📷 Photo by Cédric Le Bars on UnsplashRoad trips from Pau
3 road trips that start in or near Pau, from 3 to 8 days, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary, distances and campsites along the way.
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Pyrenean cols: Tourmalet and Gavarnie
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Béarn and Bigorre: Aubisque to the Pic du Midi
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Rock amphitheatres, hairpin passes and Cathar castles – by motorhome through the French Pyrenees from Pau to Ax-les-Thermes
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrenean cols: Tourmalet and Gavarnie | 3 | 122 km | 1 h 41 min | 5 |
| Béarn and Bigorre: Aubisque to the Pic du Midi | 3 | 146 km | 2 h 01 min | 8 |
| Rock amphitheatres, hairpin passes and Cathar castles – by motorhome through the French Pyrenees from Pau to Ax-les-Thermes | 8 | 373 km | 5 h 09 min | 14 |
FAQs
What are the best road trips from Pau?
Popular routes starting in or near Pau: Pyrenean cols: Tourmalet and Gavarnie, Béarn and Bigorre: Aubisque to the Pic du Midi and Rock amphitheatres, hairpin passes and Cathar castles – by motorhome through the French Pyrenees from Pau to Ax-les-Thermes.
Is there a short road trip from Pau?
The shortest is Pyrenean cols: Tourmalet and Gavarnie: 3 days, about 122 km.
What is the longest road trip from Pau?
The longest is Rock amphitheatres, hairpin passes and Cathar castles – by motorhome through the French Pyrenees from Pau to Ax-les-Thermes: 8 days, about 373 km with 14 stops.