Should anyone be planning crossing the Pyrenees in the next few months, storm floods have caused landslips leading to closure of the tunnels on the Somport pass and Bielsa-Aragnouet route. Somport looks like being closed into next year. Check before you travel folks! 
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That’s the pass I used to meet up with @Wessa 2 years back. Didn’t use the tunnel mind.
I did use the tunnel on that trip. Lazy me lol
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Lives long in my memory!
Many years ago touring the Pyrenees, a lengthy circular route from our hotel in Broto turned in to a VERY long day, just road works in this case (and my limited understanding of temporary road signs in Spanish ). This meant a late return to the hotel, so late the restaurant was closed just to add insult to injury.
A closed tunnel can lead to a HUGE detour in this area.
The hotelier just said “Oh yes sir, you should always check the tunnels each morning before leaving”.
Experience gained, lesson learnt! 
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I like Broto. Like Matlock Bath in the Pyrenees. Had two nights there last September and hiked a bit of Monte Perdido. Stopped there on the bike too. Lovely area.
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