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CYCL 7 - TOUR DU COL DU PORTILLON
Description
The climb up the Col du Portillon through the fir trees is sure to leave a lasting impression. It is a Category 1 pass (average gradient 6.5%, maximum gradient 14%).
From Marignac station, turn right towards Luchon to reach the foot of the Col du Portillon. At the summit, head down towards Bossost, then cross into France and return to your starting point via Les and Saint-Béat-Lez.
Each bend on the descent from the Col du Portillon pays tribute to one of the Spanish winners of the Tour de France. At one of the bends, a memorial stone lists these victories and offers a view of the Val d’Aran that’s well worth a brief stop to take in the scenery.
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Detailed stages
1 - From Marignac station, turn right and, at the roundabout,
follow signs for Luchon (D 125). At the next roundabout, turn right towards Antignac, then Moustajon
2 - Drive through Luchon towards Saint-Mamet and Spain.
3 - As you leave Saint-Mamet, you begin the climb up the Col du Portillon: a 10.2 km ascent – average gradient 6.5% – maximum gradient 14%.
At the summit, you are in Spain.
4 - After an 8.6 km descent to Bossost, turn left towards Les and France (N 230).
5 - You pass through Saint-Béat-Lez and, after a few kilometres, you’re back where you started.
Elevation gain
1153 (Medium)
Start and end town
MARIGNAC
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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