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France
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Saint-Gaudens
Gourdan-Polignan

Izaourt – Port de Balès loop from Montréjeau - Gourdan-Polignan

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France
Occitania
Saint-Gaudens
Gourdan-Polignan

Izaourt – Port de Balès loop from Montréjeau - Gourdan-Polignan

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Izaourt – Port de Balès loop from Montréjeau - Gourdan-Polignan

05:49

77.6km

1,720m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 29.4 km for 1.94 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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7.01 km

Garonne Cycle Route – Views of Loures-Barousse

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Cycle route of the Garonne between Loures Barousses and St Bertrand de Comminges with remarkable points of view.

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8.85 km

Izaourt

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Magnificent village with a charming church and remarkable sculpture.
The L’Ourse river which crosses it offers freshness and many places for fishing, picnic and rest.

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17.3 km

Mauléon-Barousse

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The pretty little village of Mauléon-Barousse marks the start of the ascent towards the port of Balès. The climb is 18.9 kilometers long with an average of 6.3%, some of which exceed 14%.

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41.4 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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44.0 km

View of the Port de Balès Valley

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At this bend, the trees disappear and the pastures spread out in their splendor. In the distance, you can see the top of the port. At its feet, a beautiful …

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69.7 km

View of the Cathedral of Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges

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The basilica, seen from a distance, has great resemblance to a fortified church (Holzmenge / Hosman) in Romania

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70.3 km

Saint-Just Church of Valcabrère

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He does not hesitate to go around the basilica. From one side you will be able to admire the basilica and the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges in the background

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70.4 km

Saint-Just-de-Valcabrère and Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges

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A photo stop is essential and lots of nice cycling routes to do around on the Garonne cycle path or on the many small roads.

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77.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.9 km

19.6 km

2.87 km

2.13 km

253 m

Surfaces

51.5 km

21.8 km

3.82 km

576 m

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Highest point (1,830 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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