The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Aude
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Aude 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: October 1, 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 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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Located at an altitude of 1,253 meters, this pass is approximately 11 kilometers from the Chioula pass when arriving from Ax-les-Thermes. The road that leads there is very pleasant and …
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Nice pass. Upstream is a plateau where fresh winds tend to blow from the Atlantic. It goes up, past typical Pyrenean villages. Secluded, beautiful nature. Hardly any cars, hardly any …
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Ascent to Col St. Louis: Above, a fantastic view over the Boulzan valley and the main ridge of the Pyrenees behind. From here we continue to the mystical mountain Pech …
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This medium category pass is difficult, because the slope to reach its summit reaches 16% in places. On the other hand, it is very pleasant to do this climb under the shade of the forest trees.
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The Col de Pailhères isn't the most well-known of the Pyrenean passes, yet it's a concentration of everything cyclists are looking for. From Ax-les-Thermes, the slopes of this hors catégorie …
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Very beautiful road which joins saint ferrals the mountains to lespinassière
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One of the best experiences on my entire tour. I have this picture with the view of the mountains as my screen background.
The roads are still closed, the snow …
The roads are still closed, the snow …
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A nice climb to maintain in winter.
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