Distance
35.9 km
Duration
46min
Elevation Gain
1527m
Region
French Pyrenees
MotoTrip rating
Scenic9.4
Road Quality8.5
Fun Factor9.4
About This Route
The most famous pass in the Pyrenees and the most climbed in Tour de France history. From Luz-Saint-Sauveur, the D918 climbs through Barèges to 2,115 m, where the Géant du Tourmalet statue watches over cyclists and riders. The descent runs through the La Mongie ski resort to the Campan valley.
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Recommended Stops
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Col du Tourmalet (2,115 m)
Viewpoint
The Géant statue and a bar at the top of the pass.
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Sainte-Marie-de-Campan
Café
End of the descent and link to the Col d'Aspin.