Col des Ares – Route With View of the Valley loop from Encausse-les-Thermes

Col des Ares – Route With View of the Valley loop from Encausse-les-Thermes

Moderate

4.3

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Col des Ares – Route With View of the Valley loop from Encausse-les-Thermes

02:56

58.6km

780m

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 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.33 km

View of the Ruins of Château du Castet

Highlight • Castle

The ruins of this medieval castle can be seen on the left when arriving in Izault from the hotel.

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11.2 km

Col des Ares from the east

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Nice but not steep climb on the D618.
Sometimes shade, sometimes without.

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18.5 km

Col des Ares

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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

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22.1 km

Bastion des Frontignes orientation table

Highlight • Other

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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34.4 km

Route With View of the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

A stretch of road so pleasant to ride. To be included in a bucolic itinerary.

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38.1 km

Izaourt

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Magnificent village with a charming church and remarkable sculpture.
The L’Ourse river which crosses it offers freshness and many places for fishing, picnic and rest.

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58.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.4 km

7.07 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Surfaces