{"id":1718,"date":"2026-05-01T20:46:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T20:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chambredhoteslemoulindelaneste.fr\/?page_id=1718"},"modified":"2026-05-03T18:34:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T18:34:03","slug":"the-tour-de-france-in-our-valley","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chambredhoteslemoulindelaneste.fr\/nl\/the-tour-de-france-in-our-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"De Tour de France in onze vallei"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1718\" class=\"elementor elementor-1718\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c10311 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3c10311\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57fc395 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"57fc395\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"lm-tdf-page\">\n  <style>\n    .lm-tdf-page {\n      --lm-green: #4f5f4a;\n      --lm-green-dark: #2f3a2c;\n      --lm-cream: #f7f3ea;\n      --lm-sand: #e7dbc7;\n      --lm-text: #333;\n      font-family: inherit;\n      color: var(--lm-text);\n      background: var(--lm-cream);\n      padding: 70px 24px;\n    }\n\n    .lm-tdf-inner {\n      max-width: 1080px;\n      margin: 0 auto;\n    }\n\n    .lm-kicker {\n      text-transform: uppercase;\n      letter-spacing: 0.18em;\n      font-size: 12px;\n      color: var(--lm-green);\n      margin-bottom: 18px;\n    }\n\n    .lm-tdf-page h1 {\n      font-size: clamp(38px, 6vw, 68px);\n      line-height: 1.05;\n      color: var(--lm-green-dark);\n      margin: 0 0 28px;\n      font-weight: 400;\n    }\n\n    .lm-intro {\n      max-width: 780px;\n      font-size: 20px;\n      line-height: 1.75;\n      margin-bottom: 56px;\n      color: #4a4a4a;\n    }\n\n    .lm-section {\n      background: #fff;\n      border: 1px solid var(--lm-sand);\n      padding: 42px;\n      margin-bottom: 28px;\n    }\n\n    .lm-section h2 {\n      font-size: 30px;\n      color: var(--lm-green-dark);\n      margin-bottom: 20px;\n      font-weight: 400;\n    }\n\n    .lm-section p {\n      font-size: 17px;\n      line-height: 1.8;\n      margin-bottom: 18px;\n    }\n\n    .lm-grid {\n      display: grid;\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n      gap: 28px;\n      margin-top: 28px;\n    }\n\n    .lm-card {\n      background: var(--lm-cream);\n      padding: 28px;\n      border-left: 4px solid var(--lm-green);\n    }\n\n    .lm-card h3 {\n      margin-bottom: 14px;\n      color: var(--lm-green-dark);\n      font-size: 22px;\n      font-weight: 400;\n    }\n\n    .lm-card ul {\n      padding-left: 20px;\n      line-height: 1.8;\n    }\n\n    .lm-note {\n      background: var(--lm-green-dark);\n      color: #fff;\n      padding: 38px;\n      margin-top: 36px;\n    }\n\n    .lm-note h2, .lm-note p {\n      color: #fff;\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 768px) {\n      .lm-grid {\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n      }\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n  <div class=\"lm-tdf-inner\">\n\n    <div class=\"lm-kicker\">Cycling & mountain culture<\/div>\n\n    <h1>De Tour de France in onze vallei<\/h1>\n\n    <p class=\"lm-intro\">\n      Once a year, the quiet roads of the Pyrenees transform. What is normally a peaceful mountain landscape becomes the stage of one of the world\u2019s most iconic sporting events. And here, in the heart of the valley, you are right in the middle of it.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"lm-section\">\n      <h2>A race through the mountains<\/h2>\n      <p>\n        De <strong>Tour de France<\/strong> is not just a cycling race. It is a moving spectacle \u2014 a celebration of endurance, landscape, history and passion. In the Pyrenees, the race reveals its true character, as riders climb long mountain passes and descend through valleys like ours.\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        Stages in the Tour de France often pass close to Izaux, sometimes within just a few kilometres. On those days, the atmosphere changes completely.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"lm-section\">\n      <h2>The legendary climbs nearby<\/h2>\n\n      <div class=\"lm-grid\">\n        <div class=\"lm-card\">\n          <h3>Col d\u2019Aspin<\/h3>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Just minutes from the valley<\/li>\n            <li>Classic Pyrenean climb<\/li>\n            <li>Regularly featured in the Tour<\/li>\n            <li>Accessible for recreational cyclists<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"lm-card\">\n          <h3>Col du Tourmalet<\/h3>\n          <ul>\n            <li>One of the most famous climbs in cycling<\/li>\n            <li>High altitude mountain pass<\/li>\n            <li>Challenging, iconic and unforgettable<\/li>\n            <li>A must-see during the Tour<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <p>\n        These climbs are part of cycling history, and both are within easy reach from our location.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"lm-section\">\n      <h2>What to expect on race day<\/h2>\n      <p>\n        The day the Tour passes through the valley is unlike any other. Hours before the riders arrive, the roads begin to fill. Campers line the route, spectators gather, and a festive, almost timeless atmosphere takes over.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"lm-grid\">\n        <div class=\"lm-card\">\n          <h3>The experience<\/h3>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Roads closed several hours in advance<\/li>\n            <li>The publicity caravan passes first<\/li>\n            <li>A brief but intense moment as riders pass<\/li>\n            <li>Cheering crowds, flags and music<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"lm-card\">\n          <h3>Good to know<\/h3>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Arrive early for a good viewing spot<\/li>\n            <li>Bring water, food and sun protection<\/li>\n            <li>Plan your route back (roads remain closed)<\/li>\n            <li>Expect a relaxed but busy atmosphere<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"lm-section\">\n      <h2>Cycle it yourself<\/h2>\n      <p>\n        Outside of race day, the roads return to their calm rhythm. This is one of the most beautiful regions in France for cycling \u2014 whether you are experienced or simply curious.\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        You can ride the same climbs as the professionals, at your own pace, surrounded by silence, nature and extraordinary views.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"lm-grid\">\n        <div class=\"lm-card\">\n          <h3>For recreational cyclists<\/h3>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Quiet valley roads<\/li>\n            <li>Short climbs and scenic loops<\/li>\n            <li>Ideal for e-bikes<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"lm-card\">\n          <h3>For experienced riders<\/h3>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Long mountain ascents<\/li>\n            <li>Legendary Tour climbs<\/li>\n            <li>Challenging elevation profiles<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"lm-note\">\n      <h2>A moment that stays with you<\/h2>\n      <p>\n        Whether you come for the race or simply happen to be here when it passes, the Tour de France leaves an impression. For a brief moment, the world\u2019s greatest race moves through this quiet valley \u2014 and then, just as suddenly, it is gone again.\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        The mountains remain. The silence returns. 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