Road Cycling Lourdes — Tourmalet & Aubisque Base Camp

Lourdes: The Perfect Cycling Base Camp for Pyrenean Climbs

À l'Ombre de la Tour is the reference base camp for road cyclists in the Pyrenees. From our door at 31 rue de la Grotte, you have direct access to the greatest cycling cols in the world. Lourdes sits midway between both sides of the Tourmalet — the absolute strategic position for a week of high-altitude riding.

Key Climbs Directly Accessible from Lourdes

Col du Tourmalet (2,115m) — The giant of the Pyrenees. Luz-Saint-Sauveur side: 19km at 7.4%. HC rated on the Tour de France.

Col d'Aubisque (1,709m) — Via Argelès-Gazost, 17km from Lourdes. Combined with the Soulor for an unforgettable loop.

Hautacam (1,520m) — 14km from Lourdes, 8.3% average. Multiple Tour de France summit finishes.

Secure Bike Storage

• Locked covered storage for road bikes and equipment
• Garden access for easy unloading from your car/van
• Bike wash and drying area
• Car parking 50m away

Book Direct — Best Price Guaranteed

Studio for 2, T2 for 4 or Duplex for 6 — book on ombredelatour.fr and save 15-20% vs OTAs. Flexible check-in to match your col schedule.