Loop 2: The Péguère wall – 10 Pyrenean routes

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Loop 2: The Péguère wall – 10 Pyrenean routes

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Loop 2: The Péguère wall – 10 Pyrenean routes

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72.8km

1,560m

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This loop of almost 73 kilometers from Foix is a real challenge. The wall of Péguère (the nickname given to the climb of the pass of the same name) fully deserves this nickname. Scheduled during the 1973 Tour de France, its ascent was refused because the descent was deemed too…

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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8.34 km

Devil's Bridge

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This stone bridge allows you to cross the Ariège and drive on small roads that overlook the river. This way you avoid traffic between Foix and Tarascon-sur-Ariège.

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16.5 km

Tarascon-sur-Ariège

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Located downstream of the Ariège in relation to the town of Foix, this very pretty town is the ideal base camp for many excursions in the surrounding mountains. The upper …

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30.8 km

The High Line

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After four difficult kilometers, this last stretch sees the average gradient increase and the views become "out of this world".

It's a really great stretch of road.

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41.3 km

Mur de Péguère Climb

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With 18% in the climb in places, the road to the Col de Péguère lives up to its nickname of wall. It's a real challenge, even for experienced cyclists. In …

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72.0 km

Foix

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Located at the crossroads of the Ariège and Arget rivers, the town of Foix is overlooked by its magnificent castle. At the gates of the Ariège Pyrenees, the medieval city …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.1 km

5.61 km

2.16 km

855 m

118 m

Surfaces

69.1 km

3.61 km

114 m

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Highest point (1,400 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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Comments

August 21, 2022,Col de Péguère en Col de Port

The descent of the Péguêre is very steep and the road surface is not equally good everywhere. So watch out.

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April 3, 2025,Sortie à vélo col de marrous col de peguere col de port

Overcast weather. A beautiful outing with a 28 km climb to Peguere. Be careful on the descent of the Peguere wall.

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July 15, 2023

This loop of almost 73 kilometers from Foix is a real challenge. The wall of Péguère (the nickname given to the climb of the pass of the same name) fully deserves this nickname. Scheduled during the 1973 Tour de France, its ascent was refused because the descent was deemed too dangerous. It was not until

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July 27, 2025

Thanks for the route; I cycled it yesterday. What a monster climb, that Col de Péguère, phew! Wonderful to descend 16 km afterward.

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Tarascon-sur-Ariège

The High Line

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