Lac de Payolle – Col d'Aspin loop from Bagnères-de-Bigorre

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France

Occitania

Lac de Payolle – Col d'Aspin loop from Bagnères-de-Bigorre

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4.6

(5)

riders

Lac de Payolle – Col d'Aspin loop from Bagnères-de-Bigorre

05:02

66.8km

1,450m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 28.2 km for 317 m

Deliveries only

After 28.8 km for 91 m

Deliveries only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.13 km

Campan

Highlight • Other

Small village on the slope of the col du Tourmalet. One small restaurant for a stop.

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6.79 km

Scenic Road Through Campan

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful landscape

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11.9 km

Church of Sainte-Marie-de-Campan and Blacksmith Statue

Highlight • Religious Site

The small village of Sainte-Marie-de-Campan is at the foot of the mythical Col du Tourmalet. From here, the climb is 17.2 kilometers long at an average of 7.37%.

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21.6 km

Col de Sarrat de Gaye

Mountain Pass

28.6 km

Lac de Payolle

Highlight • Lake

Lac de Payolle is an artificial lake in the French Pyrenees located in the municipalities of Campan and Arreau in the Hautes-Pyrénées department and the Occitanie region. Its west bank …

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29.5 km

Start of the Hourquette d'Ancizan Climb

Highlight • Climb

Here begins the official start of the climb to the Hourquette d'Ancizan, made in 2024 on the Tour de France. On the program, eight kilometers at an average of 5%.

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36.2 km

Col d'Aspin

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Culminating at 1,489 meters above sea level, the Col d'Aspin is a classic of the Tour de France. Its ascent from Arreau is magnificent. Via a few switchbacks, it winds …

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37.3 km

Col d'Aspin West Approach

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Pleasant and legendary climb used by the Tour de France

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42.0 km

Col de Beyrède

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Beyrède peaks at 1,417 meters above sea level. Much less frequented than the Col d'Aspin, it offers incredible tranquility throughout the climb. I suggest you climb from …

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66.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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