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CYCL 8 - MONTÉE DE LÈHOSPICE DE FRANCE DEPUIS LUCHON
Description
Average gradient: 6.5% – Maximum gradient: 13.1% – Summit altitude: 1,380 m.
The climb up to the Hospice de France is a short but formidable ascent, renowned for its extremely demanding final stretch. It features two distinct sections, changing from a gently rising section to some gruelling gradients.
The road between Pont de Ravi and the Hospice de France is closed every year from 30 November to 15 April (these dates may be extended depending on weather conditions).
Head towards the south exit of Luchon and take the D125.
The first 5 kilometres follow the same route as the climb to Superbagnères.
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Elevation gain
750 (High)
Detailed stages
1 - Head south from Luchon, following the thermal spa park.
2 - Pass the road heading towards Spain on your left and carry on straight ahead along the D 125.
3 - Your climb begins as soon as you leave Luchon.
After 5 km, following a slight levelling-off at the ‘Pont de Ravi’, turn left towards the Hospice de France.
4 - The road narrows and becomes very wooded.
From km 7 to km 9.5, the gradient remains consistently between 11 per cent and 13 per cent, with peaks of almost 15 per cent.
5 - The final kilometre is barely any easier, with a 10 per cent gradient to the finish.
End town
HOSPICE DE FRANCE
Start town
BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON
Contact
Tel : 05 61 79 21 21
Email : info@pyrenees31.com
Website : www.pyrenees31.com
Data producer
Contact : HAUTE-GARONNE TOURISME / OFFICE DE TOURISME PYRÉNÉES 31
Phone : 05 61 79 21 21
This information comes from the Haute-Garonne Departmental Tourism Network and is synchronized as part of the partnership between Cirkwi and Haute-Garonne Tourisme.
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