Port de Larrau from Larrau

Route overview

Riders who want a short but steep climb with significant elevation gain.

A 12 km climb from Larrau to Port de Larrau in France with 928 m of elevation gain.

The route begins just outside Larrau at 639 m altitude and ascends for 11.8 km nearly continuously with an average gradient of 7.8% reaching 15% at its steepest. The climb finishes at Port de Larrau at 1,566 m elevation. The profile features 88% climbing with 8.6 km above 5% gradient and 4.2 km beyond 10% gradient, indicating a sustained and demanding ascent. The road surface is 99% paved and mainly on the D 26, a main road covering 11.7 km of the climb, all without cycle lanes. There is a 1% gravel/unpaved section. The longest stretch with no café, shop, or water is the entire climb from 0.2 to 12 km. At the start in Larrau, there are some facilities including a café, restaurant, pub, a convenience store 133 m off the route, drinking water at 0.2 km, and toilets. Nearby points of interest off route include Chapelle Saint-Joseph monument at 4.2 km and a viewpoint at Erroimendy 1350 m at 7.4 km.

Highlights

• Climb from 639 m to 1566 m
• Max gradient 15%
• D 26 road for 11.7 km
• Viewpoint at Erroimendy 1350 m

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

51 min

Best months

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

Know before you go

• 11.7 km on main roads without a cycle lane
• Longest stretch without café, shop or water is 11.8 km

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