So,I jumped on the moto to ride to another two overlooked destinations, mainly because most riders ride on past the turn offs and that you have to ride back on yourself to join your principle route. Both end points result in a place for a coffee and meal. Another great day loop if you're in the region. The latter culminates is five stunning lakes all bunched close by and fed by twisties.
Ride over to Saine Colome via backroads rather than the Route National. This route will have a slower average speed but lets you get up high to see the first of the mountains.
From here ride the classic scenic route to the lake at Artouste.
At the summit of Col de Pourtalet the snow is melting...Col d'Aubisque though is still closed.
From here bimble down the other side into Spain turning left at Biescas onto the N260.....twisties abound and with a good road surface. Turn and head to Torla.
Ride on through the town and head to this big lump of rock. You'll come to a junction and by taking either you'll end up at a dead end.
Turning right takes you on this road to Pradera de Ordesa.......sporadically uneven and with potholes....
When you retrace back and take that left turn into ' Valle de Bujaruelo' which will take you on this road, which will have sections of rough gravel potholed lane to end at a camp site close to a river.
