AllezPyrenees

07/09/2026

It’s rare that we have time to be tour guides during the summer but with a quieter schedule and relatives staying, last week we got a chance to do just that…from Lac Estaing, to the Neouvielle Reserve, supporting a first ascension of Tourmalet to Val d’Arizes. Lots of walking and a bit of biking, plenty of laughs and good food ❤️

05/07/2026

The Tour’s kicked off and we’re really looking forward to Thursday’s stage which passes through Bagnères, then Aspin, Tourmalet and finishes at Gavarnie for the first time. If you’ve not seen Gavarnie before, it’s a village at the base of an incredible Cirque of mountain peaks with the highest waterfall in Europe. It’s also stunning (photo taken by a lovely guest last week)

19/06/2026

We’ve made some more room on the workshop wall for guest comments and so far this season we seem to be doing ok 😁

14/05/2026

Around here most wouldn’t give this little ramp a second’s thought but it makes me smile every time I ride it….story time…
When I started cycling here I had a friend who took me out for my longest ride, 50km. The route took a few turns and by 45km (ish - pre Strava🤣) we came to here…it looked steep and the road dog-legged to the right, the opposite direction to home. I stopped, tired and disheartened. As I did an old couple pulled alongside in their car, the guy wound down his window and simply said ‘Courage!’and smiled. It was exactly what I needed, a moment of humour and encouragement. I did 59km that day.

I love cycling around here, not just because of the scenery, the challenges or the road quality but because cycling is almost part of the local fabric, people will help a cyclist in need….mid-storm rescue halfway up Hautacam, drive up Aspin with a pump for a stranger who punctured at the top, water replenishment, sharing snacks and offers of help even if you’ve just stopped for a breather. Plus the off-season ‘saluts’ or waves between riders is almost 100% 😁.

And being able to share this with others makes me smile as much as this bit of road does.

26/02/2026

23 degrees yesterday and even though it’s temporary, we’re looking forward to getting back into the mountains again for more views and descents like this (Col d’Aubisque).

01/01/2026

Happy New Year to you all. May 2026 be full of happiness and health, families and friendship.

‘Our’ mountains are looking wonderful this morning to celebrate the new year ❤️

11/11/2025

Fancy joining us for the 2026 Tour de France? We already have only 2 rooms left if you do. The 8th July sees the start at nearby Lannemezan - perfect for seeing the riders before the race. On the 9th the route passes through our town on the way to Aspin, Tourmalet and Gavarnie - several opportunities to see the climbers in their element. What’s more we don’t increase our prices, we just have a minimum stay request.

28/09/2025

Pyrenees Magazine has just confirmed that Bagneres de Bigorre is THE place to stay in the French Pyrenees and we're THE place to stay in the town. This isn't a paid advertising piece - just a great article about riding in the area, Chez Octave, local cycling businesses and the best B&B around ☺️.

30/07/2025

A view from my training ride. The title doesn’t really do it justice. Around 45km and 600m of climbing in the foothills, I never get tired of it. It’s simply gorgeous and full of memories of rides before, things seen and wonderful guests I’ve ridden the roads with ❤️.

14/07/2025