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CYCL 4 - LA LAPÉBIE
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Description
This is one of the first routes offered during the "La Lapébie" cycle race. The route includes one category 2 pass and two category 1 passes: the Col des Ares (average gradient 3.9%, maximum gradient 11%), the Col de Menté (average gradient 6.6%, maximum gradient 11.4%) and the Col de Portillon (average gradient 6.8%, maximum gradient 8.2%).
Take the D125 towards Cierp-Gaud and then Fronsac to tackle the first challenge: the Col des Ares. Then head to Juzet d'Izaut and Sengouagnet and follow the signs for the Col de Menté. The descent takes you to Saint-Béat-Lez, where you head towards Spain to reach Bossost. You then tackle the last challenge of the day: the Col du Portillon.
Each bend in this climb honours one of the Spanish winners of the Tour de France, until you reach the monument listing all their victories. The view is well worth a stop to take in the scenery.
Technical Information
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Detailed stages
1 - From Luchon, take the D 125c towards Moustajon and Antignac. -
2 - At the roundabout, take the D 125 towards Cierp-Gaud.
3 - At the roundabout, continue straight ahead (D 125) then take the first right towards Fronsac (D 618). You will begin the climb up the Col des Ares, passing through the villages of Frontignan-de-Comminges and Antichan-de-Frontignes.
4 - Descend the pass to Juzet d'Izaut, then continue towards Sengouagnet. -
5 - Before the village, turn right to reach Ger-de-Boutx and the Col du Menté (D 85).
6 - At the pass, descend, leaving the Mourtis resort on your left, and head towards Saint-Béat-Lez. -
7 - Turn left towards Spain (N 12) until you reach the Bossost exit (N230). Turn right towards France and begin the climb up the Portillon pass. The descent will take you back to Luchon.
Elevation gain
2585 (High)
Start and end 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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