27.7
PDI
9.5 mi
DISTANCE
3,952 ft
GAINED
7.9 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
Page Contributor(s): Bruce Hamilton, Palm Desert, CA, USA; Carl Hansen, Guernsey, UK
INTRO
The climb begins in Château-Verdun (pop. 54, 2008) which is a small village in Haute-Ariège Canton in the French Pyrenees in southeastern France.
This is a challenging climb that occasionally makes it into the Tour de France route. It is one of the more difficult climbs in the Pyrenees. The views are great from the Nordic ski station at the top.
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Roadway: The roadway is in good shape up to the top.
Traffic: There is almost no traffic in the non-ski season. However, you may encounter farm animals (and lots of flies) on the road.
Parking: You can park in Les Cabannes. It is also possible to ride to the start of the climb from Ax-les-Thermes or Tarascon-sur-Ariege, although the main road (N20) can have heavy traffic.
Summer in the Pyrenees is normally warm and sunny, even at higher elevations. However, there are some periods of low clouds that can make the climbs quite damp. Bring warm clothes just in case. There are bike shops in Ax-les-Thermes. There is water, food, and toilets available at the top of the climb during certain hours.
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There are places to stay in Ax-les-Thermes, Tarascon-sur-Ariege, and some of the smaller villages in the area. Ax-les-Thermes and Tarascon-sur-Ariege also have restaurants and shops for food.
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carlinguernsey
This is one of the harder climbs in the Pyrenees with good scenery once you get up on the Plateau.
