Road
The Big Climb Morning near Leon — hard half day, 62 km
A demanding morning road ride built around one long climb, covering 62 km with 1,180 m of ascent.
- Distance
- 62km
- Climbing
- 1,180m ↑
Hard, Half day
from €95 per rider Not bookable right now
Three days of mountain passes with van support, hotel accommodation and a mechanic, covering 320 km and 7,400 m of ascent.
from €1,290 per rider, 3 days
Check availability(opens in a new tab)
Pyrenees Three-Day Camp from Leon — 320 km with van support is a hard multi-day road tour in Leon, taking in Pyrenees.
Places on the way: Pyrenees
The Pyrenees Three-Day Camp is a supported road trip into the Pyrenees: 320 km and 7,400 m of ascent spread over three days of mountain passes. A van follows the group, a mechanic looks after the bikes, and each night is spent in a hotel, so you only have to think about riding.
That works out at roughly 107 km and 2,470 m of climbing a day on average. It is a long, sustained effort rather than a single hard morning, and the pacing matters as much as the legs. Expect long climbs, high-altitude descents and variable mountain weather.
Within the Ride Leon programme this is the only multi-day tour and the biggest challenge. The other hard option, The Big Climb Morning near Leon, packs one serious climb into half a day. The camp asks you to repeat that effort three days running, with the van and mechanic making it manageable.
This is a tour for experienced road riders who are already comfortable covering 100 km or more with significant climbing, and who can do it again the next day. Averaging about 2,470 m of ascent per day means tired legs by day three, so recent long rides and some experience of sustained climbs are important.
It is not a good first multi-day trip, and it is not suited to casual riders or families. If you want a gentler introduction, look at the Greenway Easy Day from Leon or the Old Town E-Bike Ride in Leon instead.
Each day is built around mountain passes in the Pyrenees, with the 320 km total split across three days of riding. Climbs here are long rather than short and sharp, so the effort comes from steady height gain, followed by extended descents that need concentration and warm layers.
The riding is on road bikes on paved mountain roads. Exact daily distances, pass names and stops can vary with weather and group pace, so confirm the day-by-day plan with the partner when booking.
The support is what makes this camp realistic for riders who would hesitate to tackle high passes alone. The van follows the group, which means help is available if you struggle, the weather turns or you need to cut a day short. A mechanic is on hand for punctures, gear adjustments and other problems.
Hotel accommodation is part of the camp, so you can recover properly between days. Ask the partner what meals are covered and what to do with luggage.
The Big Climb Morning near Leon is the closest in character, but it is a hard half day of 62 km. The Costa Brava Coast Road from Leon has the longest single-day distance on the site at 118 km, yet it is far less demanding in climbing terms.
The Pyrenees camp combines both challenges: day-after-day distance and serious altitude gain. Choose it when you want a proper multi-day mountain trip rather than a single day out.
| Day | Route |
|---|---|
| 1 | Day 1: first Pyrenees passes The camp begins with the first mountain climbs, a chance to settle into the pace with the van following behind. |
| 2 | Day 2: the core of the climbing Riders continue through the high passes, with the mechanic and van available as fatigue builds. |
| 3 | Day 3: final passes and finish The last day completes the 320 km and 7,400 m total, with tired legs and long descents to manage. |
It is rated hard. You ride 320 km with 7,400 m of ascent over three days, about 107 km and 2,470 m a day on average, so it suits experienced road riders.
A support van, a mechanic and hotel accommodation are part of the camp. Check with the partner about meals and luggage when booking.
This is a road tour, so a road bike with low gearing suited to long mountain climbs is the right choice. Ask the partner whether hire is possible.
No. For a first guided ride, try the Riverside Gravel Intro near Leon or the Greenway Easy Day from Leon.
Road
A demanding morning road ride built around one long climb, covering 62 km with 1,180 m of ascent.
Hard, Half day
from €95 per rider Not bookable right now
Road
A long road day along the cliff road between coves, with a seafood lunch stop and 1,650 m of climbing.
Hard, Full day
from €150 per rider Not bookable right now
Gravel
A hilly gravel day between extinct volcanoes and beech forest, covering 88 km with 1,600 m of climbing.
Hard, Full day
from €135 per rider Not bookable right now