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Col des Ares – Lake Saint-Pé-d'Ardet loop from Aspet

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Col des Ares – Lake Saint-Pé-d'Ardet loop from Aspet

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Col des Ares – Lake Saint-Pé-d'Ardet loop from Aspet

05:16

83.0km

950m

Cycling

Hard bike 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 3, 2026

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28.4 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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38.2 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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47.6 km

Cycle route with signposting

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A short stretch on the Garonne cycle path, unfortunately soon coming to an end.
Plastic barriers are better than solid wooden ones, the day before at the V81, the railway …

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53.7 km

Frontignes panorama.

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Small panoramic point on the descent from Ares.
Beautiful views of the mountains.

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57.3 km

Col des Ares

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Nice little pass between the Garonne valley and the Ger valley.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-des-ares

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62.3 km

Cliffs of Troubat.

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A tough climb to get there. Very nice site for a bivouac. Plan to take water in the village before.

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63.3 km

Saint-Pierre Church of Sarp

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Beautiful panorama over the valley from the terrace of the church. It is accessed at the end of a dead end by opening a large steel gate or by an old stone staircase more difficult to find ...

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64.0 km

Lake Saint-Pé-d'Ardet

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This pretty little lake in the Pyrenean foothills bears the name of the eponymous town which adjoins it. It is located on the heights of the Garonne, not far from its confluence with the Pique.

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64.4 km

Pas du Bouchet

Mountain Pass

83.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.1 km

6.63 km

3.26 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

74.2 km

8.69 km

141 m

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

16°C

8°C

28 %

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Col des Ares – Lake Saint-Pé-d'Ardet loop from Aspet

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

Mauléon-Barousse

Cycle route with signposting

Frontignes panorama.

Col des Ares

Cliffs of Troubat.

Saint-Pierre Church of Sarp

Lake Saint-Pé-d'Ardet

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