencies, evacuation, repatriation; accident): €25
- GPS: price upon request
- Bike rental: €245 (Colnago Shimano Ultegra) / €190 (Colnago Shimano 105)
- Instruction by accompanying state certified guide on bike: price upon request
- Postural optimization, massage, etc.: price upon request
per pers.
