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The Pyrenean Passes Route
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Ascension du col de l'AubisquePhoto: Frédéric Blavoux, Mountnpass
This aptly named route passes over some thirty remarkable mountain passes, some of which were made famous by the Tour de France and are known the world over. Some of these include, but are not limited to: the Aubisque, the Tourmalet, the Aspin, the Peyresourde, the Portillon, the Menté, the Agnès, the Port de Lers, the Chioula...
Bref, An incredible challenge of more than 900 km crossing 6 French departments and 2 Spanish regions, in sumptuous landscapes.
Plan the big adventure, or tackle the monster in pieces, all sections are beautiful!
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Number in case of emergency: 112
For people with hearing or speech difficulties: 114 by SMS
Tips and suggestions
All along the route, the tourist offices welcome you for information.Start
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The passes to be passed from west to east:
- Saint Ignatius Pass (169m)
- Otxondo Pass (574m)
- Col d'Ispéguy (671m)
- Burdincurutcheta Pass (1135m)
- Col Bagargui (1327m)
- Ichere Pass (674m)
- Col de Marie-Blanque (1035m)
- Col d'Aubisque (1739m)
- Col du Soulor (1474m)
- Col du Tourmalet (2115m)
- Col d'Aspin (1489m)
- Col d'Azet (1580m)
- Col de Peyresourde (1569m)
- Col du Portillon (1292m)
- Col de Menté (1349m)
- Col de Portet-d'Aspet (1069m)
- Col de la Core (1395m)
- Col de Latrape (1111m)
- Col d'Agnès (1570m)
- Port de Lers (1517m)
- Col du Chioula (1431m)
- Col des Sept Frères (1253m)
- Col de Coudons (883m)
- Col de la Quillane (1713m)
- Col de la Perche (1581m)
- Col de Xatard (752m)
- Tour de Madaloc - Les Casernes de Gauche (449m)
Public transport
By train we advise you to reach the stations of Saint-Jean-de-Luz or Hendaye in the west of the route, and Cerbère station in the east.
<Toulouse is also a relatively central point on the rail network between start and finish points of route.Get Timetable to destination
Directions
The motorway accesses make it easy to reach the western (Hendaye) and eastern (Cerbère) ends of the route.Parking
Long-term parking is available at the Hendaye station.
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Before you go:
- Make sure the bike is in perfect mechanical condition, not forgetting the tyres and brakes
- Make sure the bike is properly adjusted to your body type
- Wearing a helmet is highly recommended
- Take along a repair kit
- Remember that the Highway Code applies to cyclists in all circumstances
- Never ride more than two abreast and pull over into a single lane when traffic circumstances dictate
- Respect other road users as you would like them to respect you
- Choose a route that is suitable for your physical abilities
- Inform those around you about your route
- Inform yourself about the weather conditions .
- A first aid kit is not essential, but can be very useful
- Inform yourself and keep emergency contact numbers .
- Respect the environment by not throwing your food wrappers on the side of the road
- If you have to return after dark, make sure you can see and also be seen
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- 5 Stages
This first section of the Pyrenees Passes Route links the Atlantic beaches to the foot of the masterly Col d'Aubisque, crossing the Basque Country ...
This second section, which crosses the Hautes-Pyrées, is the real high mountain part of the route des cols. You will ride the mythical climbs of ...
This third section starts from the spa town of Bagn-de-Luchon in the Haute-Garonne, and goes over the mountain passes with a short passage in Spain ...
This 4th section goes up the Ariège valley to Ax-les-Thermes before rising and then descending towards the Aude, in the Fenouill des region.
This last section in the Pyrenees-Orientales crosses the Pyrenees Catalanes and gradually descends towards the magnificent reflections of the big ...
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