Col des Bordères from Pierrefitte Nestalas

Statistics

Difficulty points	472
Length	9.8 mi
Average gradient	4.6%
Steepest segment	11.7%
Total ascent	2349 ft

Difficulty points

472

Length

9.8 mi

Average gradient

4.6%

Steepest segment

11.7%

Total ascent

2349 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

4 hairpin turns

#54 toughest climb of Hautes-Pyrénées

#36 most elevation gain of Hautes-Pyrénées

#85 longest climb of French Pyrenees

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Col des Bordères from Pierrefitte Nestalas

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Beautiful climb that we cycled up from Luz St Sauveur towards the Col de Soulor and Col d'Aubisque. The climb leads you through quaint villages and a beautiful vLlei to a tough climb in a beautiful rural setting. The road surface is generally good and the views are fantastic. A picture of a climb!

Climbing times

5 mph	01:57:59
7 mph	01:23:32
9 mph	01:05:06
12 mph	00:48:54

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col des Bordères can be cycled from 3 sides. Col des Bordères from Argeles Gazost via Aucun is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col des Bordères from Argeles Gazost via Estaing & Col des Bordères from Pierrefitte Nestalas.

You don't need special gearing for Col des Bordères from Pierrefitte Nestalas. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Col des Bordères from Pierrefitte Nestalas is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Col des Bordères from Pierrefitte Nestalas is 9.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Col des Bordères from Pierrefitte Nestalas is 4.6%.

Col des Bordères from Pierrefitte Nestalas has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.7%.

The summit of Col des Bordères from Pierrefitte Nestalas is at 3799 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:57:59 to climb Col des Bordères from Pierrefitte Nestalas. At 7 mph the time is 01:23:32, and at 9 mph 01:05:06. For the fastest cyclists, 00:48:54 is an achievable time.

Col des Bordères from Pierrefitte Nestalas is located in the region Hautes-Pyrénées in France.

Col des Bordères from Pierrefitte Nestalas

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