Only issue with the Pyrenees is that the hills are much sharper than those in the Alps which although long (up to 25km), only really max out at 10% which for our ability of riders might be more appropriate.
We had between 17 and 22 of us over two chalets over the course of the week. Heading out on group rides, with options of longer rides/cols for those who where stronger climbers (not me). Some also rented mountain bikes and took on the mountain runs using the ski lifts.
Looking at the route link, around Besançon around 11-15 looks an option as the stage over Col de l’Izoard also heads through the town a few days later, this would also give people options for Alpe D’Huez, Izoard, col du lautaret and Galibier.
The only down side would be the over night minibus ride which although comfy as we didn’t overcrowd it is long (1000m each way). Any members with nice size buses we could borrow?
Perhaps we need a social to discuss and to see how many are actually up for it, and look into approx costs.
