The Carré Pau Airport Hotel, your new favorite starting spot in the Pyrenees
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Motorcycle Road Trips: Le Carré Pau Airport, Your Ideal Base at the Foot of the Pyrenees.
Are you passionate about two wheels, love winding roads, wide-open spaces, and breathtaking landscapes?
Look no further for your next destination. Located in Serres-Castet, Hotel Carré Pau Airport stands out as the perfect starting point to explore the best motorcycle playgrounds in the Southwest. Between the legendary passes of the Pyrenees, the authenticity of the Basque Country, the charm of the Béarn countryside, and cross-border trips into Spain, our hotel is designed to offer riders the perfect mix of riding pleasure, majestic scenery, and local discoveries. Custom Loop Routes for Free So you can focus solely on the joy of the ride, we’ve created an exclusive Motorcycle Road Trips Booklet. All our routes are designed as loops that start and end right at the hotel.
No need to unpack your bags every morning anymore!
Each route comes with a QR code that lets you instantly download the interactive roadbook to your GPS or smartphone.
Here's a preview of the adventures waiting for you starting from the hotel:
The Legendary Passes (224 km - Difficulty: Hard): Take on the Col de Marie-Blanque, then continue with the legendary cols of Aubisque and Soulor, made famous by the Tour de France. An unforgettable pilgrimage in the heart of the high mountains.
The Authentic Basque Country (266 km - Difficulty: Intermediate): Cross the fortified town of Navarrenx and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, tackle the Col d'Ispéguy facing Spain, then follow the white facades and red shutters of Espelette and Cambo-les-Bains.
The Giant of the Pyrenees: The Tourmalet (278 km - Difficulty: Hard): Climb up to 2,115 meters to take in the mineral landscapes of the legendary Tourmalet.
The Gourmet Route (250 km - Difficulty: Easy): Combine the pleasure of driving with gastronomy, making stops at selected local artisans (foie gras in Sauveterre-de-Béarn, peppers in Espelette, Basque cake in Cambo-les-Bains).
Also, The Cross-Border route to Spain, the Around Sea and Mountains loop to Biarritz, or the gentle curves of the Madiran lands.
Team tips before hitting the road Because safety and comfort are paramount, here are a few recommended habits from our team before venturing into the mountain passes:
- Fill up: Make sure to check your fuel level before entering purely mountainous areas.
- Prepare for the weather: Up in the mountains, the weather changes fast. Always bring a waterproof layer in your bags.
- Stay alert: Mountain roads can hold surprises. Watch out for gravel in the hairpin turns of mountain passes and for free-roaming animals (cows, horses, sheep).
Why choose Carré Pau Airport for your motorcycle stay?
Besides its strategic location, the hotel offers all the comfort you need to relax after a long day of riding. Our teams know the area perfectly and will be happy to recommend good partner restaurants, cozy breweries, or authentic mountain inns to recharge your batteries at the end of the day. Your next motorcycle adventure starts here. Whether you’re traveling solo, as a pair, or in a group, enjoy our personalized welcome and expert advice for an unforgettable stay on the roads of the South-West.