Col du Tourmalet (east from Sainte-Marie-de-Campan)

Hors Catégorie

17.1 km

Distance

1268 m

Elevation Gain

7.4%

Average Gradient

13%

Max Gradient

2115 m

Summit Elevation

1055

Difficulty Points

12%

Steepest 100m

Hairpin Turns

Road: D918

The most climbed mountain in Tour de France history and the undisputed centrepiece of Pyrenean cycling. The eastern approach from Sainte-Marie-de-Campan is the classic line: 17.1km at a relentless 7.4% average with ramps hitting 10-13% in the upper reaches above La Mongie ski station. The gradient r...

Pro Tip

Start from Sainte-Marie-de-Campan before 8:00 AM in July and August to clear the La Mongie ski resort area before the road fills with tourist vehicles. Descending the western side to Luz-Saint-Sauveur...

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Cycling in French Pyrenees

Elevation data from climbfinder.com

Col du Tourmalet (east from Sainte-Marie-de-Campan)

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