Planning to do a week in the Pyrenees mountains in May. Which routes is a must do. I know quite a few of you guys have been (Steve and Steve) so will appreciate any advice. Looking for nice windy roads through high mountains. And is there any really special biking camp sites not to be missed.

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Might be helpful?

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Very interesting. Thanks. Rain gear a must

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Hi Jacques,

You'll be spoilt for choice for good roads in the Pyreneese most of which will be well suited to the Tenere. I prefer them to the Alps which are too busy.
There's some great roads to the south in Spain and also to the west of Perpignon around the wine regions of Fitou. Andora is great and there's plenty of tax free bike shops there so if you need any spares or tyres head there. I can't comment on camping as I've opted for hotels but again I believe there to be lots to choose from.
How are you planning to get there? It's a long ride from Calais and you'll clock up the miles and square off your tyres if you're hoping to do it all in a week. The ferries to Northern Spain are a good option worth looking into.
Kev

Was planning to do the St Malo ferry and all down the atlantic coast to Pau. Then a week of roaming across the mountains and back again. Thanks for the advice. Its fun getting all the bits and dreaming. Fingers crossed for not too much rain.

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That sounds like an absolutely fantastic trip jacques , wish you all the best from a very jealous jo, have been down there a lot but never by bike. Hope you take lots of lovely pictures for us to drool over!..cheers jo..