Cycling in Saint-Lary-Soulan

Cycling from Saint-Lary-Soulan includes a challenging 17.6 km climb to Col de Portet with steep gradients and high elevation gain.

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Routes: 29 km
In total: 18 km
Longest ride: 1,397 m
Most climbing

Rides in Saint-Lary-Soulan

Road · From the map · France
Col de Portet from Saint-Lary-Soulan
Saint-Lary-Soulan, France
18 km1,397 m ↑ModerateGPX
Added Aug 2026
Road · From the map · France
Col de Val Louron-Azet from Saint-Lary-Soulan
Saint-Lary-Soulan, France
12 km752 m ↑ModerateGPX
Added Aug 2026

Riding in Saint-Lary-Soulan in numbers

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

High point: 2,207 m on Col de Portet from Saint-Lary-Soulan
Climbs: 3 named climbs · 2 ascents of 500 m or more

When to ride in Saint-Lary-Soulan

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

Best months: May to Oct.

8°-1°J14

10°0°F13

11°2°M18

14°4°A17

17°8°M20

21°12°J20

24°15°J17

24°14°A15

20°11°S15

18°9°O14

12°3°N15

11°1°D13

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

Cycling guide to Saint-Lary-Soulan

Saint-Lary-Soulan offers a route featuring the Col de Portet climb, covering 17.6 km with 1,397 m elevation gain. The ride passes through several places including Trachère, Cadeilhan, Vignec, Vielle-Aure, Soulan, and Espiaube. The route starts near Saint-Lary-Soulan and reaches a high point of 2,207 m at Col de Portet. The climb begins at 1.3 km into the route and extends for 16.2 km with an average gradient of 8.6% and a maximum of 11.1%. The road is mostly paved with 99% surfaced, and there is a small 1% unpaved or gravel section. Main road sections without cycle lanes total 7.2 km, and the longest stretch without services is 9.3 km. No cycle paths or railway stations are noted near the route.

Terrain

The terrain is mountainous with a sustained climb averaging 8.6% gradient over 16.2 km, reaching an elevation of 2,207 m. The steepest sections reach 11.1% gradient, making for a demanding ascent.