Bikepacking the TNR, Tarn, Spanish Pyrenees and more

Leaving Lyon to head firstly to the Vercors Natural Park, then onwards to Briancon via Grenoble to climb up onto the high military roads of the Terino Nice Rally (TNR) towards Nice.
I won't be going all the way due to time constraints and the high tourist season. heading west to Florac Trois Rivieres, to follow the gorges to Albi. The Pyrenees are then the next destination to pass over to the Spanish side on the eastern side of the Andorra border, midway between the Mediterranean.
Once in the Spanish Pyrenees I'll be following a mix of spectacular roads, gravel roads and paths; so much to see here, but it's going to be challenging just like the TNR, but maybe not so steep. Traversing the Pyrenees to cross into France, south of Pau, to then enjoy a couple of iconic French passes before heading diagonally through France to the Northern tip of the Black Forest in Germany.
Event Information
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Start Date |
24-Jun-2026 9:00 am |
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End Date |
31-Aug-2026 6:00 pm |
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Organiser Profile Page |
Stephen Podmore
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Daily Distance |
Moderate - 30-60 miles / 50-100 km per day |
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Total Distance |
Long trip - 1,000-2,999 miles / 1,600-4,800 km total |
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Preferred Sleeping Option |
Camping |
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Terrain |
Roads, cycle paths and off road |
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Starting Location |
Lyon, France
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Category |
Bike Packing Adventure |