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What are the 10 most famous climbs of the Pyrenees?

Here are the 10 most famous bicycle climbs in the Pyrenees chosen for their popularity amongst avid cyclists, the frequency with which they're featured as the best and/or because they've been the site of some of the most spectacular battles in the history of the Tour de France:

1. Col du Tourmalet:   2,115 m / 6,939 ft

2. Col d'Aubisque:   1,709 m / 5,607 ft

3. Col d'Aspin:   1,489 m / 4,885 ft

4. Col du Soulor:   1,489 m / 4,885 ft

5. Hautacam (Col de Tramassel):   1,615 m / 5,299 ft

6. Luz-Ardiden:   1,720 m / 5,643 ft

7. Pla-d'Adet:   1,680 m / 5,512 ft

8. Plateau de Beille:   1,790 m / 5,873 ft

9. Col de Peyresourde:   1,569 m / 5,148 ft

10. Col de la Marie-Blanque:   1,035 m / 3,396 ft

11. Col de Portet-d'Aspet:   1,069 m / 3,507 ft
    
    

Learn more about the top mountain climbs in: "Best Cycling Routes of the Pyrenees".

Choose one of these three cycling tours to ride many of the most famous climbs:

• TDF Watch & Ride
• Ascent of the Giant
• Best of the Pyrenees