The Tourmalet Road 🇫🇷 The Highest Pass of the Pyrenees - Scenic Drive

Embark on a scenic drive through the **Col du Tourmalet**, the highest paved pass in the French Pyrenees, standing at 2,115 meters (6,939 feet) above sea level. This road, nestled between the departments of **Hautes-Pyrénées**, offers not only spectacular vistas of jagged mountain peaks and verdant valleys but also a journey through rich history. First opened in **1846**, the Tourmalet quickly became famous for its rugged beauty and challenging conditions.

The **Tour de France** has made this pass legendary, featuring it over **80 times** since its debut in **1910**, making it the most climbed pass in the race's history. Fun fact: the name *Tourmalet* comes from the Occitan "Tour Male," meaning *bad detour*, a nod to its once-daunting, treacherous nature.

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[theaw.]

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Absolutely so beautiful!
Thank you!

[eventtrading]

Marvelous mountains. I hear the food's pretty good as well. Can't imagine making that ascent on a bike!