Tourmalet 4 Hpte Adelaide MaisonabeThe Col du Tourmalet road
The Col du Tourmalet is internationally famous on the cycle touring scene, and culminating at 2,115m in altitude, it’s the highest road pass in the Pyrenees as well as one of the busiest in summer. This is where the stories of the most popular event, the Tour de France, are written. At the top, be sure to take a souvenir selfie with the Géant du Col, a 3 metre-tall sculpture of a cyclist standing on his pedals, in tribute to Octave Lapize, the first racer to cross the Col du Tourmalet in 1910. From up there you will also see an equally famous location, the Pic du Midi. Much more than just a natural beauty spot, the Pic du Midi is known for its astronomic observatory at an altitude of 2,877, where scientists rub shoulders with astronomers and meteorologists all year round. The most beautiful vista in the Pyrenees mountains is also a listed International Dark Sky Reserve due to the Pyrenees’ clear night skies. This magical place offers visitors a unique experience.
