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Pic du Midi de Bigorre – Tourmalet Pass loop from Col du Tourmalet

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Pic du Midi de Bigorre – Tourmalet Pass loop from Col du Tourmalet

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Pic du Midi de Bigorre – Tourmalet Pass loop from Col du Tourmalet

05:23

15.3km

880m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc national des Pyrénées (Aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.02 km

Cabin and ruins

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Probably a former military station.

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6.72 km

The Pic du Midi de Bigorre is a peak in the French Pyrenees culminating at 2,876 meters above sea level.

Open all year round, its 600 square meter terrace offers an exceptional panorama of the Pyrenees chain. There is also an astronomical observatory, a television relay and a restaurant.

For more information :
picdumidi.com/fr/prepare-your-stay/practical-infos

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10.4 km

Part 2

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13.2 km

Pic du midi

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Nice

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13.3 km

View West From Col du Tourmalet

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Great view of a fast descent. Always watch out for sheep!!

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13.3 km

Cyclist statue at the Col du Tourmalet

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Mythical pass of the Pyrenees, impossible to come and not climb it. But prepare your most beautiful smile because photographers are present to immortalize everything ;)

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Tourmalet Pass

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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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15.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.79 km

4.50 km

1.92 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

1.92 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,810 m)

Lowest point (1,930 m)

Weather

Thursday 30 July

25°C

16°C

29 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

September 5, 2022,Wanderung zum Pic du Midi de Bigorre

A fantastic hike from the Col du Tourmalet. Unfortunately, the recording failed on the way. It's about 8 kilometers to the Pic, the way back is the same route. Further information is available on our website zimmermitausblick.de

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July 12, 2022,Pic du midi de bigorre 2022

Here is a beautiful hike towards the Pic du Midi de Bigorre via the Lac d'Oncet trail.
A long ascent of 17kms and 1000 vertical meters awaits you.
The beginning of the hike is rather quiet then you start to climb, the cardio is felt and you will need to provide enough water to reach your goal. The scenery is …

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Pic du Midi de Bigorre – Tourmalet Pass loop from Col du Tourmalet

Beautiful lake

Cabin and ruins