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France
Occitania
Saint-Gaudens
Aspet

Port de Balès – Bagnères-de-Luchon loop from Aspet

Routes
Road cycling routes
France
Occitania
Saint-Gaudens
Aspet

Port de Balès – Bagnères-de-Luchon loop from Aspet

Hard

4.0

(1)

296

riders

Port de Balès – Bagnères-de-Luchon loop from Aspet

07:08

124km

2,950m

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: August 23, 2026

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5 m

Miegecoste Chapel

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Corrected photos.
Passing through the village towards, La Chapelle is visible on the mountain which dominates Aspet.

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6.19 km

Buret Pass

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Small easy pass after Aspet to the Ares pass.
The pass is the starting point for beautiful hikes towards the Cagire.

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16.3 km

Col des Ares

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Nice little pass between the Garonne valley and the Ger valley.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-des-ares

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53.1 km

Port de Balès

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The port of Balès rises to an altitude of 1,755 meters. The climb from Mauléon-Barousse is 18.9 kilometers long with an average gradient of 6.3%, including some sections at over 14%.

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72.4 km

Bagnères-de-Luchon

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Nicknamed “the queen of the Pyrenees”, Bagnères-de-Luchon, also called Luchon, is a famous spa resort in Occitania. There is a wide range of accommodation and catering options.

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92.6 km

Ascent of the Col de Menté from Lez

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

From Lez, the ascent of the Col de Menté is classified as first-class, with nine kilometers at an average gradient of 8.7%. Its fairly steady gradient allows you to find your own pace.

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102 km

Menté Pass

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The Col de Menté connects the Garonne valley to that of the Ger, culminating at an altitude of 1,349 meters. Its ascent from the village of Saint-Béat is 9.3 kilometers …

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102 km

Menté Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Through the village of Ger de Boutx, a regular slope of 7-8%. The first part offers some beautiful clear views around the bends, the second part takes place in the forest up to the summit at 1350m.

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Le Ger

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124 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

110 km

11.7 km

1.58 km

607 m

Surfaces

123 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,750 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

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