This 230 km (4.5 hours) route has 8 passes, including the Col d'Aspin (1489 m), one of the most famous in the Pyrenees. Each of them promises a breath of fresh air and memorable moments.
There are 4 tourist stops on this route. You are free to stay for a few minutes or a few hours.
- Valmirande Castle(*)
- Saint Bertrand de Comminge
- Medous Caves(*)
- Mauvezin Castle(*)
(*) Please check the opening hours and booking possibilities.
1. Valmirande Castle: extravagant and sumptuous neo-Renaissance building, with its chapel, large flowerbeds and a park
2. Saint Bertrand de Comminge: an ancient Roman city that became a major pilgrimage site on the way to Compostela
3. Medous Caves: the richness of the concretions and the beauty of the underground river ensure that it has a high tourist value
4. Mauvezin Castle: built on a rocky spur, this superb fortress dominates the entire Toulouse-Bayonne route from its crenellated keep