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Lac de Payolle – Lac de Payolle loop from Payolle

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Lac de Payolle – Lac de Payolle loop from Payolle

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Lac de Payolle – Lac de Payolle loop from Payolle

02:06

23.0km

460m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.46 km for 180 m

Deliveries only

After 1.87 km for 91 m

Deliveries only

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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447 m

Payolle Leisure Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Small leisure resort offering bars and restaurants for a short break in a beautiful setting.

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1.76 km

Lac de Payolle is an artificial lake in the French Pyrenees located in the municipalities of Campan and Arreau in the Hautes-Pyrénées department and the Occitanie region. Its west bank constitutes the limit between the municipalities of Arreau and Ancizan. It is usually frozen entirely in winter.

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2.35 km

Lac de Payolle

Highlight • Lake

Payolle Lake is a magnificent artificial mountain lake. Nestled at the foot of a beautiful fir forest, it is dominated by the Pic du Midi which stands in the background. This lake suggests a nice break at the foot of the Col d'Aspin and Hourquette d'Ancizan ascents.

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3.01 km

Start of the Hourquette d'Ancizan Climb

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Here begins the official start of the climb to the Hourquette d'Ancizan, made in 2024 on the Tour de France. On the program, eight kilometers at an average of 5%.

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10.2 km

Cabane du Courtaou des Esclozes

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Beautiful walk on wide trails. Beautiful views. Considering the number of hikers, it's popular in the area.

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12.7 km

Col de Sarrat de Gaye

Mountain Pass

16.5 km

Pla de Castet Singletrack

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magnificent. In Vtae a real treat

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23.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

5.93 km

5.44 km

521 m

450 m

Surfaces

8.80 km

7.25 km

5.46 km

658 m

521 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 21 June

33°C

16°C

15 %

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Lac de Payolle – Lac de Payolle loop from Payolle

Payolle Leisure Area

Lac de Payolle

Lac de Payolle

Start of the Hourquette d'Ancizan Climb

Cabane du Courtaou des Esclozes

Pla de Castet Singletrack

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