Summer

Summer Storm

17 May 2012
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The first summer storm passed a bit to the south of Saint-Savin this evening, not very spectacular but a sign of things to come. The photo below is the view looking south from La Lanterne Rouge Cycling Lodge as the storm passed. On the left is Hautacam and on the right the Gorge de Luz. You might [...]

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Summertime

17 May 2012
Mike Chappell at La Lanterne Rouge Cycling Lodge

Summer has most definitely arrived in the mountains. All the cols are now open. Daytime temperatures are in the mid 20′s and we have had a few in the 30′s. I rode up the Col du Tourmalet yesterday with Mike, an English cyclist staying at La Lanterne Rouge Cycling Lodge. On the way up we [...]

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Summers Day

4 August 2011
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Today was a hot summers day here in Saint Savin. After a cold June and July, August has started dry and hot with temperatures in the high 20s and should be in the 30s next week. You might like:The Fun Never StopsThe fun never stops here in the Pyrénées, skiing again on the Tourmalet today, [...]

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Preview Stage 12 Tour de France – Cugnaux – Luz-Ardiden

6 July 2011
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Stage 12 of the 2011 Tour de France will be the second high mountain stage and the first mountain top finish. The route is from Cugnaux to Luz-Ardiden. Cugnaux is in the south-west of the city of Toulouse. The route is 211km long and will cross Hourquette d’Ancizan and Col du Tourmalet before the finishing climb to Luz [...]

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Luz Ardiden

1 July 2011
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The Tour will be up here in 12 days time. There is nobody camping out yet but I’m sure it will not be long. View the full photo gallery of Luz Ardiden. View the full photo gallery of Luz Ardiden.You might like:Sunny DayToday was hot. 30°c in the shade. We ate a barbecue meal outside under the [...]

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Luz Ardiden – Stage 12 – 2011

1 July 2011
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Luz Ardiden will host the finish of stage 12 of the 2011 Tour de France. Here are some panoramic photos I made up there today. Click on them to see full-size. 8km from the summit, looking over the town of Luz to Col du Tourmalet. 2km from the summit. 1km to go. From the summit [...]

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George Hincapie Tour de France 2011

28 June 2011
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George Hincapie will start his 16th Tour de France on Saturday, equalling the record of Joop Zoetemelk. You might like:Volta a CatalunyaWent down to see the finish of stage 3 of Volta a Catalunya in La Seu d’Urgell today. It is a 275km …Hautacam SunsetThe sunset as seen from Hautacam this evening. Looking west (obviously) over [...]

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Hautacam Sunset

27 June 2011
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The sunset as seen from Hautacam this evening. Looking west (obviously) over the Col du Spandelles, Col du Soulor and Col d’Aubisque. Panoramic view from Col du Tramassel. Saint savin is in the valley between the two lakes. Click photo to enlarge. You might like:Joyeux Noël.We wish all our customers and website visitors a happy [...]

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International Pétanque

26 June 2011
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It was very hot in the Pyrénées today, 35°c in the shade here in Saint Savin. Our guests still rode some epic climbs, including Soulor, Aubisque and Tourmalet. After dinner we relaxed with some cold beer and some international Pétanque games. There were players from Ireland, Australia, England, Canada, USA and France. View the full photo gallery of [...]

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Summer Solstice

21 June 2011
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The longest day of the year has come and gone, Mother-Nature put on a light show just after sunset. This photo was taken from one of our bedrooms.You might like:Here Comes Summer!Every day is getting a little warmer and a lot greener. The snow is fast retreating up the mountains…Lac d’EstaingI have added a new [...]

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Morning Walk

14 June 2011
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It was a beautiful morning here in Saint Savin, I took a walk in the valley. View the full photo gallery of a walk in the Lavedan Valley. View the full photo gallery of a walk in the Lavedan Valley.You might like:Stage 16Mike Leaman from Newport in Wales got some good shots on the Col du [...]

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Montée du Géant du Tourmalet

4 June 2011
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It is the 4th of June, right? 3c on the Tourmalet with pouring rain to mark the start of the summer season. The Giant of the Tourmalet has returned. 1200 riders or there about started the ride, only a few hundred made it all the way. View the full photo gallery of Montée du Géant du [...]

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Storm Clouds

26 April 2011
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Summer is here and with it has come the first summer storm. April has been one of the driest on record, the rain is welcome. You might like:Col du Tourmalet meaningThe interpretation of the name is most often given as “Bad trip” or “Bad detour”; this would be fair…Col d’Aubisque 70 timesThe Col d’Aubisque has [...]

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All photos by Paddy Sweeney unless otherwise stated.