This short time trial will be a delightful ride, taking us south of the Tour de France’s most popular city (after Paris). Pau has a lot going for it: it’s an ancient royal city, a modern day student stronghold and gateway to the Pyrenees. The highest point of this route is 380m and the lowest 179m so you’re looking at a couple of moderate climbs on small country roads, through forests and farmland. And all of this with the mighty Pyrenees as your backdrop. The photo moment comes at 21km as we pass through the Jurancon vinyards – then it’s back into town for lunch and an afternoon of sunshine!
