The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Ariège
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Last updated: October 7, 2025
The Col de Pailhères, or Port de Pailhères, is one of the emblematic passes of the Pyrenees and the Tour de France. Culminating at 2,001 meters above sea level, it …
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The Col d’Agnes has a slight advantage over the Port de Lers in terms of beauty. In fact, the western driveway is a feast for the eyes, ranking at the …
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The Col du Pradel culminates at 1,673 meters above sea level. The climb from Ax-les-Thermes is 14.4 kilometers long at an average of 6.6% with passages at more than 11%.
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Be careful, since yesterday, June 19th, the descent to Rivèrenert has been freshly graveled and dangerous. I had a rear puncture due to small, sharp gravel sticking to the tire when braking. So, don't go crazy on this descent, friends.
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With a good 800 meters difference in altitude from Vicdessos, the Port de Lers is not a giant among the Pyrenees passes, but is still very pleasant to drive thanks …
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Good to travel Pyrenean pass, a must for every cycling enthusiast and Tour de France Fun. Easier long climb from Foix, but short and steep from Massat direction.
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A porteille is the terminology for the word “col” in Occitan. That of Bésines is accessible from the south, via the Bésines refuge, or from the north, via the Estagnas …
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This wild and unknown pass is located in the heart of the Massat region.
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A 15km climb from the west, from river to forest and with stunning views across to Roquefixade, followed by a fast and very windy descent into the start of the climb to Montsegur or back to Lavelanet.
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Wild pass in the heart of the Ariège forest. Very little known but very pleasant.
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