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Marie-Blanque Pass – emblematic passes of the Pyrenees

Marie-Blanque Pass – emblematic passes of the Pyrenees

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4.7

(18)

658

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Marie-Blanque Pass – emblematic passes of the Pyrenees

02:49

50.2km

1,090m

Road cycling

Marie-Blanque is a mythical pass in the Pyrenees and a historic part of the Tour de France. Since 1978, it has been crossed fifteen times by the big loop. Uniting the beautiful valleys of Ossau and Aspe, it culminates at 1,035 meters above sea level. This rural pass owes its…

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Louvie-Juzon

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Louvie-Juzon is located at the gates of the magnificent Ossau valley. This charming little village is the ideal starting point for many mountain passes. From here the Marie-Blanque pass is …

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9.68 km

Plateau du Bénou

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Provides welcome respite between two steep sections up to Marie Blanque. If descending, enjoy the magnificent views but be alert to wandering livestock and people.

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14.9 km

Marie-Blanque Pass

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The Col de Marie-Blanque is an emblematic passage of the Tour de France which peaks at 1,035 meters above sea level. Its ascent from Louvie-Juzon is 15 kilometers long for …

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38.0 km

Route of the ridges

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Very beautiful route that connects Lurbe-Saint-Christau to Arudy. Little used, it winds through a beautiful forest. On the way, you pass the maquis du Bager stele.

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44.9 km

4.93 km

447 m

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50.2 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 23 July

32°C

13°C

29 %

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June 21, 2024,Col de Marie-Blanque

Today it was the Col de Marie-Blanque's turn. This is fairly easy to ride. There are a few climbs to overcome at the beginning and then it continues on a fairly flat path. At the top you can take the usual summit photos. Otherwise this trip was fairly uneventful. It's good that after the descent there is a small cafe …

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June 21, 2024,Col de Marie-Blanque🇫🇷, Anfahrt von Osten

We drove up the driveway from the east. The gradients are fairly moderate, spread out and interrupted by 2 plateaus. If you drive up from the other side, it gets steeper and steeper over the last 4 km. 12-13% on the final stretch. That's what the cyclists who came towards us looked like. We did a 50 km circuit through …

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February 13, 2022,Col de Marie Blanque depuis gare de Buzy

Nice circuit, fairly "easy" climb. Greenway continues from Buzy station to the start of the pass.
Bad luck, bakery closed! I have the slab 😫

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April 6, 2023

Marie-Blanque is a mythical pass in the Pyrenees and a historic part of the Tour de France. Since 1978, it has been crossed fifteen times by the big loop. Uniting the beautiful valleys of Ossau and Aspe, it culminates at 1,035 meters above sea level. This rural pass owes its name to the Egyptian vulture

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Marie-Blanque Pass – emblematic passes of the Pyrenees

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Plateau du Bénou

Marie-Blanque Pass

Route of the ridges

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