Bagneres-de-Bigorre

Late 18th Century Spa town with character

Key Facts

  • small town at the base of the valley

  • start of the extended climb to the tourmalet

  • Plenty of restaurants

  • Good Variety Of accommodation

  • supermarkets

  • bike shops

  • Amazing public spa

The Town

  • Nice well equipped town centre with amenities

  • 2 Large Super markets

  • large choice of accommodation

  • Good Choice of restaurants and bars

  • Easy to drive to and good access to adjacent valleys for more Cols to climb.

  • Cycle from the town or drive up the Valley to Sainte-Marie de Campan.

Best For

  • Classic French Architecture

  • Great Spa

  • Access to Multiple Cols

  • Amenities

Local Cols

  • Col Du Tourmalet (East accent)

  • Col d'Aspin (West accent)

  • La Hourquette d'Ancizan (West accent)

  • Pic du Midi de Bigorre (gravel)

Location Map

Top 3 Local routes on Strava

Top Tips

  • Stay In town or walkable emenities

  • stay in one of the surrounding villages ( especially those on the road towards the tourmalet) for peace and quite plus slighly better access to the cols

  • Dont miss the Aquenisis spa