Cycling in Argelès-Gazost

From Argelès-Gazost, cyclists can ride challenging climbs to Col du Soulor and Hautacam with steep gradients and high elevations.

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Riding in Argelès-Gazost in numbers

Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.

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Routes: 37 km
In total: 20 km
Longest ride: 1,099 m
Most climbing

Surface: Paved almost throughout
Roads: 50% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
High point: 1,519 m on Hautacam from Argelès-Gazost
Climbs: 3 named climbs · 2 ascents of 500 m or more

When to ride in Argelès-Gazost

Typical conditions by month, 2015–2024 reanalysis. Bars run from the average daily low to high.

Best months: May to Oct.

10°1°J15

12°2°F14

13°4°M19

16°6°A16

19°10°M19

22°14°J19

24°16°J15

25°16°A14

22°13°S14

19°10°O15

14°6°N16

13°3°D14

BestFineHard goingRain days per month under each bar · typical wind 9 km/h from the S

Rides in Argelès-Gazost

Notable climbs

Cycling guide to Argelès-Gazost

Argelès-Gazost offers two main cycling routes featuring significant climbs in the French mountains. The 20.2 km route to Col du Soulor passes through a series of small villages including Gez, Arcizans-Dessus, and Arrens, with a major climb starting at 12.5 km lasting 7.7 km gaining 596 m at an average gradient of 7.7%, peaking at 1464 m. The 16.9 km route to Hautacam starts with a long climb after 1.5 km, rising 1098 m over 15.1 km with an average gradient of 7.3% and a maximum of 11.2%, finishing at 1519 m. Both routes have mostly paved surfaces with minimal gravel and very limited cycle lanes. Along these climbs, services are available with the longest stretches without any for about 6 to 7 km. These routes offer ascent opportunities to high mountain passes and peaks near Argelès-Gazost.

Terrain: The terrain around Argelès-Gazost is mountainous with long climbs of steep gradients. The Col du Soulor route features a climb of 7.7 km at 7.7% average and a maximum gradient of 9.4%. The Hautacam climb extends 15.1 km at 7.3% average gradient, with a max of 11.2%, reaching heights of up to 1519 m. The overall profile is demanding with elevation gains exceeding 1000 m on both routes.