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Pailhères Pass – emblematic passes of the Pyrenees

Pailhères Pass – emblematic passes of the Pyrenees

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4.8

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196

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Pailhères Pass – emblematic passes of the Pyrenees

06:37

107km

3,010m

Road cycling

The Col de Pailhères or Port de Pailhères is an emblematic passage in the Pyrenees. Culminating at 2,001 meters above sea level, it stands as a magnificent link between the resort of Ax-les-Thermes and the Ariège gorges. The Tour de France used it for the first time in 2003.

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Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Parc naturel régional Corbières-Fenouillèdes

Réserve naturelle de la grotte du T.M. 71

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15.3 km

Pradel Pass

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The Col du Pradel culminates at 1,673 meters above sea level. The climb from Ax-les-Thermes is 14.4 kilometers long at an average of 6.6% with passages at more than 11%.

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35.8 km

Gorges du Rébenty

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The Rébenty gorges offer a magnificent stretch along the stream of the same name. The Rébenty has its source at the Col du Pradel before winding through a canyon which separates the Sault plateau in two.

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58.8 km

Scenic road along the Aude

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Magnificent road that follows the course of the Aude winding through a verdant forest. This portion takes place on a false flat rising towards Mijanès and the Col de Pailhères.

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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 …

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Ax-les-Thermes

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Ax-les-Thermes is a magnificent mountain town located in Ariège. This spa resort has the advantage of being attractive all year round for all sports and nature lovers. There you will …

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Way Types & Surfaces

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85.3 km

21.3 km

344 m

< 100 m

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105 km

1.47 km

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Friday 8 May

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Pailhères Pass – emblematic passes of the Pyrenees

Pradel Pass

Gorges du Rébenty

Scenic road along the Aude

Pailhères Pass

Ax-les-Thermes

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