I’m taking a trip with my wife to Spain in May. During this trip I’d like to try to make a stop in France to ride up Col Du Tourmalet, but I’d like some advice on that from you guys.
Here’s the rough plan:
- - Fly to Barcelona (2 days stay)
- - Car rental drive to Girona for tourism and cycling (2 days, open to advice here)
- - (5) “Open” days
- - End up in Leon, Spain where we are meeting a friend in his hometown
During those 5 open days we’ll be making our way to Leon, which is about 8 hours drive from Girona. I would LOVE to cross into France and rent a road bike to climb Col Du Tourmalet. My wife will be with me and she wouldn’t do the ride with me, so I’d need some type of plans for her for that morning or afternoon.
Questions:
1) I heard some rental cars aren’t allowed to cross borders – true? If so, what’s options are there?
2) What’s the best side of Col Du Tourmalet to climb? Looking for the best overall experience
3) How long should it take, and where is the best starting/ending point?
4) Have you done it? If so, what bike rental company should I use?
Thanks for any advice!
Here’s the rough plan:
- - Fly to Barcelona (2 days stay)
- - Car rental drive to Girona for tourism and cycling (2 days, open to advice here)
- - (5) “Open” days
- - End up in Leon, Spain where we are meeting a friend in his hometown
During those 5 open days we’ll be making our way to Leon, which is about 8 hours drive from Girona. I would LOVE to cross into France and rent a road bike to climb Col Du Tourmalet. My wife will be with me and she wouldn’t do the ride with me, so I’d need some type of plans for her for that morning or afternoon.
Questions:
1) I heard some rental cars aren’t allowed to cross borders – true? If so, what’s options are there?
2) What’s the best side of Col Du Tourmalet to climb? Looking for the best overall experience
3) How long should it take, and where is the best starting/ending point?
4) Have you done it? If so, what bike rental company should I use?
Thanks for any advice!