PYRENEES FRANCE: The MOST FAMOUS mountain passes in the FRENCH PYRENEES

From west to east over the most famous mountain passes of the Pyrenees in France: Join a motorcycle ride to Col du Tourmalet, Col d'Aubisque and Col de Peyresourde on the french part of the Pyrenees mountain range.
Ride a motorcycle in the Spanish-French mountains of the Pyrenees, they said. It will be amazing they said. There will be fantastic views, they said.
So I rode to the Pyrenees. Not only once, not twice, but for the third time. And this time, my journey to the Pyrenees was the most challenging so far. Follow my ride over high mountain passes in dense fog.
00:00 Introduction Pyrenees
01:01 Ride from Spain to the Pyrenees
02:32 The gateway to the Pyrenees - the town Pau
03:21 Enter the Pyrenees at Lunchon and have Lunch at Chez Trey in Béost
05:20 Visit the scenic town Eaux-Bonnes
06:10 Ride to the ski resort Gourette
07:04 Approach Col d'Aubisque and take a picture with its enormous bicycles
10:18 Ride through the village Argelès-Gazost on the way to the next mountain pass of the Pyrenees
10:50 Col du Tourmalet - the most famous mountain pass of the Pyrenees
13:17 Arreau and Col de Peyresourde
13:40 Bagnères-de-Luchon and its Hot Springs and thermes
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[@BibtheBoulder]

Ah, the Pyrenees. My wife and I go there every year, and have done so for the 7 years we have been together. The Catalan people are extremely welcoming, and the roads and views without equal. One of those places you really must go to at least once in your lifetime..

[@donkeyoaty6439]

Hi Bib, my wife and I go for the first time in May. She’s nervous to say the least. Primarily she’s concerned about finding accommodation and riding on the right for the first time. You’re a seasoned visitor so, any tips to ease her nerves. Thanks in advance 😊👍

[@LiveLoveLaugh22]

@@donkeyoaty6439How did you get there? Did you drive yourself or take a tour? Thx

[@NomadShifu]

With its heavenly natural setting and sacred pilgrimage sites, the Pyrenees is a soul-inspiring destination. The gorgeous landscape includes forested mountains, green valleys, dramatic gorges, pristine lakes, and rushing waterfalls, with important towns along the rivers.

[@ghoshneh]

beautiful, I enjoyed the clip and the narratives despite the fog!

[@petem6846]

Beautiful video, Lea--thanks for making this! Your problems with fog reminded me of a 10-day trip we took to the Alps in 2010. Nothing but fog and rain ... until we got into the airport at Munich to return at which point the clouds magically disappeared.

[@EricGCraig]

Great video, thanks for sharing. Pyrénées is a great place on two wheels 👍

[@APAYOYO76]

I did the Transpirenaican Trip from east to west on july 2021. For me, the most beatiful place was Aubisque. Amazing views from there. Your trip and images bring me good memories.

[@achraf9946]

Ich liebe deine Videos so sehr.

[@charlesharris2749]

Beautiful video! The sheep on the hillsides got me. They're so... pastural! Looking forward to the coming episodes. Happy trails.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much! Sheep always have a special place in my heart too 😂🤗

[@user-cv2su8iy9d]

You have no idea what a happy person you are! You have driven along such beautiful roads of the world! And You share your impressions with us. Thank you. ❤️

[@negishubham9537]

Motercycle+Mountain's+lea=Fantastic combination. Love your videos and how you explain everything is so shooting. All the best my dear. In future if you have plans. Kindly visit Indian Himalayas. 😇🙏🙏💚

[@relaxingsilentfilms-LosAngeles]

we are researching the Pyrenees both the Spain and French side.. this is very helpful to understand the area.

[@tonywilliamson1961]

Good vid,I did the pyrenees in 2005 ,your vlog has rekindled my thoughts to go again.look forward to part2

[@pandpzero]

Yet another invigorating video. When touring in Europe, you cannot go wrong if you travel to the picturesque places frequented by cyclists, particularly the Tour, the Giro and the Vuelta. We are looking forward to returning to the Alps and the Pyrenees.

[@madventurosox8677]

"Goodmorning, I'm somehwere in Spain..." ...instant beauty! What a gorgeous backdrop! I lived near there for a few years and I love this part of the world sooooo much. Watching your awesome videos has really made me reassess future life goals...👍👍👍

[@SuperRahul163]

Beautiful journey..

[@vzmax]

Summer 2021 was especially wet in France. But rain is a blessing !

[@IanTed]

Had the same issues in the French Alps pre COVID, so disappointed but headed off to the Massif Central and loved the rest of the trip…

[@hmoosawi]

Some times we aren't lucky with the weather, but still we have to enjoy the journey, Thank you Lea ❤️

[@TheVladomo]

Thanks you for thrill exlplanation you went through. Make me i went through. God job.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@davidbacon9223]

Thank you! 🙂

[@bengtjohansson5221]

Nice filming Lea. Despite the fog. Thank you. looking forward to the next video.

[@edwardmiller6353]

Big thumbs up! Beautiful country!

[@jorgegustavoortiz7717]

What a beautiful ride. Inspiring... Thanks for sharing!

[@hansverhoeven5156]

Always nice to look at your video’s

[@Got2Go]

Thanks so much - I promise as well some sunshine next week!

[@pedroat750]

Next may it will be my turn to go to the Pyrenees.💪

[@daveydoo3173]

Big thumbs up, even tho it was foggy i still enjoyed it, love the little villages , so pretty..😁

[@danielgiorgi514]

Me gustan los paisajes y los pequeños pueblos,hermosos todos !!

[@nyp3939]

I feel your pain with the fog. Its so tiring riding in it. That said another great production with loads of ideas for future trips. Thank you. Stay safe.

[@Tressala]

So so wonderful

[@footerontheloose9776]

My Thursday is now complete. Stunning scenery ( even in the fog) and thanks again for sharing with us mere mortals.

[@Got2Go]

Aw thank you so much! I think your next Thursday might be even better because I can promise to bring some sun finally!

[@jmanuelrobles8665]

Que videos, los disfruto al máximo, gracias Desde la Baja California México!!!!

[@davidvanbrunt4233]

Awesome ride !

[@queen452010]

Lea those places and views are just breathtaking! The beauty of those mountains and plains , and nature is just amazing. You are so lucky that you get to experience it in such a way . Safe travels to you and your companions. ❤️ from NY .

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much! I know, so lucky! But you have a very nice playground too in the USA!

[@williamcarroll4490]

My good Friend Glenora will love this video. I have my eye on a Kawasaki with 67,000 miles on it in Chatham Ma. It's tempting.

[@margaritamendez3327]

I totally adore the video. I enjoyed the astonishing views, the delightful music, and your narration. Thank you! :)

[@victory017t3]

Beautiful 😍

[@marcelplombier8175]

... encore un moment rêveur passé en votre compagnie. Lorsque le printemps est trop longtemps attendu, Got2Go nous fait voyager. Merci.

[@popeye77ish]

What a beautiful ride Lea. The fog adds an element of mystery and charm to the ride and we know there's always sunshine behind the fog 😊. Such beautiful little villages, very scenic and full of character. Thanks for the trip and happy riding. Cheers

[@Got2Go]

Thank you for coming along. I am still sad though that I couldn’t show you the full views - but you are literally trying to make the best out of the video still. I will bring some sun next week thiugh!

[@brucjam45]

Outstanding video.

[@juhakivekas2175]

Really nice video. Thank you for sharing.

[@antoniocoutinho511]

Sometimes we don't have lucky in other hand sometimes it happens... Just perfect the moment and the views....

[@njpaddler]

Lovely in any weather. Each time I see you I know there are smiles ahead.

[@Got2Go]

Thanks so much!!!

[@mariavictoriasantos1746]

your journey it is great trip very nice scenic i love how you blog wonderful ma*m❤❤❤

[@murattas4271]

I love you so much.Thank you

[@meicot4]

einfach sooo krasses gebirge ich stelle mir die fahrt auch mega geil vor!

[@creevey82]

I was born in Pau and spent the first 6 years of my life in a satellite village of Laruns (Louvie Soubiron). We moved to Australia but went back there about 6 times. Beautiful country! Even better food!

[@CarlosAlmeidapt]

I've done 3 times Laruns to BdLuchon track, and others within pyrenees always astoning views. A pleasure to come back again. Very nice footage by the way! Thanks for the tip on Beost restaurant.

[@Sudha-cm3zo]

Loved the video. I personally enjoy riding through fog as long as it's not at night. But it's all part of the adventure. Looking forward to more videos. Safe riding!

[@Got2Go]

Some of you guys have a very special taste, with enjoying the fog 😂☺️

[@RABuch]

Perhaps, like life, adventure motorcycling is about accepting and learning to appreciate whatever conditions you meet along the way. When riding a motorcycle you only have a relatively short time in every place because one is not carrying a house on our back! Lol! We are, by nature explorers, and so mobile and moving on. And...so is life. We are only here for a short time and we are always moving. Life is always changing and moving around us and we are in control of very little. This is adventure motorcycling and this is life. And it is beautiful! Thank you Lea for sharing you our journey with is. It is beautiful!

[@Got2Go]

That’s exactly how it is! 🙏🏻

[@RABuch]

@@Got2Go ❤️

[@benderbender1233]

thoroughly enjoyed!! much luv dear. ✌😋

[@Got2Go]

Thank you! Hope to see you again next Thursday !

[@benderbender1233]

@@Got2Go u can count on it dear! 💞 🤗

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Lovely film Lea 🎥...great scenery and a great place to ride and explore 😀 Cheers, Steve

[@evalinder9211]

Another beautiful video, thank you.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you Eva for always being part of the travel crew here!

[@fokaspetrogiannis4403]

Excellent episode Lea 👌👏

[@boxerridersgsa]

Traumhafte Video, wie immer😉 Lea! Danke!

[@Got2Go]

Danke dir fürs „mitfahren“

[@eurodrift2498]

awesome pyrenees been there twice its pretty stunning enjoy

[@stephenplatts5318]

It's been many years since I did some of them routes, watching your videos has made me want to do it again very soon.

[@johnnovy6630]

Nice post despite the fog! June about six years ago, being a Tour de France fan, I rode both the Col d'Aubisque and Col du Tourmalet on my then BMW GS700. I allowed one day for each summit so that I could take my time with stops and my favourite ham and cheese baguette snack with a small beer! Great scenery and lucky to have warm sunny days and no accommodation problems as before French school and general holidays. I stayed in Jaca in Spain and Lourdes in France as my starting points.

[@Got2Go]

That sounds like an awesome trip! I was blessed with good weather on my first two Pyrenee rides too - but that’s how it sometimes is! Can’t do anything about the weather.

[@jkelly1701]

Loved it amazing

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@Nito-Almaguer]

Con niebla o sin niebla, las aventuras junto a ti Lea son increíbles, saludos desde México 🇲🇽

[@Got2Go]

Hello to Mexico!

[@robroofer]

Foggy Days make you Appreciate Good Days ..!!! 💖

[@abdulazizsaleh8650]

Lea..thank you..that was stunning.. specially the villages 👌🏻

[@Got2Go]

Thank you for joining!

[@beauxdutaman7450]

im really enjoying your videos of all the places your go to. as for Pyrenees, when i was in Spain in 1970 took a trip up to Mt Serrate, (spelling) and was able to see them with snow on top. but they were all the way across the valley, So looking forward to your next episode.

[@orhanbiyiklibykl3179]

Keyifle seyrettim teşekkürler, seyahat ortağına geçmiş olsun diyorum.

[@stuipooey1]

Great video, what a amazing part of the world. It brings back some fabulous memories when I was crazy enough to cycle up Aubisque twice in the same day . We watched the tour de France the next day

[@Got2Go]

Cycle? Omg that’s indeed crazy! You must have some strong legs!

[@Eva-Eva1010]

Fog is my favorite weather the ride was fantastical n wat a wondrous place u shared wonderful ⛲

[@Got2Go]

What?! Your favorite weather? 😳😂 you have a very special taste!

[@rossrichardson7232]

Thank you for another wonderful travel video.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you for joining again!!

[@russcattell955i]

I have been to the Western Pyrenees 3 times, twice on a motorcycle and once in a car. 2 or 4 wheels it is spectacular in good weather.

[@robkeith1776]

Hi Lea. Greetings from Oz. Despite the fog, there was still some magic scenery. Thank you for taking us along on your European Adventure.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you for joining the ride again! Wish i could have showed you some more nicer views!

[@Gullafrah]

Fantastic...as always...beautifull....lea rieck...

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much!

[@sammayet9002]

Amazing 😻

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@ermanjones7787]

Enjoyed your tour

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@bibhuti66]

Your video and your voice OMG it's like therapy, Thanks for making such content.

[@Got2Go]

Awww thanks for this compliment! ☺️

[@KimottoSTORY]

Karen sekali pemandanganya luar biasa indah

[@jeg569]

Now I see what your tweet photo was about. Hope you get better views of the scenery soon.

[@ttrguy9952]

Lea Even though it was very foggy during your trip, it was a fabulous video Lady! I'm looking forward to your next, hopefully less foggy video. Peace Lea!! Ride SAFE and BE safe Lady!! 🙌👏👏👏👏👏👍✌👌🤙👋🙂 Here is your roses Lady!! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@Got2Go]

Was already waiting for the roses! No Thursday without roses no more (but what if you decide to give me other flowers next week - or maybe no flowers anymore at all?!? 😱 now you have to stick with this as long as I make videos here, otherwise I will get sad)

[@ttrguy9952]

@@Got2Go I promise Lady!! 😘

[@robin_hornychwanderer9583]

France is a beautiful country , it is true. You make beautiful videos , good camera, great comment and editing. I really enjoy watching your episodes. Robin

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much! Hope to see you again next week!

[@RogierYou]

Your travel partner is a lucky guy 😎

[@Got2Go]

I think so too, because he can just enjoy my fantastic route planning. 😂

[@locotanmoy]

That uphill zigzag route is awesome and cloud make it cherry on top.. Always you enjoy that moment's when you ride.. keep going love from India

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much and hello to India!

[@matthewrschuler]

I love your videos Lea. This one was especially scenic. 😀

[@Got2Go]

Next one will be even better. 😉

[@markjackson4786]

Shame about the weather, last time I was in the Pyrenees, I was lucky with the weather and enjoyed great views. Agree, riding in the mist or fog is no fun at all. Dealing with adverse weather is part of the deal on motorcycle trips!

[@Got2Go]

I am happy I already had seen the Pyrenees two times before - otherwise I would have been very disappointed that day!

[@cosmo00013]

you guys are so lucky to have the opportunity and why not the time to travel all around Europe, so beautiful areas again...all the best and stay safe!!

[@Got2Go]

We are definitely lucky to have such amazing landscaped close to our doorsteps

[@vzmax]

We're never happy with what we have. As a Frenchman, I regard the big region around the US-Canadian border as the nicest place in the world. Québec, Maine, Ontario, Montana, Oregon, B-Colombia...

[@Christianjaontour]

We just love your idea with the title of this series. Destination Home and the beauty of our close surroundings are worth making a lot of such videos … 😀🙏🏻🚀

[@Got2Go]

We are definitely lucky!

[@leobrenneis1442]

You do a outstanding job filming and narrating your videos! I’m really enjoying the Europe tour since I’ll never get a chance to cross the ocean I’ll see it through your lens. Safe Travels!

[@Got2Go]

I am very happy that you are enjoying these parts of the world too!

[@luisbraz-ruivo]

Thank you for the nice episode and for the throwback in time riding the same roads! Despite the bad weather it was still entertaining and this episode was great company while I was cooking my monkfish dinner! Glad Hans (that’s the name I gave your mystery partner) saw the cow on time. It would just have been bad luck if she was on the road!!

[@davidjones9636]

great video, unlucky with the mist. I go in early September this year so hope for better conditions!

[@OK-qg9tm]

Pyrenees!! Great episode! And French breakfast , should be the best. Cafe au lait , croissant and cigarettes. Breakfast of champions.

[@Got2Go]

Breakfast of travel partners

[@119topdawg]

Fog isn’t fun for sure. Your routes remind me of the some of the routes around Tellico and Franklin in the Great Smokies. Lovely video

[@Got2Go]

Yes that’s true, a bit similar - but the mountains look very different in my opinion!

[@119topdawg]

@@Got2Go Having never Been to the Pyrenees, I will defer to your opinion😊.

[@joseph40ninjas88]

Safe travels!

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@steffenstritt2685]

Danke Danke Danke, 1000 Erinnerungen beim angucken. Auf dem Col dAubisque hatte ich den dichtesten Nebel meines Lebens. 3,5 m Sichtweite. Und in Bagneires Luchon das geilste Raclette überhaupt. In Laruns das heftigste Unwetter und mein längster Non Stop Trip heim. 1276 km in einem Rutsch. Ja die Pyrenäen. Unvergessen. Im September nochmal. Da hab ich noch ne Rechnung offen. Danke dass du mir wieder Appetit drauf gemacht hast.

[@Got2Go]

Na da habe ich ja Glück und du konntest in meinem Nebel mehr sehen als in deinem 😂 Auf jeden Fall noch einen Versuch wert! Wenn du dann schon in der Gegend bist ist die nächste episode glaube ich was gutes für dich - aber du kennst das sicher eh schon alles. 😉

[@danielmcneil3004]

Thanks Lea for the Pyrenees ride. Hope you are well. Dan. ✌️🏍🇨🇦

[@Got2Go]

Thank you for joining!

[@lkj974]

I have lived in the American Mountain west since 1984, always around mountains: Sandias, Intercoastal, Sierras, Rockies in the US and Canada. But the character of these mountains are different from anything I have seen up to now. Really eye popping! So….green! And…steep! I love it when you say “But don’t you worry guys!” We never worry when watching your travel videos, you should know that!

[@Got2Go]

Awww that’s such a nice thing to write - thank you so much for these words! But don’t you worry - there will be sunshine and a lot of very special mountains coming up in the next episodes. It’s crazy how different mountains can be, I thought exactly the same when I came to the Rockies the first time - that I have never seen mountains like that!

[@lkj974]

@@Got2Go Looking forward to it.

[@tugaminhoto4969]

Really fantastic views an lovely villages, i love places like this, really enjoyable. Thanks for share with us, Hugs from Portugal.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you and I hope I can come to Portugal next time!

[@tugaminhoto4969]

@@Got2Go great, if yours comme here in North region (Minho) I will glad to receive yours.

[@lambethlongshanks4791]

Beautiful video! Fog or no fog!

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@miguelalmeida402]

Even on bad conditions, you did a good job 😃 congrats.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@zulfiqarzulfiqar401]

Your all videos beautifull so thank you beautiful

[@Got2Go]

Thank you

[@travelwithtahir9367]

Beautiful audio and video

[@roysoesmiyanto9149]

Very2 nice, 1👍👍👍🇳🇱🇳🇱

[@Got2Go]

🙏🏻👋🏻

[@Khalidshaud1010]

Tanks 👍🏻

[@NooBiker]

I enjoy the misty weather, it's quite atmospheric a d dramatic, even though unfortunately you lose the views, but I like to look at the positives and find the silver linings in the clouds 😁

[@deanmaguire9773]

What a very interesting vid my congratulations to you Lea and travel partner really enjoyed it ..some of the roads in your vid reminds me of North Wales in the UK where l live ✌🏍👍

[@Got2Go]

That’s definikty still a place I want to see more of too - wales! 🤗