Hourquette d'Ancizan

The Hourquette d'Ancizan is a classic pass of the Pyrenees and the Tour de France which culminates at 1,564 meters above sea level. Its ascent from the village of Ancizan is 10.3 kilometers long for an average of 7.83% average with passages at 11%.

The climb from Campan is longer and includes an average of around 4%. It takes place in the heart of a beautiful forest and passes not far from Lake Payolle.

Quiet and more beautiful alternative to Col d'Aspin

Pass in a pastoral area and not very frequented by cars.
Pleasant, sometimes sheltered in the forest, sometimes in the sun.

A real gem, hidden between the Col d'Aspin and the Col du Tourmalet.

Superb pass whose ascent is done by a road through the forest from Guchen or in the middle of the pastures and the forest from Payolle.
It offers a wilder aspect than Aspin or the Tourmalet for example

Beautiful collar. Starting through forests, with rivers along the road, then the landscape gives way to large meadows, pastoral area with animals cows and horses in full freedom.

HOURQUETTE via Ancizan the exit is very hard, narrow and very busy... go through Guchen and reach La Hourquette before AULON TàD after the hydro-electric plant. it is indicated and less steep. At Guchen, a cycle repairer Mathieu Morand 5 route de l'Arbizon. If needed.

Very nice route up there with a great view to the west

Hourquette comes from "horca" Gascon derivative of the Latin "furca" for fork by the shape of the U-shaped pass. It is a beautiful and very quiet place to do with the portet, the aspin if you pass by there.