Col du Tourmalet Summit and Cyclist Statue
Col du Tourmalet Summit and Cyclist Statue
Road Cycling Highlight
Recommended by 48 out of 53 road cyclists
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parc national des Pyrénées (Aire d'adhésion)
Location: Barèges, Argelès-Gazost, Occitania, France
This is the statue of Octave Lapize, who shouted "murderers" but who was the first runner to reach the top in 1910 after walking most of the ascent.
July 10, 2023
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