France Superbagnères
Superbagnères Bike Climb - PJAMM Cycling

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8.9 mi
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3,284 ft
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6.9 %
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Superbagneres is a ski resort in southcentral French Pyrenees near the Spanish border. The Tour de France has brought notoriety to this climb by including it in the Grand Tour 7 times from 1961 to 2025. All TdF finishes have been at the ski resort as it is a dead end at the top.

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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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Apr 5, 2021
difficulty: Strenuous
scenery: 4
traffic: 3
road: 4
Apr 5, 2021
scenery: 4
traffic: 3
road: 4
This is a good test from Bagneres de Luchon, one of the better cycling hubs in the Pyrenees. On a sunny day, the views from the upper parts of the road and the top are great! For an extra challenge, you can add the road to Hospice de France with some double digit gradients. Many other Tour de France climbs are easily reachable from Bagneres de Luchon.
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Superbagnerès

Superbagnères is a mountain resort in the French Pyrenees, perched high above the spa town of Bagnères-de-Luchon. Known for its sweeping alpine views and ski slopes in winter, it's renowned among cyclists as a steep and scenic summit finish.

The climb to Superbagnères begins from the center of Luchon and winds its way up 18.5 kilometers (11.5 miles) with an average gradient of 6.3%. The climb features a steady and relentless incline, gaining over 1,180 meters in elevation, with extended sections hovering above 8%. What makes it unique is the consistent rhythm, stunning switchbacks, and panoramic vistas as you rise above the tree line, with occasional glimpses back toward Luchon and the rugged peaks beyond.

Superbagnères has a storied history in the Tour de France, first appearing in 1961 and used multiple times as a stage finish through the '60s, '70s, and '80s. It's most famously associated with a dramatic 1971 stage where Luis Ocaña decimated the field, dropping Eddy Merckx and taking the yellow jersey and cementing the climb’s place in Tour lore.

Superbagnères is a less-trafficked climb that offers a pure Pyrenean experience—quiet, demanding, and awe-inspiring.

Photo by Nataloche