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Ax-Les-Thermes

Mijanès – Pailhères Pass loop from Ax-les-Thermes

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Occitania
Foix
Ax-Les-Thermes

Mijanès – Pailhères Pass loop from Ax-les-Thermes

Hard

5.0

(3)

221

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Mijanès – Pailhères Pass loop from Ax-les-Thermes

06:48

83.0km

2,600m

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 9, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Réserve naturelle de la grotte du T.M. 71

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

4.09 km

Blick ins Tal bei Ax les Thermes

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Status in April: It is still winter above, spring is slowly coming below

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2

4.41 km

Ascent to the Col du Chioula

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Nice info for cyclists for the ascent to Chioula.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-de-chioula

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3

15.4 km

Pradel Pass

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The Col du Pradel is a road pass in the Pyrenees, located on the border between the French department of Aude and that of Ariège. Its altitude is 1,673 meters

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29.2 km

Porche 2

Cave Entrance

30.6 km

Grotte de la Racine

Cave Entrance

6

46.7 km

The climb to the Col de Pailheres begins in the last (almost deserted) village. It is closed in winter until April. I simply rode over it on my bike because …

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7

50.4 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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8

52.4 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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9

57.1 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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63.2 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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83.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

79.9 km

1.37 km

1.01 km

621 m

242 m

Surfaces

81.7 km

1.06 km

376 m

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