Ride out along the D126 direction Col du Soulor to the peak called Gabizos.
Ride on through Arthez d'Asson where the road will follow along by a river
The French resistance, of course operated in the region back in the day, There's a small road side memorial to an inhabitant of the village of Ferrieres who perished during the conflict.
Spring is coming along with the snowmelt....this is normally just a small stream in summer.
Ride up out of Arbéost and climb towards Gabizos.
You'll see this sign a lot in most mountain regions....it means there'll be herds of cows etc soon.
Get to know it...if no animals, there'll be animal dung to slide on coming up.
Look! .....another chapel for you heathens to repent in....you'll have to buy a candle though I'd say.....
As you approach Gabizos you can see the route that takes you to Col d'Aubisque...it's still closed at present ...middle right of image.
Also in the drop off you can see some trails...you can ride down and dander over to the river for a picnic and then ride back up to tarmac.
Gabizos...lines of tumbling snow melt is why the road is still closed.......it's steep above the road and the road blocks with avalanche.
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