Plateau du Bénou – Marie-Blanque Pass loop from Ogeu-les-Bains

Plateau du Bénou – Marie-Blanque Pass loop from Ogeu-les-Bains

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Plateau du Bénou – Marie-Blanque Pass loop from Ogeu-les-Bains

02:44

52.5km

920m

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: August 24, 2026

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After 6.32 km for 56 m

After 19.7 km for 141 m

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6.13 km

Dolmen de Buzy

Highlight • Historical Site

The dolmen of Buzy bears witness to the first human occupations in the valley. This megalithic structure steeped in history is located on the old transhumance route known as « la Hélère », an itinerary once used to drive herds between the plains and the Pyrenean summer pastures.

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6.61 km

Cycle Path on the Former Railway Between Buzy and Arudy

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New cycle path using the old railway line. Little more, the way had been built in height and not boxed as often, suddenly the landscape is very nice between Buzy and Arudy.

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19.8 km

Refreshing break

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This small, developed waterfall can save you on a scorching hot day.

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20.9 km

Porteigt Pass

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21.1 km

To the Col de Marie Blanque

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This plateau section, magnificent, makes up for the first km of the ascent of the Col de Marie Blanque via Bielle.

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21.3 km

Plateau du Bénou

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Provides welcome respite between two steep sections up to Marie Blanque. If descending, enjoy the magnificent views but be alert to wandering livestock and people.

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26.4 km

Marie-Blanque Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Marie-Blanque is an emblematic passage of the Tour de France which peaks at 1,035 meters above sea level. Its ascent from Louvie-Juzon is 15 kilometers long for an average of 4.1% with passages at 8.5%. Marie-Blanque marks the border between the beautiful valleys of Ossau and Aspe. In the middle of the climb, the pretty Bénou plateau offers a portion of respite in a remarkable setting.

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26.5 km

Ascent of the Col de Marie-Blanque from Bielle

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Often used by the Tour de France, the Col de Marie-Blanque is less steep from Bielle than from its other side, thanks in particular to the passage through the beautiful Bénou plateau. The average gradient is 5.4%, with some sections reaching over 11%.

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