The Pyrénées is a range of mountains that forms a natural border between France and Spain in southwest Europe.
The Pyrénées in France is a road cyclists’ heaven offering challenging climbs and high speed descents .
The Col du Tourmalet is one of the most famous climbs on the Tour de France (2,115 m / 6,939 ft ).
The town of Luz-Saint-Sauveur.
The central section of Pyrenees range is home to the highest summits , Le Vignemale, at 3,298 metres the highest point in the French Pyrenees… and the Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2,877 m) topped by an astronomical observatory .
The Col du Tourmalet is one of the most famous climbs on the Tour de France. The first rider over was Octave Lapize.
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Col du Tourmalet, Parc National des Pyrénées, 65120 Barèges, France
ICI & LA NATURE PICTURES 
Beautiful!
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Magnificent in so many hues and dimensions!
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Gorgeous photos
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Stunning photos. Hope to visit someday.
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Looks amazing!
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wonderful pictures !!!
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It’s a few years since I was in the Pyrenees – way too long! The Tour are going over here again this week. Nice photos.
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Fabulous, these mountains! I can see you enjoyed them – we went hiking in the valleys some years ago. Loved it and would like to go again.
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We went there for a day trip including a trip to the observatory. A fabulous drive in a very inspiring landscape (when it’s not covered by clouds). 😉
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