Portillón Pass – Sidonie Waterfall loop from Arres

Portillón Pass – Sidonie Waterfall loop from Arres

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Portillón Pass – Sidonie Waterfall loop from Arres

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40.9km

1,300m

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 25, 2026

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4.20 km

Ascent to Col du Portillon from Bossòst

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The Col du Portillon is an emblematic pass of the Pyrenees and the Tour de France. Perched on the border between France and Spain, it peaks at 1,293 meters above …

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12.4 km

Col du Portillon Signpost

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Col dur Portillon should not be underestimated, from Luchin it is short but the last 4km are hard and give no break

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12.5 km

The Col du Portillón is a short but intense mountain pass that connects the Aran Valley to France via a narrow, shady road through forests. Its ascent, with its pleasant slopes, is highly appreciated by local and professional cyclists.

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17.8 km

Sidonie Waterfall

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During the climb of the Portillon you can hear the water falling from afar from this beautiful waterfall.

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20.5 km

Ascent of the Col du Portillon from Bagnères-de-Luchon

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

On the border between France and Spain, the Col du Portillon is an eight-kilometer, 7.9% average gradient from Bagnères-de-Luchon on the French side. The gradient increases as you climb.

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32.2 km

Monument to Spanish Tour de France Winners and View of the Val d'Aran

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Each bend preceding the stele from Bossost honors one of the Spanish winners of the great loop up to the stele which recapitulates these victories. The point of view is worth making a small contemplative stop.

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