LUCHON

CYCL 9 – TOUR DE FRANCE STAGE FROM LUCHON TO PEYRAGUDES

It’s not an exceptionally long stage, but the ascent of 4 passes makes it a unique and memorable one: Col de Menté (1st category – average % 6.6 – maximum % 11.4), Col des Ares (2nd category – average % 3.9 – maximum % 11), Port de Balès (non-category – average % 6.3 – maximum % 11.7), climb to Peyragudes (1st category – average % 5.1 – maximum % 11.7).

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Description

First, head down into the valley to Cierp-Gaud. At the roundabout, head towards Saint-Béat-Lez for the first climb of the day, the Col de Menté. Head down to Sengouagnet and then Juzet d’Izaut, where you make the second ascent to the Col des Ares. After the summit, head towards Frontignan-de-Comminges and then Saint-Pé-d’Ardet. Cross the Pas du Bouchet to reach Sauveterre-de-Comminges via Génos. Head for Barbazan, then Labroquère, Loures-Barousse and Mauléon Barousse. This is where the day’s ascent begins, over the top of the Port de Balès pass. The descent takes you through the villages of the Oueil valley to join the D618 and climb to the Col de Peyresourde. At the pass, descend for 4 km and turn left towards the Peyragudes ski resort.

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  • Departure & arrival BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON / PEYRAGUDES (Peyresourde)
  • Elevation gain
  • Type of activityBike
  • Distance161 km(s)
  • LevelVery difficult
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