Skycircuitvelo runs two ways to join: set holidays that individuals can book by the place, and personalised holidays for private groups. Either way the service is the same — full vehicle support all day, every day. The team lives locally, so they know the climbs in their sector and build routes around what your group can actually ride.

A typical day starts with breakfast at the villa, stocked with your preferred staples plus fresh pastries and bread brought in from a local boulangerie each morning. You head out on a GPX route matched to your level, with the van shadowing the group. The van carries mechanical support, layers, fuel and hydration, picnic supplies, first aid and recovery transport if someone needs to stop. Lunches and dinners are not included in the price, but the team books restaurants and caterers at your request.

At least one point-to-point day ride is supported during your booking, which opens up a second set of climbs to the east or west of basecamp. Mixed-activity days can be arranged with local providers. Airport and train station transfers are included, bike boxes and all, from Toulouse, Carcassonne and Tarbes/Lourdes. There is even the option of a 50km ride to or from basecamp instead of a transfer.

The villa is the difference from a hotel-based trip. Eight bedrooms with 15 separable or combinable beds, three bathrooms and four toilets, a fully equipped kitchen, a big lounge and diner, fibre wifi, washing and drying facilities and parking for five cars. Outside there is the private pool, a large garden with a BBQ and a 35m² games room for after the ride.

Saint Girons itself is an official Tour de France "Ville à vélo" and the birthplace of the annual UCI U23 Ronde de L'Isard. The town has restaurants, tearooms, bars and boutiques, and a large weekly street market. The team also offers a one-day supported ride for people already staying in the area, and long-weekend trips aimed at riders from Northern Europe — three full riding days for one day of leave.

What's included

- Exclusive use of the private eight-bedroom villa and grounds - Airport or train station transfers, including bike boxes - Full vehicle support every day: mechanical backup, clothing, fuel, hydration, picnics, first aid and emergency coordination - Recovery or return transport if needed - Mixed-level group facilitation - Personalised self-guided itinerary matched to your level and goals - GPX ride files for the best route options - Breakfast staples stocked at the villa - Fresh bread and pastries from a local boulangerie each morning - At least one supported point-to-point day ride - Organisation of mixed-activity days with local providers on request

What's not included

- Lunches and dinners - Flights and travel to the arrival airport or station - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Bike hire (not stated on the page)