Col du Pré from Arêches

Route overview

Suitable for riders comfortable with a relatively short but sustained steep climb.

Climb Col du Pré from Arêches in France, 8.6 km with 699 m ascent.

Starting just outside Arêches, the route begins with 0.7 km to reach 1002 m before the main climb of Col du Pré starts. The climb covers 7.8 km on mostly minor roads, 91% of which are climbing. It rises 699 m at an average gradient of 9%, with sections up to 11.4%. The paved surface is continuous throughout. The steepest stretches last for 6.4 km above 8%, including 2.1 km exceeding 10%. After leaving Arêches, the first 1.5 km provide access to water, a bakery, a convenience store, and toilets within 24 m off the route. Beyond km 4.4 there is a longest stretch of 4.1 km without café, shop, or water until the finish. The final altitude at the col is 1702 m, with a restaurant called La Marie Rose nearby, 20 m off the route.

Highlights

• Col du Pré summit at 1702 m
• Average gradient 9% over 7.8 km
• Route du Col du Pré road for 5.7 km
• Longest no-service stretch 4.1 km from km 4.4

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

37 min

Best months

Jun to Sep — daily highs of 18–23 °C in those months

Know before you go

• 4.1 km stretch without café, shop or water from km 4.4 to 8.5
• 6.4 km above 8% gradient with max 11.4%
• 13 km on main roads without cycle lane is not applicable

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.