Bikepacking Toulouse–Lissabon | Part 1: Über die Pyrenäen nach San Sebastián

In diesem ersten Teil meiner Bikepacking-Serie fahre ich von Toulouse bis nach San Sebastián und überquere dabei die Pyrenäen. Auf der Route liegen legendäre Anstiege wie der Col du Tourmalet, Col d’Aubisque und Col du Soulor – insgesamt über 8.000 Höhenmeter auf rund 550 Kilometern.

Ich starte in Toulouse, kämpfe mich über vier Pässe, durchquere atemberaubende Landschaften und rolle schließlich an der spanischen Atlantikküste ein.

Etappenübersicht:
Day 1 – Toulouse → Tajan
Day 2 – Tajan → Ayzac-Ost
Day 3 – Ayzac-Ost → Aucun (Restday)
Day 4 – Aucun → Jaca
Day 5 – Jaca → San Sebastián (Ankunft in Spanien)

Kommender Part:
• Bikepacking Toulouse–Lissabon | Part 2: Entlang der Nordküste Spaniens durch die Picos de Europa

Setup & Equipment:
• Bike: Cannondale Topstone 2
• Bags: Apidura Expedition Series, Rovativ
• Camera: GoPro Hero 12, iPhone 12, DJI Mavic Air
• Navigation: Garmin Edge 830

Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/38848252

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a pleasure. It’s done. We made it to Toulouse.
Twelve hours on the bus were rough but we’re here. Time to load up the bike. Everything’s packed. This is what it looks like now. Alright, let’s go — from Toulouse to Lisbon. 2,000 kilometers. Let’s go. We’re already quite a bit outside Toulouse now. It’s gradually going uphill, a steady climb — probably around one percent the whole time. Not sure how well you can see it. I hope I’ll find some water soon, because it’s already 30°C and I need to drink a lot. Day 1 is coming to an end. is coming to an end. We’ve done around 87 kilometers, and I’m just about to reach a small town I’ll grab some dinner there. There’s even an Aldi After that, about 20 km left. I’m pretty tired — didn’t sleep much on the bus last night. What’s cool though: I can already see the Pyrenees in the distance. That’s really motivating —
I know if I ride another 20 km, the view will be even better. Tomorrow I’ll be right in the middle of those mountains.
That’s gonna be awesome. Alright, one more easy hour and a half, and then tomorrow the real adventure begins.
That’s the plan. Welcome to Aldi in France.
Voilà. [Music] [Music] I’ve arrived at my spot for tonight roughly 110 km from Toulouse. Took a shower, set up the tent, and now dinner time: classic pasta pesto, a can of tuna, some walnuts — must be good for something. First day done.
Considering how tired I started – I’m still pretty exhausted now. The good thing about traveling solo:
you don’t have to share your food. Bon appétit. Voilà. Day 2. Big climbing day ahead. Just the Col du Tourmalet alone is 1,500 meters of elevation gain. But I’m prepared — I’ve got bars, electrolytes nothing can go wrong. You can already see the Pyrenees.
We’re going up to 2,100 meters today. So, now I’m going to focus on riding. It’s busy on this road. Alright, the climb has basically started
1,500 meters up over 25 km. Weather’s perfect. They had forecasted rain, but so far — nothing. Let’s go. 9% 9% gradient left,
still about 1,000 meters to climb.
It’s tough It’s tough, really tough. Garmin says 30°C, I’m dripping sweat. Right now I’m halfway up the Tourmalet, and it’s really exhausting. steady gradient, hot weather Gonna watch the last five minutes of Bayern vs. Hoffenheim then tackle the final part of the climb. the cows are just chilling here [Music] Col du Tourmalet — done Almost the end of day 2 —
and there’s already the next pass signposted. Not that we’re getting bored here. Day 3. It’s raining, so I’ve put on my yellow rain jacket. And yes, I’ve packed everything up now. The bike is ready. I’m now cycling about 12 km to my hotel with a pool. You have no idea how much I’m looking forward to that. A little rest day today,
then back at it tomorrow. The rain got even heavier —
I’m soaked despite the gear. Water’s literally pooling in my shoes.
The goats up here are staring at me like, “What the hell is this guy doing?”
Three more minutes to the hotel — can’t wait. can’t wait.
Straight into the pool. What a recovery day.
Escaped the rain, now sitting in the jacuzzi. Here’s the setup.
Hung my shoes above the heater with a pretty clever construction. The rain stopped, sun’s back. I’m ready.
Let’s head to Spain! Day four. [Music] Tour de France flags still hanging here — love it.
First climb of the day done. Strong Quick coffee stop on the Col du Soulor. I’m hyped. Man, what an adventure. A pleasure. [Music] climb two done. [Music] [Music] Well, what I really have to say at this point is that the roads in France are really on a different level. Too bad this shop is closed. It was a very nice descent and now it’s straight onto the next pass. Unfortunately, I can’t reach a supermarket now, would have to go downhill again and would definitely lose another half hour. I also want to cover a bit more distance today. So these last three bars and this bit of honey will have to suffice. 28 km of ascent, 1300 meters of elevation gain. At the end of the climb, I’ll be in Spain. Vamos. Pure energy. last 10 km. Now pretty much at the end of the climb. 2 km to go, hardly any more elevation gain. Once again. Above the tree line. Once again at the end of my strength, but now it’s all downhill for a really, really long time. A little stream flows next to me. This would actually be an epic campsite, but I barely have any supplies left. It gets freezing cold up here. I think it’s 8°C right now, at night it will probably be below zero. I’ll show you. I somehow find this treeless landscape shrouded in clouds. Mystical. That was really impressive. A tough piece of work behind me. Alright, see you up there. Col du Pourtalet almost ticked off. We’ve ticked off the Col du Pourtalet. Unfortunately, there isn’t as nice a landmark here as at the other passes, but I’m really there. Believe me The Spain sign is right up ahead. I have to get out of here quickly. It’s really cold, 5°C. Spanish roads seem downright Spanish to me. From the 5°C cold Col du Pourtalet into the sunshine. In case everyone hasn’t noticed, I’m in Spain now. En España. I haven’t ridden this far since Toulouse, but somehow it already feels like a big step. Today was a big step too. Already over 2000 meters of elevation. It’s really cool to be riding a bit straight. Simply in Spain. Next stop Portugal. Caught the sunset —
what a strong day. So, next day, day 4, day 5, day 4. It’s just getting light here. We’ve been on the road for half an hour. According to Garmin it’s 0°C. I didn’t expect it to get this cold. But wow, beautiful morning. The sun is rising behind me, no cars anywhere. Really great. Yes, if I drive all day, I could maybe make it to San Sebastian. It would be great to be by the sea today. That’s where I see myself. Early mornings, I’m telling you —
you get to experience this. Oh, it’s beautiful. It’s so windy though. Snack break — tuna. The wind really broke me today, it was so nerve-wracking. Now it’s 70 km to San Sebastian. I think I can make it there before the sun goes down. So, about three and a half hours left now. So, I actually made it to San Sebastian. Over 200 km. Just missed the sunset, but you can still see the twilight here. Awesome.