Mountain biking around Bagnères-de-Bigorre

VALLÉE DE BAGNÈRES PIC DU MIDI TOURMALET

From cross-country to enduro, the Bagnères-de-Bigorre region in the Hautes-Pyrénées has a wealth of mountain bike routes to suit all abilities. At the foot of the legendary Col du Tourmalet, one cross-country route follows another, with breathtaking views of the Pic du Midi.Enduro trails offer technical and challenging routes for the more experienced riders. Don’t leave without a diversion to the Crastes fountain, where a spring with renowned skin-care benefits is hidden on the edge of a bucolic itinerary. Downhill mountain bikers won’t be left out in the cold with the Barèges bike park and its 14 trails.

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Cross-Country

17 routes to enjoy

Contemplation is the order of the day at this French Cycling Federation-accredited site around Bagnères-de-Bigorre, at the foot of the legendary Col du Tourmalet. With 17 routes and 277km of paths, the itineraries wind their way through the surrounding villages, combining heritage discovery with exceptional panoramic views.

The more accessible routes stretch along the hillsides, offering breathtaking views of the Pic du Midi, whose observatory and dome are easily recognisable. Others criss-cross mysterious forests, leading to fountains with reputed virtues.

As you gain altitude, the routes become more technical, but the grandiose landscapes, with their fairground barns and vast panoramas over the valley, make every effort worthwhile.

17 TRACKS – 277 km
– 3 green runs
– 5 blue runs
– 3 red runs
– 6 black runs

Crastes

The Crastes fountain

Cross-country favourites

This easy, accessible green trail leads to the heart of the forest, where a spring renowned for its beneficial properties is hidden. For generations, visitors have come here to replenish their supplies, filling jerry cans with water or even immersing themselves in the water.

The itinerary covers 8 km (round trip) with only a slight gradient (163m D+).

A bucolic itinerary

The spring springs from a fountain protected by a stone canopy, followed by a small stream and a pool where you can soak in the clear, cool water (15°C). This fountain is reputed to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and acne.

Enduro

Enduro circuits

10 routes to discover

The routes in Haute-Bigorre are mainly technical, with seven routes ranging from medium to very difficult, including the Baysaou, a 16km route through the unspoilt Lesponne valley, with two descents.

However, there are also three more accessible circuits, allowing as many people as possible to discover the pleasures of riding.

Find the routes

10 TRACKS – 124 km
– 3 blue runs
– 6 red runs
– 1 black run

To be complemented by downhill mountain biking

At the Barèges Bike Park

To complete this network of cross-country and enduro routes, mountain bikers will have easy access from the Bagnères-de-Bigorre valley to the Barèges Bike Park on the western side of the Col du Tourmalet (around 50 minutes by car from Bagnères-de-Bigorre).

Discover the bike parks

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Mountain biking at the Barèges Bike Park
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Matthieu Pinaud

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