May - October, 2027 • Tardets, France

The 7 Climbs Challenge consists of climbing at la Pierre Saint-Martin pass via its seven access roads: from Tardets, Lanne-en-Barétous, Arette, Lourdios, Osse-en-Aspe, Lees-Athas on the French side and Isaba on the Spanish side. Each of those seven routes offers extraordinary sensations in completely different atmospheres and unique landscapes in the world.

By completing the seven climbs, you will join the somewhat zany club of the Pecs de la Pierre™, the club of those who madly love cycling and the Western Pyrenees. To join the Pecs de la Pierre™ club, you must provide the recording of your route (.gpx file) by email to: contact[at]pyreneescycling.cc. Also, you must publish on Instagram the photos taken in front of the entrance sign of each of the seven villages, starting points for the seven climbs, with the hashtag #the7colors.

The cost of registration for the challenge is €0. Yes, zero euros. You don't have to pay to become a Pec de la Pierre. However, by registering, you do accept the rules of the 7 Colors of La Pierre. After entering your registration, you automatically join the Pecs de La Pierre Strava club.

As this is a permanent raid, the routes can be completed on the dates of your choice within the periods defined for each of the three formulas, subject to the opening of the passes.

Departure from Tardets-Sorholus and return to the same place, for a route of 600 km and 16,800 m. of positive altitude difference, twice the Everest! You choose your departure date, subject to the opening of the passes. Your only obligations: Use a muscle bike, and communicate to us the dates and times of departure and arrival, the dates and times of passage to the La Pierre Saint-Martin pass, the .gpx file and photos of the exit signs and entrance to Tardets and signs for the main passes.

This route is designed for all lovers of beautiful mountain rides, with 18 passes on the program in addition to the La Pierre Saint-Martin pass (1770 m.): Le Soudet (1533 m.), La Hourcère (1438 m. .), Suscousse (1216 m.), Houratate (1009 m.), Bouésou (1009 m.), Labays (1354 m.), Belagua (1418 m.), Lie (601 m.), Ichère (674 m. ), La Serre (425 m.), Lapixe (373 m.), Bosmendiette (1020 m.), Somport (1632 m.), Port-de-Larrau (1573 m.), Alto de Borau (1144 m. .), Alto de Aisa (1242 m.), Alto de Laza (1127 m.), and the Alto de Zuriza (1290 m.).

RULES


Created and managed by Royal Asport Cycleworks, "Les 7 Couleurs de La Pierre" highlights a cycling mountain route for which you are free to choose the date and departure time.


ROUTE

The start and finish of the 7 Couleurs de La Pierre are located in Tardets-Sorholus, France. The route only goes clockwise, for safety reasons.

The route can be completed completely independently or with the support of a support vehicle.


THE PECS DE LA PIERRE CLUB

By completing the 7 Climbs Challenge, you automatically join the Club des Pecs de La Pierre.


SECURITY

You must respect the French and Spanish Highway Codes, and have compliant lighting and safety equipments.

The passes used are generally open from June until the first snow at the end of October. You will be sure to read the weather forecasts on the route before your departure.


RESPONSIBILITY

Whatever option you choose, you are considered on an excursion. In particular, the Ultra de La Pierre route is offered for information purposes only. You must adapt your itinerary to the circumstances.

In the event of any accident or incident which occurs to you or which you have caused, Royal Asport Cycleworks cannot be held liable under any circumstances.


REGISTRATION FEES

The registration fee for the 7 Climbs Challenge is: €0.

Membership in the Club des Pecs de La Pierre is free, this club being for the moment purely virtual.


APPROVAL

Approval requires recording your route with a GPS computer or smartphone.

The corresponding .gpx file (recording of the route taken) should be sent by email to: contact[at]pyreneescycling.cc.

At the same time, you must use an analog bicycle (i.e. no motor assistance), and provide us with the dates and times of departure and arrival, the dates and times of passage at the La Pierre Saint-Martin pass, the .gpx file and photos of the road signs. exit and entry signs for Tardets and the signs for the main passes, and publish on Instagram the photos taken in front of the exit and entry signs for Tardets and the signs for the main passes, with the hashtag #the7colors.

The absence of just one of these elements will result in refusal of approval of the formula.

After approval, you will receive a diploma from the Club des Pecs de La Pierre, together with the map drawn using your .gpx files.


For more information: contact[at]pyreneescycling.cc

REGISTRATION

The cost of registration for each of the three options is €0. Yes, zero euros. You don't have to pay to become a Pec de la Pierre. However, by registering, you do accept the rules of the 7 Climbs Challenge. After entering your registration, you automatically join the Pecs de La Pierre Strava club. As this is a permanent raid, the route can be completed on the dates of your choice within the periods defined for the formula, subject to the opening of the passes.

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ROAD CONDITIONS


As this is a challenge on mountain roads, it is necessary to take maximum precautions before setting out on the route, both regarding the weather conditions and the state of the roads. Please check the traffic conditions before your departure:

Be careful in the Aragonese passes: some roads are not priority in terms of snow removal and maintenance. The greatest vigilance is therefore required on these 4 passes, particularly on the descents where obstacles (potholes, stones, damaged roads) are common.

It is strongly recommended to respect the route, by following the route in a clockwise direction.

This information is given for information purposes only. Royal Asport Cycleworks cannot be held responsible for any possible consequences linked to the use made of it.

For your safety, we invite you to contact local authorities if in doubt.