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Pailhères Pass – Mijanès loop from Le Clat

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Pailhères Pass – Mijanès loop from Le Clat

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Pailhères Pass – Mijanès loop from Le Clat

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49.8km

1,510m

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Réserve naturelle de la grotte du T.M. 71

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9.48 km

Usson les Bains - Beginn Pailheres

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The climb to the Col de Pailheres begins in the last (almost deserted) village. It is closed in winter until April. I simply rode over it on my bike because you can lift the bike past the barrier. Cycling must have its advantages too :)

The pass itself is fantastically beautiful, very long and very little used.

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15.3 km

Bergblick

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18.3 km

Col de Jau Road Ascent

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In spring, between the ski and hiking seasons, there is absolutely nothing going on here. The roads are unused and in winter they are even closed until April and you have everything to yourself.
As a cyclist you can get through, cars and motorbikes can't get past. Very good :)
Just pedal and keep pedaling

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20.0 km

Winding ascent D25

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At the beginning of the hairpin bend, the weather was even better for me, later only fog.
Therefore, my photos are accordingly.
Narrow street, very good surface.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-de-pailheres

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24.6 km

Pailhères Pass

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The Col de Pailhères, or Port de Pailhères, is one of the emblematic passes of the Pyrenees and the Tour de France. Culminating at 2,001 meters above sea level, it is one of the few passes in the Pyrenees to exceed the symbolic bar of 2,000 meters.

The climb from Mijanès is 10.6 kilometers long with an average of 8.2%, including some passages at more than 10%.
It is also possible to climb from Ax-les-Thermes by means of a climb of 18.6 kilometers with an average of 6.9%.

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24.6 km

Climb Col de Pailhères

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Small road, little traffic. Just enjoy the nature and keep going. Remember to bring enough food and water. The climb is long but it's worth it!

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35.2 km

Nice start to the Pailhères

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Nice hint for the pass ascent at Mijanés
There is also the possibility to start in the Aude valley, but then with more meters in altitude.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-de-pailheres

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35.4 km