Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Fred planned this outdoor adventure with komoot!

Discover your own fun with the #1 outdoor app.

Gravel Pyrénées

Gravel Pyrénées

Fred planned a gravel ride

June 14, 2023

Gravel Pyrénées

Hard

55:50

694km

12.4km/h

14,970m

15,020m

8 people liked this tour.

Embed

Comments

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Overview

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 66.3 km for 90 m

Most people would complete this in 8-18 days

Better plan each individual stage of your adventure with the multi-day planner — available as a part of komoot Premium.

Waypoints

Start point

Get Directions

4.08 km

La Corniche Basque Cliffs

Highlight • Gorge

The cornice stretches from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Hendaye over more than 10km. The landscapes are wild between the two cities.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6.27 km

Abbadia Castle and Observatory

Highlight • Castle

The Château d'Abbadia is characterized by its neo-Gothic architecture inspired by the fortified castles of the Middle Ages. It is classified as a historic monument and Maison des Illustres.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

17.1 km

View of Socoa Beach

Highlight • Beach

At the mouth of the Untxtin river the sandy spit has formed a wide river, popular with wind surfers and well protected for swimming

Tip by

17.6 km

Socoa Fort

Highlight • Monument

The large bay with the port of St-Jean-de-Luz is now protected from the Atlantic waves by a cliff and island jutting out, and three reinforced wave-breaking dikes. Socoa and its …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

20.6 km

Port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Highlight • Settlement

Located at the mouth of the Nivelle, the port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz is the leading tuna port in France. It is located in the hollow of the beautiful bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

27.7 km

Ascain

Highlight • Settlement

Ascain is an authentic village in the Basque Country. Populated by its typical houses, it sits in a unique atmosphere at the foot of the first peaks of the Pyrenees.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

35.9 km

Church of Saint-Pierre, Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle

Highlight • Religious Site

A place with a very impressive church.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

47.2 km

Espelette — village and Espelette chili peppers

Highlight • Settlement

Magnificent little Basque village which owes its fame to the Espelette pepper. Basque architecture is omnipresent in a very pleasant and warm atmosphere.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

52.4 km

Itxassou

Highlight • Settlement

Itxassou, is a pretty little village in the heart of the Basque Country. Crossed by the Nive, Itxassou has typical Basque architecture. The village owes its reputation in part to …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

54.7 km

Route du Pas de Roland

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Pas de Roland is a gorge carved by the Nive River near Itxassou in Labourd. Located at the bottom of the gorge, the path runs alongside beautiful cliffs in …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

66.3 km

Bidarray / Nobilia

Highlight • Other

We had lunch in the small, simple inn in August 2019 when we drove past. In July 2022 we stopped again by bike.
Here the old pilgrimage route crosses the …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

68.4 km

difficult terrain - pure nature

Highlight • Other

This 1.5km semi-discontinuous line section is not enjoyable. I don't like pushing my bike on a Single track w sharp rocks under my feet as big overgrown thorny bushes by …

Tip by

84.4 km

SNCF Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Station

Highlight • Rest Area

St Jean Pied de Port railway station with direct train services to Bayonne on the coast. In the summer of 2022, there were partial rail replacement services.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

89.0 km

Saint-Pierre d'Usakoa Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The church of Saint-Pierre is located on the GR65 in the village square of St-Jean-le-Vieux. There is also the good Hotel Restaurant Mendy.
You definitely have to see the church …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

90.6 km

Château d'Apat

Highlight • Castle

The Château d'Apat is located directly on the GR65 and offers a beautiful backdrop for selfies and group photos. The castle is privately owned and cannot be visited.
This castle …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

91.8 km

Col de Gamia (west)

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

A small collar that fits well. The road is narrow, with no traffic. The start is a bit rough, but it gets you going!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

106 km

Traditional Basque house of Lower Navarre

Highlight • Structure

This house has the particularity of representing a bottle like many houses in the region, but it also sports two glasses that accompany the bottle.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

112 km

Col d'Osquich

Highlight • Mountain Pass

A small pass to climb on a fine day, a restaurant on the way up, with a magnificent view of the Soule below.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

114 km

View of the Pic du Midi d'Ossau

Highlight • Other

A view of the Pic du Midi d'Ossau which is easily recognized by its two small peaks!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

164 km

Climb to Borne 12 via Le Bager

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Gradual and pleasant climb in the woods.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

175 km

Route of the ridges

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very beautiful route that connects Lurbe-Saint-Christau to Arudy. Little used, it winds through a beautiful forest. On the way, you pass the maquis du Bager stele.

Showing Translation

Tip by

211 km

Eaux-Bonnes Thermal Baths

Highlight • Monument

The pretty little mountain village of Eaux-Bonnes is perched at an altitude of 715 meters. It owes its fame to its thermal springs which have contributed to its development since …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

224 km

End of the climb to Col d'Aubisque

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

A fantastic climb from Laruns to the Col d'Aubisque, very quiet road and great scenery

Translated by Google •

Tip by

231 km

Route from Soulor to Aubisque (Cirque du Litor)

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

This section between Soulor and Aubisque is really nice. On the mountainside with two tunnels dug directly into the rock you can enjoy the view of the Cirque du Litor, a true Pyrenean jewel.

Showing Translation

Tip by

248 km

Val d'Azun Route

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Gorgeous, but at peak times a lot of traffic

Translated by Google •

Tip by

263 km

Soulom

Highlight • Other

Soulom is a small village in the Hautes-Pyrénées located on the Gave de Pau. Authentic and preserved, it has a few accommodation options.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

268 km

Stunning view of the gorges

Highlight • Other

Grandiose track with many great views

Translated by Google •

Tip by

276 km

On the descent from the Tourmalet

Highlight • Other

Again and again great views of the landscape. Pretty far down here.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

283 km

Barèges Village

Highlight • Settlement

quiet village in the middle of the Tourmalet ascent, perfect for a coffee break

Translated by Google •

Tip by

293 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 ;)

Translated by Google •

Tip by

297 km

Pic du Midi Cable Car

Highlight • Structure

The first and last rides of the day are open to bicycles.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

303 km

Ascent of Col du Tourmalet from Sainte-Marie-de-Campan

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Undoubtedly the toughest section.
The climb begins well before Sainte-Marie de Campan.
The start in Bagnères-de-Bigorre seems to me to be the most representative way to appreciate the Tourmalet as a whole.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

310 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%.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

332 km

Arreau

Highlight • Other

Charming little mountain village located on the banks of the Neste. Its location is ideal for tackling several passes in the area, including the Col d'Aspin, Peyresourde and Portet, among others.

You will find there accommodation possibilities and supplies.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

350 km

Peyresourde Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

A steep climb, unfortunately only with serpentines in the last few kilometers.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-de-peyresourde

Translated by Google •

Tip by

357 km

Route du Peyresourde

Highlight • Other

Ascent on the D618, sometimes heavy traffic.
Beautiful landscape.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-de-peyresourde

Translated by Google •

Tip by

373 km

Route D125 Along the River

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Heavy traffic on the main road D125, has a bike lane in places, but the traffic is heavy.
It would be nicer to expand the disused railway line into a cycle path.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

379 km

Great private guesthouse Domaine des 3 Marmottes (marmots)

Highlight • Other

In this guesthouse, guests eat together and engage in conversation over good food accompanied by wine

Translated by Google •

Tip by

384 km

Saint-Béat Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

It is worth a stop in the old town, which is well worth seeing. The city is famous for marble quarrying. Marble statues bear witness to this.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

385 km

Camping de col Portet de l'Aspet

Highlight (Segment) • Other

395 km

Menté Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Menté connects the Garonne valley to that of the Ger, culminating at an altitude of 1,349 meters. Its ascent from the village of Saint-Béat is 9.3 kilometers …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

395 km

Climb to Col du Mente

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

410 km

Camping les Asphodèles

Highlight • Rest Area

Natural camping area. Ideal for rest from hiking. The managers are lovely. Very very low price.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

436 km

Canal Path in Parc Naturel Régional des Pyrénées Ariégeoises

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

So definitely not a bike highlight. Route is very bad, rooty and rocky.
Muddy after rain.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

441 km

Saint Girons

Highlight • Settlement

Nice spot at the Salad.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

449 km

Tunnel Sequence on the Old Railway Route

Highlight • Structure

I'ts a route with a few cars and mostly road. Great to pass through the tunnels but beware there is no light in the tunnels. Tunnels vary to 500m max …

Tip by

466 km

Les Deux Vélos Cycle Lodge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Fantastic place for cyclists to stay. Very warm welcome, delicious food, comfortable accommodation.

Tip by

474 km

Mur de Péguère Climb

Highlight • Climb

With 18% in the climb in places, the road to the Col de Péguère lives up to its nickname of wall. It's a real challenge, even for experienced cyclists. In …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

481 km

Col de Port

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This pass is one of the best known in the Ariège Pyrenees in general, and in the L'Arize massif in particular.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

497 km

Tarascon-sur-Ariège

Highlight • Other

Located downstream of the Ariège in relation to the town of Foix, this very pretty town is the ideal base camp for many excursions in the surrounding mountains. The upper …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

524 km

Thermal springs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice idea, if I had had more time it would be something for me too.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ax-les-Thermes?wprov=sfla1

Translated by Google •

Tip by

532 km

Rest Area by Lake Goulours

Highlight • Rest Area

not sure if it's a legal camping spot but is perfect for that purpose of it is.

Tip by

544 km

Port de Pailhères

Highlight • Other

Nice pass, difficult approach from the east.
Little shade.
Later unfortunately bad luck with the fog.
Just an empty hut at the top.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-de-pailheres

Translated by Google •

Tip by

566 km

Col des Moulis (Elev. 1,099 m)

Highlight • Other

570 km

Col du Garavel (1256 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Nice pass. Upstream is a plateau where fresh winds tend to blow from the Atlantic. It goes up, past typical Pyrenean villages. Secluded, beautiful nature. Hardly any cars, hardly any …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

588 km

Col de Jau

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Prades route climbs from 357 m to 1513 m and poses no particular difficulties. In the lower area, rising gently, the slope in the last third sometimes rises to …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

601 km

View of Mosset

Highlight • Other

Very nice view between the Col de la Jalère and the Col d'Aussières

Translated by Google •

Tip by

611 km

Mas Riquer

Highlight • Other

Superb Catalan monument in an extraordinary setting! We already feel the Mediterranean climate and the vegetation is worthy of the south

Translated by Google •

Tip by

614 km

View of Eus

Highlight • Viewpoint

Impressive place. If you want, you can also drive up to the center.
The view from below was enough for me.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

621 km

Lake Vinça

Highlight • Lake

Be careful to avoid the main road on which there is a lot of traffic.

Otherwise, the landscape is perfect, the lake extends on both sides of the road.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

644 km

Fourtou Pass (655 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Taken by the pass route, it peaks at an altitude of 655 meters in the Eastern Pyrenees. Its slopes not exceeding 7% make it a gentle and accessible climb.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

660 km

Reynès Iron Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The original construction of the bridge was two-story. The lower lane was for road traffic, the upper one for rail traffic. The bridge girder consisted of two massive metal girders …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

663 km

Céret Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

A superb little town in the eastern Pyrenees. A typical place to have a coffee in a pretty hilly lane and enjoy the atmosphere.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

670 km

Distant View of Canigou

Highlight • Viewpoint

This easternmost prominent mountain peak in the Pyrenees has a height of 2785 m and was long considered the highest mountain in Catalonia. It is also called the Holy Mountain of the Catalans.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

672 km

Cycle Path Through the Fields

Highlight • Cycleway

This great cycle path leads through the fields directly to Le Bolou or in the other direction Las Maureillas - las - Illas. And you always have a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

673 km

Pont Lluís Companys on EuroVelo 8

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This section is on the European cycle route EV8, also called La Mèditerranèe a Velo part 1

Translated by Google •

Tip by

678 km

On the EuroVelo EV8 cycle path

Highlight • Cycleway

Shy, the Pyrenees are available to you on this section of EuroVélo 8. If you continue on this route, you will be able to see the right side of these mountains.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

682 km

Saint Michael's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Èglise Saint-Michel in Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines is an abbey church of a former Carolingian royal monastery which was built between 778 and 819.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

687 km

Bike path to Saint-André

Highlight • Other

694 km

Argelès-sur-Mer Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful beach promenade with many restaurants and ice cream parlors

Translated by Google •

Tip by

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

546 km

55.5 km

46.0 km

32.0 km

9.26 km

6.17 km

138 m

Surfaces

583 km

83.8 km

17.6 km

7.54 km

2.25 km

800 m

Route Details

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (2,110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Comments

Want to know more?

Gravel Pyrénées

La Corniche Basque Cliffs

Abbadia Castle and Observatory

View of Socoa Beach

Socoa Fort

Port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Ascain

Church of Saint-Pierre, Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle

Espelette — village and Espelette chili peppers

Itxassou

Route du Pas de Roland

Bidarray / Nobilia

difficult terrain - pure nature

SNCF Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Station

Saint-Pierre d'Usakoa Church

Château d'Apat

Col de Gamia (west)

Traditional Basque house of Lower Navarre

Col d'Osquich

View of the Pic du Midi d'Ossau

Climb to Borne 12 via Le Bager

Route of the ridges

Eaux-Bonnes Thermal Baths

End of the climb to Col d'Aubisque

Route from Soulor to Aubisque (Cirque du Litor)

Val d'Azun Route

Soulom

Stunning view of the gorges

On the descent from the Tourmalet

Barèges Village

Cyclist statue at the Col du Tourmalet

Pic du Midi Cable Car

Lake Payolle

Ascent of Col du Tourmalet from Sainte-Marie-de-Campan

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

Arreau

Peyresourde Pass

Route du Peyresourde

Route D125 Along the River

Great private guesthouse Domaine des 3 Marmottes (marmots)

Saint-Béat Old Town

Camping de col Portet de l'Aspet

Menté Pass

Climb to Col du Mente

Camping les Asphodèles

Canal Path in Parc Naturel Régional des Pyrénées Ariégeoises

Saint Girons

Tunnel Sequence on the Old Railway Route

Les Deux Vélos Cycle Lodge

Mur de Péguère Climb

Col de Port

Tarascon-sur-Ariège

Thermal springs

Rest Area by Lake Goulours

Port de Pailhères

Col des Moulis (Elev. 1,099 m)

Col du Garavel (1256 m)

Col de Jau

View of Mosset

Mas Riquer

View of Eus

Lake Vinça

Fourtou Pass (655 m)

Reynès Iron Bridge

Céret Old Town

Distant View of Canigou

Cycle Path Through the Fields

Pont Lluís Companys on EuroVelo 8

On the EuroVelo EV8 cycle path

Saint Michael's Church

Bike path to Saint-André

Argelès-sur-Mer Beach