Col des Palomières from Banios

Statistics

Difficulty points	286
Length	3.5 mi
Average gradient	6.1%
Steepest segment	15.9%
Total ascent	1138 ft

Difficulty points

286

Length

3.5 mi

Average gradient

6.1%

Steepest segment

15.9%

Total ascent

1138 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

3 hairpin turns

#84 toughest climb of Hautes-Pyrénées

#78 most elevation gain of Hautes-Pyrénées

#80 longest climb of Hautes-Pyrénées

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Reviews (3)

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PaulA99 ^premium

10 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

Beautiful views enroute and at the top. Much of the climb is in the shade. Very few cars. If you’re nearby it’s a climb worth considering or adding to your route with additional climbs.

jujuanto

1 y 4.0 00:30:00 (7 mph)

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It's hard and it's really long, especially when you've just ridden 50 kilometres in the region where it's constantly going up and down at 10％ The climb is very hard, especially in the middle. Don't get carried away at the start because this section is relatively easy.

Frank1896

2 y 3.0 00:33:14 (6.3 mph)

Fantastische klim die zwaarder is dan dat hij op het profiel lijkt. Wij hadden van te voren de Chemin de la Serre gedaan en die is te vergelijken met een lange versie van de Eyserbosweg. De benen waar daar behoorlijk volgelopen en dus was het ploeteren om hier naar boven te komen.

Climbing times

5 mph	00:42:21
7 mph	00:29:59
9 mph	00:23:22
12 mph	00:17:33

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col des Palomières can be cycled from 6 sides. Col des Palomières from Bagnères de Bigorre is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col des Palomières from Lies, Col des Palomières from Banios, Col des Palomières from Pouzac, Col des Palomières from Marsas & Col des Palomières from Bagnères-de-Bigorre via Mur des Barrans.

Col des Palomières from Banios is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Col des Palomières from Banios is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Col des Palomières from Banios is not a problem.

Col des Palomières from Banios is 3.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Col des Palomières from Banios is 6.1%.

Col des Palomières from Banios has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.9%.

The summit of Col des Palomières from Banios is at 2667 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:42:21 to climb Col des Palomières from Banios. At 7 mph the time is 00:29:59, and at 9 mph 00:23:22. For the fastest cyclists, 00:17:33 is an achievable time.

Col des Palomières from Banios is located in the region Hautes-Pyrénées in France.

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