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Bagnères-de-Luchon – Port de Balès loop from La Cigalière

Bagnères-de-Luchon – Port de Balès loop from La Cigalière

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Bagnères-de-Luchon – Port de Balès loop from La Cigalière

07:15

85.2km

2,610m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

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16.9 km

Mauléon-Barousse

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The pretty little village of Mauléon-Barousse marks the start of the ascent towards the port of Balès. The climb is 18.9 kilometers long with an average of 6.3%, some of which exceed 14%.

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Mauléon-Barousse is officially the start of the Col located 19km from the summit.
This pretty village is located after a climb of 6 km between 3% and 6% of Saléchan. This sui represents a total of 25km of climb.

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View of the Port de Balès Valley

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At this bend, the trees disappear and the pastures spread out in their splendor. In the distance, you can see the top of the port. At its feet, a beautiful …

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Church in Bagnères-de-Luchon

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Worth seeing church in Bagnères-de-Luchon, in the center of the town.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagn%C3%A8res-de-Luchon?wprov=sfla1

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Bagnères-de-Luchon

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Nicknamed “the queen of the Pyrenees”, Bagnères-de-Luchon, also called Luchon, is a famous spa resort in Occitania. There is a wide range of accommodation and catering options.

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Castillon, Superbagnères, Luchon

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75.1 km

Port de Balès

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The port of Balès rises to an altitude of 1,755 meters. The climb from Mauléon-Barousse is 18.9 kilometers long with an average gradient of 6.3%, including some sections at over 14%.

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.7 km

25.0 km

2.61 km

2.03 km

723 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.0 km

25.8 km

1.95 km

1.24 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,830 m)

Lowest point (580 m)

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Friday 26 June

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Bagnères-de-Luchon – Port de Balès loop from La Cigalière

Mauléon-Barousse

Beginning of Col de Balès

View of the Port de Balès Valley

Church in Bagnères-de-Luchon

Bagnères-de-Luchon

Castillon, Superbagnères, Luchon

Port de Balès

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