Road · From the map · France
Pla d'Adet from Saint-Lary-Soulan
- 12 km
- 858 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 858 m
- 12 km
Route overview
This ride suits cyclists prepared for a steep 12 km mountain climb with 858 m elevation gain.
A 12.1 km climb from Saint-Lary-Soulan to Pla d'Adet in France gaining 858 m.
This ride starts in Saint-Lary-Soulan at approximately 810 m elevation passing through Vignec and Vielle-Aure early on. The main climb to Pla d'Adet begins near km 1.3 and extends for 10.7 km, gaining 848 m to reach a top elevation of 1668 m. The route surface is 98% paved, with about 2% unpaved sections. It mainly follows 9.6 km of main roads including the D 123 for 9.4 km, with no cycle lanes. There are some quiet streets and minor roads near the start. The profile is steep, averaging 7.9% gradient with sections up to 11.1%, and 9.7 km are over 5% gradient including 6.1 km over 8% and 3.2 km over 10%. Cap de Pède, 1634 m high, lies near km 5.8. Amenities include cafes and a convenience store at the start in Saint-Lary-Soulan, drinking water available at km 0.1, 6.3 and near the finish, and two restaurants and shops near the summit. The longest stretch without cafes, shops or water is 5.2 km from km 6.3 to 11.5.
Highlights
- Climb to Pla d'Adet at 1668 m
- Passes Cap de Pède 1634 m
- Steep gradients up to 11.1%
- Mostly paved main road D 123
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vignec climb | 1.3 km | 10.7 km | 848 m | 7.9 % | 11.1 % | 1668 m |
Vignec climb · starts at 1.3 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 80% main road · 10% quiet street · 7% minor road
- Main roads
- 9.6 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Main roads used
- D 123 (9 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 91% climbing · 1% descending · 8% flat
- Steep sections
- 9.7 km over 5% · 6.1 km over 8% · 3.2 km over 10%
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmToilets · 40 m off route
- 0.1 kmCoucaril · café · on the route
- 0.1 kmCarrefour Montagne · convenience store · on the route
- 0.1 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 0.1 kmPharmacie Principale · pharmacy · 40 m off route
- 0.2 kmBike Shop · bike shop · 130 m off route
- 6.3 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 11.6 kmSherpa · convenience store · on the route
- 11.8 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 12 kmÔ Chalet · restaurant · on the route
- 12 kmToilets · on the route
Worth a stop
- 0 km — Carrousel (attraction)
- 6.4 km — Vierge (monument)
At the start
- L'Épi d'Aure · bakery · 10 m
- Coucaril · café · 80 m
- Le desman Café · café · 70 m
- Carrefour Montagne · convenience store · 30 m
- L'atelier du burger · restaurant · 90 m
At the finish
- Art Bison · restaurant · 30 m
- Sherpa · convenience store · 40 m
- Ô Chalet · restaurant · 70 m
- La Sandwicherie · fast food · 100 m
Stay after this ride
- Ô Chalet · hotel · 70 m from the finish
- Village vacances Le Mouflon ulvf · hostel · 180 m from the finish
- Le Chalet Thibétain · hostel · 170 m from the finish
- Le Pourquoi Pas · hostel · 200 m from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 52 min
Know before you go
- 9.6 km on main roads without cycle lane
- Longest café/shop/waterless stretch 5.2 km from km 6.3 to 11.5
