Col des Ares – Buret Pass loop from Marignac - Saint-Béat

Col des Ares – Buret Pass loop from Marignac - Saint-Béat

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Col des Ares – Buret Pass loop from Marignac - Saint-Béat

03:01

60.4km

870m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.2 km

Bastion des Frontignes orientation table

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At the bottom of the Col des Ares, the orientation table offers an exceptional view of the valleys and the Pyrenees.

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13.8 km

Col des Ares

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Nice little pass between the Garonne valley and the Ger valley.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-des-ares

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23.9 km

Buret Pass

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Small easy pass after Aspet to the Ares pass.
The pass is the starting point for beautiful hikes towards the Cagire.

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28.5 km

Route du Cagire

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Very beautiful road lined with poplars and magnificent view of the Cagire

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30.1 km

Miegecoste Chapel

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Passing through the village towards, La Chapelle is visible on the mountain which dominates Aspet.

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30.2 km

Fountain commissioned by Henri IV, and the center of the main square, the center of life of this small village against the Pyrenees fort.
Many cafes allow you to enjoy the days and the friendliness of the locals.

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49.2 km

Pas du Bouchet

Mountain Pass

49.6 km

Lake Saint-Pé-d'Ardet

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This pretty little lake in the Pyrenean foothills bears the name of the eponymous town which adjoins it. It is located on the heights of the Garonne, not far from its confluence with the Pique.

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50.4 km

Medieval Church of Saint-Pé-d'Ardet

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Magical panorama of the Pyrenees from the balcony garden of the church. The gate is generally open.

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60.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.8 km

6.21 km

752 m

637 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.6 km

7.84 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (800 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

15°C

11°C

52 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

November 8, 2023,Route : court, efficace et que c’est beau !

A little collar for fitness and to enjoy this sunny, although cool, day. Magnificent region, the descent of the pass almost constantly offers a view of the Cagire peak (already sprinkled with snow) but you still have to look at the road even if there are almost no cars. Road cycling the way I like it 🥰 on the other …

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