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France
Occitania
Foix
Quérigut

Pailhères Pass – Jau Pass loop from Prat Balhat

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
France
Occitania
Foix
Quérigut

Pailhères Pass – Jau Pass loop from Prat Balhat

Hard

53

riders

Pailhères Pass – Jau Pass loop from Prat Balhat

11:56

150km

4,370m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional Corbières-Fenouillèdes

Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées catalanes

Réserve naturelle de la grotte du T.M. 71

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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7.74 km

Quérigut

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Nice little place with imposing castle ruins.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qu%C3%A9rigut?wprov=sfla1

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24.9 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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24.9 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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35.6 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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39.2 km

Usson les Bains - Beginn Pailheres

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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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42.1 km

Réserve naturelle de la grotte du T.M. 71

Nature Reserve

7

72.7 km

Col de Jau

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The Prades route climbs from 357 m to 1513 m and poses no particular difficulties. In the lower area, rising gently, the slope in the last third sometimes rises to …

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91.9 km

Les Bains de Molitg

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Approach to Col de Jau. Lots of greenery and quiet road for cycling.

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103 km

Jau Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Very nice climb from Axat. A magnificent view of the Canigou when you cross it, the reward ...

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129 km

Col du Garavel

Mountain Pass

134 km

Col des Moulis

Mountain Pass

143 km

Refuge de Querigut

Alpine Hut

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150 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

124 km

16.6 km

8.16 km

1.31 km

Surfaces

131 km

11.2 km

8.20 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,990 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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Monday 24 August

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11°C

20 %

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