Route 260
Tourmalet & Ordesa
A must-do and legendary route in the French and Spanish Pyrenees. It passes through incredible and renowned places such as the Tourmalet and is close to the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park. It's recommended to do it in summer to pass through the incredible Col d'Aubisque, which is closed in autumn and winter due to snow. The route runs from Aubisque to Sulor from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and from Sulor to Aubisque from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, closed year-round.
Departure/arrival: Sort/Sort
Total effective time: 9-10h
Total distance: 550km
Highways and Motorways: 44km
National Highway: 148km
Regional road: 358km
Local road: 0km
PLACES OF INTEREST
• Col du Tourmalet
It is the most famous port in the world of cycling for the Tour de France.
• Col d'Aubisque
It is a regular stop on the Tour de France, with a constant viewpoint and impressive views.
• Pont de Suert
It is a commercial, administrative, and service center. It has a significant history dating back to the High Middle Ages. Visitors can visit the Plaza Mayor, the Abbey Palace, the Lavaix Monastery, and more.
• Aínsa
It is a privileged location, situated between the Cinca and Ara rivers. Aínsa has been declared a Historic-Artistic Monument. You can visit the magnificent porticoed Main Square, the Castle, the Romanesque Parish Church of Santa María, and more.
WHERE TO REFUEL
Gas station in Rialp (on the same road), Vielha (on the same road), Le Relais des Pyrenees gas station in Lus saint saveur (on the same road), Repsol in Formigal (on the same road), Cepsa gas station in Ainsa (inside the village), Cepsa gas station in Pobla de Segur (on the same road)
• Col du Tourmalet
It is the most famous port in the world of cycling for the Tour de France.
• Col d'Aubisque
It is a regular stop on the Tour de France, with a constant viewpoint and impressive views.
• Pont de Suert
It is a commercial, administrative, and service center. It has a significant history dating back to the High Middle Ages. Visitors can visit the Plaza Mayor, the Abbey Palace, the Lavaix Monastery, and more.
• Aínsa
It is a privileged location, situated between the Cinca and Ara rivers. Aínsa has been declared a Historic-Artistic Monument. You can visit the magnificent porticoed Main Square, the Castle, the Romanesque Parish Church of Santa María, and more.
WHERE TO REFUEL
Gas station in Rialp (on the same road), Vielha (on the same road), Le Relais des Pyrenees gas station in Lus saint saveur (on the same road), Repsol in Formigal (on the same road), Cepsa gas station in Ainsa (inside the village), Cepsa gas station in Pobla de Segur (on the same road)
