Better weather at last!

Well what a week it has been in the Hautes-Pyrenees! We had a group arrive on Monday evening straight off the ferry at Santander, it took them longer than they thought with the bad weather they had not only in France but Spain too.

Tuesday was "tour" day, so everyone donned their wet weather gear for what was going to be a very wet ride taking in Col d'Aubisque, unfortunately there were no spectacular views to be seen that day.

Annie enjoying a break from the rain at Col d'Aubisque

'Buncey' group leader

Leaving the cafe at Col d'Aubisque

Gorges du Hourat

After the heavy late snow fall, a few hot days followed by heavy rain the result was devastating for many of the mountain villages, with houses, road and bridges being taken out by the storm water.  This has resulted in many roads being temporarily closed to enable emergency services to do their work.  Some routes are closed due to there no longer being a road; access to Caurterets, Bareges and St. Beat, we will let you know when these have been sorted.

Bridge damaged by flood water at St Laurent-de-Neste

Bridge damaged by flood water at St Laurent-de-Neste

Bridge damaged by flood water at St Laurent-de-Neste