Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.23 km

Buret Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Small easy pass after Aspet to the Ares pass.
The pass is the starting point for beautiful hikes towards the Cagire.

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25.8 km

Pas du Bouchet

Mountain Pass

26.2 km

Lake Saint-Pé-d'Ardet

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This pretty little lake in the Pyrenean foothills bears the name of the eponymous town which adjoins it. It is located on the heights of the Garonne, not far from its confluence with the Pique.

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26.9 km

Saint-Pierre Church of Sarp

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Beautiful panorama over the valley from the terrace of the church. It is accessed at the end of a dead end by opening a large steel gate or by an old stone staircase more difficult to find ...

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27.9 km

Cliffs of Troubat.

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A tough climb to get there. Very nice site for a bivouac. Plan to take water in the village before.

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29.3 km

Frontignes panorama.

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Small panoramic point on the descent from Ares.
Beautiful views of the mountains.

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32.9 km

Col des Ares

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col des Ares culminates at 797 meters above sea level. Located on the heights of the village of Fronsac, it offers a lovely panorama over the Garonne valley.

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33.1 km

Col des Ares from the east

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Nice but not steep climb on the D618.
Sometimes shade, sometimes without.

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42.2 km

Church in Juzet-d'Izaut

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Small church in the village between Col de Buzet and Col des Ares.

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49.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.2 km

2.06 km

Surfaces

38.2 km

11.1 km

Elevation

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Highest point (800 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Friday 17 April

21°C

7°C

12 %

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Buret Pass

Lake Saint-Pé-d'Ardet

Saint-Pierre Church of Sarp

Cliffs of Troubat.

Frontignes panorama.

Col des Ares

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