Aspet - Le Cottage du Milan Royal (Pyrenees)

Large village house ideal for classic TDF climbs in the Pyrenees

Le Cottage du Milan Royal is a fully renovated 6-bedroom cottage that's a perfect base for cycling in the central Pyrenees. The owner, Alison, is keen to see more cyclists use it. The cottage is on a small square with parking at the front and a lockable garage for bikes. There is also walled private garden. A hose is available for washing down bikes. Aspet is near the Col de Portet d’Aspet – featured over 30 times in the Tour de France. It's also within reach of the Col de Mente, Col de Buret, Col de Larrieu, Station du Mortis, Cols des Ares and the Portillon. Great also for mountain biking, with 32 all-terrain routes in the Aspet area. The tourist office has more info on bike routes. Good access from Lannemezan (50km), Saint-Gaudens (15km) and Bagneres-du-Luchon (45km).

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