View of Pic du Midi – Tourmalet Pass loop from Payolle

View of Pic du Midi – Tourmalet Pass loop from Payolle

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View of Pic du Midi – Tourmalet Pass loop from Payolle

04:52

59.7km

1,870m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 21.4 km for 3.11 km

Closed: • during winter (otherwise open)

After 31.8 km for 3.11 km

Closed: • during winter (otherwise open)

After 58.2 km for 91 m

Deliveries only

After 58.5 km for 317 m

Deliveries only

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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18.6 km

View of Pic du Midi

Highlight • Viewpoint

The end of the long straight 1 km from La Mongie offers a superb reward when the Pic de Midi finally appears. Nearby a view of the valley... double reward!

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24.7 km

Tourmalet Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col du Tourmalet is one of the most legendary in the Pyrenees and the Tour de France. It is the pass that has been used most often in the …

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24.7 km

Cyclist statue at the Col du Tourmalet

Highlight • Monument

Mythical pass of the Pyrenees, impossible to come and not climb it. But prepare your most beautiful smile because photographers are present to immortalize everything ;)

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24.7 km

The view

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Magnificent view across the valley towards Luz St Sauveur.

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24.7 km

Col du Tourmalet met 'Octave Lapiz

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This is the statue of Octave Lapize, who shouted "murderers" but who was the first runner to reach the top in 1910 after walking most of the ascent.

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27.6 km

Oncet Lake

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beautiful climb by track from the top of the tourmalet to the pic de bigorre with its final portage (if desired) to the top of said peak, highly recommended

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28.1 km

Col de Sencours

Mountain Pass

31.4 km

View West From Col du Tourmalet

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of a fast descent. Always watch out for sheep!!

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48.4 km

Church of Sainte-Marie-de-Campan and Blacksmith Statue

Highlight • Religious Site

The small village of Sainte-Marie-de-Campan is at the foot of the mythical Col du Tourmalet. From here, the climb is 17.2 kilometers long at an average of 7.37%.

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58.2 km