The Ossau Valley by bike: conquering legendary mountain passes

The Ossau Valley Tourist Office offers you a turnkey holiday!
Starting from your accommodation in the Ossau Valley, enjoy a 100% cycling adventure as you tackle the legendary Pyrenean mountain passes:
-Col du Pourtalet
-Col de Marie-Blanque
-Col d'Aubisque

We have selected a hotel from the "Accueil Vélo" network: secure garage, services tailored to cyclists and gourmet dining for your evening meals.

And after all that effort... it's time to relax! 🧖‍♂️
Three wellness sessions at the Spa Montagne, where Ingrid will take care of your muscle recovery.
 

🗓️ Programme for the stay

Day 1: Warming up on the Aubisque

Arrival in the morning. Ascent of the Col d'Aubisque – 85 km circuit between the Ossau and Ouzom valleys (≈ 4 hours).

5:00 p.m.: Meet at Spa Montagne for a 30-minute massage. Check into your accommodation at Bielle. Dinner and overnight stay.

Suggestion: visit the Miellerie de la Montagne Verte honey farm in the village of Les Siffleurs, between Eaux-Bonnes and Gourette.

Day 2: Heading for Spain

Breakfast at 8:00 a.m., then departure for the Col du Pourtalet (60 km – approx. 3 hours). Crossing from France into Spain.

5:00 p.m.: Spa session, sauna and 30-minute massage. 8:00 p.m.: Dinner and overnight stay.

Suggestion: explore the village of Laruns.
 

Day 3: The Marie-Blanque Challenge

Breakfast at 8:00 a.m., then climb the Col de Marie-Blanque.
90 km circuit between the Ossau and Aspe valleys (≈ 4 hours).

4:00 p.m.: "The athlete's little refuge" session (sports spa programme, sauna, leg massage). Dinner and overnight stay.

Suggestion: stroll around Lake Castet, the Bénou Plateau or the Port of Castet.

Day 4: End of stay

After breakfast, end of your stay.

Suggestion to prolong the pleasure: excursion on the Artouste Train
(bookings can be made at the Tourist Office).

⭐ Highlights of the trip

✔ Free afternoons to enjoy the valley 
✔ Bicycle hire available on site