Tuesday 17 July: A brief stop at the Col du Tourmalet (2115m) on route to Gavarnie and our walk to the Brèche de Roland (2807m). The Col du Tourmalet was the…
The spectators had been gathering sometime at the Col du Tourmalet in readiness for the event the next day.
The GPS trace of our walk to the Brèche de Roland (2807m) starting from the parking at the Col de Tentes (2208m). Total distance walked: 12.2km.
Following the old Col road on foot to the Port de Boucharo (2270m) and the Spanish border.
Looking back down the Vallee des Pouey Aspe.
At the Port de Boucharo (2270m) and the Spanish border. From left to right: Kevin, Paul, Bob, Louise and Steve.
At the Port de Boucharo (2270m) and the Spanish border. From left to right: Me, Kevin, Bob, Steve and Louise.
A gradual climb to the base of the Col des Sarradets.
Comfort break.
A gradual climb to the base of the Col des Sarradets.