Tour de France in Hautes-Pyrénées. “We did not think that the Tour would bring us together”: how the world put down its suitcases on arrival at Altiport

It is a story like only the turn can write it. Similarly, A few tens of meters from the finish line perched on the Altiport. However, there are six and no less than three nationalities to have landed there. Moreover, Nancy. Similarly, his son Winsor Jewell from New York, Hjordis and Hemming from Khiel in Germany, and Mille and Olliver, a Danish couple. Therefore, They haven’t been seen for years and it was the big loop that brings them together again. In addition, “Mille and Hjordis participated in university exchanges and we welcomed them, narrates Nancy. However, The tour was an opportunity. However, I pointed out Garin, near Luchon, on a map, with several stages around. tour de france hautes-pyrénées. “we Nevertheless, I reserved a BNB air and here we are.”

The group attended the Toulouse stage before switching to the Tourmalet on Saturday. Nevertheless, “This is our first in France and our first round. Consequently, There is a vibration here. Consequently, Everyone is happy and as we like sport.” The youngest of the group has confided to him watching him for his ten years. “It shows such a beautiful France. I who are not able to get on a bicycle, being able to observe several stages, it’s perfect. I had seen the Altiport on TV, but there … It’s an incredible step, a dream that becomes reality.” The Danes, supported by Vingegaard, had taken advantage of the arrival of the Tour in Scandinavia to taste his magic. “This is where we fell in love with the tour. It’s incredible. There is such a decor here. tour de france hautes-pyrénées. “we It goes beyond what we can see on TV. You have to live it. The mountains are so high.” And to conclude: “I did not think that the tour could bring us together. but it speaks to everyone and with such decorations …”

Along the Altiport ramp, Spanish is the most spoken language. But the Anglo-Saxons are also present. like Iain and Wendy, who arrived with their children Eve and Innes d’Aberdeen in Scotland. “We had already come to the Alps. to Vendée but never to the Pyrenees,” admits this family, about fifteen stages on the clock. “The first was in 1985 and it was there that I put myself at the bike. tour de france hautes-pyrénées. “we Here it is crazy, this arrival at an airport. I like everything here, people, caravan, difficulty, the atmosphere …” A few steps. a family and friends came from Anadia, cradle of the bicycle in Portugal, taking advantage of the proximity of parents. “The tour is famous with us. We are happy to be able to enjoy it in real life.”

Here, a Norwegian flag drowned in Basque standards. And even the silhouette of a fellow from the antipodes. “I live in Camberra, smiles Georges, solid Wallaby whose large segments are struggling to go up the Altiport. I took advantage of being in Europe to come and see the tour over three days. tour de france hautes-pyrénées. “we Yesterday, the crowd was incredible on Hautacam. Today, it is so beautiful for a first in the Pyrenees.”

More discreet in the public than in the general classification. the Slovenes also border the track where they hope for a flight from their leaders. Marjana. Primoz and their children Rok and Neja, completed with the dog, rallied the Pyrenees from Slovenia by road, for ten days of vacation on the road to the Tour. “It was a bit long, but we already want to come back, they savor. We do not regret this choice of vacation at tour de france hautes-pyrénées. “we all; it is incredible. Yesterday we were in Hautacam when Pogacar flew. It is an incredible atmosphere here. It’s so much better than on TV!” After Superbagnères on Saturday, the family will rub the Ventoux, for a journey that everyone will remember. The Altiport tour is a world!