With more than 21 major mountain passes—a total of 64,000 ft over a distance of 405 miles—this 9-day tour is definitely for avid and experienced cyclists. Stronger riders may wish to add the optional climbs. The rest day in the spectacular mountain setting of the Argeles-Gazost valley, can be spent in the village, visiting Lourdes, or doing optional climbs including Hautacam, Luz-Ardiden and/or Port de Boucharo.
| |
Daily |
Optional Climbs |
| Day 1 |
optional |
17 mi / 1,500
ft |
| Day 2 |
107 mi / 9,897 ft |
17 mi / 3,412
ft |
| Day 3 |
68 mi / 9,639 ft |
|
| Day 4 (Rest Day) |
optional |
16 mi / 2,625
ft |
| Day 5 |
70 mi / 9,928 ft |
71 mi / 2,134
ft |
| Day 6 |
70 mi / 9,830 ft |
|
| Day 7 |
74 mi /
10,129 ft |
12 mi / 1,640
ft |
| Day 8 |
59 mi / 9,294 ft |
|
| Day 9 |
64 mi / 5,246 ft |
|
Mountain Passes & Climbs:
Col de St Ignace
Col de Pinodieta
Col d'Haltza
Col de Burdinkurutcheta
Col de Bargargui
Col de Marie Blanque
Col d'Aubisque
Col du Soulor
Luz Ardiden
Col du Tourmalet |
Hautacam
Col d'Aspin
Col de Peyresourde
Col du Portillon
Col de Mente
Col du Portet-d'Aspet
Col de la Core
Col de Latrape
Col d'Agnes
Port de Lers |
Pas de Souloumbrie
Col de Marmare
Col de Chioula
Port de Pailhiere
Col de Garavel
Col de Jau
Col de Palomere
Col de Xatard
Tour de Madeloc |
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