On the roads of the 2026 Tour de France: cycling training camp

This cyclosport training camp is designed for demanding cyclists seeking elevation gain, intensive training, and athletic progress. Between legendary mountain passes, long climbs, and specific training sessions, you will experience a stay full of emotions and performance.

Training camp objectives:

- “Mileage” of over 400 km accumulated during the week,
- increase your endurance and mountain riding experience,
- prepare your season with stages inspired by the Tour,
- improve your technique, effort management, and nutrition,
- share an adventure among passionate cyclists in the heart of the Cantal volcano.

2026 Dates

- from Monday 27 April to Friday 1 May 2026
- from Monday 18 May to Friday 22 May 2026
- from Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May 2026
- from Monday 8 June to Friday 12 June 2026
- from Monday 15 June to Friday 19 June 2026
- from Monday 22 June to Friday 26 June 2026

For whom?

cyclists already accustomed to regular riding and capable of chaining rides with significant elevation gain,
from 18 years old,
muscle-powered bikes and e-bikes,
handi and para-cyclists.

In total, the training camp offers:

- 400 km of cycling “mileage” *,
- 7600 metres of total elevation gain,
- 6 hours of physical preparation,
- 2.5 hours of warm-up and stretching technique,
- 1.5 hours of physiology related to nutrition and hydration,
- 2 hours of specialist interventions.

* Including climbs such as Pas de Peyrol, Col d’Aulac, Col de Néronne, and others.

The Gîte des Quirous welcomes you in an authentically renovated presbytery, ideally located in the heart of the Cantal volcano, in Dienne (15300).

Designed for active stays as well as relaxing moments, it offers:
comfortable 4-person rooms,
a large dining and activity room,
a cosy lounge,
as well as a self-access kitchen for more flexibility.

A secure storage room is available so you can store your bikes with peace of mind.

Meals will be provided by [in progress], our partner restaurateur, who will prepare menus meeting our specifications: product quality, nutritional balance, and energy intake adapted to sports practice.