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Col du Tourmalet — FrenchPyrenees.

Distance
7 km
Duration
1 day
Climb
1,260 m
Rating
4.7 / 5
534 reviews
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Overview

Col du Tourmalet — French Pyrenees.

The Tourmalet at 2,115 m is the highest road pass in the French Pyrenees and the most-used mountain pass in the Tour de France. The eastern approach from Sainte-Marie-de-Campan is a 17 km climb at an average 7.4% gradient; the western side from Luz-Saint-Sauveur is steeper. Cycling jerseys adorn the summit; motorcyclists are welcomed equally.

Quick facts

SurfacePaved
Distance7 km
Days1
Total climb1,260 m
DifficultyModerate
Clones1
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534 verified rides logged on this route.
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534 verified rides

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