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Castillon-En-Couserans

Lake Bethmale – Core Pass loop from Castillon-en-Couserans

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Road cycling routes
France
Occitania
Saint-Girons
Castillon-En-Couserans

Lake Bethmale – Core Pass loop from Castillon-en-Couserans

Hard

4.5

(2)

87

riders

Lake Bethmale – Core Pass loop from Castillon-en-Couserans

03:37

52.6km

1,580m

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: April 25, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées ariégeoises

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.65 km

Ayet Water Fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

Very pretty village before the col de la core

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2

11.6 km

Lake Bethmale

Highlight • Lake

Lake Bethmale is a pretty landscaped mountain lake, accessible by road and the GR 10.

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3

11.8 km

Étang de Bethmale

Highlight • Lake

Nice pond that deserves the detour before arriving at the Col de Core.

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4

16.7 km

Core Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de la Core, at 1,395 meters above sea level, is part of both the pass route and the GR10 which cross the Pyrenees from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean.

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5

28.6 km

Catchaudégué Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The climb is on an off-center road, so little traffic.
The ascent is partly in the shade and offers some breathtaking landscapes during certain turns!

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6

37.2 km

Col de Portech

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The ascent of the Col de Portech is 8.40 kilometers to reach the highest point of 862 meters above sea level! There is an average slope of 5% which is quite acceptable

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43.6 km

Col de Saet

Mountain Pass

8

52.2 km

Church of Castillon

Highlight • Religious Site

Go visit the Church that stands on the hill. You will have a great overview of the area and some time to catch your breath from the steep uphill

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52.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.0 km

635 m

Surfaces

33.8 km

18.7 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,390 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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