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Pailhères Pass – Col de Jau loop from Prat Balhat

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Pailhères Pass – Col de Jau loop from Prat Balhat

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Pailhères Pass – Col de Jau loop from Prat Balhat

11:58

151km

4,370m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 93.1 km for 45 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.74 km

Quérigut

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Nice little place with imposing castle ruins.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qu%C3%A9rigut?wprov=sfla1

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20.3 km

At the beginning of the hairpin bend, the weather was even better for me, later only fog.
Therefore, my photos are accordingly.
Narrow street, very good surface.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-de-pailheres

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24.9 km

Pailhères Pass

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The Col de Pailhères, or Port de Pailhères, is one of the emblematic passes of the Pyrenees and the Tour de France. Culminating at 2,001 meters above sea level, it …

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24.9 km

Climb Col de Pailhères

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Small road, little traffic. Just enjoy the nature and keep going. Remember to bring enough food and water. The climb is long but it's worth it!

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35.6 km

Mijanès

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Refuge in a ski resort at an altitude of 1048m. It is located between Aude and Ariège!

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40.4 km

Usson les Bains - Beginn Pailheres

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The climb to the Col de Pailheres begins in the last (almost deserted) village. It is closed in winter until April. I simply rode over it on my bike because …

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43.3 km

Réserve naturelle de la grotte du T.M. 71

Nature Reserve

73.9 km

Col de Jau

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The Prades route climbs from 357 m to 1513 m and poses no particular difficulties. In the lower area, rising gently, the slope in the last third sometimes rises to …

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92.8 km

Les Bains de Molitg

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Approach to Col de Jau. Lots of greenery and quiet road for cycling.

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130 km

Col du Garavel

Mountain Pass

135 km

Col des Moulis

Mountain Pass

144 km

Refuge de Querigut

Alpine Hut

151 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

126 km

16.6 km

8.16 km

874 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

137 km

8.20 km

5.48 km

234 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,990 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Friday 15 May

8°C

-3°C

45 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Pailhères Pass – Col de Jau loop from Prat Balhat

Quérigut

Winding ascent D25

Pailhères Pass

Climb Col de Pailhères

Mijanès

Usson les Bains - Beginn Pailheres

Col de Jau

Les Bains de Molitg

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