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The Free Range Chalet @thefreerangechalet.bsky.social · 20d

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

The Eagle Eyed amongst you will have spotted that we didn't have a post for August! It's been a busy old Summer but we're back on it now.

Chunky wins the September award for hunting out all of those shady snoozing spots!

#EmployeeofTheMonth

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The Free Range Chalet @thefreerangechalet.bsky.social · Aug 9

COL DU PORTILLON

Those of you who've ridden this famous Tour Climb will be pleased to hear that the top 3km have been Resurfaced!

This is the moment to kick off the rumour that the 2026 tour will use this road to connect the Grand Depart in Barcelona to France

#ColduPortillon

The Free Range Chalet @thefreerangechalet.bsky.social · Aug 4

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Goodness, where did July go?

Pickle picks up this months award for continually entertaining us during those busy moments. Thanks for being such a love.

#EmployeeofTheMonth

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Martin @firsttmaster.bsky.social · Jul 27

Love seeing this Rocky Robin at my @birdfybynetvue.bsky.social

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The Free Range Chalet @thefreerangechalet.bsky.social · Jul 28

N A T U R E

It's absolutely beautiful up here.

We're proud to do our little bit to help keep it this way.

#WorldConservationDay

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The Free Range Chalet @thefreerangechalet.bsky.social · Jul 26

WATCH THE FEMMES

Tour de France Cycling excitement continues this week with the Tour de France Femmes which states today.

Had great fun watching them all in the Pyrenees 2 years ago.

#WatchTheFemmes #TDFF2025 #MoreFemmesOnBikes #GrandDepart #Cycling #LeTour #TourdeFrance

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The Free Range Chalet @thefreerangechalet.bsky.social · Jul 21

TOUR DE FRANCE

Wonderful few days watching @LeTour pass thro the Pyrénées.

Here the highlights from Stage 13 - the Loudenvielle to Peyragudes Time Trial.

#TDF2025

The Free Range Chalet @thefreerangechalet.bsky.social · Jul 10

B A T H R O O M 5

We hinted weeks ago that Bathroom 5 (the Superbagneres Family Suite) had been renovated this Spring. Well here's a preview.

What do you think?

Have a look at all of it next time you're here.

#BedandBreakfast

The Free Range Chalet @thefreerangechalet.bsky.social · Jul 5

G R A N D D E P A R T

The start of our favourite event of the Summer!

Tour de France 2025 kicks off today in Lille!

Here's a few of our memories from previous years.

Look out for us on the 19th.

#TDF2025

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The Free Range Chalet @thefreerangechalet.bsky.social · Jul 4

J - 1

Okay, Okay, not the Tour.

It's Aneto Trail Weekend here in Luchon!

Good luck to all of the participants - there are some incredible distances covered on foot - and thank-you to all of the organisers and volunteers who make events like this happen.

#AnetoTrail2025

The Free Range Chalet @thefreerangechalet.bsky.social · Jul 1

They'll be staying here on the 14th July & we're hoping to ride SuperB with them in the afternoon

If a straight donation isn't for you, there are fab Shooting Star Earrings by Milly Grace Jewellery to be bought in support too. They're really cool

See you soon

#MentalHealth

The Free Range Chalet @thefreerangechalet.bsky.social · Jul 1

It's all being done for Charity, Amy is a big supporter of
@GiveUsAShout
- there's a Just Giving page below. If nothing else, send her a like, a comment of support or share the posts far and wide. justgiving.com/page/a-c-a

Look out for the Pink Bike!

#TourDeFrance2025

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The Free Range Chalet @thefreerangechalet.bsky.social · Jul 1

EPIC RIDE

Best of luck to Amy Hudson who's taking on the mammoth route of the Tour de France plus all of the transfers between the stages. Take a look at the map - it's a staggering route. followmychallenge.com/live/amy-hud...

#FemaleCyclist

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The Free Range Chalet @thefreerangechalet.bsky.social · Jun 30

R E V I E W

We're only just up and running this summer and the reviews are already coming in

It always warms the cockles when our lovely guests take the time to write something for us

Here's what our first Hikers of the season had to say - bit.ly/TFRC-TA-Revi...

#Reviews

The Free Range Chalet @thefreerangechalet.bsky.social · Jun 8

PRESS

It's the 6th anniversary of featuring in this article by @jackthurston.bsky.social in @theguardian.com recommending accommodation for Cyclists

It was a complete surprise! We've been hosting Cyclists for nearly 10 years now.

www.theguardian.com/travel/2019/...

#CyclingHoliday

10 of the best hotels for cyclists in the UK, France and Spain

Even the fittest riders need a place to relax, refuel and carry out repairs. Our expert knows the best bike-friendly hotels and B&Bs in cycling hotspots

www.theguardian.com

The Free Range Chalet @thefreerangechalet.bsky.social · Jun 8

REVIEW

We're only just up and running this summer and the reviews are already coming in!

It warms the cockles when our lovely guests take the time to write something for us.

Here's what our first Hikers of the season had to say - bit.ly/TFRC-TA-Revi...

#Reviews

The Free Range Chalet @thefreerangechalet.bsky.social · Jun 5

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Hats off to Victoria for winning Mays Award.

Once the Winter Season was finished she donned her decorating pants and refurbished the bathroom in Room 5.

Photos to follow soon!

#EmployeeOfTheMonth

The Free Range Chalet @thefreerangechalet.bsky.social · Jun 4

C H E E S E

Cheeky Cheeseboard to finish your evening meal?

Geoff always votes for the Cheesboard.

#NationalCheeseDay

The Free Range Chalet @thefreerangechalet.bsky.social · May 7

RETIREMENT

It's time for us to say a big au revoir and merci to our sign. A workhorse for over 10 years but the elements have battered it for long enough.

Many thanks to Benoît and to @samgilbey for the design.

Any ideas what we can do with the old sign?

The Free Range Chalet @thefreerangechalet.bsky.social · May 5

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Oops, late with this one. Soz! It's been busy since moving back from the UK

We're delighted to announce that Chunky won the Award this month for services to lurking around the garden & testing out new snoozing spots!

Well played mate

#EmployeeOfTheMonth

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The Free Range Chalet @thefreerangechalet.bsky.social · May 4

R E V I E W S

Been a while since we've shared reviews. It's the best fuel for us.

Keep supporting those Small Businesses when you get time.

More here :-
Google - bit.ly/TFRC-Google-Reviews
TripAd - bit.ly/TFRC-TA-Reviews
Facebook - bit.ly/freerangefbr...

The Free Range Chalet @thefreerangechalet.bsky.social · Apr 30

T H E B E D R O O M S

Big day out exploring the mountains?

Kick back, relax and get a great night's sleep in our comfortable bedrooms. All of our rooms are en-suite and can be arranged as Singles or Kings.

#SleepBetter

The Free Range Chalet @thefreerangechalet.bsky.social · Apr 25

#RoadCycling

The Free Range Chalet @thefreerangechalet.bsky.social · Apr 25

T H E C L I M B S

Riding with us this year?

Let's dig into those stats for those climbs that surround Luchon.

Which one are you taking on first?

#RoadCyclingLove

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The Free Range Chalet @thefreerangechalet.bsky.social · Apr 23

P I C N I C

Heading out into the Mountains? We've got your lunch covered too.

Let us know the night before and we'll organise a picnic for you to take with you.

#NationalPicnicDay

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