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Mijanès – Pailhères Pass loop from Puyvalador

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Mijanès – Pailhères Pass loop from Puyvalador

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Mijanès – Pailhères Pass loop from Puyvalador

04:44

59.7km

1,750m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées catalanes

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Start point

Bus stop

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20.1 km

Rouze Village Stop

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The place is suitable as a last stop before the climb up the Col de Pailheres.
There is drinking water and at least a bar.
Unfortunately they didn't have a …

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22.1 km

Mijanès

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Refuge in a ski resort at an altitude of 1048m. It is located between Aude and Ariège!

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26.6 km

Col de Jau Road Ascent

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In spring, between the ski and hiking seasons, there is absolutely nothing going on here. The roads are unused and in winter they are even closed until April and you …

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28.3 km

At the beginning of the hairpin bend, the weather was even better for me, later only fog.
Therefore, my photos are accordingly.
Narrow street, very good surface.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-de-pailheres

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32.9 km

Pailhères Pass

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The Col de Pailhères, or Port de Pailhères, is one of the emblematic passes of the Pyrenees and the Tour de France. Culminating at 2,001 meters above sea level, it …

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32.9 km

Climb Col de Pailhères

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Small road, little traffic. Just enjoy the nature and keep going. Remember to bring enough food and water. The climb is long but it's worth it!

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43.6 km

Nice start to the Pailhères

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Nice hint for the pass ascent at Mijanés
There is also the possibility to start in the Aude valley, but then with more meters in altitude.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-de-pailheres

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49.7 km

Quérigut

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Nice little place with imposing castle ruins.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qu%C3%A9rigut?wprov=sfla1

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50.7 km

Refuge de Querigut

Alpine Hut

53.4 km

Col des Ares

Mountain Pass

59.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.8 km

18.7 km

599 m

565 m

Surfaces

58.4 km

1.09 km

207 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,990 m)

Lowest point (810 m)

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Friday 22 May

23°C

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Mijanès – Pailhères Pass loop from Puyvalador

Rouze Village Stop

Mijanès

Col de Jau Road Ascent

Winding ascent D25

Pailhères Pass

Climb Col de Pailhères

Nice start to the Pailhères

Quérigut

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