Road · From the map · France
Col de Val Louron-Azet from Saint-Lary-Soulan
- 12 km
- 752 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 752 m
- 12 km
Route overview
This ride suits cyclists looking for a short 11.5 km climb with 750 m elevation gain.
Col de Val Louron-Azet from Saint-Lary-Soulan, an 11.5 km climb in France with 752 m elevation gain.
The ride starts in Saint-Lary-Soulan and passes through Vignec, Cadeilhan, Trachère, Sailhan, Estensan, and Ens. The climb begins at 0.2 km and continues for 11.3 km with a total elevation gain of 750 m, averaging 6.7% gradient and peaking at 9.9%. The highest point of the route is at 1571 m, reached around 11.4 km. The lowest point is at the start in Saint-Lary-Soulan at 819 m. The road surface is fully paved. Most of the route (93%) is on minor roads, with 0.7 km on quiet streets. The ride is primarily climbing with 97% ascent, including 8.3 km over 5% gradient and 4.5 km steeper than 8%. The D 225 is the main road used for 8.8 km. There is a stretch of 5.4 km from 6 km to the top with no café, shop, or water available. At the start, several cafés, bakeries and shops are available including L'Épi d'Aure bakery and Le Petit Casino convenience store near the beginning. Drinking water can be found near the start and at about 4.6 km. Toilets are located near Saint-Lary Accès Téléphérique at 0.2 km. A bike shop is also conveniently located near the start. The climb offers a stop-worthy peak, Tuc de Couret, near the top at 11.4 km.
Highlights
- Climb up to 1571 m Col de Val Louron-Azet
- Passes through Sailhan and Estensan
- Long 8.8 km on road D 225
- Peak Tuc de Couret near the summit
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val Louron-Azet | 0.2 km | 11.3 km | 750 m | 6.7 % | 9.9 % | 1571 m |
Val Louron-Azet · starts at 0.2 km
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What this ride is like
- Roads
- 93% minor road · 6% quiet street
- Main roads used
- D 225 (9 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 97% climbing · 1% descending · 2% flat
- Steep sections
- 8.3 km over 5% · 4.5 km over 8% · 0.4 km over 10%
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmL'Épi d'Aure · bakery · on the route
- 0 kmBike Shop · bike shop · 210 m off route
- 0 kmPharmacie Principale · pharmacy · 60 m off route
- 0.1 kmLe Petit Casino · convenience store · on the route
- 0.2 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 0.2 kmSaint-Lary Accès Téléphérique · toilets · 100 m off route
- 4.6 kmFontaine · drinking water · 70 m off route
Worth a stop
- 0.2 km — Carrousel (attraction)
- 11.4 km — Tuc de Couret (peak, 1624 m)
At the start
- L'Épi d'Aure · bakery · 10 m
- Coucaril · café · 80 m
- Le desman Café · café · 70 m
- Le Fournil · bakery · 220 m
- Maison du gâteau à la broche · patisserie · 220 m
Stay after this ride
- Gourgs Blancs · hotel · 700 m from the finish
- Lou Lapadé · hotel · 750 m from the finish
- Le Nabias · hotel · 800 m from the finish
- Le Lustou · hotel · 850 m from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 49 min
Know before you go
- No café, shop or water from 6 km to 11.4 km (5.4 km)
