Route N°9 - La Madeleine (col de Sustary)

Classified in all subjectivity as the most confidential and most aesthetic route in the Basque-Bearnese foothills, these 50 km to be savoured as an aperitif for the “little queen”. A wide range of profiles, atmospheres and perspectives follow one another to the delight of visiting cyclists and locals. The col of Sustary has to be won and the last km can make weakest put their feet on the ground. The climber may choose the "Madeleine" option with the possibility of adding 3 km and 350 m of elevation gain to the odometer. To avoid any risk of hypoglycaemia, refills are strategically placed throughout the course. Cheese producers at the foot of La Madeleine, gourmet restaurants in Barcus and Esquiule are some of the options to add to this adventure. In short, a concentrate of Bearn and Soule to enjoy without hesitation, but well prepared.