Motorcycle routes in the Pyrenees from Lourdes
Tourmalet, Aubisque, Soulor, Hautacam: the legendary Tour de France passes are less than an hour from the hotel. Here are our favourite loops, each done in a day, back to the locked garage in the evening.
2 115 m
Col du Tourmalet, the highest road pass in the French Pyrenees
4 loops
from 55 to 115 km from the hotel
Free
the locked garage, when you book on our website
Loop 1: Col du Soulor and Col d’Aubisque
About 115 km, half a day to a full day. Lourdes, Argelès-Gazost, Arrens-Marsous, Col du Soulor (1,474 m), then the famous cliff-side road to the Col d’Aubisque (1,709 m). Down to Eaux-Bonnes and Laruns, back via Louvie-Juzon and the Gave de Pau valley. Narrow road with no barrier between the two passes: take care and be patient with livestock.
Loop 2: Col du Tourmalet
About 105 km, half a day. Lourdes, Argelès-Gazost, the Luz gorges, Luz-Saint-Sauveur, Barèges, then the climb to the Col du Tourmalet (2,115 m). Down via La Mongie and Sainte-Marie-de-Campan, back via Bagnères-de-Bigorre. From La Mongie, the Pic du Midi cable car lets you extend the day.
Loop 3: Hautacam, the short ride
About 55 km round trip, 2 hours. Via Argelès-Gazost and Ayzac-Ost, a steady climb to the Hautacam resort (1,520 m) and a view over the Argelès valley. Ideal on the day you arrive or before you leave.
Loop 4: Luz gorges and Cirque de Gavarnie
About 100 km round trip, half a day. The road climbs the Luz gorges to the village of Gavarnie and its cirque, a World Heritage site. To make it longer, ride up to the Luz-Ardiden resort (1,715 m) on the way back.
When to ride? Pass opening dates
The Tourmalet and Aubisque passes are closed in winter and usually reopen between late May and early June, depending on snow. Early in the season, check road conditions on the Hautes-Pyrénées department website before you set off.
The best period is June to September. Set off early in July and August: the roads are quieter, and there are many cyclists on the Tourmalet in the afternoon.
A stopover designed for bikers
A locked garage under CCTV, free when you book on our official website, maintenance equipment lent at reception and breakfast from 7 am for an early start. Everything we offer bikers.
The hotel is open from 26 March to 29 October 2027 and closes in winter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pass to ride near Lourdes?
The Tourmalet for its altitude and views, the Aubisque for its cliff-side road after the Soulor. Both can be done in a day from the hotel.
Is the Col du Tourmalet open in April?
Usually not: it most often reopens between late May and early June. Hautacam and the valley roads are passable earlier in the season.
Where can I park my motorbike in Lourdes?
In our locked garage, free for any booking made on our website, for the whole stay.