ヘーシュの峠・トップ9

11月から月に一度MTBでこの峠を越えていますが、雪のため車は通行止めですが、雪の中を鹿が走るのを見られるのは幸運です。😉

Pass with a beautiful view! If you go up the Hourc road, it's a steep climb at the end, but it's worth it!

Pleasant and legendary climb used by the Tour de France

The percentages on the Payolle side are very high, reaching 14 to 17% over more than 3km!

Nice little walk

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.

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 the side that overlooks the Col d'Aspin. Indeed the road is sometimes in poor condition, which would make the descent more dangerous.

Culminating at 1,489 meters above sea level, the Col d'Aspin is a classic of the Tour de France. Its ascent from Arreau is magnificent. Via a few bends, it winds for 12 kilometers at an average 6.5% with a few passages at 10%. It is also possible to climb it from Sainte-Marie-de-Campan. The climb is 12.5 kilometers at an average gradient of 5.1%.