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Pailhères Pass – Cycle path along the D118 loop from Formiguères

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Pailhères Pass – Cycle path along the D118 loop from Formiguères

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Pailhères Pass – Cycle path along the D118 loop from Formiguères

07:47

101km

2,680m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 1, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées catalanes

Parc naturel régional Corbières-Fenouillèdes

Réserve naturelle de la grotte du T.M. 71

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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94 m

Santa Maria Church in Formiguères

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice town center with a beautiful church.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formigu%C3%A8res?wprov=sfla1

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19.7 km

Col des Moulis

Mountain Pass

24.6 km

Col du Garavel

Mountain Pass

51.8 km

Réserve naturelle de la grotte du T.M. 71

Nature Reserve

54.7 km

Usson les Bains - Beginn Pailheres

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The climb to the Col de Pailheres begins in the last (almost deserted) village. It is closed in winter until April. I simply rode over it on my bike because …

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57.2 km

Rouze Village Stop

Highlight • Settlement

The place is suitable as a last stop before the climb up the Col de Pailheres.
There is drinking water and at least a bar.
Unfortunately they didn't have a …

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63.8 km

Climb Col de Pailhères

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Small road, little traffic. Just enjoy the nature and keep going. Remember to bring enough food and water. The climb is long but it's worth it!

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69.9 km

Pailhères Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Pailhères, or Port de Pailhères, is one of the emblematic passes of the Pyrenees and the Tour de France. Culminating at 2,001 meters above sea level, it …

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70.4 km

At the beginning of the hairpin bend, the weather was even better for me, later only fog.
Therefore, my photos are accordingly.
Narrow street, very good surface.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-de-pailheres

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86.9 km

Quérigut

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Nice little place with imposing castle ruins.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qu%C3%A9rigut?wprov=sfla1

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87.9 km

Refuge de Querigut

Alpine Hut

96.5 km

Cycle path along the D118

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Very good that there is a nice bike path between Formiguères and Puyvalador along the D118. This way you can enjoy the landscape better.
Only the thick wooden bollards are annoying.

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101 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.6 km

30.7 km

7.43 km

717 m

392 m

Surfaces

99.5 km

757 m

479 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,990 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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Monday 10 August

28°C

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Pailhères Pass – Cycle path along the D118 loop from Formiguères

Santa Maria Church in Formiguères

Usson les Bains - Beginn Pailheres

Rouze Village Stop

Climb Col de Pailhères

Pailhères Pass

Winding ascent D25

Quérigut

Cycle path along the D118

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