CLIMBING THE PASSES OF THE OSSAU VALLEY
Depart from your B&B and embark on a unique adventure to conquer the Pyrenean passes: Pourtalet, Marie Blanque and Aubisque: Pourtalet, Marie Blanque and Aubisque. This is a 100% cycling holiday. You’ll be staying in a B&B at “Green Bike Pyrénées”, run by Mireille and Nick. They are passionate about cycling and have chosen to share their passion with their guests. Everything is provided: bike garage, bike workshop with tools for repairing minor breakdowns, sports breakfast, bike circuits and local maps to consult on site, relaxation area on the chalet terrace… We recommend three circuits and at the end of the trail… three wellness sessions at the “Spa Montagne”, for your muscular recovery.
Day 1:
Arrive in Louvie-Juzon and settle into your accommodation. Climb the Col d’Aubisque – 85 km circuit between the Ossau and Ouzom valleys. Followed by a Balneo, sauna and jacuzzi session.
Suggestion: Montagne Verte honey factory.
Day 2:
Col du Pourtalet circuit (passage from France to Spain) – 60 km circuit. To round off the day, a “Sports program bath, sauna and leg massage” session.
Suggestion: Falaise aux Vautours.
Day 3 :
Circuit du Col de Marie Blanque– 90km circuit between the Ossau and Aspe Valleys. Le grand refuge du sportif” session (balneo program, sauna, 50-minute sports massage).
Suggestion: Stroll around Lac de Castet, Plateau du Bénou and Port de Castet.
Day 4 :
After breakfast, end of your stay.
Suggestion: excursion to theArtouste Train.
