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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 september 2017
I've stayed at Les Deux Velos in September 2009 and 2010 and have had a wonderful time cycling the local Cols. Mark and Elma are extremely good hosts, not... read more only providing excellent meals, sourced from their vegie garden, but also providing lots of advice on roads and local circuits. Mark is a keen rider and enjoys accompanying guests on rides and advising which restaurants to stop at for lunch. If you break down he is willing to perform rescue missions (I broke 5 spokes in a cycling accident rendering the rear wheel non-operational). Mark was willing to drive for 2.5 hours past the Port de Pailheres to perform the rescue. I would recommend the lodge to anyone who enjoys cycling and walking. There are other guests on site and for the single cyclist you will find other people to ride with. The cave paintings near Tarascon sur Ariege are definately worth a visit. A local cycling jersey (Ariegeoise ride) can be purchased from the Tourist Information office in Tarascon.
5 januari 2011
Great stay during our bike trip with cosy conversations with the hosts Elma and Mark, and the other guests during the common 3 course (bike size portion) dinner. Don’t forget... read more to get your name on the scoreboard for port de Coll timing. A must stay for any bike tourist!
21 juli 2021