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A75 : Vialle-Chalet - Azinières
Midi-Pyrenees , France
July 3, 2007 - 4 stars route rating4.5

The A75 is (if there is such a thing), a motorcyclists motorway. Corner after corner of high speed open dual carriageway on very good quality motorway style surface. This section also offers easy access to the Gorges du Tarn and Viaduc du Garabit. The marked end point for this route is just before t...


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Au tour de Cordes sur Ciel
Midi-Pyrenees , France
May 1, 2011 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Beaux paysages, bon virage... Une route pleine d'histoires


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Auch - Barran - Bassoues - Riguepeu - Auch ( Ballade Gersoise 1 )
Midi-Pyrenees , France
October 3, 2011 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Petite ballade sympa pour indigènes!!!


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Awesome scenery
Midi-Pyrenees , France
October 9, 2010 - 5 stars route rating5.0

This route takes you right up throught the pyrenees. Just remember to keep your eyes on the road! The scenery is amazing.


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D107 / D613 : Axat - Ax-Les-Thermes
Midi-Pyrenees , France
April 22, 2009 - 3 stars route rating3.0

The route starts on the D117 about a quarter of a mile past the roundabout with the D118 you will find the turn to the left next to a nice small restaurant. Follow the D107 along the side of a river (excellent for pic nics) through a variety of small pretty villages to Espezel. here you join the D61...


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D117 : Foix - Estagel
Midi-Pyrenees , France
June 6, 2005 - 4 stars route rating4.0

A fast road, which goes through a variety of scenery from wooded hills to valleys full of vineyards. Spectacular views and not too many towns to slow your progress.


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D118 / D25 : Chateau Dusson - Ax-les-Thermes
Midi-Pyrenees , France
April 22, 2009 - 5 stars route rating5.0

This has got to rate as one of the most scenic spectacular rides in France. You leave the old ruined chateau of Usson on the D118 between Axat and Formigueres and turn toward Ax les Thermes on the D16 you pass through 2 villages (Rouze and Mijanes) before the real climb starts outside mijanes on the...


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D132 / NA 137 : Arette la Pierre Saint Martin - Arette
Midi-Pyrenees , France
November 10, 2005 - 4 stars route rating4.0

The D132 becoming the NA137 at the Spanish end. An excellent technical section with some occasional mud on road. Nonetheless, very rewarding if you get it right.


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D14 : Montazels - Tuchan
Midi-Pyrenees , France
June 6, 2005 - 4 stars route rating4.0

From St Paul-De-Fenouillet take the signs for the Gorges De Galamus. This is a spectacular road along the top of an amazing gorge. There can be a lot of tourists here but if you carry on most traffic dissapears and you are in a stunning valley, with a very winding road all the way to Rennes Les Bain...


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D18 / D19 : Mendive - Larrau ( Col d'Iraty )
Midi-Pyrenees , France
December 16, 2005 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Loads of hazards, campers, horses, pigs, sheep and some awesome barrierless sheer drops off the side of the road directly, Difficult to ride fast but still lots of hairpins and a wonderful experience.


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D18 and D19, Saint-Jean-le-Vieux to Larrau.
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
August 31, 2011 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Another great Pyrenian road that's well worth a visit. Race it or cruise it, all good fun.


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D18 from Bastida to D19
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
August 15, 2011 - 4 stars route rating4.0

A nice stretch in the French Pyrenees that you could fly along or just cruise and enjoy the surroundings.


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D19 : Larrau
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
August 20, 2011 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Real fun road to ride, some spectacular scenery but a fair bit of forest cover in places. The video is the first part traveling west to east. I have video of the rest of it but it's too shaky for my liking. Well worth planning into your trip.


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D294 : Escot - Bielle ( Col de Marie Blanque )
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
November 10, 2005 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Despite not being shown on the image, the D294 running east to west does exist here. It's a nice (if a bit bumpy in places) run uphill through a forest. As you come down the hill, watch out for the off camber right hander, the road then improves after the cattle grid and has some nice banked section...


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D3 / D6 : Rieumes - Isle de Dodon
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
July 20, 2006 - 5 stars route rating5.0

My favourite bike to do this road on is the firm's MT03. Depending on the time of year you ride - this can be a terrificly scenic road. You ride down with the Pyrenees on your left - in the colder months of the year the resolution on the mountains is fantastic. This particular section can be tied wi...


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D3 / D88 / D40 / D7 / D40 / D654 Beaumont-de-Lomangne - Mauvazin ( Pays de Lomagne )
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
August 5, 2007 - 3 stars route rating3.0

From Beaumont de Lomagne take the road to Lavit de Lomagne (D3) A nice twisty road with a good surface, then follow the A62 signs to Mansonville. At Mansonville turn left towards St. Clar (D88). This road is just as much fun but the road surface is bumpy! At Gramont turn right and follow the signs t...


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D34 : Montréjeau - Lasalles
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
July 22, 2006 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Leave Bar Oval in Montrejeau on your 'uber-traillie' and head towards the D34 in Montrejeau (Signed Franquieville). Having hit the D34 yawn your way down the 5 Km straight to just after the next village. The route really begins here. There is a long curving downslope leading up to an appallingly sha...


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D44 : Saint-Béat - Portet-D'Aspet
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
October 7, 2008 - 5 stars route rating5.0

I cant believe that this road is not on already - maybe it is under another guise.

Its where I take customers who want a little help with riding seriously twisty mountain roads before they set off.

I have only seen one group of foreign riders on it (GB) so maybe it is a...


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D55 : Nant - La Couvertoirade
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
July 3, 2007 - 3 stars route rating3.0

Quiet rural twisties, narrow and a bit bumpy in places, well suited to a big trailie.


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D613 : Camurac - Ax Le Thermes ( Col du Chioula )
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
October 14, 2007 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Nice road with a great view of Pyrenees mountains. Nice corners and great road surface. Unfortunately with some traffic...


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D618 : Bagneres de Luchon - Arreau ( Col De Peyresourde )
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
May 25, 2006 - 4 stars route rating4.3

After stocking up on fresh fruit and other supplies in the open air market we left Bageneres de Luchon after a boozy one night stay in a fabulously cheap and comfortable hotel called 'Le Panoramicâ'.
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D618 : Fronsac - St Girons
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
June 6, 2005 - 5 stars route rating5.0

This is a lovely quiet route in The foothills of the Pyrenees. Great wooded sections and quiet villages and very little traffic. Take your time and take in the views. goes up to a low pass with spectacular views of the distant mountains. Worth carrying on the D618 to Tarascon if you are going that w...


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D618 Saint-Girons - Tarascon-Sur-Ariege
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
April 20, 2007 - 5 stars route rating5.0

This road notionally a continuation from the Fronsac - St Girons section - is by far the best section of the two halves. Please Note: NOT for the faint hearted. Climbing the Col De Port is without a doubt a peak motorcycling experience. It's a lane and a half - at 35 Km/hour (about 20 MPH) I had ...


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D627 : Carbonne - Saint-Girons ( Volvestre Hills )
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
February 9, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Easiest way from Toulouse to the Pyrenees.
Leave behind the A61 at Carbonne, and it becomes immediately hilly, with great mountains views on the back. The down the hill, for 30 km of forrest and fields turns. Enjoy!!


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D633 : St Plancard - Montréjeau
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
July 22, 2006 - 5 stars route rating5.0

Fleet choice for this one definitely the Varedero or R1200GS - road lends itself to the 'uber-traillie stomp vibe' switchback adrenaline speed madness. Kick off with a cool drink in the Cafe D'Amour in St Plancard. The old lady there is suspicous of all foreigners but her son does the Tunisian dese...


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D84 : Albi - Graulhet
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
December 15, 2008 - 5 stars route rating5.0

Only a short bit of road but so good we had to turn round and do it again, and again. After 3 runs over it we decided things were getting silly and wed better quit while we were all (13 bikes) still in one piece. A great little bit of twisty tarmac, only a couple of straights, the rest just corner a...


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D907 : Mende - Millau ( Gorge du Tarn )
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
October 30, 2005 - 4 stars route rating4.5

Not a brilliant riding road, too tight and twisty, but the scenery is outstanding. Take the D907 that rund diagonally between millau and Mende, it's signposted Gorge du Tarn at the Mende end. Take your time to admire the views, have a raft ride down the rapids and take in the stunning new bridge a...


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D911 / D29 / D988 / D920 : Millau - Espalion - Aurilliac
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
October 31, 2011 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Millau to Aurillac - Take the D911 out of Millau towards Rodez. After Bois-Du-Four take the right fork onto the D29 again towards Rodez. On the outskirts of Rodez merge onto the N88 (D1088) bypass and follow it North to the D988 towards Sebazac-Concoures, continue on the D988 to Bozouls wher...


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D911 : Millau - Rodez
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
October 30, 2005 - 3 stars route rating3.0

Fast open road, not much to look at but can maintain very high average speeds


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D911 : Rodez - Cahors
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
October 30, 2005 - 3 stars route rating3.0

Two ways to do this,best bit is the D911 West of Villefranche, an interesting road, quite quick and varied corners. Northern loop using D1 from Rodez to Villefranche is a good quick road but the D911 to the south of Rodez is better. Cahors a very pretty town, got some great open air restaurants in...


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D918 : Arreau - Sainte-Marie de Campan ( Col d'Aspin )
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
June 1, 2006 - 5 stars route rating4.6

I really enjoyed the D918/D935 which runs from Arreau to Bagneres de Bigorre via the Col d'Aspin. It has a good surface and is littered with nice bends on the way to the summit at almost 1500 metres which was pretty busy when we visited. The road at the top was blocked by cattle and the surr...


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D918 : Eaux-Bonnes - Gourette ( Col d'Aubisque )
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
October 20, 2005 - 4 stars route rating3.8

Rises nicely on a good, wide surface with nice corners and stunning views. After Gourette the road continues rising but the surface deteriorates so it's not as nice to ride.


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D918 : Sainte-Marie-de-Campan - Luz-Saint-Sauveur ( Col du Tourmalet )
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
November 2, 2007 - 5 stars route rating4.8

Can't say anything about this famous road. The fog didn't let us enjoy either the road or the view :( Just adding some foggy photos…


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D918 : Val D'Azun - Arrens-Mansous ( Col de Soulor )
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
October 20, 2005 - 4 stars route rating4.3

Wide and well marked with a nice surface. Some mud and muck on road in places thanks to the local cows, but these are few.


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D922 : Gaillac - Villefranche
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
October 28, 2005 - 3 stars route rating3.3

A wonderful curve-fest through the hills of the Tarn Region. Great tarmac as is the norm in Southern France. Great food just about anywhere you choose to stop.


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D923 : Gavarnie - Port de Bouchero
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
October 7, 2008 - 4 stars route rating4.5

A road to ride before you die!
It goes no where - just up the mountain and stops!

However, it is one of the most exciting rides I have ever made - I touched my boots twice on a 1200GS, the second time I knew it was coming and lifted it - but it touched anyway.
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D925 Petis Cubes - Grand Souris
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
March 4, 2007 - 5 stars route rating5.0

Enjoy the photos - I took part of the bicycle Tour de France route on a Yamaha TW125 we normally hire out. This road is a gas to ride on anything with gears and 2 wheels! The first part of the ride actually follows the tour de france route - thereafter you have a selection of ski resort access roads...


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D934 / A136 : Eaux-Bonnes - Biescas ( Col Du Pourtalet )
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
November 14, 2007 - 5 stars route rating5.0

Great road with marvelous scenery especially at the way from Laruns up to Col Du Purtalet where the France / Spain borders are. The Spain side has lot of great open corners for fast riding.


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D938 : Cieutat - Capvern
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
November 21, 2007 - 4 stars route rating4.5

Great downhill section of bends with good visibility on a reasonable surface. Pleasant surroundings and easy to pass traffic.


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D964 : Gaillac - Caussade
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
June 7, 2005 - 4 stars route rating4.0

A great road if you want to bypass Toulouse and Montauban. Lovely scenery reminiscant of Tuscany with rolling hills Poplars etc. Quiet route in May.


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D999 : La Cavalerie - Les Liquisses Hautes - Nant
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
July 3, 2007 - 3 stars route rating3.0

The road into Nant. Coming down the hill on this shortish section you get a great view on Nant and a selection of nice, if a little bumpy corners. Newly tarmaced when I rode it in June 07.


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D999 : Millau - Albi
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
December 7, 2009 - 5 stars route rating5.0

A superb race track of a road, just keeps going all the way to (or from) the visitor centre under the Millau Bridge across to Albi. Easy to get carried away, speeds can get very silly because its such a fast open road. Change to the D992 for the Millau bridge visitor centre near the Millau end.


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Fos - Melles - Couret
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
March 5, 2007 - 4 stars route rating4.0

I will forgive you for being confused - I was! First the decision about the road type - Mountainous, Rural or Trail. Um - Yes. No sorry - not good enough pick one. Ok then trail (just in case some one decides to take their 'Blade up there. But not strictly true - see below. Length of route - um...


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N135 / D933 : Pamplona - Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
May 8, 2007 - 4 stars route rating4.0

A good route over the Pyranees, leave Pamplona, then use the N135 toward the hills. The road has a few places where it is easy to get lost, keep using the signs to France. The route goes through quite an easy pass, but the road is interesting and fairly quiet, even in summer, although there are ...


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N141 / D618a : Bossòst - Bagneres De Luchon ( Col Du Portillon )
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
April 20, 2006 - 4 stars route rating4.4

This route runs from Vielha on the N230 in the Spanish Pyrenees to Bagneres De Luchon on the French side and takes in the Col Du Portillon.
Three of the attached photos are of the N230 between Vielha and Bossst.
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N20 / N22 / CS240 / CS340 (Andorra) L'Hospitalet-Pres-L'Andorre - Andorra La Vella
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
April 20, 2007 - 4 stars route rating4.5

Assuming you are coming from France - you will probably com via D117/N20. When you hit Hospitalet-Pres-L'Andorre you will turn onto the N22. Somewhere about here look to take a break and do what ever you do to prepare. This is a seriously twisty road - and a fairly fast one - most of the hairpin...


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Tarascon-Massat-Tarascon par le col de port
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
May 1, 2011 - 5 stars route rating5.0

Un régal de routes de montagne.


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Tarascon/Massat/Tarascon par le col de port
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
May 1, 2011 - 5 stars route rating5.0

Un régal de routes de montagne.


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Toulouse - Bout du Pont ( Ariege )
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
August 14, 2011 - 3 stars route rating3.0




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Toulouse - Revel - Saissac - Mazamet - Saint-Pons-de-Thomières ( Montagne Noir )
Midi-Pyrenees ..., France
October 6, 2011 - 4 stars route rating4.0

tour de la montagne noir