Cycling in Argelès-Gazost
2 cycling routes from Argelès-Gazost, France, 17 to 20 km, 37 km mapped in all, with up to 1,099 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (57 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 49% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. 3 named climbs; the high point is 1,519 m on Hautacam from Argelès-Gazost. Best months to ride: May to Oct.
At a glance
- Routes
- 2
- Lengths
- 17–20 km
- Biggest day
- 1,099 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Named climbs
- 3
- Best months
- May to Oct
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 49% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
- High point
- 1,519 m on Hautacam from Argelès-Gazost.
- Climbs
- 3 named climbs · 2 ascents of 500 m or more.
Cycling guide to Argelès-Gazost
Argelès-Gazost offers two main cycling routes featuring significant climbs in the French mountains. The 20.2 km route to Col du Soulor passes through a series of small villages including Gez, Arcizans-Dessus, and Arrens, with a major climb starting at 12.5 km lasting 7.7 km gaining 596 m at an average gradient of 7.7%, peaking at 1464 m. The 16.9 km route to Hautacam starts with a long climb after 1.5 km, rising 1098 m over 15.1 km with an average gradient of 7.3% and a maximum of 11.2%, finishing at 1519 m. Both routes have mostly paved surfaces with minimal gravel and very limited cycle lanes. Along these climbs, services are available with the longest stretches without any for about 6 to 7 km. These routes offer ascent opportunities to high mountain passes and peaks near Argelès-Gazost.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain around Argelès-Gazost is mountainous with long climbs of steep gradients. The Col du Soulor route features a climb of 7.7 km at 7.7% average and a maximum gradient of 9.4%. The Hautacam climb extends 15.1 km at 7.3% average gradient, with a max of 11.2%, reaching heights of up to 1519 m. The overall profile is demanding with elevation gains exceeding 1000 m on both routes.