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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 juillet 2012
I can really recommend this place! The breakfast and dinner is included in the rate, food is amazing! The host Elma and Mark is wonderful. Property has wifi, lounge to... read more relax in and fridge where you can buy soda/beer/wine all day. We stayed here for 1 week, and will absolutely come back. We rentet bike from Elma and Mark, much easier then taking your own bike from home. Mark helped us every morning to make a bike route, gave us good tips and recommodations. We did 500k distance and 10k climbing in a week, a lot of fun and the pyrenees is a huge adventure! We loved to meet new people every day from rest of the world at the lodge. Thanks for everything!
27 août 2018
Simply superb.
For cyclists this is an ideal base for a week (or more) of exploring the Pyrénées Ariégeoises. The climbs and views are beautiful, challenging, but accessible -... read more with plenty of coffee stops all around. The route book Mark has put together has some excellent suggestions and local knowledge is helpful when planning that big ride. The Tour comes through frequently so although none of the 'Big' names climbs are right next door you will still be riding where the pros have been - and see their names chalked on the road! Make sure to try the Col de Port TT as well. Bike service facilities for storage and maintenance were great, nice and cool as well as secure - so feel free to bring your own machine and assemble on site.
We had two rooms during our stay, both of which were warm and comfortable whilst retaining that French charm. Showers in particular were hot and powerful which is just what you need after a tough day. Also excellent is the well stocked honesty bar, with Leffe, Kronenbourg, Hoegaarden and Pelforth as well as soft drinks and wine should you want it.
Later in the evening be prepared for a treat as Elma serves up a wonderful three course meal with wine and water, plus coffee and maybe a liqueur as well! We ate extremely well - and breakfast is good too.
Hopefully we will be back again in the future as this was a special venue.
3 septembre 2017