I last saw this restaurant in August 2018, when riding my motorbike through the Pyrenees, but on that occasion there was standing room only, and I decided to eat further down the valley. On this occasion, we were skiing down, and saw the same restaurant. It is in a convenient spot, but only if you come down the Blue slope! The building appears small, but in reality there are many tables inside. Along one long side there are many windows, which give an extraordinary view down into the valley far below. We were extremely fortunate to find the place almost empty, and so were able to choose a superb view. We had a super welcome, and excellent service resonantly quick, and charming. The range of...
I popped into this restaurant not expecting food as they were fully booked, but just wanting some water after a long ski. I was told that is was not possible as they were closed it was1.15pm and the place was full! I asked again just for a glass and the waitress thought I might be able to buy a bottle which was fine. However when she asked her boss, he said absolutely not as they were closed. If my French had been excellent I would have marched up and told him exactly what I thought in front of a full rstaurant...however this is my next best option. I will never recommend this place to anyone.
This is a welcome refuge when the weather is bad on the Tourmalet often! Not your usual cycle cafe nevertheless, customers are almost exclusively cyclists who have slogged their way up the col. A mix of experienced 'psycho ' cyclists with giant calf muscles and the rest of us. Fabulous photos of 100 years of Le Tour and a bike such as used by Octave Lapiste in 1910. Prices reflect the fact of where it is.
We love the Paradise ski run above Coombe Louque chair lift and have come past this pretty place quite often. Decided to stop today and we were pleasantly surprised. The views from inside are amazing. Plat du jour was sauté beef in beer with chips but we had assiette du skier which was enough for two. Friendly staff and good drinks menu.
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The waitress was English! We just had a drink in the sunshine with that view! It was a nice stop. The toilets were fine although I don’t enjoy being in the room with men using the urinal but this appears to be a French thing.
Auberge pratiquant des petits menus a tous les prix de 6 à 30 € croque monsieur, plateau fromage ou charcuterie Décor sur le tour de France Personnel très serviable
A great spot to sit outside at the top of the Tourmalet and enjoy a chocolat chaud (hot chocolate), some chocolat cake and a cheese and ham “sandwich”.
Cycled all the way up the tourmalet to find the resto open but only to pay €3 for a can of cola and no water available. Why bother? '
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So what if the prices are grossly inflated. It’s still a great place to have a beer. Fantastic views
