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Tourmalet Pass – Tourmalet pass loop from Pic du Midi - La Mongie

Tourmalet Pass – Tourmalet pass loop from Pic du Midi - La Mongie

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Tourmalet Pass – Tourmalet pass loop from Pic du Midi - La Mongie

03:44

53.0km

1,930m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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After 892 m for 3.11 km

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After 49.1 km for 3.11 km

Closed: • during winter (otherwise open)

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4.25 km

Tourmalet Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col du Tourmalet is one of the most legendary in the Pyrenees and the Tour de France. It is the pass that has been used most often in the history of the Tour since its first time in 1910. Culminating at 2,115 meters above sea level, it is also one of the highest. It is reached from Luz-Saint-Sauveur via 19 kilometers at 7.4% or from Sainte-Marie-de-Campan over 17.2 kilometers at 7.37% on average.

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4.28 km

Col du Tourmalet met 'Octave Lapiz

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This is the statue of Octave Lapize, who shouted "murderers" but who was the first runner to reach the top in 1910 after walking most of the ascent.

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7.86 km

Tourmalet pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

9.50 km

View of Col du Tourmalet

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22.2 km

On the descent from the Tourmalet

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Again and again great views of the landscape. Pretty far down here.

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26.5 km

Great view of Luz-Saint-Saveur and valley

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The first kilometers of the ascent towards Luz-Ardiden pass through several small hamlets. Each of them offers a beautiful view of the town of Luz-Saint-Sauveur below as well as its valley.

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29.8 km

Kilometer Zero of the Tourmalet – Luz-Saint-Sauveur

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Luz-Saint-Sauveur is a lively and welcoming town in the French Pyrenees. Its strategic location makes it a key crossing point to reach several valleys. Particularly welcoming, the town has no shortage of accommodation and dining options.

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30.4 km

Ascent of Col du Tourmalet from Luz-Saint-Sauveur via Super Barèges

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The western ascent to the Col du Tourmalet is the more scenic and the harder. Approximately 18 km (11 miles) covers 1,400 meters (1,400 ft) of elevation gain. In the lower section, the pass has a steady and easy gradient in the high single digits. After the village of Berges, there are a few double-digit climbs, after which the gradient returns to a steady gradient. Only at km (16 miles) do the switchbacks begin, and thus the steepest section, which reaches a maximum gradient of 14%. Then the monument is already in sight, and the col is in sight.

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53.0 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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53.0 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.0 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,100 m)

Lowest point (680 m)

Weather

Sunday 23 August

22°C

13°C

61 %

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Comments

August 8, 2024,🇨🇵 Tourmalet 🇨🇵🥵🫠🤩👌

Exactly one year later we climbed this Pyrenean colossus again, I had almost forgotten how hard it was 😅 19 km at 7.5% and the last one being the hardest to finish one off 😂 ... 1:40 more than last year... I'm still not in shape 🙈

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Tourmalet Pass – Tourmalet pass loop from Pic du Midi - La Mongie

Tourmalet Pass

Col du Tourmalet met 'Octave Lapiz

Tourmalet pass

View of Col du Tourmalet

On the descent from the Tourmalet

Great view of Luz-Saint-Saveur and valley

Kilometer Zero of the Tourmalet – Luz-Saint-Sauveur

Ascent of Col du Tourmalet from Luz-Saint-Sauveur via Super Barèges

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