Cycling

The Tour de France passes by the chalet as they climb up to the famous Col de Tourmalet on the 12th July 2009.

Chalet Hay is perfect for cycling holidays in the Pyrenees.  It is located on the Col du Tourmalet (about 3 km from its start in St Marie De Campan) route and a few miles from the col du Aspin, another tour De france Route. The chalet has room for bike storage and is positioned well for day trips to other areas for instance Luz Ardiden, Cauterets, Hautacam.  To accommodate cyclists we are happy to offer shorter weekend breaks or training breaks out of peak season. please contact us via email and we will try to accommodate your requirements

Road cycling is a big attraction here in the Pyrenees. There are endless routes for all abilities. Many cyclists visit each year to conquer the Cols, 12 of which have been in past tours, especially the famous "Tour De France" Col du Tourmalet. There are of course many routes that are considerably less strenuous especially in the Barronies (foot hills of this area of the Pyrenees).

 Mountain Biking -  off road biking is well catered for with 350 km of marked trails in the immediate area and more in the adjacent valleys. Routes are coded to represent different levels of difficulty.

It is possible to descend from the Pic du Midi via the cable car by mountain bike, however check with the La Mongie tourist information for up-to-date weather and access conditions.