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Cycling in Aulus-les-Bains
Cycling from Aulus-les-Bains offers a 10 km climb to Col d'Agnes with significant elevation gain and a steep average gradient.
Riding in Aulus-les-Bains in numbers
- 1
- 10 km
- 10 km
- 813 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 97% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 1,569 m on Col d'Agnes from Aulus-les-Bains
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
When to ride in Aulus-les-Bains
Best months: May to Oct.
8°0°J14
10°1°F14
12°3°M18
14°5°A17
17°8°M20
22°13°J19
24°15°J17
24°15°A14
20°12°S15
18°10°O13
12°5°N15
11°2°D13
BestFineHard goingRain days per month under each bar · typical wind 10 km/h from the NW
The ride in Aulus-les-Bains
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Aulus-les-Bains
Aulus-les-Bains serves as the start for a 10 km climb to Col d'Agnes, offering cyclists a challenging ascent. The route gains 812 metres in elevation over 10 km, making it suitable for those seeking climbing efforts. No other places are passed along this climb. The summit reaches 1569 metres, providing a mountain riding experience beneath the high Pyrenean terrain. The road is almost entirely paved with a very small portion of gravel or unpaved surface. The climb from Aulus-les-Bains to Col d'Agnes has no cycle paths, and nearly all 9.7 km on main roads lack a dedicated cycle lane. There are no railway stations near the route. Services are limited, with the longest stretch without any services being 3.6 km. This route is ideal for cyclists looking for a focused climb starting directly from this town.
- The terrain is mountainous with a continuous climb averaging an 8.1% gradient and maximum of 11.3%. The highest point on the route is 1569 metres above sea level. The climb gains 812 metres over its 10 km length, indicating a sustained steep ascent.
