Road · From the map · France
Ax 3 Domaines from Ax-les-Thermes
- 8 km
- 663 m
- Easy
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 663 m
- 8 km
Route overview
Suitable for riders who want a short but steep climb with over 660 m of elevation gain in under 9 km.
An 8.4 km point-to-point climb from Ax-les-Thermes to 1380 m at Ax 3 Domaines in France.
Starting from Ax-les-Thermes at 717 m, the route climbs steadily for 8.4 km to reach 1380 m at Ax 3 Domaines. The climb covers an elevation gain of 663 m with an average gradient of 7.9%, including sustained sections over 5% (7.4 km), 8% (4.9 km), and a maximum gradient of 10.9% over 1.2 km. It follows the mainly minor road D 82 for 7.9 km, which is paved for 99% of the route and almost entirely uphill with 99% climbing and only 1% descending. There is a notable 6.6 km stretch between km 0.5 and 7.1 without cafés, shops, or water, so riders should prepare accordingly. At the start in Ax-les-Thermes, facilities include multiple restaurants, cafés, a bar, a bakery (Saveurs D'Ariège), and a convenience store (Proxi), all within a few metres of the route. Near the finish, around km 8.3, there is a supermarket (Sherpa), restaurants, and fast food options along with drinking water and toilets close by.
Highlights
- Climb to 1380 m at Ax 3 Domaines
- Sustained average gradient of 7.9% over 8.4 km
- Paved minor road D 82
- Start in Ax-les-Thermes with bakery and convenience store
Along the route
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ax-les-Thermes climb | 0.1 km | 8.4 km | 662 m | 7.9 % | 10.9 % | 1380 m |
Ax-les-Thermes climb · starts at 0.1 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 94% minor road
- Main roads used
- D 82 (8 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 99% climbing · 1% descending · 0% flat
- Steep sections
- 7.4 km over 5% · 4.9 km over 8% · 1.2 km over 10%
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmLa Fontaine des Neiges · spring · 40 m off route
- 0 kmToilets · 90 m off route
- 0 kmPharmacie Aybram · pharmacy · 90 m off route
- 0.1 kmSaveurs D'Ariège · bakery · on the route
- 0.1 kmProxi · convenience store · on the route
- 8.3 kmLa Troïka · restaurant · on the route
- 8.3 kmSherpa · supermarket · 30 m off route
- 8.3 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 8.4 kmToilets · 40 m off route
Need to bail out?
- 0.5 km — Ax-les-Thermes (station), 350 m off route
At the start
- Saveurs D'Ariège · bakery · 50 m
- Sur le Pouce · café · 100 m
- Le P'tit Montagnard · restaurant · 60 m
- Proxi · convenience store · 60 m
- Le Comptoir des Négociants · bar · 60 m
At the finish
- Sherpa · supermarket · 100 m
- Le Refuge · restaurant · 40 m
- L'Atelier · restaurant · 60 m
- Sandwicherie Snack · fast food · 70 m
- Le Croq'Soleil · fast food · 60 m
Stay after this ride
- Résidence Goélia Les Balcons d'Ax · apartment · 200 m from the finish
- Aire de bivouac du "Pla del Bau" · campsite · 690 m from the finish
- Résidence Goélia Les Grands Ax · apartment · 2.7 km from the finish
- La Terrasse Bleue · apartment · 2.9 km from the finish
- Aurore Studio · apartment · 2.9 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 36 min
- May to Oct — daily highs of 18–25 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 6.6 km stretch without café, shop, or water between km 0.5 and 7.1
