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Pailhères Pass – Pradel Pass loop from Axat

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Pailhères Pass – Pradel Pass loop from Axat

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Pailhères Pass – Pradel Pass loop from Axat

09:01

113km

3,390m

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: May 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 1.95 km for 209 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.14 km

Saint George Gorges

Highlight • Gorge

Very beautiful gorges. A little traffic.

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17.8 km

Col du Garavel

Mountain Pass

22.8 km

Col des Moulis

Mountain Pass

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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35.8 km

Nice start to the Pailhères

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Nice hint for the pass ascent at Mijanés
There is also the possibility to start in the Aude valley, but then with more meters in altitude.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-de-pailheres

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40.1 km

Col de Jau Road Ascent

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In spring, between the ski and hiking seasons, there is absolutely nothing going on here. The roads are unused and in winter they are even closed until April and you …

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40.3 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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46.5 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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65.2 km

Pradel Pass

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The Col du Pradel culminates at 1,673 meters above sea level. The climb from Ax-les-Thermes is 14.4 kilometers long at an average of 6.6% with passages at more than 11%.

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65.2 km

Pradel Pass

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The Col du Pradel is a road pass in the Pyrenees, located on the border between the French department of Aude and that of Ariège. Its altitude is 1,673 meters

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79.0 km

Porche 2

Cave Entrance

80.4 km

Grotte de la Racine

Cave Entrance

113 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

98.5 km

13.0 km

907 m

275 m

180 m

Surfaces

109 km

3.57 km

490 m

180 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,990 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

32°C

14°C

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Pailhères Pass – Pradel Pass loop from Axat

Saint George Gorges

Mijanès

Nice start to the Pailhères

Col de Jau Road Ascent

Climb Col de Pailhères

Pailhères Pass

Pradel Pass

Pradel Pass

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