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Cycling in Arreau
Arreau offers a steep 11.4 km route climbing the Col d'Aspin with an average gradient of 7.2%, reaching 1482 m at the summit.
Riding in Arreau in numbers
- 1
- 11 km
- 11 km
- 780 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 74% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 1,482 m on Col d'Aspin from Arreau
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
When to ride in Arreau
Best months: May to Oct.
9°0°J14
11°1°F13
12°3°M18
14°5°A16
17°9°M18
21°13°J18
24°15°J15
24°15°A13
21°12°S13
18°9°O14
13°4°N15
11°2°D12
BestFineHard goingRain days per month under each bar · typical wind 11 km/h from the NW
The ride in Arreau
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Arreau
Arreau is the start of a cycling route ascending the Col d'Aspin, passing through Pailhac and reaching Aspin-Aure. The main climb begins shortly after Arreau, covering 10.8 km with 774 m of elevation gain. This route is mostly paved, with 98% of the surface smooth and 2% gravel. Cyclists encounter 8.4 km on main roads without cycle lanes. There are no railway stations near the route and the longest stretch without services is 7.2 km.
- The terrain features a single major climb with an average gradient of 7.2% and maximum gradient of 11.5%. The climb ascends from about 700 m near Arreau to a high point of 1482 m at the summit of the Col d'Aspin, indicating steep and sustained gradients over nearly 11 km.
