Tourmalet pass – Tourmalet Pass loop from Barèges

Tourmalet pass – Tourmalet Pass loop from Barèges

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Tourmalet pass – Tourmalet Pass loop from Barèges

03:44

36.3km

1,600m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 17.2 km for 825 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.73 km

Tourmalet pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

11.3 km

Tourmalet Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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11.4 km

The view

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Magnificent view across the valley towards Luz St Sauveur.

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11.4 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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11.4 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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14.2 km

Oncet Lake

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beautiful climb by track from the top of the tourmalet to the pic de bigorre with its final portage (if desired) to the top of said peak, highly recommended

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18.0 km

Pic du Midi de Bigorre

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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 …

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21.2 km

Col de Sencours

Mountain Pass

29.8 km