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Cycling in Ax-les-Thermes
Cycling from Ax-les-Thermes offers challenging mountain climbs including Ax 3 Domaines, Col de Puymorens, and Port de Pailhères, with high points near 2000m.
Riding in Ax-les-Thermes in numbers
- 3
- 56 km
- 28 km
- 1,275 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 82% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 1,995 m on Port de Pailhères from Ax-les-Thermes
- Climbs
- 4 named climbs · 3 ascents of 500 m or more
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 3 routes
When to ride in Ax-les-Thermes
Best months: May to Oct.
9°1°J15
11°2°F14
12°3°M17
15°6°A17
18°9°M20
22°14°J20
25°16°J15
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21°13°S15
19°10°O13
13°5°N16
12°3°D12
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Rides in Ax-les-Thermes
Cycling guide to Ax-les-Thermes
Ax-les-Thermes in France serves as the start for three notable routes. Riders can tackle the 8.4 km climb to Ax 3 Domaines with 663 m of elevation gain or ascend the longer 28.4 km route to Col de Puymorens, gaining 1195 m. Another demanding option is the 19.3 km ride including a climb of 12 km to Port de Pailhères with 1275 m elevation gain. All routes start near the town and reach high altitudes between 1380 m and 1995 m. Services are limited along the routes with stretches up to 9.1 km without amenities. Railway stations are available near the start and along some routes, providing access for cyclists.
- The terrain is predominantly mountainous with climbs ranging from 8.4 km up to 28.4 km in length. Gradients vary between average 4.2% on Col de Puymorens to a steeper average of 7.9% and 7.5% on other climbs, with maximum gradients of about 11%. High points range from 1380 m to 1995 m, reflecting challenging elevation.
