La Lanterne Rouge,
is a cycling Guest House & training base in the mountain village of Saint Savin in the Hautes Pyrenees. It is run by cyclists for cyclists. We have 5 ensuite bedrooms which can accommodate 15 people. All our rooms have beautiful views of the mountains which surround Saint Savin.
La Lanterne Rouge front door.
TV Lounge, a relaxing space for watching the racing.
Bedrooms:
Room 5.
Room 4 with 4 single beds.
Room 2 with a double bed and balcony.
A bed with a view, Hautacam as seen from room 2.
Dining:
We serve a continental style breakfast, cereals, fruit, fresh bread and cakes, yogurt, pasta, eggs or other food available upon request. Dinner is served at 18:00 hours, starter of salads or hot soup depending on the weather, main course with lots of carbohydrates to stock up on energy for the cols, mostly French dishes with occasionally Irish or other dishes and wine to wash it down, followed by a dessert, tea, coffee.
Dining room. The stone wall outside was built in the 12th century.
Sample Dinner menus:
| Menu 1 Warm Goat’s Cheese Salad with Walnuts And Balsamic Dressing ~ Roast Duck Breast with a Cherry Sauce Served with Rosemary and Garlic Potatoes ~ A Selection of Local Cheese ~ Gateau Basque – A Local Speciality |
Menu 2 Homemade Minestrone Soup ~ Baked Pork Chops in a Sage and Cider Gravy Served with Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables ~ A Selection of Local Cheese ~ Ice Cream Sundae and Hot Chocolate Sauce |
| Menu 3 Crispy Bacon and Warm Potato Salad Served with a Honey and Mustard Dressing ~ Spaghetti Bolognaise ~ A Selection of Local Cheese ~ Pound Cake with Rhubarb and Strawberry Compote |
Menu 4 An Assortment of Melon, Local Cured Ham and Smoked Duck ~ Fragrant Lamb Biriyani ~ A Selection of Local Cheese ~ Apple and Plum Crumble Served with Homemade Custard Sauce |
We have a fully equipped bike garage with all the tools you need from Allan keys to track pumps, our nearest cycle shop is 3km away. The garage is securely locked and alarmed, so you can be sure your bike is safe. There is a high pressure washer for your bike, we will wash and dry your cycling gear every evening.
Saint Savin park, La Lanterne Rouge, the 12th century abbey with Hautacam and Col de Tramassel in the background. Photo taken July 2007.
