We are thinking of potential routes for a trip from Bordeaux into
Spain. We will stay flexible, making daily decisions of where to go,
but want to have a general idea of the options before leaving.
One of the potential routes across the border into Spain is through
the Bielsa tunnel then down to Ainsa. A review of the archives of
rec.bicycles.* provides almost 20 hits, but virtually every reference
to crossing through the tunnel is by Garry Lee. Some resources say
bicycles are prohibited in the tunnel, and every commercial tour
operator seems to shuttle riders through the tunnel in vans.
Does anyone know the definitive *legal* status - are bicycles allowed
or prohibited. I know that one can ride through prohibited areas, I
am interested in the status.
- rick