Cauterets-Cambasque Bike Climb - PJAMM Cycling

8.9
PDI
3.3 mi
DISTANCE
1,322 ft
GAINED
7.5 %
AVG. GRADE

FULL CLIMB STATS

Page Contributor(s): Niamh Mooney, Pyrenees Cycling Lodge, Saint-Savin

INTRO

This is a lesser known be gorgeous ride out of the Argeles Gazost - Luz-Saint-Sauveur cycling wonderland.

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Difficulty: Challenging
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Traffic
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Jul 6, 2025
difficulty: Challenging
scenery: 5
traffic: 5
road: 4
Jul 6, 2025
scenery: 5
traffic: 5
road: 4
This is a lovely climb buried deep in the Pyrenees. It is not long, but first you need to get to Cauterets! It has all of the typical elements of the Pyrenees - steep gradients, great views, and animals standing in the road.
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CLIMB SUMMARY

Cycling Cambasque

Ride 18.4 kilometers gaining 997 meters at 5.3% average grade.

This is a gorgeous cycling climb in the Argeles Gazost world class cycling area.  This climb can be done with another beautiful Pyrenees climb, Pont d’Espagne.

This climb is generally mild but has a 14% 500 meter stinger at km 14.3.

Cambasque was the mountaintop finish for Stage 6 of the 2023 TdF

Photo:  Letour.fr

Thank you Niamh Mooney Pyrenees Cycling Lodge for this hidden jewel!!