Col d'Aspin – Hourquette d'Ancizan loop from Sarrancolin

Col d'Aspin – Hourquette d'Ancizan loop from Sarrancolin

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Col d'Aspin – Hourquette d'Ancizan loop from Sarrancolin

04:28

70.1km

1,870m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Parc national des Pyrénées (Aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.65 km

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Cave Entrance

7.01 km

Ascent of Col d'Aspin from Arreau

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For me, the most beautiful side to climb. A very pretty view from kilometer 2.

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19.0 km

Col d'Aspin

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Culminating at 1,489 meters above sea level, the Col d'Aspin is a classic of the Tour de France. Its ascent from Arreau is magnificent. Via a few switchbacks, it winds …

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19.3 km

Climb to Col d'Aspin

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A climb in the Pyrenees, always great

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26.4 km

Start of the Hourquette d'Ancizan Climb

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Here begins the official start of the climb to the Hourquette d'Ancizan, made in 2024 on the Tour de France. On the program, eight kilometers at an average of 5%.

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33.0 km

Departure to Campan

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Danger. Not only cows, horses also troll around freely here.

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35.0 km

Hourquette d'Ancizan

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The Hourquette d'Ancizan is a classic pass of the Pyrenees and the Tour de France which culminates at 1,564 meters above sea level. Its ascent from the village of Ancizan …

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35.0 km

Nice quiet road. Great asphalt.

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70.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.0 km

14.1 km

Surfaces

50.0 km

20.1 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

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Comments

May 30, 2025,Vélo : Ancizan, col Hourquette d'Ancizan, Payolle, col d'Aspin, Arreau, Ancizan.

Almost a year ago, in August, I made my first ascent of Hourquette d'Ancizan; the second was much harder. But given the program of the previous days, recovery wasn't optimal. I was too tired, but I'm still in good shape. Rest for at least two days.

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August 15, 2024,🇨🇵 Col d'Aspin (x2) & Hourquette d'Ancizan (x2) 🇨🇵🤩🥵👌

I was looking forward to seeing the Port d'Ancizan, the little Canada as it is known (and rightly so). The climb up the Aspin side was very nice. The other side, longer and harder but not as nice, was where they went down this year in the Tour. The Aspin is another colossus, especially on the Arreau side 👌 The …

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