View of Pic du Midi – Tourmalet Pass loop from Bagnères-de-Bigorre

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View of Pic du Midi – Tourmalet Pass loop from Bagnères-de-Bigorre

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5.0

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View of Pic du Midi – Tourmalet Pass loop from Bagnères-de-Bigorre

05:19

69.0km

1,950m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 29.1 km for 3.11 km

Closed: • during winter (otherwise open)

After 39.6 km for 3.11 km

Closed: • during winter (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.93 km

Scenic Road Through Campan

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful landscape

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25.7 km

View of Pic du Midi

Highlight • Viewpoint

The end of the long straight 1 km from La Mongie offers a superb reward when the Pic de Midi finally appears. Nearby a view of the valley... double reward!

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32.4 km

Tourmalet Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col du Tourmalet is one of the most legendary in the Pyrenees and the Tour de France. It is the pass that has been used most often in the …

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32.4 km

Cyclist statue at the Col du Tourmalet

Highlight • Monument

Mythical pass of the Pyrenees, impossible to come and not climb it. But prepare your most beautiful smile because photographers are present to immortalize everything ;)

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32.5 km

Col du Tourmalet met 'Octave Lapiz

Highlight • Other

This is the statue of Octave Lapize, who shouted "murderers" but who was the first runner to reach the top in 1910 after walking most of the ascent.

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35.3 km

Oncet Lake

Highlight • Other

beautiful climb by track from the top of the tourmalet to the pic de bigorre with its final portage (if desired) to the top of said peak, highly recommended

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35.8 km

Col de Sencours

Mountain Pass

39.2 km

View West From Col du Tourmalet

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of a fast descent. Always watch out for sheep!!

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56.9 km

Church of Sainte-Marie-de-Campan and Blacksmith Statue

Highlight • Religious Site

The small village of Sainte-Marie-de-Campan is at the foot of the mythical Col du Tourmalet. From here, the climb is 17.2 kilometers long at an average of 7.37%.

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69.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.4 km

10.8 km

5.92 km

Surfaces

49.2 km