The Top 5 Mountain Passes around Escots
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Escots and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: November 14, 2025
Ascent of the Hourquette d'Ancizan from Payolle
Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass
A beautiful climb from Payolle along a rather wild road, through pastures and forest.
Superb mountain panorama.
Superb mountain panorama.
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Col de Beyrède
Highlight • Mountain Pass
The Col de Beyrède peaks at 1,417 meters above sea level. Much less frequented than the Col d'Aspin, it offers incredible tranquility throughout the climb. I suggest you climb from …
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Col de Coupe
Highlight • Mountain Pass
The pass is easier on the Hetches side.
Very pretty road with many switchbacks and beautiful views of the Pyrenees and the Pic du Midi.
Very pretty road with many switchbacks and beautiful views of the Pyrenees and the Pic du Midi.
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Palomières Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Pass at 5.8% average, good rolling and very beautiful landscapes!
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Ascent of Col du Tourmalet from Sainte-Marie-de-Campan
Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass
Undoubtedly the toughest section.
The climb begins well before Sainte-Marie de Campan.
The start in Bagnères-de-Bigorre seems to me to be the most representative way to appreciate the Tourmalet as a whole.
The climb begins well before Sainte-Marie de Campan.
The start in Bagnères-de-Bigorre seems to me to be the most representative way to appreciate the Tourmalet as a whole.
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