Col des Bordères from Arrens-Marsous

Route overview

Suitable for riders looking for a short but steep 5 km climb with 298 m elevation gain.

A 5 km climb from Arrens-Marsous to Col des Bordères in France with 298 m elevation gain.

This route starts at Arrens-Marsous (also encompassing Marsous and Arrens) and immediately begins climbing at about 1 km. The climb extends for 4 km and gains around 282 m, topping out at 1,162 m. The average gradient is 7% with sections reaching a maximum of 10.5%. The climb ends at Col des Bordères. The road surface is 94% paved with a small 4% gravel/unpaved section and 2% unmapped. The route mainly travels on minor roads, covering about 4 km, with 3.7 km on the D 603. The profile is mostly climbing (94%), with minor descending and flat sections. There is a stretch of nearly 4 km (from 1.1 to 4.9 km) without any café, shop, or water source. At the start, there are several amenities including a bakery (Boulangerie cafe), convenience store (Proxi), bar (l'isard perché), and restaurant (L'Apistomaque). Mid-route, drinking water is available close to km 1.1 and toilets near km 0.7. Near the finish, the restaurant Auberge du Pic de Pan lies just off route at 4.9 km. Peaks near the road include Le belvédere near km 2, pic de Prédouset at km 3.3, Tuc de Picou at km 4.5, and Pic de Pan at the top at km 5.

Highlights

• Climb averaging 7%, max gradient 10.5%
• Peaks near the route: Pic de Prédouset, Tuc de Picou
• Route mainly on minor roads and D 603
• Amenities at start and finish including bakery and restaurants

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

21 min

Best months

May to Oct — daily highs of 16–22 °C in those months

Know before you go

• 3.8 km stretch from 1.1 to 4.9 km without café, shop or water
• 0.7 km gravel or unpaved section
• 3.7 km on main road D 603

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