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Cycling in Bagnères-de-Luchon
Routes from Bagnères-de-Luchon include the Col de Peyresourde climb, gaining 944 m over 14.1 km.
Riding in Bagnères-de-Luchon in numbers
- 1
- 14 km
- 14 km
- 944 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 74% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 1,578 m on Col de Peyresourde from Bagnères-de-Luchon
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route
The ride in Bagnères-de-Luchon
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Bagnères-de-Luchon
Bagnères-de-Luchon is a starting point for climbing the Col de Peyresourde, a notable route covering 14.1 km with 944 m of elevation gain. The climb starts near Bagnères-de-Luchon and passes through several places such as Cazarilh-Laspènes, Saint-Aventin, and Cathervielle before finishing near Portet-de-Luchon. The route is mostly paved, with a small percentage of gravel or unpaved surface. Cyclists can expect to use main roads without cycle lanes for much of the climb but can find a short cycle path section. The climb reaches 1578 m at the top, with an average gradient of 6.8% and a maximum gradient of 10.4%. There is one railway station near the route and the longest stretch without services is 5.9 km. This route provides a significant challenge in the area and connects to multiple small villages on the ascent.
- The terrain is mountainous with a sustained climb of 13.9 km starting almost immediately from the town at a 6.8% average gradient, reaching a high point of 1578 m. Gradients reach up to 10.4% on the ascent. The road surface is mostly paved with a small portion of gravel or unpaved sections.
