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Col des Ares – Buret Pass loop from Saint-Gaudens

Col des Ares – Buret Pass loop from Saint-Gaudens

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5.0

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Col des Ares – Buret Pass loop from Saint-Gaudens

03:51

77.7km

910m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 77.5 km for 293 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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28.6 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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31.3 km

Thebes

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Nice little village with its stone houses and steep streets.
A fountain allows you to fill empty cans.

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42.9 km

Bastion des Frontignes orientation table

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At the bottom of the Col des Ares, the orientation table offers an exceptional view of the valleys and the Pyrenees.

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46.5 km

Col des Ares

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Nice little pass between the Garonne valley and the Ger valley.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-des-ares

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56.6 km

Buret Pass

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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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61.2 km

Route du Cagire

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Very beautiful road lined with poplars and magnificent view of the Cagire

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62.7 km

Miegecoste Chapel

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Passing through the village towards, La Chapelle is visible on the mountain which dominates Aspet.

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62.9 km

Fountain commissioned by Henri IV, and the center of the main square, the center of life of this small village against the Pyrenees fort.
Many cafes allow you to enjoy the days and the friendliness of the locals.

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77.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.3 km

9.00 km

1.54 km

1.42 km

417 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.0 km

12.6 km

125 m

Elevation

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Highest point (800 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

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19°C

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Col des Ares – Buret Pass loop from Saint-Gaudens

Mauléon-Barousse

Thebes

Bastion des Frontignes orientation table

Col des Ares

Buret Pass

Route du Cagire

Miegecoste Chapel

Henri IV Fountain

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