Roads, Cols and Passes of the Pyrenees (Hardback)

Where do you turn when you want to ride in the mountains — really ride them — following in the wheel tracks of the pros across the legendary passes of the Tour de France? Plenty of books list the famous climbs, their gradients and their stats. But finding the right routes that link them together, choosing the best side to tackle each ascent, and knowing which roads to avoid… that’s a different challenge entirely.

Award‑winning cycling writer Peter Cossins has created the definitive answer. Inspired by Alfred Wainwright’s iconic walking guides, his new series is designed to be the bible for riding in Western Europe’s high mountains — practical, detailed and crafted for cyclists who want to experience these landscapes at their very best.

The first volume, The Roads, Cols and Passes of the Pyrenees, covers:

• 120 meticulously planned routes

• 400 Pyrenean climbs

• Over 12,000 km of riding

• Both the French and Spanish sides of the range, plus Andorra

From 50 km loops past dramatic Cathar Castles perched on impossible cliffs to 200 km epics worthy of the Tour itself, Cossins highlights not only the iconic ascents — the Col du Tourmalet, Col d’Aubisque, Plateau de Beille — but also the hidden gems that deserve just as much attention.

Each route includes historical context, practical advice, and expert insight into the best approaches, the most scenic lines, and the quietest, most rewarding roads. It’s a guide built to make your mountain riding as enjoyable, memorable and safe as possible.

Whether you’re dreaming of your first big alpine adventure or planning your next multi‑day epic, this is the essential companion for exploring Europe’s most spectacular cycling terrain.