Spectating TdF Stages 16 & 17 :Tourmalet or Peyresourde ?

Lard Armstrong
Lard Armstrong Posts: 25
edited June 2012 in Pro race
I was hoping to drive upit he Tourmalet the day before, find a spot to park, pitch the tent and watch the stage the next day.

I have been told by someone who went in 2010, that there were nowhere to park anywhere on the Tourmalet THREE DAYS before.

Plan B is to ride up it 1st thing on race day.

Plan C would be to get up on the Peyresourde, camp out for 2 nights and catch both stages.

What do you reckon ?

Thanks,

Comments

  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    Plan B sounds fun.

    But the Peyresourde is nearer Luchon, which quite a nice place to stay, and it's the climb nearer the finish -so it'll be more exciting racing. Plus, it's not easy to cycle up.
  • Anyone know the Peyresourde ? Are there many spots for parking ?

    Any help appreciated.

    Ta