Peddle to the Highest Peaks of the Pyrenees
Hard core cyclists will ride the entire length of one of Europe’s most ambitious mountain routes on Saddle Skedaddle’s 10-day Trans Pyrenees Challenge (Aug 23, 2019; $2,700), starting on the Atlantic coast of France and finishing with a refreshing dip in the Mediterranean Sea. Tackle the height of the famed Pyrenees mountains, unwind in the thermal waters of Ax-les-Thermes and indulge in fresh crêpes at Col de Peyresourde. Discover Spain’s best kept secret, the Asturian Coast, on the 7-day Asturian Coastal Ride(July 22, 2019; $1,970). Known for its summer weather, peddle alongside pristine beaches, where rock pools full of crabs, fish and shells await. Take in the salty air and enjoy a guided surf lesson on gentle waves, hunt for old dinosaur footprints on the cliffs of Ribadesella, and sip on a glass of dry, locally fermented cider. And to really cycle off the beaten path, venture to the great frontier of Mongolia on Saddle’s NEW 16-day Route of the Nomads, a cycling vacation with a truly remote route (July 20, 2019; $3,105). Explore rocky mountain cliffs to dramatic sand dunes before peddling to the impressive Orkhon Valley. In Bulgan, visit a nomadic family at their traditional Ger home to learn about Mongolian culture, then soak tired muscles in the Tsenkher hot springs.
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