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La Hourquette d'Ancizan from Ancizan

Ancizan, FranceRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

10 km
Distance
771 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Comme le col d'Aspin, l'Hourquette d'Ancizan relie la vallée d'Aure à la vallée de Campan. La différence est que le premier relie Arreau à Campan et l'Hourquette relie Ancizan à Campan
Photo: Celeda · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Elevation profile

Total ascent
771 m
Distance
10 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0000 km2.5 km5 km7.5 km10 kmHighest point1,560 m at 10.1 kmStart0 kmFinish10 km

Route overview

This ride suits cyclists looking for a short but sustained climb with significant elevation gain.

A 10.3 km climb from Ancizan to La Hourquette d'Ancizan in France with 771 m elevation gain.

The route starts in Ancizan at 788 m and ascends steadily for 10.1 km to reach La Hourquette d'Ancizan at 1559 m. The climb gains 771 m height with an average gradient of 7.6% and a maximum gradient of 11.1% over 1.1 km. Almost the entire climb (99%) is uphill, with 9.3 km steeper than 5% and 4.3 km above 8%. The road surface is fully paved, mainly minor roads (96%) with 0.5 km on a quiet street. The D 113 road is ridden for 9.2 km of the climb. The start offers opportunities to buy provisions at a bakery and a convenience store just off route around km 0, with drinking water available at 0.3 km and a spring near the top at 10.3 km. A bike repair stand lies close to the route at 1.2 km. There is a 10 km stretch without cafes, shops, or water from 0.3 to 10.3 km, so prepare accordingly.

Highlights

  • Climb starting at 788 m in Ancizan
  • Ascends to 1559 m at La Hourquette d'Ancizan
  • Average gradient 7.6%, max 11.1%
  • Primarily on minor roads and D 113

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
La Hourquette0 km10.1 km771 m7.6 %11.1 %1559 m

High point 1559 m at 10.1 km; low point 788 m.

La Hourquette · starts at 0 km

10.1 km at 7.6% · 771 m
800900100011001200130014001500ELEVATION (M)9.5%7.0%5.4%8.9%6.9%7.4%8.0%6.6%0 km12345678910.1 kmDISTANCE (KM)La Hourquette · 1,559 mSTEEPEST 10.1%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
96% minor road · 5% quiet street
Main roads used
D 113 (9 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
99% climbing · 1% descending · 0% flat
Steep sections
9.3 km over 5% · 4.3 km over 8% · 1.1 km over 10%

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0 kmHistoire de Gateaux · bakery · 330 m off route
  2. 0 kmIntermarché Contact · convenience store · 330 m off route
  3. 0.3 kmDrinking water · 60 m off route
  4. 1.2 kmMat cycles · repair stand · 540 m off route
  5. 10.3 kmSpring · 140 m off route

At the start

  • Histoire de Gateaux · bakery · 330 m
  • Intermarché Contact · convenience store · 330 m

Stay after this ride

  • Hôtel Restaurant du Val d'Aure · hotel · 3.9 km from the finish
  • Aire Naturelle de Cadéac · campsite · 3.9 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
44 min
Best months
May to Oct — daily highs of 17–24 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • 10 km without café, shop or water after 0.3 km

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.

2 photographs from the road

Photo: Celeda · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo: Anthospace · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons