The western ascent to the Col du Tourmalet is the more scenic and the harder. Approximately 18 km (11 miles) covers 1,400 meters (1,400 ft) of elevation gain. In the lower section, the pass has a steady and easy gradient in the high single digits. After the village of Berges, there are a few double-digit climbs, after which the gradient returns to a steady gradient. Only at km (16 miles) do the switchbacks begin, and thus the steepest section, which reaches a maximum gradient of 14%. Then the monument is already in sight, and the col is in sight.

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Olli Kähkönen

October 25, 2019

Road cycling

It's big and famous, but also a very nice climb. Steady incline until the last couple of hundred meters. Don't fall asleep on the decent ;)

Fabrice G. 🍉🍻🤙🚴🏼

May 15, 2020

Road cycling

Mythical ascent of the Pyrenees

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Best Road Cycling Rides to Ascent of Col du Tourmalet from Luz-Saint-Sauveur via Super Barèges

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1. Tourmalet Pass – Col du Tourmalet loop from Soulom

68.0km

04:15

1,940m

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2. Tourmalet Pass – Col du Tourmalet loop from Pic du Midi - La Mongie

53.0km

03:45

1,940m

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3. Col d'Aspin – Tourmalet Pass loop from Vignec

139km

09:20

4,300m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Distance 18.3 km

Uphill 1,370 m

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Ascent of Col du Tourmalet from Luz-Saint-Sauveur via Super Barèges

1. Tourmalet Pass – Col du Tourmalet loop from Soulom

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