Pyrenees Mountains : An original and monumental sculpture….in tribute to riders of Tour de France…. – 25 Photos

18 meters high – 30 meters large….

The ” Tour de France in the Pyrenees ” sometimes called The Great Loop is a monumental sculpture by Jean-Bernard Metais and erected on the area of the Pyrenees from the A 64 motorway between Tarbes and Pau. It represents an ascent ( the Col du Tourmalet) won the yellow jersey rider to seven other riders.

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August 4, 2014 at 15:18

Beautiful. Love your site!

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billgncs says:

July 23, 2014 at 15:09

We were driving to Spain and “Pow” there it was. It’s a super sculpture.

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1. Ici & La Nature - Pictures of France says:
  
  July 23, 2014 at 15:15
  
  :-)….Yes…an impressive and funny sculpture.
  
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andy1076 says:

July 23, 2014 at 14:42

That’s an amazing looking tribute, perfectly depicts the struggles the cyclist must of felt on the tour 🙂

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1. Ici & La Nature - Pictures of France says:
  
  July 23, 2014 at 15:23
  
  Especially…on mountain roads.
  
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