Col Bagargui from Larrau

Route overview

Cyclists fit enough for a sustained 11.6 km climb with 819 m elevation gain.

An 11.6 km climb in France from Larrau to Col Bagargui gaining 819 m on mostly minor roads.

Starting from Larrau at 507 m, the route climbs steadily for 11.6 km to Col Bagargui at 1326 m. After a short descent of 122 m over the first 2.1 km, the main climb of 9.5 km begins with an average gradient of 8.7%, reaching a maximum of 13.9%. Almost all the road is minor and paved, mostly on the D 19 for about 10.9 km. There are cafés, a convenience store, drinking water, and toilets near the start in Larrau, including Carricaburu café and the Etchemaïte restaurant. After 0.2 km there is drinking water available, but from 0.2 km to the end at 11.6 km, there are no cafés, shops, or water. At the finish near the summit, there is the Restaurant des chalets d'Iraty and toilets. The climb features several steep sections with 7.8 km over 5% gradient and 4 km over 10%. The route is predominantly ascending with 78% climbing and only short descents.

Highlights

• Climb starts at 507 m in Larrau
• Summit at 1326 m with 819 m climbing
• Longest named road is D 19 for 10.9 km
• Restaurant des chalets d'Iraty at 11.6 km finish

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

50 min

Best months

May to Oct — daily highs of 17–23 °C in those months

Know before you go

• 11.4 km without café, shop, or water from 0.2 km to 11.6 km
• 4 km with gradient over 10% average
• No cycle lanes on minor roads

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