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Col d'Aubisque from Laruns

Laruns, 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.

17 km
Distance
1,192 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,192 m
Distance
17 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0000 km5 km10 km15 km17 kmHighest point1,703 m at 17.2 kmStart0 kmFinish17 km

Route overview

Suitable for experienced cyclists able to handle a sustained climb of 1192 m over 17 km.

Ride 17.2 km from Laruns to Col d'Aubisque in France with 1192 m climbing.

The route begins in Laruns at 511 m and quickly passes Pon (1.3 km) and Villa Caprice (1.6 km) before reaching the start of the main climb. From Pon, the Col d'Aubisque climb extends 15.8 km gaining 1191 m with an average gradient of 7.5%, including sustained stretches over 5% (13.9 km), over 8% (7.7 km) and some sections up to 10.9% max gradient. The road climbs beside the peak Soum de Grum at 1870 m, passing through Aas (3.2 km), Eaux-Bonnes (4.5 km), and Gourette (12.9 km) on mostly paved surfaces (96%), mainly on main roads (81%) including 11.9 km on the D 918. The climb finishes at 1702 m at 17.1 km near the Col d'Aubisque summit.

Highlights

  • Col d'Aubisque climb 15.8 km, 1191 m gain
  • Soum de Grum peak near route at 1870 m
  • Villages Pon, Aas, Eaux-Bonnes on route
  • D 918 road for 11.9 km on main roads

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Aas 3.2 km
  2. Eaux-Bonnes 4.5 km
  3. Gourette 12.9 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Soum de Grum1.3 km15.8 km1191 m7.5 %10.9 %1702 m

High point 1702 m at 17.1 km; low point 511 m. Passes beneath Soum de Grum.

Soum de Grum · starts at 1.3 km

15.8 km at 7.6% · 1191 m
6008001000120014001600ELEVATION (M)7.3%6.4%5.0%5.8%8.9%9.0%7.8%7.7%9.3%7.4%9.1%7.7%8.6%6.7%0 km123456789101112131415.8 kmDISTANCE (KM)Soum de Grum · 1,702 mSTEEPEST 9.3%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
81% main road · 13% minor road
Main roads
13.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Main roads used
D 918 (12 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
92% climbing · 3% descending · 5% flat
Steep sections
13.9 km over 5% · 7.7 km over 8% · 0.8 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 kmVallée du Pain · bakery · on the route
  2. 0 kmLes Délices de Céline · convenience store · 30 m off route
  3. 0 kmLoc ebike · bike rental · on the route
  4. 0 kmPharmacie de Laruns · pharmacy · 100 m off route
  5. 0.4 kmDrinking water · on the route
  6. 0.5 kmToilets · 40 m off route
  7. 1.1 kmTotal · petrol station · on the route
  8. 4.5 kmChez Georges · restaurant · 30 m off route
  9. 4.5 kmFontaine · drinking water · on the route
  10. 4.5 kmToilets · on the route
  11. 12.7 kmToilets · 50 m off route
  12. 12.9 kmMaison Casaux · bakery · 50 m off route
  13. 12.9 kmProxi · convenience store · 70 m off route
  14. 12.9 kmDrinking water · on the route
  15. 17.1 kmRestaurant du Col d’Aubisque · restaurant · 50 m off route

At the start

  • Vallée du Pain · bakery · 40 m
  • Les Délices de Céline · convenience store · 30 m
  • Au Brin de Blé · bakery · 110 m
  • Chez Jo & Lo · fast food · 50 m
  • Le Pamplona · restaurant · 20 m

At the finish

  • Restaurant du Col d’Aubisque · restaurant · 50 m
  • Bar le Cayolar · bar · 70 m
  • Les Crêtes Blanches · restaurant · 840 m

Stay after this ride

  • L'Amoulat · hotel · 2.0 km from the finish
  • Le Chalet · hotel · 2.1 km from the finish
  • Le Tremplin · hotel · 2.2 km from the finish
  • La Boule de Neige · hotel · 2.3 km from the finish
  • Camping Iscoo · campsite · 3.6 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
1 h 14 min

Know before you go

  • 7.3 km stretch without café, shop or water from 5.4 to 12.7 km
  • 13.9 km on main roads without cycle lanes

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