Road Cycling

As is clear from the itinerary of the Tour de France in 2010, and again in 2011, the Luz valley is full of excellent cycling routes. After celebrating the centenary of the Tour passing over the Col du Tourmalet in 2010 in 2011 it will pass the Tourmalet and then head up to finish at Luz Ardiden on the 14th July.  The Hotel Les Templiers is fully booked the 13-14-15 July but we are still able to offer some apartment rentals for the week of 9-16 July.  So if you’d like to come and participate in the excitement of the Tour let us know as space will be tight.

Outside of the Tour de France madness Luz is a fabulous base for tackling some of the great Pyrenean passes. The Col du Tourmalet of course, but also Luz Ardiden, Hautacam, Soulor and Aubisque.  The roads here are made for cyclists and you will have difficulty finding more spectacular scenery to cycle through.  The roads up past the Gavarnie ski station to the Col des Tentes, and up into the Cirque de Troumouse provide even more challenging climbs, even if they are never on the Tour circuit because they are finish within the Pyrenees National Park.

Our local bike shop has excellent equipment and you can organise rental of road bikes and mountain bikes through them.  Contact Olivier.  We have a secure cellar to store your bikes.

Note that the Col du Tourmalet often does not officially open until early June.  Contact us for information before you attempt to drive over it in May and early June.

Dates: May-Oct. Price: See the Hotel Les Templiers website for up to date room, breakfast and half board prices and details. Contact: Sian.