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An emblematic pass in the Couserans, popular with cycle tourists and hikers, it offers a superb panorama of the mountains and valleys.

A little past the summit sign of the Col du Saraillé on the way down towards the valley or Aulus is a section where the road opens up in front of your reveiling a stunning view of the mountains with a few houses in the foreground. On the left at the intersection is a little viewing platform with a picnic table where you could relax and take in the view. Or you can also take in the view as you zigzag down the moutain into the valley.

Once you go past the Col de Saraillé sign and down towards Ercé a few kilometers you get an amazing view of the small little village, the valley and the looming mountains in the distance. There is also a viewing point on the left with a small table the shows you the name of each big mountain peak you can see.

The area is simply a joy

The climb is on an off-center road, so little traffic. The ascent is partly in the shade and offers some breathtaking landscapes during certain turns!

Apart from its interest for cyclists, this pass is in winter the departure of a ski lift to the station of Guzet-Neige.

It's a very good warm-up before the Col d'Agnès

Mountain pass in the Ariège region with an altitude of 1,111 m located between Aulus-les-Bains (east) and Ustou (west).