5.4
FIETS
5.7 mi
DISTANCE
2,332 ft
GAINED
7.7 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
Page Contributor(s): Carl Hansen, Guernsey, UK
INTRO
The Col de Marie Blanque from Escot starts by meandering through several small villages at a fairly calm gradient. The fun really starts with about 4k to the top with 10%+ gradients for much of the rest of the climb.
Depending on where you are based for this climb, you can also try some of the other challenging climbs in the area such as the Port de Larrau and the Col de la Pierre St. Martin.
See more details and tools regarding this climb's grade via our interactive Profile Tool.
Roadway: The roadway is in good shape up to the col.
Traffic: There is very little traffic.
Parking: You can park near the bottom of the climb, or you can ride to the start of the climb from Arette, Aramits, and other nearby villages.
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. Take food and water with you. There is a bike shop in Arette.
Before heading out on any cycling adventure check out our Things to Bring on a Cycling Trip and use our interactive check list to ensure you don't forget anything.
There are places to stay in Arette, Aramits, and some of the smaller villages in the area. Arette and Aramits also have restaurants and shops for food.
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carlinguernsey
This climb is all about the last 3 to 4 kilometers, which are pretty much all double digits gradient. There is not much scenery and there is little activity in this part of the Pyrenees, but the climb is a good challenge.
