The Col du Tourmalet

mythical Pyrenean mountain pass

At an altitude of 2,115 meters, the Col du Tourmalet is one of the most famous passes in the Pyrenees and a legendary stage in the Tour de France. Less than an hour from Camping du Monlôo, a 4-star campsite in Bagnères-de-Bigorre, it’s a must for mountain, cycling and scenic enthusiasts. Linking the valleys of Campan and Barèges, the Tourmalet offers spectacular scenery of high pastures, Pyrenean peaks and iconic winding roads.

A symbol of sporting challenge and mountain authenticity, the Col du Tourmalet attracts enthusiastic cyclists, bikers and travelers in search of wide-open spaces every year. The famous statue of Octave Lapize, erected at the summit, is a reminder of the heroic history of cycling in the Hautes-Pyrénées. From the Camping du Monlôo, your stay in the heart of the Pyrenean Piedmont is the ideal opportunity to discover this mythical site and live the Haute-Bigorre mountain experience to the full.