24.5
PDI
8.5 mi
DISTANCE
3,542 ft
GAINED
7.8 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
INTRO
Hautacam - a spectacular climb and TdF favorite within kilometers of the climbing mecca of Argelès-Gazost. The climb will be in Stage 18 of this year's 2022 Tour de France.
The ski resort finish at the Hautacam is the last categorized climb of the tour and thus will decide the KOM competition. PJAMM will be there at the top this summer to document the action!
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For those looking to stay in the area we would recommend the Pyrenees Cycling Lodge. Located in the beautiful medieval village of Saint Savin and hosted by Mark & Niamh, the Lodge is run by cyclists for cyclists. It is a great location for any cycling adventure in the Pyrenees with several renowned climbs within 100km of the property and 6 Tour de France climbs within 15km. Visit their website or contact them directly at pyreneescyclinglodge@gmail.com .
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mat73
It's hard but not impossible. If you do it on summer time, start it early in the morning since it's on west side of the mountain so in the morning you won't probably have the direct sun heating. There are fuw hard points but not so hard, in any case it's not for dummies. Beautiful view at the top!
saxtabulouscycling
Beginners guide : I started road cycling in May and completed this climb in Oct ,I am in my sixties proving with the right preparation a beginner can climb one of the toughests ascents in the Pyrenees. It is a relatively short climb but very demanding . The route takes you through some very pretty French villages and you will have beautiful views as you work your way up.It is more about the journey than the destination. as the TdF finish is a big carpark but continue up to Tramassel for better views.!Tips: do the hard work in the months/ weeks leading up to your climb. You are almost a mile above sea level and it can be very cold particularly on the descent. Yet in the valley it will be considerably hotter, a selection of layers is the answer. pace yourself and really use those limited easy gradients to recover and prepare for the next 12 or 15 % section. Go at your own pace and don't be tempted to keep up with better riders or chase the cyclist in front.If I did it then so can you!
carlinguernsey
This is one of the harder climbs in the Pyrenees, especially if you do not like constant changes in gradient. If you make it to Hautacam, you may as well continue on further up the road to the Col de Trammasel.
Willdebeast
A great climb. You can "choose your own adventure" to some extent - the gradient varies in a fairly rhythmic fashion, allowing you to either take it easier as it levels out, or to use those sections to pick up seconds if you're chasing a time target. Traffic wasn't bad when I climbed it (late August), and drivers were generally respectful with their distance and speed. Not the most amazing views in the Hautes Pyrenees, but a pretty place to top out and enjoy conquering one of the great HC climbs of the TdF.
