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Tourmalet Pass – View of Col du Tourmalet loop from Pic du Midi - La Mongie

Tourmalet Pass – View of Col du Tourmalet loop from Pic du Midi - La Mongie

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4.7

(48)

3,166

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Tourmalet Pass – View of Col du Tourmalet loop from Pic du Midi - La Mongie

03:44

53.0km

1,930m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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After 49.1 km for 3.11 km

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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 …

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4.28 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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4.29 km

Col du Tourmalet met 'Octave Lapiz

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This is the statue of Octave Lapize, who shouted "murderers" but who was the first runner to reach the top in 1910 after walking most of the ascent.

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9.50 km

On the descent from the Tourmalet

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Again and again great views of the landscape. Pretty far down here.

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26.5 km

Great view of Luz-Saint-Saveur and valley

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The first kilometers of the ascent towards Luz-Ardiden pass through several small hamlets. Each of them offers a beautiful view of the town of Luz-Saint-Sauveur below as well as its valley.

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29.8 km

Kilometer Zero of the Tourmalet – Luz-Saint-Sauveur

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Luz-Saint-Sauveur is a lively and welcoming town in the French Pyrenees. Its strategic location makes it a key crossing point to reach several valleys. Particularly welcoming, the town has no shortage of accommodation and dining options.

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30.4 km

Ascent of Col du Tourmalet from Luz-Saint-Sauveur via Super Barèges

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The western ascent to the Col du Tourmalet is the more scenic and the harder. Approximately 18 km (11 miles) covers 1,400 meters (1,400 ft) of elevation gain. In the …

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53.0 km

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53.0 km

< 100 m

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53.0 km

< 100 m

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Lowest point (680 m)

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Tourmalet Pass – View of Col du Tourmalet loop from Pic du Midi - La Mongie

Tourmalet Pass

View West From Col du Tourmalet

Col du Tourmalet met 'Octave Lapiz

View of Col du Tourmalet

On the descent from the Tourmalet

Great view of Luz-Saint-Saveur and valley

Kilometer Zero of the Tourmalet – Luz-Saint-Sauveur

Ascent of Col du Tourmalet from Luz-Saint-Sauveur via Super Barèges

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