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Portet-d'Aspet pass – Menté Pass loop from Chein-Dessus

Portet-d'Aspet pass – Menté Pass loop from Chein-Dessus

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Portet-d'Aspet pass – Menté Pass loop from Chein-Dessus

08:07

166km

2,310m

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: March 29, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées ariégeoises

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Bus stop

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27.8 km

Lit du Lez

Lake

43.2 km

Lit du Salat

Lake

86.3 km

View of the valley and village of Portet d'Aspet

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At the bend of this bend, marked by a sign, a panoramic view of the Bellongue valley and the village of Portet d'Aspet.

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86.9 km

Portet-d'Aspet pass

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The Portet-d'Aspet pass culminates at an altitude of 1,069 meters between the Ger and Bouigane valleys. Its ascent from the village of Aspet is 14.3 kilometers long with an average …

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90.9 km

Fabio Casartelli Memorial

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Stele in tribute to the Italian runner Fabio Casartelli who tragically died in the descent of Portet-d'Aspet on July 18, 1995.

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95.4 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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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

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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112 km

Cliff of the Roman breach

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This rock wall is in fact the vestige of a spectacular old quarry which was for a long time one of the main activities of Saint Béat, the city of …

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113 km

View of the Château de Saint-Béat

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Saint Béat is a very typical French village. The village maintains its architectural style throughout, and it is deeply rooted in the landscape. You can find bars and a few other shops.

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166 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

148 km

11.0 km

7.28 km

232 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

160 km

5.86 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,350 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Portet-d'Aspet pass – Menté Pass loop from Chein-Dessus

View of the valley and village of Portet d'Aspet

Portet-d'Aspet pass

Fabio Casartelli Memorial

Menté Pass

Menté Pass

Ascent of the Col de Menté from Lez

Cliff of the Roman breach

View of the Château de Saint-Béat

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