Tourmalet 2115m (west)
Western climb from Luz-Saint-Sauveur
Featured in over 80 Tour de France, Tourmalet is the legendary climb known as the Giant of the Pyrenees. It culminates at 2115m.
It has a western and eastern slope, each offering a spectacular challenge.
Climb data:
Distance: 18.3 km (11.4 mi)
Elevation Gain: 1450 m (4,757 ft)
Avg: 7.9 %
GPS Position: 42°54'30.1"N 0°08'42.9"E
Ride col du Tourmalet in these ultra bikepacking events:
The eastern climb starting from Sainte-Marie-de-Campan is featured in all 8 itineraries of the 3 Ultra Bike Pursuit Events:
Tourmalet Pursuit (Discovery, Adventure, and Hardcore loops)
Hautacam Pursuit (Discovery, Adventure, and Hardcore loops)
Ultimate Pyrenees Pursuit (Discovery, Adventure, and Hardcore loops)
Ride col du Tourmalet on a Bikepacking Training and Initiation Tour with us: Bikepacking Training Camp
Take a cycling tour to climb col du Tourmalet with our partner VéloTopo.
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