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Col d'Azet / Val Louron from Saint Lary Soulan

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Col d'Azet / Val Louron from Saint Lary Soulan
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Elevation profile Col d'Azet / Val Louron from Saint Lary Soulan

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Difficulty points 638
Length 6.7 mi
Average gradient 7%
Steepest segment 14.6%
Total ascent 2490 ft

Short recap

11 hairpin turns
#33 toughest climb of Hautes-Pyrénées
#34 most elevation gain of Hautes-Pyrénées
#34 longest climb of Hautes-Pyrénées
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Col d'Azet / Val Louron from Saint Lary Soulan is a climb in the region Hautes-Pyrénées. It is 6.7 mi long and bridges 2490 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 638. The top of the ascent is located at 5184 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: D 25 & Route de Sailhan

5.0 by Cyclopaat
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
I missed this col when planning my trip for the day. I first went up to Lac d’Aumar and Lac d’Aubert, passing the entry to Col d'Azet while going in that direction and I included it on the return. It's by no means an easy climb, but the panorama at the summit is spectacular. Along the way up, you can see the road up Pla d'Adet/Col de Portet through the trees. The tarmac on the other end is a lot better, so going down to Génos is a treat.... read more

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Jaja42km
Jaja42km
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On paper it looks simpler than the other side...
Well, it's possible, but you mustn't get the munchies at the start, because after that it seems longer...

Sur le papier semble plus simple que l'autre versant...
Bon c'est possible, mais pour ça il ne faut pas faire de fringale au début, car après ça paraît plus long...

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2 y 5.0

I missed this col when planning my trip for the day. I first went up to Lac d’Aumar and Lac d’Aubert, passing the entry to Col d'Azet while going in that direction and I included it on the return. It's by no means an easy climb, but the panorama at the summit is spectacular. Along the way up, you can see the road up Pla d'Adet/Col de Portet through the trees. The tarmac on the other end is a lot better, so going down to Génos is a treat.

Col d'Azet / Val Louron from Saint Lary Soulan
Col d'Azet / Val Louron from Saint Lary Soulan
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2 y 5.0
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The beautiful Col d'Azet has a possible starting route (Route de Sailhan) from tourist St.Lary Soulan in addition to starting in Bourisp (as on Climbfinder map).
Climb then starts at sharp left turn at outdoor cycling centre towards Bielsa tunnel (Spain).
Immediately, the familiar cycling info signs are posted every kilometre from then on.
One cycles up through small picturesque villages. In Sailhan you join the other departure route to then cycle through Estensan via hairpin bends and finally turn and steeply through the narrow streets of Azet (namesake of the climb). From then on, the inhabited world ends and, especially in the last 4 kilometres, one enters an open pure nature "zone pastorale" with free-roaming cows next to and sometimes on the road. The last hairpin turn turns over the green treeless ridge that forms the summit and gives a beautiful 360° view of both valleys.

If you are staying in St.Lary Soulan, this beautiful irregular climb with no traffic is definitely recommended.
Was already included in the Tour route several times and in both cycling directions.

De prachtige Col d'Azet heeft naast vertrek in Bourisp (zoals op Climbfinder kaart) ook nog een mogelijke aanvangsroute (Route de Sailhan) vanuit toeristische St.Lary Soulan.
Klim start dan bij scherpe linkse afslag bij buitenfietsen centrum richting Bielsa tunnel (Spanje).
Direct zijn de bekende fietsinfobordjes vanaf dan ook elke kilometer op post.
Men fietst omhoog door kleine pittoreske dorpjes. In Sailhan vervoeg je de andere vertrekroute om dan via haarspeldbochten door Estensan en als laatste draaiend en steil door de smalle straatjes van Azet (naamgever van de klim) te fietsen. Vanaf dan eindigt de bewoonde wereld en komt men zeker in de laatste 4 kilometer in een open puur natuur "zone pastorale" terecht met vrij loslopende koeien naast en soms ook op de weg. De laatste haarspeldbocht draait over de groene boomloze heuvelkam die de top vormt en een prachtig 360° zicht geeft op beide valleien.

Als je verblijft in St.Lary Soulan is deze mooie onregelmatige klim zonder verkeer zeker een aanrader.
Was reeds meerdere malen en in beide fietsrichtingen opgenomen in het traject van de Tour.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:21:00
7 mph 00:57:21
9 mph 00:44:41
12 mph 00:33:34

Road surface condition

89% 11% 0%
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Traffic

73% 27% 0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Col d'Azet / Val Louron can be cycled from 3 sides. Col d'Azet / Val Louron from Génos is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col d'Azet / Val Louron from Bourisp & Col d'Azet / Val Louron from Saint Lary Soulan.

Col d'Azet / Val Louron from Saint Lary Soulan 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 d'Azet / Val Louron from Saint Lary Soulan is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Col d'Azet / Val Louron from Saint Lary Soulan is 6.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Col d'Azet / Val Louron from Saint Lary Soulan is 7%.

Col d'Azet / Val Louron from Saint Lary Soulan has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.6%.

The summit of Col d'Azet / Val Louron from Saint Lary Soulan is at 5184 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:21:00 to climb Col d'Azet / Val Louron from Saint Lary Soulan. At 7 mph the time is 00:57:21, and at 9 mph 00:44:41. For the fastest cyclists, 00:33:34 is an achievable time.

Col d'Azet / Val Louron from Saint Lary Soulan is located in the region Hautes-Pyrénées in France.

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