GRAND PYRENEES
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An overview of your process
Arrival
Individual journey to Toulouse/FR airport — from there, the ESC shuttle takes you to the hotel.
Check-in is usually possible from 15:00 (early check in subject to availability)
17:30: Welcome aperitif on the hotel terrace, presentation of the team & tour program, getting to know the participants
18:30: DINNER
The hotels & stages
HISTORIC START
Hôtel de la Cité
https://www.cite-hotels.com/en/hotel-de-la-cite-carcassonne/
Flight to Toulouse. Start in a medieval setting, the horses are already waiting: Carcassonne! An aperitif on the castle wall to get to know each other. The next day: Drive through rolling wine landscapes towards the Pyrenees. First mountain passes, first meters in altitude
ALPINE ELEGANCE
Torre del Remei
https://www.torredelremei.com/en/
Crossing the border to Spain over spectacular Pyrenees passes. Technical driver routes, wide panoramas and a stylish evening in one of the most exclusive boutique hotels in the region.
HIGH MOUNTAIN DRIVING
Canfranc Estacion
https://www.barcelo.com/en-gb/canfranc-estacion-royal-hideaway-hotel/
Legendary high-mountain routes, tight corners, maximum driving dynamics. The destination is the impressive historic train station complex in Canfranc — a unique place between history and modernity.
GRAND FINALE
Akelarre
https://akelarre.net/
Departure towards the Atlantic: smooth curves, spectacular coastal roads. Finale in San Sebastián with Michelin-winning cuisine and views across the ocean — the perfect end.
DEPARTURE
Luxury late check-out and a short drive to the water before taking the ESC shuttle to Bilbao airport Go, your sports car will be brought back to Germany
The schedule is subject to change.
Good to know:
FOR WHOM?
For everyone, whether you are a fast sports driver or a connoisseur who wants to enjoy a demanding tour with like-minded people, whether as a solo driver or with a co-pilot. We split the group of 12 into 3 small groups of approx. 4 vehicles per coach. The groups are differentiated in terms of speed; a change is possible. The coach navigates and sets the pace, you stay tuned and enjoy!
SERVICE
An organizational angel accompanies every tour, coordinates the group via WhatsApp chat and takes care of the departure times of the day. Our service technician is on site and provides assistance with topics such as air pressure or vehicle checks during the tour. The ESC shuttle transfers your luggage every day and can also take one or the other passenger with you, if desired.
VEHICLE
Sports cars of all types — in the past, the participating vehicles were relatively up to date and usually had over 400 hp. Our tour is not designed for classics or youngtimers. If you have any further questions about the choice of vehicle, please feel free to contact us. We also offer the ESC fleet as Car4Go for Grand Touring, feel free to check out the options!
In general, the vehicle should be well prepared for the tour: tires and brakes should not be at the wear limit (better over 50%) - although we are not on the racetrack, we will complete approx. 1200 km very sporty in 3 full days of driving. If you can, install wheels with road tires and not the semislicks — these offer more comfort and also more safety against aquaplaning in the event of a downpour. Fuel is not included in the tour price.
VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION
Your vehicle can be dropped off at Paddock 7 in the Frankfurt area or at our shipping company in the Stuttgart area up to about 1 week before the start of the tour. The shipping company takes care of the transport and always prepares a status report including pictures before loading; we are happy to share this with you. Transport is closed and insured (details). It is advisable to hand over the vehicle with a full tank of gas so that we can start the tour smoothly on day 2.
CATERING
Breakfast, lunch & dinner are included — the minibar and drinks outside meals must be paid individually. Water in the vehicle is provided daily.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact our Grand Touring project manager Sebastian Becker via email sb@e-s-c.de or mobile at +49 (0) 176 6363 9221 or as usual on the ESC hotline: +49 (0) 6172 923 920