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Col du Tourmalet from Sainte-Marie-de-Campan

Sainte-Marie-de-Campan, 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
1,256 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,256 m
Distance
17 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0002,5000 km5 km10 km15 km17 kmHighest point2,110 m at 17.4 kmStart0 kmFinish17 km

Route overview

This steep and sustained 17.4 km climb suits riders experienced with long, challenging mountain ascents.

A 17.4 km climb to Col du Tourmalet from Sainte-Marie-de-Campan in France with 1256 m elevation gain.

The ride starts in Sainte-Marie-de-Campan at 854 m and climbs continuously for 17.3 km to reach the Col du Tourmalet at 2110 m. The average gradient is 7.2%, with sections up to 14% steepness. The climb is mostly ascending (97%) with only 2% flat and 1% descending. The entire route is paved, running 81% on main roads, mainly the D 918 for 14.1 km without cycle lanes, and smaller parts on minor roads and quiet streets. Key places passed during the climb include Gripp at 4.6 km and La Mongie at 13.3 km. Some short flat sections occur but the profile is dominated by sustained gradients, including over 12 km above 5% and 10.4 km above 8%. The highest point is reached near km 17.3. Facilities are available at the start with a convenience store, bar, market, and restaurant in Sainte-Marie-de-Campan. Along the route there is a longest stretch without cafe, shop or water of 6.9 km between km 6.2 and 13.1. At La Mongie (km 13.3) and final summit there are shops, cafes and restaurants for refuelling.

Highlights

  • Col du Tourmalet summit at 2110 m
  • Passes La Mongie at 13.3 km
  • Views near peak Pic d'Espade (2467 m)
  • Route passes beneath Serpolet (2113 m) at 12.3 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Gripp 4.6 km
  2. La Mongie 13.3 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Pic d'Espade0 km17.3 km1256 m7.2 %14 %2110 m

High point 2110 m at 17.3 km; low point 854 m. Passes beneath Serpolet, Pic d'Espade.

Pic d'Espade · starts at 0 km

17.3 km at 7.3% · 1256 m
100012001400160018002000ELEVATION (M)5.0%11%8.8%8.6%8.7%8.4%9.1%10.0%8.6%8.4%8.7%8.7%0 km1234567891011121314151617.3 kmDISTANCE (KM)Pic d'Espade · 2,109 mSTEEPEST 11.4%
< 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 · 14% minor road · 5% quiet street
Main roads
14.1 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Main roads used
D 918 (14 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
97% climbing · 1% descending · 2% flat
Steep sections
12.4 km over 5% · 10.4 km over 8% · 1.5 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 kmVival · convenience store · on the route
  2. 0 kmDrinking water · on the route
  3. 0.1 kmToilets · on the route
  4. 0.9 kmAuberge des Pyrénées · restaurant · on the route
  5. 6.2 kmDrinking water · 80 m off route
  6. 13.1 kmToilets · 40 m off route
  7. 13.1 kmPharmacie du Tourmalet · pharmacy · on the route
  8. 13.2 kmLe Bocadillo Café · café · on the route
  9. 13.3 kmCarrefour Montagne · supermarket · on the route
  10. 13.9 kmDrinking water · on the route
  11. 17.3 kmBar-restaurant du Col du Tourmalet (Maison Octave) · restaurant · on the route

Worth a stop

  • 17.3 km — Col du Tourmalet (attraction, 2115 m)

At the start

  • Vival · convenience store · 50 m
  • Les Deux Vallées · bar · 50 m
  • Halle · market · 70 m
  • Les Deux Cols · restaurant · 70 m

At the finish

  • Bar-restaurant du Col du Tourmalet (Maison Octave) · restaurant · 10 m
  • L'Etape du Berger · restaurant · 380 m

Stay after this ride

  • La Mandia · hotel · 1.9 km from the finish
  • Azureva · hotel · 2.6 km from the finish
  • Bivouac possible · campsite · 2.2 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
1 h 15 min

Know before you go

  • 14.1 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • Longest 6.9 km stretch without café, shop or water from 6.2 to 13.1 km
  • Sustained gradients with 10.4 km over 8% gradient
  • Max gradient reaches 14%

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