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We are keen cyclists and were planning a week in the Pyrennes where we waned to spend 3 days cycling. We went through various options whether to drive down with... read more bikes etc. My husband found les deux velo on line and communicated via email with Mark who was incredibly helpful, advising on routes we would find suitable, bike fitting, equipment. We flew to Toulouse and then had an easy drive of approximately a couple of hours to the cycle lodge where we arrived in time for an amazing dinner that Elma had prepared and enjoyed the company of other guests. Mark fitted us for our bikes the following morning then we were straight out cycling. The Col de Port is a breathtakingly beautiful cycle with a gradual gradient and a gateway to all the stunning routes you can take in the area. the restaurant at the top was a delight with incredible views. We had some fantastic weather, incredible cycling and lovely lunches in the local bars/restaurants. We felt very welcome by Elma and Mark, breakfast and dinner were always excellent, the lodge very comfortable, excellent bikes and a hassle free way to get a few days of cycling in such an incredibly beautiful area of France. Service, location and value all 5 stars - unable to click to rate location, value on hotel ratings.
11 november 2017
Just back from a great stay with Elma and Mark at Les Deux Velos.
The lodge is perfectly located for cycling and hiking/riding, and Mark and Elma are able... read more to advise where to go etc.
The lodge itself is comfortable and has some cool arty stuff, but not luxurious. It does however, have a lot of features that are geared to the needs of the exercising guests: our shower had full body massage setting, the room has hanging space for drying out post exercise clothes (and a bucket or the option of using the washing machine for 5 euro), they will even organise a sports masseure to come in if you want, and the meals... My word the meals. Three courses with wine every night designed to restock energy. Elma is a great cook. You'll need to exercise a lot of be able to do it justice. Breakfast and plenty of coffee is provided in the evening. The day we left a group were getting up at 5.30 to drive out for an epic ride and Mark and Elma laid on an early breakfast.
Oh, the wifi and the many books (mostly in Dutch, though), were nice touches.
And, you don't even need to pack your own bike. They have new, good bikes to hire for 20 euro a day.
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12 juli 2012
Visiting the Ariege confirmed my impression that France is the best place in the World to live. Beautiful scenery, quiet roads and, even at the height of summer, very few... read more crowds.
Having said that don’t expect cool bars or elegant restaurants- in fact if you don’t hike or cycle I think you’d be rather bored.
We went to cycle. Massive nightmares of climbs, descents the stuff of which dreams are made.
We had a great time. Lots of heavenly carbs for breakfast and hearty three course dinners washed down by local (I think) red wine. We ate outside with the other guests- we particularly enjoyed baiting the Aussies over the football results. Honesty book for beer. What was not to like? I guess the answer to that is the lack of aircon which is why I’ve given 4 rather than 5 stars. I’d certainly go back though More
28 augustus 2023