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New Aquitaine
Pau
Montaut

Spandelles Pass – Col du Soulor loop from Montaut-Bétharram

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
New Aquitaine
Pau
Montaut

Spandelles Pass – Col du Soulor loop from Montaut-Bétharram

Hard

7

riders

Spandelles Pass – Col du Soulor loop from Montaut-Bétharram

11:44

164km

3,180m

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 1, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 71.2 km for 9.64 km

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.58 km

Old Betharram bridge

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As you traverse the picturesque Bétharram valley, you will encounter the historic old Bétharram bridge. This impressive stone bridge, which spans the Gave de Pau river, offers a breathtaking view …

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12.8 km

Forêt de Lourdes

Forest

3

28.7 km

Bridge over the Gave de Pau

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Pretty iron bridge that straddles the Gave de Pau on the greenway that comes from Lourdes.

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4

31.2 km

Argelès-Gazost Station

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At this point is the old Argelrs-Gazost railway station.
Nice reuse.

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5

33.1 km

Col de Spandelles

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Small shaded mountain road with very beautiful landscapes and a new view to the west from the summit.
And little more driving!

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6

47.4 km

Spandelles Pass

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Most of the time you drive through the forest, only at the top you have a nice view. Partly the street is really bad but there is hardly any traffic.

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71.1 km

Col du Soulor

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The Col du Soulor is one of the emblematic passes of the Pyrenees and the Tour de France. This pass, which rises to an altitude of 1,474 meters, also owes …

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80.7 km

Col d'Aubisque

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The Col d'Aubisque is a true myth of the Pyrenees. Culminating at an altitude of 1,709 meters, it is difficult to separate from its neighbor: the Soulor. The climb from …

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135 km

View of Château de Pau

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Walking along the Gave de Pau, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the castle here and also discover a pretty river washhouse.

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137 km

L'Ousse

Lake

B

164 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

122 km

18.6 km

14.8 km

8.07 km

570 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

151 km

6.13 km

4.55 km

2.43 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,700 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Saturday 23 May

31°C

14°C

22 %

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