The three cols of the day were perhaps the most famous of the Pyrenees in the history of the Tour de France. First the majesty of the Col du Tourmalet, at 2100m and at the top of a dramatic valley climb. Then the cool breezes through the pine forests of the Col d’Áspin. Followed by the Col de Peyresourde, with its wide open valley and green pastures.
The morning started with the climb of the Tourmalet in cloudy and misty conditions so the outlook wasn’t good. However the higher we got the clearer the sky became. So at the top the weather was clear and visibility excellent. With the sun shining the views on each of the climbs and descents were terrific. The last climb was quite hot however it was only a short descent into our shady camp at Garin.
Tomorrow another difficult day with 4 climbs and then a rest day in Oust. Garmin link here
Luz-Saint-Sauveur Cycling by peterjkemp at Garmin Connect - Details
 |
| 100 Cols "Hilton" |
 |
| Col du Tourmalet |
 |
| Col du Tourmalet |
 |
| Col du Tourmalet |
 |
| Col du Tourmalet |
 |
| Col du Tourmalet |
 |
| Jacques Goddet Memorial (he was Editor in Chief of L'Auto and ran the TDF from 1936) |
 |
| Col du Tourmalet |
 |
| Col du Tourmalet |
 |
| Stephanie and Jim head down the Tourmalet |
 |
| heading towards La Mongie |
 |
| Franc repairs a puncture |
 |
| Ste. Marie-de-Campan |
 |
| The memorial of "the legend of The Forge" where Eugene Christophe repaired his forks in TDF 1913 only to be disqualified |
 |
| Ste. Marie-de-Campan |
 |
| lunchstop Payolle |
 |
| paragliders near lunch |
 |
| approaching Col d'Aspin |
 |
| a French cyclist trys to divert a cow which was trying to steal his bidon |
 |
| view from Col d'Aspin |
 |
| Borderes-Louron |
 |
| Borderes-Louron |
 |
| Borderes-Louron |
 |
| Gliders above Col de Peyresourde |
No comments:
Post a Comment