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Travel Guide Road cycling routes in the Pyrenees

Road cycling routes in the Pyrenees

Occitania, France

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For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in the Pyrenees. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful road cycling routes.
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The 10 Most Beautiful road cycling routes in the Pyrenees

Ascension du col de l'Aubisque
Road Cycling · Pyrenees
The Pyrenean Passes Route
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult Multi-stage route
4
1,092.1 km
155:36 h
40,802 m
40,797 m
The route of the passes allows you to cross the entire Pyrenees, from West to East, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
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Col de Port in Ariège in the Pyrenees
Road Cycling · Ariège
The Col de Port from Tarascon-sur-Ariège
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
45.4 km
2:30 h
900 m
900 m
A very nice climb, with plenty of shaded areas, which are useful in hot weather. The upper section is magnificent.
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Ascent to the Hourquette d'Ancizan from the Payolle lake
Road Cycling · Hautes-Pyrénées
Col d'Aspin and Hourquette d'Ancizan from Arreau
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
43.3 km
3:20 h
1,447 m
1,443 m
A classic loop of the Pyrenees, magnificent, with a steep climb to the Col d'Aspin and then a wild ride to the Hourquette d'Ancizan.Affordable for cyclists who are not necessarily "terrorists" with a bit of training, which allows you to experience the thrill of the mythical Pyrenean summits.
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Road Cycling · Aude
The Alaric route (East) : refreshing wines
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
59.3 km
5:00 h
517 m
517 m
The majestic road leading to mount Alaric invite you for a stunning walk, far from urban pollution. 
20 de Corbières
Road Cycling · Aude
The Alaric route (West) : refreshing wines
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
74.8 km
6:00 h
642 m
642 m
The majestic road leading to mount Alaric invite you for a stunning walk, far from urban pollution. 
20 de Corbières
Road Cycling · France
The Col de Péguère loop from Foix
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
64.2 km
3:30 h
1,350 m
1,350 m
A relatively easy ascent (about 1000m of ascent from Foix), very pleasant with a beautiful view on the whole of the Ariege Pyrenees. Return by the small roads with a significant ascent to Alzen.
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Plateau de Beille
Road Cycling · Pyrenees
Le Cyclotour de l’Ariège en 5 jours
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
440.9 km
31:25 h
10,460 m
10,460 m
Un itinéraire de 5 jours pour arpenter les cols mythiques de l’Ariège vous attend !
Ariège Pyrénées Tourisme
Quéribus
Road Cycling · Aude
The Cathar castles' route
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
172 km
10:10 h
1,534 m
1,567 m
From Lagrasse to the citadels of vertigo, you have to take your time. In the footsteps of the Cathars, the Corbières are more than ever insubordinate. Like its 42 cellars and estates on this tourist route
20 de Corbières
Road Cycling · France
Quiet roads and bumps between Volvestre and Ariège, from Cazères
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
64.6 km
3:15 h
1,100 m
1,100 m
A fairly physical circuit (a series of small climbs for a total of 1100m) on roads that were all very quiet. Very pleasant!
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Vue sur Laruns dans la descente après Eaux-Bonnes
Road Cycling · France
Circuit vélo éléctrique : Le Tour de la Vallée d’Ossau
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
81.3 km
5:50 h
1,430 m
1,430 m
Voici une boucle magnifique en forme de papillon, qui fait le tour de la basse vallée d’Ossau.
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Entre mer et Montagne : Collioure - Banyuls - Tour Madeloc by Leblanc
April 26, 2023 · Community
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When did you do this route? April 24, 2023
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Section 5 - Font-Romeu to Cerbère by Ralf
September 12, 2021 · Community
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When did you do this route? August 16, 2021
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Quiet roads and bumps between Volvestre and Ariège, from Cazères by Claudine
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